ORLANDO · KAYAKING TOURS
The water worth the paddle.
The 15 orlando kayaking tours travellers paddle most, gathered in one place. Where each route takes you, how long you are on the water, who runs the trip, and what a seat in the boat costs.
Clear kayak eco tour in Rock Springs Emerald Cut (Apopka): small group wildlife spotting with swim options, ~2.5 hours, $115.
Most Popular“Jacob has made an absolutely magical experience! He grew up in the area and shared his love, knowledge and enthusiasm with us in an amusing way! And we loved the swimming experience. Thank you so much Jacob!”
Small-group glass-bottom kayak eco tour on Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon, FL. Spot fish, turtles, and possible otters from clear kayaks.
“We had a great time on the water with Andres as our guide! He was super knowledgeable about everything from wildlife to the specifics about each spring we passed! He made it very enjoyable!”
Clear-water kayaking in Silver Springs with a small group and glass-bottom tandem kayaks, plus a wildlife-focused guide. Park fees extra.
“It was absolutely incredible. We had a small tour and our tour guide Josh went above and beyond to get us into areas that we could see the most wildlife. Even staying separated from the larger group and we saw manatees, alligators not just on the shore but also in the water. And we got…”
Silver Springs clear kayak tour from Orlando: spot manatees, turtles, monkeys and fish on a guided 2-hour paddle in small groups.
“Excellent Ashley was very informational and made it fun! We saw many fish, a manatee, turtles and many close up gators!”
Paddle a clear kayak or stand-up paddleboard through Silver Springs on the Fort King trail for wildlife sightings, photos, and turquoise views.
“We had a great time with Rodger and Ben on this kayaking adventure. We saw lots of alligators, manatee, and learned some local history. Highly recommend!!👍👍”
Paddle Shingle Creek’s old-growth cypress forest on a guided kayak eco-tour near Orlando, with safety gear, wildlife spotting, and easy lessons.
“I had such a nice time down at shingle creek, our tour guide Joshua was a blast! He was fun, remembered everyone's name, had alot of information about trees/plants/animals for us. We had a good group that were asking questions about the area, and it was really nice.”
Paddle a clear kayak on Florida’s Silver River for manatees, monkeys, and spring-fed water clarity. Small groups, gear provided.
“Great kayaking trip with Aly! It was so much fun! Highly recommend!! Aly was very knowledgeable about the natural history of the area.”
Kayak or paddleboard Silver Springs crystal-clear water, spot manatees and gators, and get guide-led wildlife history for $75.
“We had a great experience on the river with our guide Ryan! The manatees were plentiful and the alligators were out sunning on the banks. We learned a lot from Ryan and he was very patient in teaching us how to kayak. Definitely worth the trip.”
Small-group kayak tour at Blue Spring State Park near Orlando for up-close winter manatees, alligators, and birds with a guide.
“Awesome loved the manatees!! Had a wonderful time kayaking saw turtles and alligators! The guide was great very informative!”
Paddle Winter Park’s Chain of Lakes in a clear kayak. Venetian canals, local wildlife, small groups, gear included, 2 hours.
“Cameron was a great tour guide. The 8am tour had the best weather. He was so knowledgeable and kind.”
Clear kayak sunset in Winter Park: small-group paddle through canals, wildlife, and historic homes, with all gear included. 2 hours.
“Keith was very helpful and informative! He really made it special. The area is beautiful. Interesting stories and history.”
Guided kayak on Florida’s Wekiva River from Sanford. Spot alligators, manatees and more with lunch and water included.
“Greg was an amazing tour guide - friendly, engaging and shared so much local knowledge. We had a great day on the river despite it being a cloudy day and the homemade cookies at lunch were delicious! Highly recommended tour.”
Paddle the Indian River Lagoon near Orlando on a small-group night adventure, spotting bioluminescence from dinoflagellates to comb jellies.
“We had an incredible evening with Jess as our guide! From start to finish, everything was perfect. Jess called ahead of time to give us clear directions on where to meet, which made finding the location stress-free.”
Paddle Silver Springs in a glass-bottom kayak with gear included and a guide on hand to help you spot manatees, gators, and more.
“Our guide, Ilissa was very knowledgeable, experienced and helpful. We had a great experience and would do it again.”
Kayak or paddleboard under LED glow lights on Lake Ivanhoe. Clear viewing, dry bag for your phone, and guide photos included for $75.
“Wow! What can I say. Mr. Mike was a phenomenal guide and an even better conversationalist. He made this experience worth it with an arsenal of “bad jokes”. Time flew as we took in the scenery while indulging in edifying information. This was an amazing experience.”
Every paddle worth taking, place by place.
