Nature and Wildlife Tours in Orlando at a glance
- Our pick: Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-ups, US$ 37 per person (1h, 4.80★ · 2,809).
- Top rated: Silver Springs: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Wildlife Views, US$ 40 per person (2h 15m, 4.95★ · 187).
- Best value: Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by Pontoon, US$ 28 per person (1h, 4.93★ · 171).
Price per person across the 38 options priced per person: US$ 28–US$ 200 (median US$ 75). With 100+ reviews: 24 of 40.
Of the 40 options: 38 with live guides in English, 36 with free cancellation, 39 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 35 kid-friendly, 6 private and 36 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 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Orlando
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40 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-ups Start an hour outside Orlando in the Central Florida Everglades on a US Coast Guard-captained airboat through 4,200 acres of protected swamps and marshes. Mon–Sat · Every 1 h 15 min, 09:00 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.80 (2,809 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 37 per person
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
Orlando: 1-Hour Airboat Tour & Alligator Viewing Central Florida Everglades airboat tour with alligator viewing, park admission, and hearing protection included. 60 minutes, small groups, wheelchair accessible. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.84 (914 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 66 per person
Orlando Everglades: Small Airboat Tour & Gator Encounters Feel the wind on a 90-minute Everglades airboat tour near Orlando, spot alligators with a local guide, and enjoy small-group comfort. Includes live commentary. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.84 (1,385 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Wild Florida Safari Drive-Thru: 150+ Animals from Your Car Drive your own car through a safari park in Kenansville with more than 150 exotic and native animals roaming freely. Mon–Sat · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.71 (1,004 reviews) Duration: 1h–4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Orlando Airboat Ride: 30-Minute Wetlands Tour & Gator Viewing Feel the rush on a 30-minute Orlando airboat ride, spot alligators up close, stroll butterfly gardens, and enjoy lakeside BBQ. Includes entry and hearing protection. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:45 to 16:45 · All ages ★ 4.65 (510 reviews) Duration: 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 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
Winter Haven Chain of Lakes: 2-Hour Wildlife & History Pontoon Tour 2-hour pontoon tour of Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes with local guide. See alligators, herons, otters. Includes Cypress Gardens history and bottled water. Mon–Sat · 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.90 (447 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 46 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
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
1 Hour Everglades Airboat Tour Orlando: Wildlife & Wetlands Ride an 8–10 passenger airboat through Florida's Everglades for 60 minutes with a live guide, stadium seating, and close-up views of alligators and marsh wildlife. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (185 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 68 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
Also popular with travelers
The ones most travelers have taken, by number of reviews.
Orlando: Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling & Airboat Tour Swim with wild manatees at Crystal River, then explore Homosassa State Park with airboat ride and lunch included. Hotel pickup from Orlando, early morning departure. Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.70 (293 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 169 per person
Everglades Airboat Tour from Orlando: Gators & Wildlife Airboat tour through the Central Florida Everglades from Orlando with hotel pickup, a guided ride through 100,000 acres of protected swamps. Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.64 (268 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 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
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
90 Minute Everglades Wildlife Boat Tour from Orlando Covered pontoon boat tour through Florida wetlands near Orlando with live guide spotting alligators, eagles and rare birds: smooth, quiet ride instead of an airboat. Every day · 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.85 (173 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 57 per person
Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by Pontoon Cruise Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes on a pontoon boat with a local guide spotting alligators, otters and herons while viewing historic Cypress Gardens from the water. Mon–Sat · 6 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (171 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 28 per person
Florida Everglades: 1 Hour Wildlife Airboat Tour & Alligators Feel the rush of the Florida Everglades on a fast-paced airboat tour. Spot alligators, hear wild birds, and learn from a local guide. Includes ear protection. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.95 (135 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Orlando: 90-Minute Everglades Airboat Tour & Alligators 90-minute airboat tour through Florida Everglades headwaters from Orlando. See alligators, birds, and wildlife with expert captain. Ear protection included, all ages welcome. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.99 (106 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
Compare 16 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Orlando
From US$ 35 per person · 1 h to 9 h
Everglades Airboat Night Tour: Spot Alligators After Dark Night airboat ride through tall grass trails with a live English-speaking guide. Search for alligators by their red eyes in the dark aboard a 17-seater boat. Every day · 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.73 (97 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 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
Wild Florida Airboat Tour: Everglades Wildlife Park Airboat ride through the Everglades and wildlife park visit from Orlando with hotel pickup and lunch included, seeing alligators and native birds. Tue, Thu and Fri · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.73 (74 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Silver Springs Canoe Rental: Self-Guided Wildlife Paddling Rent a clear canoe at Silver Springs State Park in Florida and paddle over 30 spring heads to watch manatees, monkeys, turtles and fish beneath you in the water. Fri–Sun · 6 start times, 09:00 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (96 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 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
Orlando Birding Tour: Private Half-Day with Expert Guide Private half-day birding activity in Central Florida with expert guide and transportation. Hike Three Lakes WMA in the morning. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.90 (31 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per group
Pontoon Lake Tours Winter Haven: Wildlife & Waterski History Narrated pontoon tour of Winter Haven Chain of Lakes featuring wildlife viewing, a restaurant stop, and views of the Legoland Waterski Show with private transportation. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.77 (22 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
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
Silver Springs paddleboard tour: Manatees, monkeys & clear water Paddle Silver Springs with a small group and local guide: see manatees, wild monkeys and turtles in crystal-clear water. Includes boards, instruction, PFD and photos. Every day · 08:30 and 11:30 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Silver Springs kayak and glass boat wildlife tour Full-day trip from Orlando to Silver Springs State Park with transportation, park admission and your choice of kayaking, glass bottom boat tour or hiking. Tue and Thu · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 88 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 40 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-upsOur pickGroup of up to 14 | US$ 37 per person | 1h | 4.80★ · 2,809 | Mon–Sat · Every 1 h 15 min, 09:00 to 16:30 | English |
| Silver Springs: Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Wildlife ViewsTop rated | US$ 40 per person | 2h 15m | 4.95★ · 187 | Tue–Sun · 09:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by PontoonBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 28 per person | 1h | 4.93★ · 171 | Mon–Sat · 6 start times, 08:00 to 16:00 | 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 |
| Orlando: 1-Hour Airboat Tour & Alligator Viewing | US$ 66 per person | 1h | 4.84★ · 914 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:30 to 15:30 | English |
| Orlando Everglades: Small Airboat Tour & Gator Encounters | US$ 71 per person | 1h 30m | 4.84★ · 1,385 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Wild Florida Safari Drive-Thru: 150+ Animals from Your Car | US$ 35 per person | 1h–4h | 4.71★ · 1,004 | Mon–Sat · No fixed time | — |
| Orlando Airboat Ride: 30-Minute Wetlands Tour & Gator Viewing | US$ 44 per person | 30m | 4.65★ · 510 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:45 to 16:45 | English |
| Kayaking Silver Springs: Manatees, monkeys & clear water | US$ 80 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 685 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:30 and 13:30 | 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 |
| Winter Haven Chain of Lakes: 2-Hour Wildlife & History Pontoon TourGroup of up to 11 | US$ 46 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 447 | Mon–Sat · 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 11:30 | 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 |
By what you need
- Private (6): Silver Springs Canoe Rental: Self-Guided Wildlife Paddling (US$ 35 per person) · Orlando Birding Tour: Private Half-Day with Expert Guide (US$ 350 per group) · Pontoon Lake Tours Winter Haven: Wildlife & Waterski History (US$ 80 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (20): Florida Everglades Airboat Tour: Wildlife & Gator Close-ups (US$ 37 per person) · Winter Haven Chain of Lakes tour: Wildlife and history by Pontoon (US$ 28 per person) · Glass Bottom Kayaking at Rock Springs: Clear Kayaks in Florida (US$ 101 per person)
- With pickup (5): Orlando: Crystal River Manatee Snorkeling & Airboat Tour (US$ 169 per person) · Everglades Airboat Tour from Orlando: Gators & Wildlife (US$ 109 per person) · Wild Florida Airboat Tour: Everglades Wildlife Park (US$ 139 per person)
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