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“Beautiful- water was crystal clear. We saw river otters, deer, alligators, turtles and many different native birds.”
Small-group glass-bottom kayak eco tour on Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon, FL. Spot fish, turtles, and possible otters from clear kayaks.
“Andres was a great guide. He was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Awesome kayaking experience.”
Clear-water kayaking in Silver Springs with a small group and glass-bottom tandem kayaks, plus a wildlife-focused guide. Park fees extra.
“The kayak tour with Sam was an exceptional experience. He is a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide — and a kind spirit. Our tour of Silver Springs was magical, from the early morning mist on the water, to our amazing encounters and observations of the manatees, monkeys, birds and an alligator! It was the most delightful…”
Silver Springs clear kayak tour from Orlando: spot manatees, turtles, monkeys and fish on a guided 2-hour paddle in small groups.
“Steve was great . We got to see lots of wildlife not just manatees . Would highly recommend the glass bottom kayaking”
Paddle a clear kayak or stand-up paddleboard through Silver Springs on the Fort King trail for wildlife sightings, photos, and turquoise views.
“This was such a fun experience! After a little confusion at the park entrance, we found our guide Stevie and the adventure began. We are from the Pacific Northwest, so this beautiful waterway with its many springs was a most amazing few hours. As advertised, we saw manatees, many birds, turtles, and alligators. Stevie was…”
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 an amazing time. I’m sorry I forgot our guide name because he was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Sassy’s tour. It goes into rhe preservation of the matinees, the wildlife and silver springs. Great time!!”
Small-group kayak tour at Blue Spring State Park near Orlando for up-close winter manatees, alligators, and birds with a guide.
“Jimi was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and very helpful. He obviously cared about all the wildlife.”
Paddle Winter Park’s Chain of Lakes in a clear kayak. Venetian canals, local wildlife, small groups, gear included, 2 hours.
“Great tour guide, beautiful setting”
Clear kayak sunset in Winter Park: small-group paddle through canals, wildlife, and historic homes, with all gear included. 2 hours.
“Great experience, loved the tour. If you’re into learning about a little bit of history/house prices and just seeing a nice sight, you’ll like this tour. The guide was awesome. Was a little bit longer than two hours but that’s because we weren’t the strongest paddling group. If you are not used to kayaking lots,…”
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 was fantastic! Ilissa was very knowledgeable and personable. You will learn about the animals, spring formation, history and even some movie facts about the springs. There were plenty of animals to view. We would do this tour again!”
Kayak or paddleboard under LED glow lights on Lake Ivanhoe. Clear viewing, dry bag for your phone, and guide photos included for $75.
“Mike was laid back and so friendly!!! Enjoyed the history lesson about the area and enjoyed the sunset and peace of the water!!! Water was beautiful and clean. Wished the lights on the boat were brighter and the daughter thought the life jackets needed a good rinse. Otherwise, it was worth it!!”
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