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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

4.9 ★ · 286 reviews · from USD75

Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

We provide thrilling wildlife encounters in the crystal clear waters of the Florida Springs. Our guides will take you to meet manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles, and much more wildlife as you leisurely paddle through the pristine waters. Our guides will also point out hidden relics along with river and teach you all about the local history of the area.

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What Travelers Say4.9 ★ · 286 reviews
  • One guide, Brad, is mentioned overwhelmingly across reviews as an exceptional naturalist — reviewers describe his knowledge of the springs' ecology, history, and wildlife as the highlight of their entire Florida trip.
  • Wildlife sightings are a major draw: manatees, alligators, monkeys, turtles, and otters all come up repeatedly, with several guides going out of their way to track down a manatee even outside peak season.
  • The tour works well for wide age ranges within one family, with reviewers describing groups spanning young children to grandparents all enjoying the same outing together.
  • A few reviewers mentioned some initial confusion finding the correct meeting point, since multiple kayak companies operate in the same area, though it resolved quickly once they found the right guide.
  • Reviewers note the park can get busy later in the day, and recommend booking an early tour for calmer water and more wildlife sightings.

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What's Included

✓ Boats, paddles, life vests, and dry bags are included.

✕ Park admission and launch fees not included and must be paid to state park

Itinerary
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2 hrs

Our incredibly experienced guides will take you on a 2 hour tour down the crystal clear waters of Silver River. Our guides are highly educated on the local history and wildlife of the area and will ensure that you leave with many incredible photos of your journey. With our team, you will be treated better than family! Our team carries all of your equipment to and from the boat launch so you can focus on enjoying your entire experience.

Meeting Point

We will meet in the Kayak Staging area of Silver Springs State Park next to the restrooms.

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