Gator Viewing Clear Kayak Springs Tour
View Florida's most well known animal safely on the Silver River with your expert wildlife guide. We may see monkeys, manatees and more on this true Florida experience. You will never see more gorgeous colors in nature.
Enjoy this tour on one of our super stable clear kayaks or a paddleboard. It gives you an amazing view down into the crystal clear water. You'll see an abundance of fish and turtles alongside gators.
Our friendly guides will be by your side the whole time. You'll learn so much about the ecology of this pristine true Florida environment.
Options
Gator Tour
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in Gator Viewing Clear Kayak Springs Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)View Florida's beautiful Alligators safely from your Clear Kayak or Paddleboard with our expert guides! We love sharing Florida's most loved wildlife at Florida's very first attraction with new friends at this beautiful, unique spring in Central Florida, Silver Springs. We'll glide through the clear blue water on the Silver River where there is an abundance of wildlife and hidden treasure to admire. Gators sun themselves on the banks of the river and you'll see much more! Many movies were filmed here including the original Tarzan movies and even a 007 movie. The abandoned movie props will make you feel like you're in a jungle adventure movie! We may see gators, fish, turtles, water fowl, and even manatees and monkeys. The water is so crystal clear, the bright blues and greens seem unreal. Even if you are a true beginner, this paddle session is very calm and mellow. Our friendly guides will be with you every step of the way to give you interesting facts, history and to keep you feeling safe and successful. Each guest will be given lots of hands on instruction during this guided tour and all guests will have life vests.
Inclusions
- Photos
- Stand Up Paddleboard or Kayak, Paddle, Life Vest and Leash
- $6 per person State Park/launch fee
- Bottled water
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Make sure you are comfortable around water. Let your guide know if you are not a strong swimmer before the tour begins.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- When you arrive at Silver Springs State Park follow the large arrow head on the sign into the parking area (turn to the left). Once you turn, drive straight and park all the way at the far end of the lot. You will meet your guide in the wood chip staging area near the Paddling Adventure Launch.
