WHERE TO PADDLE · FLORIDA KAYAKING TOURS
The 9 best florida kayaking tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
Review this full-day Everglades kayak and slogging tour, with wildlife, expert guides, practical tips, price, fitness needs, and what to expect.
“It was an awesome trip! Mike was super knowledgeable about everything in the glades from plants to animals.”
Paddle clear kayaks through Fort Pierce mangrove tunnels, spot wildlife, and learn about the lagoon on this small-group Florida eco tour.
“Alan is an outstanding tour guide. He’s friendly, very knowledgeable, and just a fun guy to kayak with.”
Paddle Weeki Wachee in a clear kayak, spot manatees and dolphins, and learn about Florida wildlife on a small guided river tour.
“This was a great weekend excursion. I would definitely recommend! We really loved how the tour guide was knowledgeable and nice.”
Paddle Blue Spring State Park with manatees, alligators, birds, and a small group guide on this relaxed two-hour Orlando kayak tour.
“We were able to see about 12-20 manatees on10/8/2025. They were very active and so inquisitive. My wife was able to check this one off her bucket list. We had a great time! TJ was an excellent guide.”
Paddle Marco Island with a guide, spotting manatees, dolphins, spoonbills, turtles, and mangroves for $65 in two hours.
Paddle Florida’s wild Loxahatchee River beneath cypress trees, spot turtles and alligators, and enjoy a small-group kayak tour in Jupiter.
“Our activity was great. The vegetation we saw on the river was stunning. we had the river basically to ourselves, saw lots of little turtles, different bird species, and even saw 4/5 alligators!! the guide Matthew knew so much on the history of the river, and the species living there, and was really a great guide during the kayaking.”
Paddle Silver Springs in a clear kayak, spot manatees and monkeys, and explore film sites with a guide during this family-friendly 90-minute tour.
“This was one of the highlights of our Florida trip! We booked a clear kayak tour at Silver Springs and were pleasantly surprised with a private tour led by Joël from Silver River Kayak Adventures. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience feel really personal. The water here is unbelievably clear — like paddling over glass. We spotted turtles, fish, a few alligators, and even a manatee grazing peacefully beneath us. Absolutely magical. The tour was about 1.5 hours long and moved at a relaxed pace, giving us plenty of time to soak in the surroundings. The clear kayak made it feel like we were floating in the…”
Paddle the clear Wekiva River near Orlando with a small group, wildlife sightings, a swim stop, snacks, and expert guides.
“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…”
Paddle a clear kayak through Silver Springs for wildlife, film history, and a small-group river tour with guide Josh.
“Świetna wycieczka, super przewodnik JOSH sprawił się rewelacyjnie. Bardzo duża wiedza i miłość do zwierząt i natury. Polecam z całego serca.”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
