The 9 Florida Kayak Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Full-Day Kayak Adventure in the Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 647 reviews · from $75Our pick

Follow guides Garl, Mike, or Chris by car into the Everglades for a full day of wet cypress walks and freshwater or saltwater kayaking. You may see alligators, crocodiles, manatees, sharks, birds, and turtles. Kayaks, life jackets, and mosquito-resistant clothing are included.

“I enjoyed the slogging the most. It was more intense than I expected. The water came up to mid thigh w/ a lot of submerged obstacles. A walking stick was offered by our guide. I didn’t take it. Take it if you don’t have good balance. The experience was magical & beautiful!”

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2.Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Paddle a single or double clear kayak through Fort Pierce Inlet State Park with guides such as Todd, Alan, Ryan, or Mark. Expect mangrove tunnels, calm lagoon water, wildlife searches, short swimming stops, and a small group limited to 10 people.

“This was a very fun experience, also suitable for beginners. The tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable, took time to show different creatures in the water and in the area. I like that they provide wet bags for your items.”

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3.Clear Kayak Tours in Weeki Wachee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Start at Mary’s Fish Camp in a tandem clear kayak and paddle the Mud and Weeki Wachee River estuary for about two hours. Guides such as Davis, Jody, Bree, and Vinny point out manatees, dolphins, birds, turtles, fish, and plants while helping with photos.

“Dolphins swam right by us and were feeding. Vinny was an excellent guide. He was very patient with the new kayakers”

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4.Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Paddle the clear waters near Blue Spring State Park with a guide such as TJ, Astrid, Jimi, or Jeff. Expect gentle kayaking, close manatee sightings in season, alligators, turtles, and excellent bird watching in a group capped at 10 people.

“We had a brilliant day - saw loads of manatees, turtles, birds including a golden hawk who put on quite a show. Tj was very knowledgeable, funny and welcoming”

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5.Marco Island: Guided Manatee-Watching Kayaking or SUP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 26 reviews · from $65

Spend two hours on Marco Island in a kayak or standup paddleboard, with land practice, mangrove waterways, wildlife spotting, island stops, and local history from an English-speaking guide. Manatees are possible, but sightings vary with nature.

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6.Jupiter: Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Join Jupiter Outdoor Center for a two-hour guided kayak trip on Florida’s first federally designated Wild and Scenic River. Guides such as Matthew, John, and Donna point out cypress trees, birds, turtles, and alligators while you paddle in a small group of up to six.

“The tour was amazing , spectacular views , we were be able to see different kind of animals!! 100% recommend!!”

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7.Silver Springs: Silver River Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58Best value

Paddle the spring-fed Silver River for 90 minutes in a clear kayak with an English-speaking private guide. Guides such as Josh, Joel, and Ricky point out manatees, turtles, alligators, birds, and film locations, while included life jackets and dry bags keep the outing simple.

“We had an amazing time! The guide and owner had everything set up, were great with communication on what we needed to do to be ready for our adventure. Our guide shared a lot of facts and showed us multiple animals: manatees, gators, snakes, birds, otter and more. We would totally use this company for a future adventure. We recommend booking the early tour to avoid the crowds!”

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8.Small Group Scenic Wekiva River Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2h 30m · from $80

Join guides such as Jimi or Sue for a 150-minute kayak trip from Katie’s Landing, about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando. You’ll paddle through clear water near Seminole State Forest and Wekiwa Springs State Park, stop to swim and snorkel, and watch for wildlife in a group capped at 10.

“We booked this trip as a family because we wanted to see more of the beautiful nature around Orlando. But what we found was so much more: an unforgettable adventure with guides who truly love what they do and have a deep passion for the natural world. Thank you, Jimi, for sharing your endless knowledge and enthusiasm about the wildlife, plants, and waterways with us. It was an absolute honor to be your guests. If you’re looking to escape the city and really breathe in the calm and magic of nature, this is the perfect place. We had such a wonderful, heartwarming time and would do it again in a…”

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9.Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $75

Paddle a transparent tandem kayak along Silver River from Silver Springs State Park. A guide such as Josh points out fish, turtles, birds, monkeys, manatees, and other wildlife while sharing film history. Groups stay small, with no more than eight people.

“Świetna wycieczka, super przewodnik JOSH sprawił się rewelacyjnie. Bardzo duża wiedza i miłość do zwierząt i natury. Polecam z całego serca.”

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