ORLANDO
Central Florida’s best days out.
The 15 top-rated canoes & kayaks in and around Orlando. Real prices, real run times and the operator behind each one, so you can lock in the right day out in a couple of minutes.
Paddle Rock Springs Emerald Cut in clear kayaks with a local guide. Spot wildlife, see fish below, and swim in spring water.
Most Popular“We had a great time and got to see gators and climb a tree. The course bottom of the boat made for an interesting time. Dani was a fun and knowledgeable guide.”
Glass-bottom kayak eco tour on Rainbow Springs from KP Hole Park. Small group, 2 hours, clear water views and wildlife. Gear included.
“Our tour guide Sara was absolutely amazing and patient, I traveled with my 18yr old and 10year old and they both absolutely loved it. She was so nice, kind, patient, and engaging. We saw some absolutely beautiful things rainbow river is so gorgeous. She provided us with some amazing videos and pictures that was so…”
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak through Silver Springs with a small guide team, hunt for manatees, and see fish below you for about 2 hours.
“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…”
2-hour guided clear kayaking in Silver Springs near Orlando to spot manatees, turtles, fish, and wild monkeys with a small group.
“Excellent Ashley was very informational and made it fun! We saw many fish, a manatee, turtles and many close up gators!”
Clear kayak and paddleboard manatee adventure at Silver Springs State Park, paddling the Fort King trail with guide photos included.
“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…”
Guided kayak on Shingle Creek’s calm waters through old-growth cypress forest near Orlando, with ACA-certified safety and wildlife spotting.
“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 100% clear kayak on Silver River near Orlando for a 2-hour wildlife adventure with guides, life jackets, and a dry bag.
“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 on a guided wildlife tour with clear water, included gear, and expert coaching near Orlando.
“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.”
Kayak Blue Spring State Park for winter manatees with a small guide-led group. Gear, snacks, and safety help included.
“Nothing short of spectacular! It was both incredibly fun and informative!”
Paddle clear kayaks through Winter Park’s chain of lakes and canals with a local guide—small group, about 2 hours.
“Cameron was a great tour guide. The 8am tour had the best weather. He was so knowledgeable and kind.”
Paddle a clear kayak at sunset through Winter Park’s Chain of Lakes canals, with small-group coaching, wildlife, and local stories.
“Great escape during a work trip. We really enjoyed our guide Kally. Fun way to see some beautiful sites.”
Guided Wekiva River kayak from Sanford in small groups. Paddle Florida’s Wild and Scenic river, with lunch, water, and wildlife spotting.
“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 at night near Orlando. Choose SUP or kayak-mod to spot glowing plankton and jellies in small groups.
“Took the wife and had 0 idea of what to expect. It was a very beautiful tranquil experience catching jellies and enjoying the night Florida starry sky.”
Guided glass-bottom kayak in Silver Springs for manatees, alligators, turtles and wrecks, with gear included, about 2h15.
“Great guides and an excellent experience! We saw an abundance of wildlife. A perfect place to see manatee and alligators.”
Glow-in-the-dark clear kayaks on Lake Ivanhoe, Orlando. A 2-hour night paddle with photos and a dry bag for your phone.
“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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