Wekiva River Kayak Tour: Breathtaking Florida Wildlife Exploration
4.9
177 Ratings
Florida
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
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Highlights
- Florida - Paddle the National Wild and Scenic Wekiva River. Observe manatee, alligators, otter, and the occasional black bear. Enjoy a riverside picnic lunch and a shuttle at the end of the day so you do not have to paddle upstream
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
Florida
Enter Katies Landing, pay the $3. parking and retain your stub. Park by the restrooms and 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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(177 Ratings)
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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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C4329jsemmad
Dec 6, 2023
A must do - What a day!! My partner and myself had the best day with Sue. The weather was perfect, the river was gorgeous, the wild life just wow and the whole experience was perfect. Never done this before, and I'll most definitely be coming back. Sue made this experience so interesting and fun.
We can't thank you enough.
Also thank you for the jaffa cakes lol
Xxx
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Charlotte_m
Nov 16, 2023
It’s was a beautiful... - It’s was a beautiful trip. Weather was wonderful and we had a great guide. Very informative with area and habitat.
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O9846uejenniferi
Sep 19, 2023
Relaxing River Tour - We took a guided tour with Bill through the Wekiva River. It was a perfect start to my birthday celebration. We enjoyed the River, sun and all of Florida's creatures.
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Rbj1997
Aug 30, 2023
Great kayaking trip! - This was a great excursion! We saw at least 8 alligators and alot of other wildlife. Unfortunately didn't get to see a manatee, but that's just luck of the draw. Note that the tour says 9am-1pm, but we were on the water until at least 2pm, and it was hot! But apparently we had a headwind slowing us down. Gina was our guide and she was great. I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to experience a beautiful Florida river.
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C9686ltsarahk
Aug 10, 2023
Great day on the Wekiva river…lots of wildlife seen!! - This was a fantastic day on the river. Our guide, Sue, was friendly and very knowledgeable on the nature and wildlife throughout the kayak tour. We saw several alligators and birds! It was relaxing, beautiful and peaceful on the river. Sue took lots of pictures of us and navigated us through the river. This far exceeded my expectations, it was the best day we have had while in Orlando. We will definitely be back!
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Meg32176
Jul 24, 2023
Wekiva River kayak tour - I was looking for a fun activity to do with my 2 teenagers and this 5h kayak tour led by Jimi, our guide, was fantastic! We booked last minute mid-week and Adventures in Florida was able to accommodate us for the next day. It was just the 3 of us and Jimy. Punctual, well organized, very informative, fun, with a picnic break (cheese, salami, crackers, fruit, cookies). We saw turtles, alligators, birds, and a manatee a few feet from our kayaks! Christmas in July!!! The tour ends at a small marina with bar. Go for it you won’t be disappointed!
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Walkerchris2023
Jul 16, 2023
Wakiva River Kayak Tour - Our family had an amazing experience taking a trip down the Wakiva River with Greg and Bill. We saw manatees, aligators, and a wide variety of birds on our outing. We highly recommend them for your next outing!
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F21fqkathleenp
Nov 13, 2023
Exactly what we were hoping for; four hours of Florida’s, unique, natural beauty - Such a beautiful, tranquil way to start our time in Florida! Jimi was so knowledgeable and easy going. We were in awe of the diversity of plants and birds. A highlight was seeing a tiny, baby soft shell turtle. we came away with a deeper appreciation for an ecosystem, completely different from anything we would see at home in Wyoming.
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