


Paddle an eight-mile wild river and spot massive alligators with expert guides
4 hours
Kayak, lunch, shuttle
Paddle eight miles through a moss-draped cypress forest on Orlando’s closest wild river and photograph enormous alligators up close. Experienced guides lead the way and point out the river’s abundant wildlife.
All participants must sign a liability waiver before departure. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
We have a 48 hour cancellation policy. Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the start of the tour will be given a full refund or can rebook to a later tour. Cancellations made for any reason less than 48 hours before the tour start time will receive no refund or given the chance to rebook.
5288 Snow Hill Rd, Oviedo, FL 32766
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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.
Unreal experience with Adventures in Florida and our guide Tia! We did the Wekiva River kayak and would highly recommend. This is a great local company! We were a family of 4 with two kids 13 and 15. We did tandem kayaks and this was great for us. We also did this as a private tour and was a highlight of our trip to Orlando. Just beautiful. We saw a ton of wildlife including 28 gators. The picnic lunch was a great touch and the perfect amount of food to keep going. Thanks a lot for the memories!
Sean Woroniak
March 31, 2026
Unreal experience with Adventures in Florida and our guide Tia! We did the Wekiva River kayak and would highly recommend. This is a great local company! We were a family of 4 with two kids 13 and 15. We did tandem kayaks and this was great for us. We also did this as a private tour and was a highlight of our trip to Orlando. Just beautiful. We saw a ton of wildlife including 28 gators. The picnic lunch was a great touch and the perfect amount of food to keep going. Thanks a lot for the memories!
Sean Woroniak
March 31, 2026