Kayak Tours in Orlando at a glance
- Our pick: Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & clear water, US$ 80 per person (2h, 4.89★ · 685).
- Top rated: Orlando: Small Group Manatee Kayak Tour at Blue Spring, US$ 80 per person (2h, 4.94★ · 316).
- Best value: Silver Springs: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Wildlife Views, US$ 40 per person (2h 15m, 4.95★ · 187).
Price per person across the 33 options priced per person: US$ 40–US$ 200 (median US$ 80). With 100+ reviews: 19 of 34.
Of the 34 options: 31 with live guides in English, 28 with free cancellation, 34 with instant confirmation, 30 kid-friendly, 6 private and 32 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Kayak Tours in Orlando
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34 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Glass Bottom Kayaking at Rock Springs: Clear Kayaks in Florida Paddle clear kayaks through Rock Springs' Emerald Cut in a small group of up to 10, with instruction, multiple photo stops and a chance to swim in the spring water. Every day · 6 start times, 08:45 to 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.89 (2,642 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 101 per person
Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & clear water Paddle a clear kayak through Silver Springs' 5 miles of water on a 2-hour guided tour from Orlando, spotting manatees, wild monkeys and birds. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:30 and 13:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.89 (685 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Kayaking Rainbow Springs: Glass Bottom Kayaks in Florida Paddle a glass bottom kayak through Rainbow Springs in Florida with a guide, spotting fish, turtles. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (964 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 89 per person
Orlando: Clear Kayak Silver Springs & Manatee Wildlife Tour Paddle through Silver Springs State Park on a clear kayak or paddleboard. See manatees, wild monkeys, turtles and birds. Includes guide, equipment and dry bag. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.63 (414 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Kayaking in Blue Spring State Park: Manatee Encounters Paddle into Blue Spring State Park and watch hundreds of manatees from your kayak with a Florida Master Naturalist guide. Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 ★ 4.90 (395 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour: See Manatees Paddle a 100% clear kayak through Silver Springs for 2 hours with a local guide, spotting manatees, monkeys, turtles and birds in calm spring water. Every day · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.86 (593 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 89 per person
Orlando: Small Group Manatee Kayak Tour at Blue Spring Float quietly through Blue Spring’s calm waters near Orlando, spotting manatees up close with a local guide. Small group tour, all gear included, plus snacks. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.94 (316 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & wildlife Paddle through Silver Springs' clear waters on a guided kayak or paddleboard tour with a live guide, meet manatees, monkeys. Every day · 09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 15:00 ★ 4.93 (290 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Manatee & Monkey Tour Glide through Silver Springs in a clear kayak, spot wild manatees and monkeys, and paddle with a local guide. Includes all gear and small-group safety intro. Every day · 08:30, 11:00 and 13:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (200 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Orlando: Wekiva River Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting 7-mile guided kayak paddle on clear Wekiva River near Orlando. Spot alligators, manatees and black bears. Includes kayak, lunch and professional guide. Every day · 09:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (197 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 200 per person
Silver Springs: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Wildlife Views Feel the river’s calm on a Silver Springs glass bottom kayak tour. Spot manatees, turtles, & sunken statues with a local guide. Includes all gear & easy booking. Tue–Sun · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.95 (187 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Silver Springs kayaking and paddleboarding: Self-guided paddles Paddle through Silver Springs in a kayak or paddleboard with life vests, paddles and a digital map. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 14:00 ★ 4.89 (179 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Orlando: LED Night Kayak & Paddleboard Tour Lake Ivanhoe Feel the glow as you paddle clear kayaks or SUPs on Orlando’s Lake Ivanhoe at night, with LED lights, local guides, photos, and all gear included. Every day · 17:30 and 19:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.84 (174 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Winter Park Chain of Lakes: Clear Kayak Tour Orlando 2-hour guided clear kayak tour through Winter Park's five lakes and Venetian canals. See fish, birds, and waterfront homes from transparent kayaks. Includes gear and guide. Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 10:30 and 13:15 · From age 3 ★ 4.96 (249 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 69 per person
Winter Park: Clear Kayak Sunset Tour & Venetian Canals Float through Winter Park’s historic canals in a clear kayak, spot wildlife, and watch the sunset over Florida’s lakes: includes all gear and local guide. Every day · 15:45 · From age 3 ★ 4.98 (202 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 80 per person
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Bioluminescent Kayaking near Orlando: Small-Group Paddle Paddle through glowing bioluminescent water on the Indian River Lagoon near Orlando in a small group with a local guide, kayak or stand-up board, and professional photos. Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 18:30 and 20:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.82 (216 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Rental: Self-Guided Tandem Paddling Paddle a clear tandem kayak through Silver Springs State Park on your own schedule: see manatees, wild monkeys and sunken ships with a treasure map to guide you. Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 14:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.92 (124 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Orlando Lake Ivanhoe: Clear Kayak & Paddleboard Rental 2 Hours Kayak and paddleboard rental on Lake Ivanhoe in Orlando. 2 hours, all safety gear included, family and dog-friendly. No current, no boat traffic, minutes from downtown. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.83 (111 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Kayaking Winter Park: Glow-in-the-Dark Clear Kayaks Paddle illuminated clear kayaks through Winter Park's Venetian-style canals at night, with LED lights beneath you and a live guide leading the way. Every day · 18:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.97 (104 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 90 per person
Silver Springs Kayaking: Manatees and Wildlife Paddle Silver Springs for 90 minutes with a local guide spotting manatees, monkeys and alligators in clear water. All kayaking gear is provided for this year-round adventure. Every day · 6 start times, 09:00 to 15:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.93 (74 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Orlando Alligator Paddle Tour: Little-Big Econ Cypress Forest Paddle through moss-covered cypress forest near Orlando with a professional guide, lunch, and all gear included. Instruction provided for beginners. Every day · 09:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.91 (44 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Kayaking near Orlando: Manatees at Blue Springs Paddle the St. Johns River near Orlando during manatee season and watch hundreds of these gentle giants glide past your kayak, with a local guide. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (40 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Kayaking Rock Springs Run: Small Group, Crystal Waters Paddle through Rock Springs Run's gin-clear spring waters on a guided small-group kayak adventure with a trained guide, snacks and all gear included. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (26 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Kayaking in Orlando with Dogs: Lake Ivanhoe Paddle Paddle Lake Ivanhoe with your dog on a guided kayak or paddleboard tour. Beginners and pups enjoy two hours on calm, protected water with complimentary photos. Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.86 (22 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
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From US$ 65 per person · 2 h to 4 h
Kayaking Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Gator Viewing near Orlando Kayak the Silver River near Orlando in a clear kayak to spot alligators, turtles and fish while your guide captures photos of the wildlife you encounter. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.95 (20 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Kayaking with manatees in Orlando: Blue Springs wildlife Kayak with manatees at Blue Springs near Orlando with a live guide, paddles and dry bags included: four hours paddling through the winter sanctuary where hundreds gather. Every day · 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.95 (20 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Alexander Springs Guided Kayak Tour: See Turtles & Otters Four-hour guided kayak tour on Alexander Springs' clear water with a UF master naturalist guide: paddle past turtles, otters. Every day except Tuesday and Sunday · 10:00 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.94 (18 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Kayaking on Wekiva River near Orlando: Wildlife & Swimming Paddle the Wekiva River near Orlando spotting alligators, manatees and wading birds with a certified guide. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
LED Glow Kayaking in Orlando: Clear Kayak Date Night Paddle a clear kayak on Lake Ivanhoe with soft LED under-glow lighting and complimentary champagne, guided at an easy pace under the city lights. Every day · 17:30 and 19:30 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (21 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
Lake Norris Kayaking: Cypress Swamp with Osprey Nests Kayak Lake Norris, a darkwater cypress swamp near Orlando, with a certified guide who points out river otters, alligators and over 100 active osprey nests in the trees. Every day · 09:00 · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Snorkeling Rainbow River, Florida: Kayak, Swim & Explore Paddle and snorkel Florida's clearest spring-fed waterways at KP Hole Park on the Rainbow River: kayak, life jacket and guide included, with the option to add snorkeling gear. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00, 12:00 and 14:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.56 (9 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Orlando Kayaking: Manatees on the St. Johns River Kayak the St. Johns River near Orlando and see manatees on 90% of departures: guide, paddle boards, kayaks and life jackets included. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Silver Springs Eco Paddle Tour: Manatees & Wildlife Paddle through Florida's spring-fed waters on a guided eco tour where manatees surface near your kayak and wild monkeys watch from trees, with gear and a naturalist guide. Thu–Sun · 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Silver Springs Wildlife Kayak Tour: Monkeys, Manatees & Gators Paddle through spring-fed water at Silver Springs and watch monkeys, manatees, alligators and native birds from your kayak while floating beneath cypress. Sun · 16:00 Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 550 per group
The top 12 of 34 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & clear waterOur pick | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 685 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Orlando: Small Group Manatee Kayak Tour at Blue SpringTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 316 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 16:00 | English, German |
| Silver Springs: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Wildlife ViewsBest value | US$ 40 per person | 2h 15m | 4.95★ · 187 | Tue–Sun · 09:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Glass Bottom Kayaking at Rock Springs: Clear Kayaks in FloridaGroup of up to 10 | US$ 101 per person | 2h 30m | 4.89★ · 2,642 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:45 to 15:00 | English |
| Kayaking Rainbow Springs: Glass Bottom Kayaks in FloridaGroup of up to 10 | US$ 89 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 964 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Orlando: Clear Kayak Silver Springs & Manatee Wildlife Tour | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.63★ · 414 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Kayaking in Blue Spring State Park: Manatee EncountersGroup of up to 12 | US$ 95 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 395 | Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Silver Springs Glass Bottom Kayak Tour: See ManateesGroup of up to 10 | US$ 89 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 593 | Every day · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & wildlife | US$ 75 per person | 2h 30m | 4.93★ · 290 | Every day · 09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Manatee & Monkey Tour | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 200 | Every day · 08:30, 11:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Orlando: Wekiva River Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingGroup of up to 14 | US$ 200 per person | 4h | 4.87★ · 197 | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Silver Springs kayaking and paddleboarding: Self-guided paddlesPrivate | US$ 40 per person | 3h | 4.89★ · 179 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 14:00 | — |
By what you need
- Private (6): Silver Springs kayaking and paddleboarding: Self-guided paddles (US$ 40 per person) · Orlando Lake Ivanhoe: Clear Kayak & Paddleboard Rental 2 Hours (US$ 45 per person) · Snorkeling Rainbow River, Florida: Kayak, Swim & Explore (US$ 70 per person)
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