Since 1995, the river-loving friends behind Adventures in Florida have shared Central Florida’s hidden waterways with curious travelers. Their small-group kayak and canoe tours glide through crystal springs, manatee sanctuaries, g...
Since 1995, the river-loving friends behind Adventures in Florida have shared Central Florida’s hidden waterways with curious travelers. Their small-group kayak and canoe tours glide through crystal springs, manatee sanctuaries, g...
Wildlife encounters are the real deal here, with guides like Jeff, Patrick, and Dana consistently leading guests to memorable sightings of manatees, alligators, turtles, and diverse birds across Florida's waterways. The manatee kayak tours stand out, with multiple travelers describing up-close encounters where the gentle giants actually bumped kayaks or waved flippers. Jeff gets particular praise for his deep knowledge of the area and ability to find wildlife even during off-seasons when expectations run low. The bioluminescence tours also deliver, with guests mesmerized by the glowing water and magical atmosphere. The guides create a relaxed, beginner-friendly vibe that puts nervous first-time kayakers at ease, providing quality equipment and extras like water and photos. Multi-day river trips through places like the Suwannee showcase both the paddling expertise and camping comfort this outfitter can provide. One cancellation disappointed a couple who'd planned their entire vacation around the experience, which is worth noting if you're building your trip around a specific tour. Overall though, the combination of knowledgeable guides, reliable wildlife sightings, and genuine passion for Florida's natural spaces makes these tours memorable highlights for most visitors.
me and my partner did the manatee tour and had the most amazing time! we had ryan as our guide and he was fantastic, he was so knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife and told us loads about the history of the river as well. for me it was the highlight of our whole trip to orlando, i would love to come back again! we saw manatees, gators, a family of ospreys on their nest, so many fish and some fantastic birds. it was such a beautiful location and we felt really well looked after by our guide! i would definitely recommend doing a tour here ☺️
Zoë Nunn
May 21, 2026
me and my partner did the manatee tour and had the most amazing time! we had ryan as our guide and he was fantastic, he was so knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife and told us loads about the history of the river as well. for me it was the highlight of our whole trip to orlando, i would love to come back again! we saw manatees, gators, a family of ospreys on their nest, so many fish and some fantastic birds. it was such a beautiful location and we felt really well looked after by our guide! i would definitely recommend doing a tour here ☺️
Zoë Nunn
May 21, 2026
