Orlando · CANOES & KAYAKS
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The good kayak tours fill up fast around Orlando and the great ones fill up first. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
Paddle Orlando’s Emerald Cut in a clear kayak. Cool spring water, wildlife sightings, and friendly guides for a scenic 2.5-hour eco tour.
“It was a wonderful experience. Never kayaking like this before. The guide Jacob was nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Will recommend tis experience to my family and friends!”
Glass-bottom small-group kayak eco tour on Rainbow Springs. Clear views below, wildlife like otters and turtles, about 2 hours.
“Andres was our guide and he was a blast to hang around. Taught us about the local ecosystem and helped us navigate through the river. It was a great experience overall, especially going through Indian Creek.”
Glass-bottom kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park with small groups, clear-water views, and wildlife spotting in about 2 hours from Orlando.
“Flight was delayed, showed up too late for the tour. Tried to call the number multiple times, no answer and no one called me back. Once I arrived, I found out the tour group left me and my ticket was non refundable. Wasted $80. Laughable organization. Do not book with them.”
Kayak 5 miles in clear water at Silver Springs for fish, turtles, manatees, and monkeys with a guide in a small group.
“Chris, our guide, was great. We saw all sorts of animals. It was 2 hours of kayaking so be prepared for that. We only saw a few manatees but there were monkeys, alligators, turtles & birds!! We had a great time.”
Clear kayak manatee adventure at Silver Springs on the Fort King paddle trail. Local guide, dry bag, and wildlife photos.
“Steve was amazing and very informative ! Saw monkey’s, birds, manatees oh my! Beautiful location and scenery”
2-hour guided kayak on Shingle Creek’s cypress forest near Orlando. ACA-certified safety, gear included, wildlife sightings vary.
“We are newbies, but our guide was attentive and patient. It was wonderful to be off the screen and be immersed in nature.”
Kayak the clear Silver River on a guided glass-like tour with life jackets and dry bag, spotting manatees and monkeys in spring-fed water.
“Really fun experience even had Josh the guide to ourselves. Really cool to see all the wildlife on the River and have Josh’s knowledge and experience to guide us around”
Glide Silver Springs in a kayak or paddleboard with clear-water views, wildlife spotting, and expert guides. Equipment included.
“It was great! Sassy was an awesome tour guide. We even got to see a manatee! Highly recommend booking if you are in the area.”
Small-group kayak near Orlando to see hundreds of winter manatees at Blue Spring, plus alligators, turtles, and birds. Stable gear included.
“Great guide, TJ is awesome, nice easy kayaking, saw manatees which was priority and learned a bunch about the area .”
Clear kayaks on the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. Two hours with a local guide, canals, homes, and included gear from Dinky Dock Park.
“Booking this tour was easy. We saw some local ducks and a snake enjoying the cement wall in the canal. History of the local college an famous attendees over many years was fun to learn.”
Kayak Winter Park at sunset in a small group of up to 10. Clear kayak tour with gear included, canals, wildlife, and stories.
“It was a fun, pretty kayaking session with no fears of getting attacked by a gator. The tour guides are super knowledgeable”
Paddle the Wekiva River with a small guided group from Sanford. Lunch and water included, plus wildlife spotting on a Wild and Scenic river.
“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 by night to spot bioluminescent dinoflagellates or comb jellies, with small-group calm and included photos.
“I went on this adventure solo and was a little hesitant at first, but it turned out to be absolutely perfect. The experience was peaceful and relaxing, and everyone on the tour was welcoming and kind. Nate was an excellent guide, sharing not only details about the tour itself but also rich historical context about the region. As an archaeologist and historian, I always appreciate opportunities to learn, and I came away with even more knowledge than I expected. What stood out most was the freedom to explore... drifting into different pockets and simply floating along at a comfortable pace. In contrast, some of the other groups on the water…”
Silver Springs glass-bottom kayak tour from Orlando with gear included, a guide-led paddle, and amazing wildlife viewing on clear springs.
“This was an amazing experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly too! Very cool things to learn and she knows the area well and where to see all the cool wildlife! Very beautiful river as well.”
Float Lake Ivanhoe by LED glow in a clear kayak or paddleboard. Small-group night paddle near downtown Orlando, with dry bag.
“It was absolutely a beautiful experience because of the nature, we got to watch the sunset. The people were very friendly and out tour guide Bob had good stories to share. My only disappointment is that I was expecting the LED lights to penetrant the water better to give a better view into it. The LED lights were loosely placed in the kayak, because they were not inside the water directly they did not illuminate it much.”
