Discovery Kayak Tours
Discovery Kayak Tours
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تجديف بقوارب الكياك وركوب الزوارقرحلات في الطبيعة والحياة البرية
09:00 ص - 03:00 م
الاثنين
09:00 ص - 03:00 م
الثلاثاء
09:00 ص - 03:00 م
الخميس
09:00 ص - 03:00 م
الجمعة
09:00 ص - 03:00 م
السبت
09:00 ص - 03:00 م
الأحد
09:00 ص - 03:00 م
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Discovery Kayak Tours
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Omt
Marshville, North Carolina11 مساهمة
العائلة • أغسطس 2023
Ryan and his crew were efficient and helpful. Our group of 8 arrived at 845 at Silver Springs and we were on the river close to 9. Kayaks sere ready and each person was assisted at launch.
After wonderful trip down river where we saw birds, alligators, manatees and alligators we were met at takeout and assisted again. Each person was helped out of kayak then It was carried up and loaded. Van Ac was even on which was needed since it was close to 100 degrees.
Another separate rental group with different group was at takeout. I will just say I was very satisfied with Discovery Kayak!
After wonderful trip down river where we saw birds, alligators, manatees and alligators we were met at takeout and assisted again. Each person was helped out of kayak then It was carried up and loaded. Van Ac was even on which was needed since it was close to 100 degrees.
Another separate rental group with different group was at takeout. I will just say I was very satisfied with Discovery Kayak!
كُتب بتاريخ 9 أغسطس 2023
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Thank you so much. We are so glad you had a great time on the river.
See you again next time!
كُتب بتاريخ 14 سبتمبر 2023
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Steph
مساهمة
الأصدقاء • فبراير 2023
We were very pleased with the organization and the short wait. We are super lucky to be able to witness the abundant Florida wildlife with its clear water at Silver Springs State Park. We had the chance to see turtles, alligators and protected manatees. The current makes this kayaking experience super enjoyable. We came away with great memories and beautiful pictures. Would do it again.
كُتب بتاريخ 28 فبراير 2023
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Thanks for using Discovery kayak. So glad you had a great day. See you next time!
كُتب بتاريخ 14 سبتمبر 2023
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Terry Z
21 مساهمة
ديسمبر 2022
We have our own Kayaks. Discovery Kayaks provides shuttle service for the Silver Springs, FL area. We took our kayaks to Silver Springs State Park and took the 5 mile run to Ray Wayside Park. We met Ryan at the State Park and paid our transport fee. The fee for transport from Ray Wayside Park back to Silver Springs State park was $10 per person including the transport of our kayaks. To me, this was an excellent bargain. We only needed one vehicle to take this kayak trip from Deltona, FL. We arrived at the park and unloaded our kayaks as well as paid the State Park fees for the visit and launching ($2 park fee and $4 launching fee per person/kayak). Ryan was parked right in front of us at the launch site and greeted us. At 10 AM, we told Ryan that we were launching and said our temporary farewells.We traveled leisurely down the Silver River and arrived at Ray Wayside at about three hours and Ryan was already there. he helped us load up our kayaks and off we went after a brief wait for other clients to get a full load. At the State Park he helped us unload and pack our kayaks back on my truck. HE DID NOT HAVE TO DO THIS! what an excellent GUY!
كُتب بتاريخ 5 ديسمبر 2022
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christinaf982
أورلاندو, فلوريدا46 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • مايو 2022
Wonderful rental for exploring silver springs. Great communication and easy way to experience kayaking beautiful springs. Will definitely use them again.
كُتب بتاريخ 16 مايو 2022
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Shari
10 مساهمات
أبريل 2022
The most relaxing day floating (and paddling a little) downstream to return shuttle. So refreshing to see such unspoiled and 'litterless' Florida. We saw many manatees, baby wood ducks, turtles, and alligators-but no monkeys, so we'll have to return! Highly recommend-they made this an easy getaway.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 أبريل 2022
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jimch22
Port Washington, Wisconsin5 مساهمات
يناير 2022
There were 13-15 active manatees at Salt Spring run today! I have done quite a few Manatee tours, but this day was really special. We could see the Manatees grouping and swimming around right away.
Ryan pointed out a Manatee calf. It was gorgeous. 3-4' long. It was under water a foot or so, looking right up at me with all the wonder of a child.
There were sights of Old Florida all along the way - no condos or houses! We were the only kayakers on the water.
The day started out cold. So, I had a sweater, a life jacket and wind breaker and I was very comfortable. Life jackets are foam and hold heat very well. I did not even get my feet wet because Ryan Toler, the guide and the owner of the company, had me sit in the kayak on shore Then he pushed my kayak afloat. After the paddle he pulled me back on shore.
I really enjoyed myself, and Ryan could identify and talk about anything I asked about.
Ryan pointed out a Manatee calf. It was gorgeous. 3-4' long. It was under water a foot or so, looking right up at me with all the wonder of a child.
There were sights of Old Florida all along the way - no condos or houses! We were the only kayakers on the water.
The day started out cold. So, I had a sweater, a life jacket and wind breaker and I was very comfortable. Life jackets are foam and hold heat very well. I did not even get my feet wet because Ryan Toler, the guide and the owner of the company, had me sit in the kayak on shore Then he pushed my kayak afloat. After the paddle he pulled me back on shore.
I really enjoyed myself, and Ryan could identify and talk about anything I asked about.
كُتب بتاريخ 11 يناير 2022
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Hannah M
9 مساهمات
ديسمبر 2021
I booked a kayak last minute night before to go down Silver Springs and the next morning I was met by Ryan, the owner of the company. He provided with an awesome kayak that I want to purchase one just like it and gave me some tips and advice about the trip. It was a bucket lists day for me! I had hopes of seeing manatees and alligators on my trip and boy did I! I saw 5 manatees, 6 gators, the famous Silver Springs monkeys, a river otter and countless fish, turtles and birds. This was the best paddle of my life even though it started raining toward the end. I am glad I booked this option as the guided tours I was looking into were far more expensive. With this option I had a chance to go at my own pace and explore the paradise of Silver Springs river for myself. I definitely recommend this option if you are comfortable in a kayak. Even though I went out solo there were enough other people on the river at certain times that I never once felt unsafe or scared. Ryan basically did all the work of transporting the kayak to and from the water and providing a shuttle back to my car at the end! Excellent service, equipment and experience!!! 10/10 would do this again and again!
كُتب بتاريخ 19 ديسمبر 2021
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runner24
أورلاندو, فلوريدا1,500 مساهمة
أغسطس 2021
We booked two kayaks, online, for a Saturday morning run. It’s a busy time for this company but they were agreeable, helpful, and approachable if you had any questions. I was with a friend and we’re both in good shape, but at 68 and 69, we were concerned about ingress and egress. No worries, we were helped into and out of the kayaks at launch, and once we reached the Wayside Park where they will meet you and drive you back to the parking lot.
I know they offer tours, but I honestly didn’t see anybody using this option. We shoved off from the launch area, paddled downriver, and were picked up at Wayside. Apparently, some people weren’t going all the way to the pickup. They appeared to stay near the launch area and headed over to the Silver Springs park or paddled around a couple of islands in the launch area.
We loved the crystal clear water and viewing all the fish below. We didn’t see any monkeys or Manatees but did see plenty of turtles, wading birds, and the obligatory alligators. Serene.
ISSUE: This has nothing to do with Discovery as they were great. The problem is taking this trip on a weekend. About halfway down the river to the pickup point, we started encountering motorboats. At first, just a few. But soon after seeing the first boat, it turned into a boat parade. All types of boats, Smoky exhausts, even Jet Skis. The first group of Jet Skis were playing LOUD country music but were soon followed by more Jet Skis paying LOUD hard rock. We had so many power boats coming upriver, that, at times, all the kayakers had to move over to the side of the river for the boats to pass.
One result of this clown parade is any wildlife in hearing distance was long gone.
Why they allow this to happen is beyond explanation. I say paddles only.
My suggestion is to schedule this trip during the week as most of these boaters will be at work.
I know they offer tours, but I honestly didn’t see anybody using this option. We shoved off from the launch area, paddled downriver, and were picked up at Wayside. Apparently, some people weren’t going all the way to the pickup. They appeared to stay near the launch area and headed over to the Silver Springs park or paddled around a couple of islands in the launch area.
We loved the crystal clear water and viewing all the fish below. We didn’t see any monkeys or Manatees but did see plenty of turtles, wading birds, and the obligatory alligators. Serene.
ISSUE: This has nothing to do with Discovery as they were great. The problem is taking this trip on a weekend. About halfway down the river to the pickup point, we started encountering motorboats. At first, just a few. But soon after seeing the first boat, it turned into a boat parade. All types of boats, Smoky exhausts, even Jet Skis. The first group of Jet Skis were playing LOUD country music but were soon followed by more Jet Skis paying LOUD hard rock. We had so many power boats coming upriver, that, at times, all the kayakers had to move over to the side of the river for the boats to pass.
One result of this clown parade is any wildlife in hearing distance was long gone.
Why they allow this to happen is beyond explanation. I say paddles only.
My suggestion is to schedule this trip during the week as most of these boaters will be at work.
كُتب بتاريخ 30 أغسطس 2021
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Carter R
Sarasota, فلوريدا15 مساهمة
مايو 2021
I had booked our kayaks for the down river paddle at Silver Springs probably a couple of months ahead. I was a little worried about the no refunds, rain check only policy as two or our party were from out of state and not likely to be back any time in the near future if the weather didn't cooperate. However, the weather was beautiful.
Two of us had done the paddle up and back from Ray's Wayside Park twice before lugging and launching my own equipment. It is a long tiring paddle from Ray's to the main spring and back.
This was a much much better experience and Discovery Kayaks was terrific and very reasonable. We got there a little earlier than we were supposed to and they were almost done unloading. In a few minutes, after paying the park entry fee and a quick rundown, we were on the water. The kayaks and the equipment were first rate. Wilderness Systems and Perceptions. None of those bargain kayaks that I could see.
We dawdled on our trip downstream and as we pulled into Ray's, Discovery was there ready and waiting to haul us out and bring us back to our car parked back at the park. So much more pleasant, easier, and efficient than bringing our own kayaks. Plus, we saved ourselves half a day by just doing the easy downstream paddle. I highly recommend Discovery and the next time I take someone to Silver Springs, I will most definitely be booking with them and not be fooling with my own kayaks.
Two of us had done the paddle up and back from Ray's Wayside Park twice before lugging and launching my own equipment. It is a long tiring paddle from Ray's to the main spring and back.
This was a much much better experience and Discovery Kayaks was terrific and very reasonable. We got there a little earlier than we were supposed to and they were almost done unloading. In a few minutes, after paying the park entry fee and a quick rundown, we were on the water. The kayaks and the equipment were first rate. Wilderness Systems and Perceptions. None of those bargain kayaks that I could see.
We dawdled on our trip downstream and as we pulled into Ray's, Discovery was there ready and waiting to haul us out and bring us back to our car parked back at the park. So much more pleasant, easier, and efficient than bringing our own kayaks. Plus, we saved ourselves half a day by just doing the easy downstream paddle. I highly recommend Discovery and the next time I take someone to Silver Springs, I will most definitely be booking with them and not be fooling with my own kayaks.
كُتب بتاريخ 2 يونيو 2021
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Tracy
Jacksonville, فلوريدا3 مساهمات
الأصدقاء • مارس 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2.5 hour kayak tour! Communication before was excellent, specific directions were provided, they were well prepared! We saw one manatee, most have already moved on because it has been warming up. We saw several aligators, turtles, and various birds. The water is absolutely beautiful! The weather for the day was phenomenal. Every person on the tour was relaxed and we all had an amazing time! The guide, Ryan, was very knowledgeable and was quick to point out the wildlife. Definitely recommend if you’re spending some time in Ocala.
كُتب بتاريخ 5 مارس 2021
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I have 15 year old and 10 year old granddaughters are they able to go alone. They are excellent swimmers I do understand life vests need to be worn. Also, they are coming end of June how far in advance for reservations
Ryan T
Ocala, فلوريدا4 مساهمات
Yes they can paddle on their own. If you want to do a tour just check our schedule on the site and email me to sign up asap.
You can make reservations for rentals where you go out on your own on our rental site.
ttylbodydark
مدينة نيويورك, نيويوركمساهمة
How much pp
Ryan T
Ocala, فلوريدا4 مساهمات
Well we do tours and rentals.
Tours are $65 and rentals are $49.
Check out our website for all info.
What is the exact location?... I want to book a hotel in close proximity to the park.
Nancy B
Chicago, Illinois86 مساهمة
Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488...we entered at 'old' Silver Springs Attractions entrance.
Do you have to have experience
Ryan T
Ocala, فلوريدا4 مساهمات
No you do not need experience but prefer that you are comfortable on the water and can be out for a min of 3 hours.
I am from Indiana and getting ready to move to Ocala. Do the monkeys and alligators have access to the water you are floating on?
Ryan T
Ocala, فلوريدا4 مساهمات
Yes these animals live along the river. The monkeys are not native but have been living wild in the area since the 1930's. Alligators are a natural part of the FL landscape and are not a problem.
Is it a guided tour or do they just give you the kayaks, instruct you how to use them and then you're on your own?
Ryan T
Ocala, فلوريدا4 مساهمات
We offer guides tours in many different locations and rentals.
Rentals are by reservation and only available on the Silver River. There is also a shuttle provided.
Rickie D
Bowmanville260 مساهمة
Haven't kayak before do you need a lesson
Pegg A
Inverness, فلوريدا105 مساهمات
Rickie D,
No, one doesn't need a lesson. It's an individual decision/choice. If you are asking then you probably need to commit to a lesson. You will be way more comfortable and confident using the equipment. I highly recommend. I always prefer a demo first with hands-on instruction. For me taking a class was appropriate action. Ryan from Discovery gave us a brief intro on the type of kayaks and the construction of the bottoms. Which type track better? Which type are faster? We learned etiquette of waterways re: other watercraft. He emphasized the correct body mechanics to keep one in the center, how not to rock, not to reach. Paddling kayak is different than paddling canoe. Towards end of morning class, Ryan asked us to paddle towards him and touch his kayak bow with bow of our individual kayak. Ryan offers both sit-in and sit-on-top recreational kayaks. The class gave me confidence. My age is 70 and it is never too late to learn a new skill. "Feet to seat!"
