Top 13 Orlando Kayak Tours

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 the clear, cool waters of Rock Springs Run into Emerald Cut with a guide such as Jacob, Dani, Megan, or David. Expect a shaded upstream route, wildlife watching, photo stops, and an optional swim or rope swing. The tandem kayaks hold two people and the full outing lasts about 2.5 hours.

“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!”

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2.Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet your guide at KP Hole Park for a two to two-and-a-half-hour clear-kayak trip on Rainbow River. Paddle through blue-green spring water, watch for turtles, fish, birds, alligators, and otters, and explore a narrow creek with guides such as Sara, Andres, Sam, and Bria.

“Wonderful experience and super cool, me and my sis are not that authentic but our guide Sam is so sweet and cheerful and helping us all the time, highly recommend. The boat size is big, so it is easier to paddle with two people on it, can be a bit work for a single paddler, but overall it's not challenging at all. You have to get into the water! Sam took us to the secret creek spot and we were walking in the water among forest, such a nice touch with the spring and water shoes is recommend, but you will be fine without it too. Go for it.”

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3.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

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

Meet guides such as Josh, Sam, or Bry at Silver Springs State Park for a 90-minute to two-hour paddle in a tandem clear kayak. You’ll receive safety instruction, follow your guide through spring-clear water, and watch for manatees, monkeys, alligators, turtles, birds, and fish.

“Can warmly recommend this trip, so amazing seeing all the wildlife! Our guide Bry was really amzing also 🥰”

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

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

Paddle through Silver Springs State Park for about two hours in a clear kayak, solo kayak, tandem kayak, or paddleboard. Guides such as Chris, Steve, Ashley, and Justin point out manatees, turtles, alligators, birds, fish, monkeys, and sunken movie relics while sharing the spring’s history.

“It was a great experience, the clear kayaks make for an amazing experience. Our guide was great, pointed out all sorts of wildlife I would have a missed on my own.”

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5.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about two hours paddling Silver Springs State Park along the Fort King trail. Choose a clear kayak or paddleboard, watch for manatees, turtles, alligators, birds, otters, and monkeys, and learn about the springs from guides such as Stevie or Roger. Photos are taken during the trip and shared afterward.

“The place is very natural & must vizited place, but don't take this company tour package, go directly to the place, you will find better options & cheap price, this our tour operator is not good, after giving all guidelines they started 30min late, bcoz 1 family came late & then he finished in rush with 1.30 min, when the tour was of 2 hrs, and we didn't enjoyed, even we have to carry our boat from starting point till river, which also hard, specially for ladies & children, again after taking high amounts they are asking us to pay tickets on entry around 2+4= 6 dollars. I am disappointed…”

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6.Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour

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

Paddle Shingle Creek, the Everglades’ headwaters, with an ACA-certified guide for about two hours. You’ll receive a kayak, life jacket, water, and basic instruction, then enter an old-growth cypress forest where you might spot turtles, birds, frogs, snakes, or alligators.

“It wass great. We loved our guide! Friendly and knowledgeable. Also relaxing. Weather was beautiful.”

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7.Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

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

Join Ecoventure Tours for a two-hour guided paddle on the Silver River in a tandem clear kayak. Guides Aly, Josh, and Emma point out wildlife and spring features while you look through the boat at the water below. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and dry bags are provided.

“Really fun experience even had Josh the guide to ourselves. Really cool to see all the wildlife on the River and have Josh’s knowledge and experience to guide us around”

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8.Sassy’s Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

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

Spend about two and a half hours at Silver Springs, paddling a kayak or paddleboard along the clear Silver River. Guides such as Brad, Sassy, Maria, Carrie, and Pipi share local wildlife and history, provide safety help, and take photos. Boats, paddles, life vests, and dry bags are included.

“Had a great time on the spring, Brad has a wealth of knowledge to share with you about the wildlife and everything that involves the springs. Got to see many different types of cool creatures. And plenty of Brad jokes along the way”

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9.Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour near Orlando

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

Paddle calm Blue Spring State Park waters in a stable sit-on-top kayak with guides such as Jeff, TJ, Jimi, or Astrid. Winter can bring hundreds of manatees, while alligators, turtles, herons, bald eagles, and otters add to the wildlife show. The two-hour tour suits beginners.

“Nothing short of spectacular! It was both incredibly fun and informative! Jeff, our guide, was amazing!!”

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10.Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Paddle with guides such as Nate, Jeff, or Jess on Florida’s Indian River lagoon, choosing a stable kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Summer brings glowing dinoflagellates, while cooler months bring comb jellies. Expect about 1 hour 45 minutes on the water, photos, bug spray, and a small group capped at 12.

“Awesome Experience! Definitely recommend for couples or families. The bioluminescence literally looks magical”

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11.LED Glow in the Dark Clear Kayak or Paddleboard in Paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Paddle a clear kayak, tandem kayak, or paddleboard across Lake Ivanhoe near downtown Orlando for about two hours. Guides such as Mike, Savannah, Bryce, and Richie provide instruction, local stories, and photos, while LED lights glow beneath your boat.

“AMAZING! We had the best time. Just myself and my 16 year old son. It was a beautiful night and a great experience. Our guide was the best and made the experience one of a kind.”

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12.Clear Kayak Glow in the Dark Tour Through Winter Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Launch beside Rollins College and paddle a clear, light-up kayak through canals linking three Winter Park lakes. Your guide, often Chris, Chad, or Jackson, teaches the basics and points out wildlife, local stories, and grand homes. The 90-minute evening trip suits beginners, couples, and families.

“The night was perfect with a full moon and fire works. Being out on lake at night was peaceful and relaxing experience.We saw fish and plants under water with our boat light. Chad our guide was excellent. He made sure that we had a memorable experience. I will be back for the day Kayaking.”

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13.Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $86

Paddle a warm, shallow stretch of Florida’s Banana River with an English-speaking guide, watching dinoflagellates flash around your paddle and kayak. Bill and Gina are praised for their wildlife knowledge, while the short evening tour may reveal glowing fish, manatees, dolphins, or simply a bright sky.

“Bill was amazing and the water was sooo cool! Bucket list for sure! Thank you!!”

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