AWA Kayak Tours Silver Springs — Local services in Ocala

Aaron, you rock!

We had such an amazing time and will remember this day forever. You were an incredible guide, and as mature travelers who have experienced many guided tours, we truly appreciate the exceptional job you did.

Thank you for not canceling when we were the only guests, for being so kind and patient as we boarded and unboarded the kayak, and for sharing so many fascinating facts about the area and its wildlife. I had been looking forward to this experience for so long, even checking the manatee cameras daily before our trip—and it exceeded every expectation!

We saw so many manatees and observed many of the behaviors you described. The absolute highlight was when one swam right up to our kayak—I think he was trying to say hello to my husband! We even captured some great photos, and he will probably tell everyone we know about it. It was adorable when the manatee nibbled on my backpack strap.

The photos you sent are stunning, and we really appreciated getting both our personal shots and the beautiful close-ups from your collection. And bless you for having tandem kayaks—you are truly a unicorn!

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Incredible Kayak Tour – A True Florida Adventure!

This was hands down one of the best experiences we had in Florida! Our guide, Aaron, was absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the area and its wildlife. He made the tour both fun and educational, and even being a bit nervous due to alligators, we felt completely at ease the whole time.

The wildlife sightings were unbelievable! We saw the aforementioned alligators, a manatee, so many beautiful birds, turtles, playful otters, monkeys, and the ever elusive “white paddles”. It really felt like something out of a nature documentary. The surroundings were peaceful and stunning, and Aaron’s insights made us appreciate it all even more.

Whether you’re a passenger princess, a seasoned paddler,  or a first timer, this tour is perfect. It was the ideal mix of adventure, relaxation, and up-close encounters with nature. Highly, highly recommend—thank you, Aaron, for an unforgettable day on the water and “sorry,...

Aaron! What a GEM!! 💎 He was very accommodating to the fact that my partner and I were running only about 10 minutes late, but he personally paid our park entry fee from his own pocket so that it didn’t take up anymore time from our tour. We had SUCH an amazing time! We were his only guests scheduled for the 9am tour that we drove over an hour and 45 to go to and it was all worth it. He made it feel like we were a couple of friends just having a paddling session together. His knowledge of the native species of wildlife is vast. His passion for preservation is obvious, but not in your face, and I greatly appreciate his overall professionalism and genuine whimsy for what he does. He took many photos, which he’ll share once the tour is complete. We saw Manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles and a couple of rare bird species that are usually not visible during the day. A TRUE adventure. THANK YOU AARON! You...