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The 15 Best Kayak & Paddleboard Tours in Orlando

27 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Clear-bottom hulls, a spring run holding seventy-two degrees and, in the right months, manatees underneath you. The 15 below sort the guided runs by launch point, water clarity and how much paddling you actually do.

Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour - The swim stop and rope swing
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Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

1.Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,459 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Paddle a clear kayak through Rock Springs Run’s Emerald Cut, spot wildlife, swim in spring water, and learn from a local guide.

“I was looking forward to the experience, but I was not able to complete the excursion due to lack of experience. This was a bit more difficult than expected. We decided to go back and we lost our money.”

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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs - The first 90 minutes on Rainbow River
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Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs - Getting comfortable in the clear kayaks
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Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

3.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 580 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Paddle a clear kayak through Silver Springs, with chances to see manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles, and fish with a local guide.

“Super helpful with little ones! Josh was very patient - thank you, and learned a lot about the ecosystem 🌅”

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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures - The two-hour route from the launch point
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Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

4.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddle Silver Springs in a clear kayak with guides who help you spot manatees, monkeys, turtles, alligators, fish, birds, and movie relics.

“SO MUCH WILD LIFE it was awesome, our guide Chris was super knowledgeable about all the wild life and areas in the park and was a joy to be with for our adventure. Definitely would recommend!”

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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure - Following the Fort King paddle trail
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Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour - Wildlife watching without a guarantee
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Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour

6.Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $74

Paddle Shingle Creek’s cypress forest near Orlando with an ACA-certified guide, calm water, wildlife, and a family-friendly two-hour eco-tour.

“Amazing guided tour by Josh!! The entire staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The tour was personalized and we were able to really learn a lot of not only the land around us but also the creatures within. Couldn’t recommend any higher!! It’s a must do! Secret hidden gem:)”

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Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure - The First Minutes on the Spring-Fed River
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Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

7.Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Paddle a clear tandem kayak on Florida’s Silver River, with chances to see manatees, alligators, monkeys, birds, and fish.

“Josh is an amazing tour guide, very kind and super cool. Provided dry bags I don’t think I have ever came across any tour guides that has done that before. If you book Josh you won’t be disappointed:) .”

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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours - Meeting the guides at 5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard
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Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

8.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Explore Silver Springs by kayak or paddleboard with wildlife guides, clear water, manatees, alligators, gear included, and a small group setting.

“One of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had! If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would—this adventure deserves every single one and more. The work they do is truly inspiring, and their mission adds so much meaning to the journey. Our guides, Brad and Destiny, were phenomenal—friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable about Silver Springs. They shared so much fascinating insight that made the entire experience unforgettable. I wouldn’t recommend doing this with anyone else—Kayaking with Sassy is simply the best!”

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Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando - The 1 hour 45 minute paddle through Blue Spring
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Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando

9.Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Paddle Blue Spring State Park near Orlando with a small group, seeing manatees, alligators, turtles, and birds for $80 per person.

“It was a bucket list experience. TJ was professional and fun, knew where to take us to observe manatees up close, and made sure that we had the right equipment to be comfortable and safe. He gave us a quick refresh on how to paddle a kayak since it’d been awhile since we’d been on one. He also showed us a lot of other wildlife in the area. The experience was great.”

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Winter Park Chain of Lakes Day Time Clear Kayak Paddle - Starting at Dinky Dock Park
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Winter Park Chain of Lakes Day Time Clear Kayak Paddle

Clear Kayak Sunset Tour through The Winter Park Chain of Lakes - Moving from shaded canals to open lake views
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Clear Kayak Sunset Tour through The Winter Park Chain of Lakes

Wekiva River Guided Kayak Tour - The first paddle: heading into the wilderness
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Wekiva River Guided Kayak Tour

12.Wekiva River Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Paddle 7 miles on Florida’s Wekiva River with a small group guide, wildlife sightings, lunch, and a refreshing break from Orlando’s theme parks.

“We had a lovely trip with our tour guide Gina. The experience was tailored to our wishes and we had the chance to see alligators, manatees, turtles and many birds. Due to low waters the trip took place in a different location (French Landing), but that probably made it an even better experience.”

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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure - Summer sparks from dinoflagellates
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Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour - Why the guide matters
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Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour

14.Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Paddle Silver Springs in a glass-bottom kayak, spotting manatees, alligators, turtles, monkeys, shipwrecks, and clear spring water.

“This was an excellent experience kayaking with the whole family it was super calm and the tourists was the best at helping and explaining things!! This was the best experience I’ve ever had kayaking!”

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LED Glow in the Dark Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Paradise - The clear boats and the changing LED colors
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LED Glow in the Dark Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Paradise

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