Orlando Lake Ivanhoe: Clear Kayak & Paddleboard Rental 2 Hours

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Duration2h

GroupPrivate

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Paddle a Lake That Feels Like Your Own, Not a Tourist Attraction

You pick your kayak or paddleboard, get a safety briefing, then have two hours to explore Lake Ivanhoe at your own pace — paddling the open front lake for skyline views or drifting into quieter coves. All gear, life vests, and a dry bag are included. It's family and dog-friendly, beginner-safe, and located in Ivanhoe Village so you can pair it with lunch or a walk afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided kayak and paddleboard rental

Receive safety lesson and paddling overview
Choose vessel: paddleboard or clear kayak
Put on life vest and get paddle
Explore Lake Ivanhoe at your own pace
Enjoy downtown Orlando skyline views
Visit connected lakes and waterfront homes
Float, swim, and relax on the water
Return vessel after two-hour rental

The Experience

Most people come to Orlando for the theme parks — noise, lines, crowds. Lake Ivanhoe is the opposite. It's minutes from downtown but feels like you've left the city entirely. The water is spring-fed, so it's clear enough that you can see straight through to the bottom, and calm enough that even someone who's never paddled before can handle it. No current, no boat traffic, no alligators. Just you, a kayak or paddleboard, and two hours to move at whatever pace feels right.

You get to choose your vessel — a clear single kayak, a tandem if you're bringing someone along, or a paddleboard if you want to stand and take in the skyline views. After a quick safety rundown and paddling lesson, you're on your own. The front lake opens up to downtown Orlando across the water; if you want something quieter, you can paddle into the connecting lakes where the only sounds are birds and the occasional splash. Kids can paddle their own board when they're ready, or ride with an adult. Dogs come too. The whole setup is designed so you're not fighting the water or the conditions — you're just there.

Your rental includes the vessel, paddle, life vest, leash, dry bag for your phone and keys, and bottled water. Ivanhoe Village is right there, so you can grab lunch or coffee before or after, or throw a cooler in the car and make a longer afternoon of it. If you want someone on the water with you giving pointers, they offer guided tours as well, but the rental is built for people who just want to float around without a schedule.

What’s included

Your rental includes your choice of paddleboard or clear kayak, paddle, life vest, leash, dry bag for your phone and keys, and bottled water.
A comprehensive safety lesson and paddling overview are provided before you head out.
You have up to two hours to explore the lake at your own pace.
The rental is family-friendly and dog-friendly, and you can bring a cooler with your own snacks and drinks.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Epic Paddle Adventures

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to be on the water without a guide or a schedule — the self-guided format means you move at your own pace, and the calm, clear lake means you're not fighting conditions or worrying about safety the whole time.