Dora Canal Kayak Rentals: Experience Majestic Waterways
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12 Ratings
Tavares
Explore the breathtaking Dora Canal with our kayak rentals. Discover the beauty of century-old cypress trees, abundant wildlife, and enjoy the charm of Tavares afterwards.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 210 E Ruby St - Explore the scenic Dora Canal on your own by a self-guided single kayak, tandem kayak or paddle board rental. Upon check-in, we will go over a map of the area and make suggestions on the best paddle route to take. Before going on the water, we will give instruction to anyone that needs it and send you on your way. Water, dry bags, hats, and sunscreen available for sale at our check in kiosk. Public restrooms available on-site. You can choose a single kayak, tandem kayak or paddle board. This is a family friendly activity. Morning rentals provide a quieter paddle experience in the canal with less motorboat traffic.
What's Included
  • All essential equipment provided, including kayak or paddle board, paddle, life vest, and map
Additional Information

Experience for yourself why the Dora Canal has earned the title of ‘the world’s most stunning mile-long stretch of water.’ This mesmerizing canal, hemmed with cypress trees that date back hundreds of years and are draped in Spanish moss, serves as the habitat for a wealth of herons, egrets, cormorants, anhingas, ospreys, fish, turtles, and otters. Once you wrap up your paddle, we encourage you to soak up the quaint allure of Tavares, with its array of nearby eateries and bars.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to inclement weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Location
210 E Ruby St
East Ruby Street
We are located inside Wooton Park, Tavares with the seaplane touring company Jones Brothers Seaplanes. Look for the building with the large murals on it near the waterfront. Check in at the front of the building facing the lake.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Frecklesm2023
Oct 8, 2023
Great time - We went with another couple. We had a great time. Katrina was very helpful and accommodating. It was a relaxing paddle. Beautiful scenery on the river. We saw lots of birds. Very fair price. We've already recommended them to friends and family.
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M9973iumeganc
Sep 7, 2023
Labour Day Weekend Paddle - We enjoyed your Dora Canal experience immensely. It was peaceful first thing and was beginning to build up through the paddle. We were the only people on our trip so we got to really enjoy the experience. Katrina was a fantastic guide, she had a lot of knowledge about the area and the wildlife. She worked hard at spotting things for us to see, and we had a lot of respect for her attitude towards the waterways generally. For a spur of the moment Labour Day weekend excursion we couldn't have chosen better and would definitely recommend others give it a go!
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Ann_l
Aug 12, 2023
Super fun - Great experience wonderful lady so helpful and nice beautiful views kayaked to a nice lunch place lots of animals
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Traveler38florida
Aug 2, 2023
Tranquil - Friendly great service would definitely do it again! Economical, had everything ready for us. Bring water it is hot!
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Brian932
Jul 31, 2023
Incredible! - Thank you Katrina for the great trip, we are still talking about the afternoon we spent on the Dora Canal,, peaceful, tranquil, energizing, spectacular, and educational...... the best thing we did on our trip to Mt Dora, even have a new blue shirt!
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Amarisg_s
Jul 30, 2023
Great Experience!!! - We really enjoyed kayaking through the canal. It was a very fun and adventurous kayaking experience. Would definitely recommend to friends and repeat in the future.
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N732hlveronicas
Jul 15, 2023
KAYAK in picturesque nature and tranquil waters! - Easy to make reservations online and super friendly staff at kayak pick-up location. Dora Canal is tranquil for the most part although there are boats that meander through, but it's a NO WAKE zone. We paddled into a side inlet that was very serene and provided a true Florida swamp experience. We did spot some wild life including gators, heron, cranes, and Anhinga birds!
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Sweetcarolinaj
Jun 21, 2023
Fun outdoor activity - Such a fun outdoor activity in Lake County! Highly recommend and a great way to see the local wildlife.
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Adrienne2466
Feb 3, 2023
The canal is quiet yet alive - The canal is quiet yet alive with small chirping birds and all kinds of herans and storks. very lovely with hanging moss. power boats do pass, but they are going slowing. in between them it is magical. One of the prettiest kayak trips i have been on. it was a windy day, so we started in a park off the canal to avoid wind on the lake. there was no wind on the canal because of the tall trees. Drop and pickup was very friendly and efficinet hihly recomend. no kayak experience necessay
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_bmarple123
Dec 6, 2022
Superb service - Katrina was extremely helpful. She did far more than she had to. I recommend Adventure Paddle to everyone.
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