ORLANDO
Orlando’s best days out.
The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks around Orlando, from the theme-park gates out to the spring runs and the Space Coast. Prices, run times and who to book each one with.
Clear-bottom kayak through Rock Springs Emerald Cut near Orlando with a small-group guide, wildlife spotting, and spring-water swim.
Most Popular“Fantastic experience! I would say it’s the best day of my journey in Orlando. Also, Megan is a wonderful guided tour!”
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak on Rainbow Springs with a small guide-led group. See fish, turtles, otters, and more in clear water.
“Andres was a great guide. He was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Awesome kayaking experience.”
Kayak Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands mangrove tunnels with a small guide, spotting manatees and dolphins. Gear and photos included.
“It was super fun. James was our tour guide and he was able to answer all our questions about the wildlife and he was funny.”
Paddle at night near Cocoa Beach to see bioluminescent dinoflagellates or comb jellies with a guided kayak tour and PFDs included.
“Me and my partner got there for the 10:45pm trip with Zoey and we were so happy to have her as our guide. We soon found out were the only ones booked for the trip and knowing that she was going to be our guide helped us feel so much safer. The weather was perfect,…”
Paddle through the Banana River at night and watch plankton glow in the dark on a small-group bioluminescence kayak tour.
“If u like nature and the stars. It's a beautiful experience. Seeing the bioluminescence is beautiful to c.”
Glass-bottom kayaking at Silver Springs with a small group and guided paddle training. Wildlife spotting on clear water. Park fees extra.
“Amazing experience! My family loved it, sweetest tour guide was patient! I recommend this trip to everyone who loved wild life 😊”
2-hour clear kayak in Silver Springs for $80. See manatees, turtles, and wild monkeys with a guide.
“Steve was great . We got to see lots of wildlife not just manatees . Would highly recommend the glass bottom kayaking”
Paddle a night kayak on Haulover Canal in Titusville to spot blue bioluminescence, fish trails, and glowing comb jellies on a 90-minute tour.
“Super cool experience got to see the bioluminescence and got to see beautiful stars and comb jellies! Very friendly and easygoing guides and I would recommend to a friend. We went in October so it wasn’t too cold either but definitely got a little wet and definitely bring bug spray in preparation!”
Paddle Silver Springs State Park on a clear kayak or paddleboard for possible manatees, turtles, and monkeys, plus guide photos and dry comfort.
“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!!👍👍”
Guided kayak on Shingle Creek near Orlando through old-growth cypress forest, with ACA-certified safety, wildlife spotting, and gear included.
“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.”
Bioluminescent clear kayaking at Merritt Island in 100% clear kayaks. Spot glowing life below. Small group, about 90 minutes.
“Get up and go kayaking bioluminescence tour was one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. It was a beautiful star filled surreal magical night. Celeste, our guide was the best guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, professional and most of all her genuine enthusiasm was contagious. We loved and will cherish our experience and…”
Kayak the spring-fed Silver River on a clear kayak. Spot manatees and monkeys with a small-group guide in about 2 hours.
“Great kayaking trip with Aly! It was so much fun! Highly recommend!! Aly was very knowledgeable about the natural history of the area.”
Kayak Haulover Canal for manatees and dolphins on Florida’s Space Coast. Small group wildlife spotting, gear included, calm water.
“The westher was really good! The boy guíe Excelentt person and cool guy!! The manaties do friendly and no dangerous is a good tour”
Paddleboard or kayak down Silver Springs on clear waters. Wildlife spotting, included gear, and expert guides for an easy 2.5-hour outing.
“Great experience. Calm and beautiful... nature at its best... great tour guide Brad.. so cool to have manatees all around you. See aligators, turtles...ect... i was hoping for monkeys but none in sight this time...”
Paddle Blue Spring State Park near Orlando to spot winter manatees up close, with small-group safety and wildlife watching.
“Nothing short of spectacular! It was both incredibly fun and informative!”
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