Central Florida Kayak Tours

Don't want to paddle with the masses? Book "Your" kayak tour here! We're all about experiencing the wildlife and we only paddle in small groups. Your tour will be led by our Lead Guide Kenny Boyd and all are rated "Excellent' on TripAdvisor. From the Novice to the experienced Paddler, to the Birder or serious Photographer, we've got you covered. Whether you are looking for a nature lover's wildlife adventure, family fun, a lazy day on the water or kayak 101 instructions, we are happy to help you customize your kayaking expedition. Our guided kayak tours are centrally located near Orlando, Daytona Beach, Ocala, The Villages and Mt Dora, FL.

As of January 2019 we have completed our last commercial kayak tour. We cherish the awesome memories created with some awesome people and we sooo appreciate the friends we've made along the way! This blog is frozen in time so those who have memories here can continue to enjoy them!

Paddle On Friends!

Dora Canal Kayak Tour

A local icon, old Florida cypress swamp. Blink your eyes and you are in Seminole Indian country. Big trees, lots of birds. The Great Blue, Little Blue, Tri-colored & Night Herons, Great Egret, Osprey, Anhinga and Cormorants all nest in these beautiful tall trees. The sounds of the rookery let us know that Spring has sprung. A great tour for the early riser it's a real nice 2-3 hour getaway from it all!

Level of Difficulty: No Experience Necessary

St Johns River/Blue Springs Kayaking Tours

The longest river in Florida and a paradise for wildlife. This river was once the highway for commerce bustling with steam powered paddle wheel boats. Several springs join this river to create estuaries for fish of all kinds. Paddling over the crystal clear waters of the Spring run, is like kayaking on top of Mother Nature's aquarium. The Bald Eagles, Osprey, Herons, Wood Storks, Limpkins, Anhingas, Egrets, Cormorants, Alligators, Turtles, Garfish, Bass and many more species thrive here.
Level of Difficulty: No Experience Necessary

Manatee Kayaking Tours

Winter in Florida is a magical time. The Manatee comes inland to bask in the 72 degree waters of Florida's beautiful springs. If you have never experienced this gentle creature, now is the time! This is an incredible 2-3 or 4-5 hour tour.
Level of Difficulty: No Experience Necessary
2-3 hour Winter Manatee I $64.00
4-5 hour Winter Manatee II $94.00

Extreme Blackwater Lake Kayak Tour

Paddle through an old Florida swamp and the blackwater forest to a beautiful lake rimmed with Cypress trees that are hundreds maybe even thousands of years old. These weathered trees tell many stories about the history of this land. This tour is a 2-3 hour treat.
Level of Difficulty: Previous Experience Necessary

Rock Springs Run Kayak Trips

This river meanders through enchanted forests as well as wide open savannas. The water is crystal clear and home to many types of fish and wading birds. You'll also have a chance to see raccoon, bobcat, turtles and much more. There are many places to stop and relax or if you choose to, go for a swim. It is a great 2-3 hour tour.
Level of Difficulty: Some Experience Necessary

Extreme Emerald Cut Tours

This run takes you on some of Central Florida's fastest water. Paddle upstream to the top and let the river shoot you through the gap back to the bottom. This narrow river screams excitement and fun to the experienced paddler. This is an awesome 2-3 or 4-5 hour tour.
Level of Difficulty: Previous Experience Necessary

Wild & Scenic Wekiva River Kayaking Tour

Three springs pour into this pristine river. The Great Egret, American Bittern, Woodpeckers, Great Blue Heron, as well as many other waterfowl flourish on this river. The Ivory-billed Woodpecker at one time called this home. These shallow waters create a fantastic environment for many different species of plants, fish and wildlife. We are able to do a 2-3 hour tour or a 4-5 hour tour here.
Level of Difficulty: No Experience Necessary

Silver River Kayaking Trips

Exceptionally scenic! Silver Springs which creates the Silver River is the second largest spring in Florida. Some twists and turns of this river can reach depths of over 30 ft and it's so clear that you can see the bottom. You will definitely hone your paddling skills going upstream but a first magnitude spring makes the trip back a breeze! You’ll have a chance to see lots of wildlife; otters, wading birds, hawks, owls, raccoons, wild pigs and more. See giant garfish, armored catfish, bowfin and maybe even a manatee or 2. This is a beautiful 4-5 hour trip.
Level of Difficulty: Must be In Good Shape or you will be when you’re done!

Some of the best birding in the entire Southeast takes place in Central Florida! For the birder in you we also offer...

Just a few miles North of Orlando is Rock Springs Run and Emerald Cut. With the natural beauty of Giant Leather Ferns, Eel Grass swaying in the clear water and the wildlife that resides there it's truly a kayaker's oasis. Rick and Char joined us for a Pre-Thanksgiving tour and it was a beautiful morning to be kayaking. Right off the bat we had a Kingfisher fly-by, Rick spotted a Great Blue Heron sitting high in the Fox Grape Vine, Turtles were out sunning sharing their log with a small Gator and we saw Little Blue Herons in the white and blue phases. Then we headed up Emerald Cut. The fast water you paddle getting up the cut makes for a really nice glide downstream. It was a fantastic morning spent with some awesome people paddling a beautiful kayaker's oasis!

About Your Guides

Kenny Boyd's first link to nature began as a kid growing up and exploring the lands near Jacksonville, FL. He found the lure of these secret spots irresistible and began to strive to inspire others to take a closer look. He graduated from Eustis High School, then served 4 years in the Navy working the flight deck on two Super Carriers, the Constellation and the Nimitz. During his tenure with the Navy, he experienced many of the world’s ports and became certified in Jungle Environmental Survival in the Philippines. He was the Florida off road motorcycle champion and has spent years as an off road guide through the Ocala National Forest and the Central Florida area. He served on the USDA Forest Service, Ocala Access Work Group in 2001 to help protect the precious resources we have available to us within the forest. He is a member of the Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited, Mt.Dora Chamber of Commerce and is CPR certified. With a knowledge and uncanny intuition of Florida’s wildlife, a self taught birder with an exceptional eye, his knowledge of the wildlife within FL exceeds most expectations. He has a great sense of humor and makes each and every trip an enjoyable one for all involved.