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The 15 most popular florida springs kayak tours 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“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!”
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak on Rainbow Springs with a small guide-led group. See fish, turtles, otters, and more in clear water.
“A beautiful area to Kayak with crystal clear water. Be prepared to get wet. Some water will collect in the you kayak while sitting. I suggest wearing water shoes and have a complete change of cloths in your car. Possibly not an issue on a hot sunny day? We were there on a cold overcast…”
Glass-bottom kayaking at Silver Springs with a small group and guided paddle training. Wildlife spotting on clear water. Park fees extra.
“Amazing moment in the jungle, we saw a lot of different animals turtles, gators, birds… Josh our guide was very good ! I recommend”
2-hour clear kayak in Silver Springs for $80. See manatees, turtles, and wild monkeys with a guide.
“Steve and the team is great. We get close to nature and see many wildlife. We see other groups that are 8 boats per guide but we are 3 per guide, which is a great plus”
Guided kayak on Shingle Creek near Orlando through old-growth cypress forest, with ACA-certified safety, wildlife spotting, and gear included.
“Joshua was our tour guide for this trip. We were very lucky because there was only the two of us, and Joshua really took his time showing us the creek. He was very knowledgeable, sharing so many interesting facts about the trees, plants and animals, including all their Latin nRead more”
Kayak the spring-fed Silver River on a clear kayak. Spot manatees and monkeys with a small-group guide in about 2 hours.
“It is an easy float and easy to paddle. Aly helped my wife get in and out of the canoe who is physically challenged at times”
Paddleboard or kayak down Silver Springs on clear waters. Wildlife spotting, included gear, and expert guides for an easy 2.5-hour outing.
“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.”
A guided 4-hour Wekiva River kayak with lunch, wildlife spotting, and a small group pace for an easy escape from Orlando.
“Tour was cancelled on me by vendor. I must wait for 7 days for my $200.00 refund while on vacation. I could have used these funds to book another event!!! I'm not happy. No one reached out to me on your end to see if I needed support with anything. It was not until I…”
Glass-bottom kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park: 2+ hours of wildlife and clear-water views with gear included for $39.50 + $6.
“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!”
A small-group 2-hour boat tour through Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, with dolphins, manatees, birds, and local captain storytelling.
“Perfect way to start the day. Got to see all the wildlife and learn about their habitat. Miss ages 4 and 8 really enjoyed it!”
Self-guided clear canoe at Silver Springs. Paddle the Silver River, spot manatees, gators, turtles, and maybe rhesus monkeys.
“Very friendly, shared good map and information so that we could see the animals and stay safe. Boat was clear enough that we got great videos of underwater sea life.”
Paddle Florida’s Silver Springs for manatees and wildlife on a small-group kayak tour with clear-water views and guide Aaron.
“Aaron was amazing! The tour was informative and fun. I will definitely be back for more AWA tours. It is hard to believe the water is so clear that 50' depth seems so shallow! We enjoyed the wildlife thorougly.”
Self-guided clear tandem kayaking at Silver Springs State Park: manatees, monkeys, and sunken treasures in about 2 hours.
“A great experience in the wild but a real feel for safe kayaking. The water and wildlife were incredible!!”
Paddle Silver Springs for 3 hours of wildlife watching on calm routes. Spot manatees, otters, turtles, gators, and more for $40 plus a park pass.
“Beautiful paddle over crystal clear water. We saw 3 manatees, gators of all sizes, fish, many types of birds and an otter. I advise to go left to the open river and drift down with strong river current. On the return go left up the paddle trail to get back as the current is slower…”
Clear-bottom kayaking on Florida’s Rainbow River with a small-group guide, wildlife spotting, and a warm-nature workout.
“Beautiful springs great way to spend time with your family or friends. The guide was super nice and very knowledgeable about the wildlife and the springs”
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