Wekiva River Guided Kayak Tour

Embark on a breathtaking kayak tour along the Wekiva River, just minutes from Orlando. Explore the stunning Florida wildlife and observe alligators, black bears, manatees, and wading birds in their natural habitat. Enjoy a riverside picnic lunch.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Black Bear Wilderness Area - We will paddle the boundary of the wilderness area for 7 miles.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Parking fee - $3
Additional Information

Situated just a brief drive away from Orlando, this is arguably the most picturesque kayaking experience you can get in the heart of Florida. Create unforgettable memories paddling through transparent waters, sand pine scrubs, hammocks, pine flatwoods, and dark water swamps. Take advantage of an unparalleled opportunity to safely watch Alligators, elusive Black Bears, Manatees, and a variety of wading birds, all undisturbed in their natural habitats, all from your kayak. We also offer a light and refreshing riverside lunch picnic-style.

  • There is no minimum age, however all participants must know how to swim
  • It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit, towel, waterproof camera and wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty
Location
262 Wekiva Park Dr
Wekiva Park Drive
Park by the restrooms then walk down to the river.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dream23092011242
Jul 20, 2024
Great to see Florida's underwater resources. - 1. You can see several underwater wildlife/plants - Bull allegator, when a cockroach cries in the genitals, there are three cockroaches around. But the delayed Guide told me it was not dangerous at all, and I was actually able to safely see crabs in the street within 50 meters. And the Guide also explained how the shrimp grabs the female, and how it responds to other male crying. Very useful and fun. - An alien-like bird, a manatee, a palm-shaped frog, a frog and a manatee. - Explain a variety of foods; there was also a flower from Korea (?) - History and local sights related to Florida are very useful. 2. Snacks. - You made the cookies yourself. They're delicious. - There's a lot of delicious snacks, like candy, cheese, salami, cherries, and when I get tired, I get tired. - Give me water. 3. Competent Guide - Flora and Wekiva rivers, flora and fauna - Friendly and trustworthy. 4. Good to know. - Not slippers, Sandals. - Toilets have to be fixed in the river. Be careful. - It's sunny, so you'll have a good UV shutter. - The last part of the section can cause pain in the arm. It's not a very easy difficulty, it requires some strength. But shouldn't it be as fast as wet or exercise? - When you get cash, we can give you Guide tips
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Plan4fun
Jun 19, 2024
Wonderful Family Adventure - Had an amazing river kayaking trip with Lucas a little over a week ago. Our kids (9, 12, & 14) were a little nervous as it was only their 2nd time kayaking, but Lucas made sure they felt comfortable on the water and shared his wildlife knowledge with us which they really enjoyed, especially learning about snake birds and their "special powers". The river was beautiful and gave us a glimpse of another side of Florida that we had not experienced before. It was quiet and peaceful with lots of wildlife to be seen. We were incredibly fortunate it to see around 10 alligators (small and never concerning), a turtle, several types of birds, and even a manatee! Our stop for lunch was great and the food provided - cold cuts, cheese, crackers, spinach dip, cherries, and oreos definitely hit the mark for our group. We had a really great time and would definitely recommend Adventures in Florida as well as our guide, Lucas. Thanks for some great memories!
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Steven_o
Jun 16, 2024
Alligators in untouched paradise - We loved the tranquility in the middle of nature. Especially appreciated the little river beach interlude with Picknick and swimming after the first 3 hours. Very knowledgeable guide Greg pointed out a lot of wildlife and was helpful and patient. A bit of a workout but exhilarating experience. So glad we did it.
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Bob_l
May 27, 2024
Great kayak experience! - The kayak adventure was wonderful. The guides Greg & Lucas were excellent!! Greg was very experienced and knowledgeable. Kayaks were easy to manage. My only suggestion would be to put the group drinks on ice!! Very hot day and it could have made a difference.
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708alishiaa
May 19, 2024
AWESOME! - Greg and Tim were awesome!!! Super personable and full of knowledge. The river was beautiful and peaceful! This was an absolute pleasure!
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Steven_d
Mar 30, 2024
Best antidote to a theme park! - We were in Florida for spring break with our teenage son. The kayaking trip was a very welcome break from the crowds and parks. Our guide Sue was outstanding, and we learned a ton of area history and natural science from her. We are all seasoned paddlers and Sue adapted the trip to our skill level. We wouldn’t hesitate to take another tour with her! Thanks!!!!
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Marilynf901
Mar 7, 2024
Two thumbs up for Adventures in Florida. - Highly recommend the Wekiva river paddle! It’s just the thing if you want to escape the craziness of Orlando and experience a more natural Florida. Our guide Bill was an expert on the flora and fauna and took us on a leisurely paddle while gently pointing out interesting bits along the way. This is a do not miss alternative activity! Marilyn from Iowa
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Diane
Feb 23, 2024
Nature at its best! - Outstanding! We are experienced paddlers and were very impressed with the beauty and serenity of Wekiva River. There was an abundance of wildlife. My husband and I were freaking out about the alligators. Bill, our tour guide was amazing. He is so knowledgeable and calm. Bill gave us so much information during our trip. Alligators are not interested in us. We saw a lot of the sunning themselves, one actually crossed the river while we’re kayaking. After we completed our trip we had a wonderful lunch, decadent, salami and cheese and homemade cookies. There was humus and carrots if you wanted to be healthy. Definitely worth going on this adventure. Ask for Bill.
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Douglaslk6079sl
Jul 5, 2024
Watch out for the depths of the lake if you can't swim. Get ready with your float. - The park opens at 8am and has limited capacity so you should get up early if you want to enjoy this experience. You should line the road by parking on the grass without interfering with regular traffic. Police do not allow obstruction of free transit. You must be early if you want in. It is a freshwater lagoon that flows from an underground spring. They must wear floats or life jackets if they cannot swim, it is mostly deep and the water is very cold. From $45 to $65 depending on the weather, they can be equipped for a day of camping and BBQ. Place with bathrooms and restaurant. $5 per vehicle.
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Petraklassen
May 4, 2024
Lots of nature, peace and quiet and a well-experienced guide! Nature lover, what more could you want? - There were only two of us with our guide. He explained everything to us about the birds and animals that we could see. Unfortunately, we didn't see all the animals that we expected, but it was very quiet and full of exciting nature. We only managed a short stretch, we weren't particularly fast, but it was very nice to look!
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