Orlando · WEKIVA & OLD FLORIDA RIVER KAYAKS
10 reviewed
The good wekiva & old florida river kayaks fill up fast around Orlando and the great ones fill up first. Here are the 10 best, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock it in before the calendar does.
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.”
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.”
Half-day kayaking or paddleboarding on Florida’s Dora Canal from Tavares. Gear, safety, and route tips included for $55.
“The owner of the business is very experienced and caring about us. The kayaking experience is memorable. Kids loved it.”
Paddle Blackwater Creek on a 3-hour trip from Orlando with all gear, a certified guide, and a max-6 group through wildlife wetlands.
“Astrid and Brian were great. Highly recommened for the more personal experience! Defo be doing more in the future.”
Paddle Florida’s Lake Norris in a small group. Dwarf cypress, frequent osprey nests, pro medical-trained guide, gear and snacks included.
“We drove 3 hours to make the 9AM start time and it was more than worth it. Stunning natural beauty and Astrid was an exceptional guide. We will definitely be returning to do a different location with Astrid.”
Kayak Blue Spring State Park for quiet manatee viewing, wildlife spotting, and manatee biology lessons near Orlando on a 4-hour trip.
“Couldn’t really see the manatees, kind of lame, the water is very dark visibility about 8 to 12 inches down.”
Paddle the Wekiva River near Orlando on a small group kayak tour with safety tips, wildlife spotting, and a refreshing swim break for $80.
“We went for the small group Wekiva river kayaking. Very chill and quiet tour. We've seen variety of birds, some tortoises and a few alligators, learnt about local flora and fauna - great experience :)”
Two-hour guided kayak on Florida’s lower Wekiva near Sanford, spotting wildlife and springs scenery with gear included for $55.
“Great guide, knowedgeable, kind and encouraging! Small group, with us family of four he made it private, but max 6 persons, super chill! Guide takes pictures of you and the wildlife around you and sends it to you for FREE!”
Paddle the Dora Canal from Lake Dora near Orlando on a 2-hour kayak or paddleboard tour under cypress and Spanish moss.
“Katrina, our guide, was so warm and knowledgeable. We did this trip for a Fathers Day gift, and my husband, kids and I loved it. We saw alligators, lots of bird life and turtles, as well as eagle nests pointed out by Katrina. It was so beautiful to explore natural Florida, and Bru after was the perfect place to experience the local town of Tavares. We felt so welcomed and the beer samples were delicious, we even bought some to take home.”
Paddle Casselberry’s Lake Triplet at sunset on a guided 90-minute tour with small groups, included gear, and photo-ready calm water.
“Aaron was a great tour guide ! I enjoyed this because it was a more intimate guide. My husband and I ended up being the only 2 that booked with him that day and it was amazing! The sunset was one of the best I’ve ever experienced. No kayak Read more”
