Orlando Area | Glass Bottom Kayak Tour to See Manatees

| Paddle a transparent glass kayak to spot manatees. 🚣🏻 Beyond Disney and Universal Studios, you can also explore the tropical rainforest northwest of Orlando with a kayaking adventure 🚣‍♀️. Silver Spring State Park is about 1.5 hours from downtown Orlando. Silver Springs boasts multiple natural springs with crystal-clear water, renowned as one of "Florida's purest natural springs"! Peaceful and pristine, it feels like stepping into the world of The Wizard of Oz. The glass river is so clear you can spot fish 🐟, turtles 🐢, alligators 🊙️, monkeys 🐒, and resting birds 🐦. A leisurely paddle here is incredibly soothing! 🗺️ Itinerary: 🔸 Orlando → Silver Springs State Park (entry fee included) → Glass Bottom Kayak Tour (activity fee included) → Free time → Orlando ✅ Glass Kayak A popular choice for stunning photos! Staff provide life jackets and a map 🗺️ before departure. The route is spacious, and the transparent bottom offers plenty of wildlife sightings. 🚶‍♀️ Forest Hiking The State Park features scenic trails. If you still have energy after kayaking, take a hike to breathe in the fresh air. Recommended: Swamp Trail—a short path with diverse landscapes, from towering oak trees 🌳 to dense grasslands, plus sightings of birds and turtles 🐢. ⚠️ Tips: ❶ Bring water; a waterproof bag/phone case is recommended. ❷ Shoes must be removed for the glass kayak—wear shorts, swimwear 🩱, or bring dry clothes to change into. ❸ Apply heavy sunscreen—the sun can be intense enough to cause peeling.