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.

Ready to experience the extra ordinary?
Call us at 352-589-7899, email us or check out the tours below and book online!

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

Dora Canal kayaking tour click to book online $64.00

St Johns River/Blue Springs Run 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
Click to book your 3 hour St Johns River kayak tour $64.00
Click here to book your 5 hour St Johns River kayak tour $94.00

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

Choose your Manatee kayaking tour here

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

To kayak Beautiful Blackwater Lake click here $64.00

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

For Rock Springs Run kayaking tours click here $64.00

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

Click to book your 3 hour Emerald Cut kayak tour $64.00

Or here to book the longer Emerald Cut tour $94.00

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

Book here for the 3 hour Wekiva River kayak trip $64.00

Book here for the longer 5 hour Wekiva River kayak trip $94.00

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 25 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 monkey or 12. This is a beautiful 4-5 hour trip.
Level of Difficulty: Must be In Good Shape or you will be when you’re done!
To paddle Silver River click here to book online

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

Guided Bird Watching Tours

We have packages for ages 5 and above and all of our tours are booked by reservation.

The prices listed here are per person.

It's always a great day when we get to kayak with our friends from Finland. Rock Spring Run with a trip up Emerald Cut has got to be one of the most beautiful waterways in Central Florida and one of our favorite places to paddle. Spring has arrived and so have Teemu, Tea and family! Today we got to see Great Blue Herons fishing, Little Blue Herons in the white phase, Limpkins cracking Apple Snails, White Ibis and Great Egrets. Turtles and Alligators out basking in the sun... as were we. The Lizard Tail, Willow Trees, Spider Lily, Swamp Dogwood and Pickerel Weed are in bloom as are many others and on the way down Emerald Cut we watched 2 River Otters playing in the run. Some of the most precious things in the world come from friendships made and watching the little ones grow up with Mother Nature!

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.