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15 Best Orlando Clear Kayak Tours

The clear kayak trips: transparent hulls over spring water so clear the fish look suspended in air. Winter brings manatees; evenings bring glow-lit paddles through Winter Park’s canals.

1.Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Experience the serenity of Florida's springs with a 2-hour glass-bottom kayak tour. Spot wildlife and enjoy peaceful paddling in crystal-clear waters.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was a wonderful experience. Never kayaking like this before. The guide Jacob was nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Will recommend tis experience to my family and friends!”

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2.Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

Discover Rainbow Springs on a glass-bottom kayak tour in Orlando. Experience vibrant wildlife, crystal-clear waters, and expert guides in an eco-friendly adventure.

★ 5.0

“The area was amazing - might be my favorite springs so far. Our tour guide Andrés was awesome, helpful, personable, caring , accommodate able, very knowledgable and fun :).”

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3.Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs

Discover Silver Springs by kayak on this guided tour with clear-bottom boats, wildlife sightings, and expert guides. Perfect for nature lovers and beginners.

★ 5.0

“It wasn’t manatee season but the springs were beautiful clean relaxing Great guide Josh! Even showed up with a sprained ankle and powered through! Very knowledgeable”

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4.Silver Springs Clear Kayak Manatee, Monkey & Wildlife Adventures

Experience vibrant wildlife at Silver Springs in Florida with clear kayak tours. See manatees, monkeys, and more on a 2-hour guided adventure.

★ 5.0

“It was a great experience, the clear kayaks make for an amazing experience. Our guide was great, pointed out all sorts of wildlife I would have a missed on my own.”

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5.Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Manatee Adventure

Experience Florida’s wildlife on a clear kayak or paddleboard tour at Silver Springs. See manatees, monkeys, and turtles in crystal waters with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Roger and Bob are awesome! We had a large group and they managed to get safety orientation, launching the boats and leading us to a great adventures. We saw the huge manatee, otter , a monkey, lots of birds, turtles,alligators! We had a great time…”

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6.Silver Springs: Clear Kayak Wildlife Adventure

Experience wildlife like manatees, monkeys, and birds on Silver Springs' clear kayak tour. Small groups, expert guides, and stunning scenery await.

★ 5.0

“Great experience even if you don’t have any/much kayaking experience. Aly was great as a guide pointing out things we would have never seen on our own! We even witnessed an alligator eating another alligator! We also saw half a dozen or so manatees. Very…”

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7.Sassys Silver Springs Kayak and Paddleboard Tours

Experience guided kayaking or paddleboarding on Silver Springs in Orlando; enjoy wildlife viewing, crystal-clear waters, and expert guides for an authentic adventure.

★ 5.0

“My family had the best time with Brad! We love kayaking and all things wildlife, so we really enjoyed learning about the local ecosystem and springs. We didn’t see any manatees this time, but we did see so many other animals - gators, turtles, birds,…”

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9.Orlando: Kayaking Tour with Manatee Encounter

Experience wildlife like manatees, gators, and birds on a beginner-friendly kayak tour in Florida. Guided by knowledgeable experts, it’s a nature lover’s delight.

★ 4.8

“Totally worth it! My guides are excellent in identifying species and explaining their behavior. They know their habitat so well that we were able to spot cormorants, vultures, eagles, turtles, and giant alligators that day. We also saw many manatees swimming by our kayak, sticking…”

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10.Winter Park Chain of Lakes Day Time Clear Kayak Paddle

Discover the scenic Winter Park Chain of Lakes on a 2-hour guided kayak tour with clear boats, passing stunning homes, canals, and lush natural surroundings.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day kayaking in winter lakes and canals and learning the history of the special homes. Rosa was amazing and a great tour guide I would recommend this to my family and friends Sincerely Beth Williams”

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11.Clear Kayak Sunset Tour through The Winter Park Chain of Lakes

Discover Winter Park’s scenic lakes on a peaceful sunset kayak tour. Enjoy expert guides, wildlife sightings, and stunning views—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 5.0

“Keith was amazing showing us around the lakes. He talked about history, the houses, and stories. We had a great time!”

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12.Wekiva River Guided Kayak Tour

Experience Florida’s natural beauty on a guided kayak tour of Wekiva River, spotting alligators, manatees, and diverse wildlife near Orlando.

★ 5.0

“This was a beautiful kayak trip and seeing the manatees was definitely the highlight. The only thing I didn’t expect was to paddle up river for an hour and a half in order to float back to our original location. I had expected to float…”

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13.Orlando: Small Group Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour

Discover Florida’s gentle manatees on this small-group kayaking tour at Blue Spring State Park, with expert guides, wildlife sightings, and a peaceful setting.

★ 4.9

“wow, super nice tour. we where the only ones so it was a private tour! great tour guide TJ, we went to the snake trail by Kajak and we saw a whole bunch of Manatees up close!! very recommendable to do!”

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14.Florida Bioluminescent Kayak & Paddle Board Adventure

Discover Florida’s only bioluminescent lagoon on a guided kayaking or paddleboard tour near Orlando, featuring glowing dinoflagellates and comb jellies.

★ 5.0

“Nate was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and safety minded. Seeing the bioluminescent water was thrilling. The mosquitoes were terrible when we got there but Nate gave us some bug spray and we were fine for the entire trip.”

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More Orlando Clear Kayak Tours

5.0LED Glow in the Dark Clear Kayak or Clear Paddleboard in Paradise2 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.0Clear Kayak Glow in the Dark Tour Through Winter Park1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$90.00 5.02-Hour Clear Kayak & Clear Paddleboard(SUP) Rental in Orlando2 hours (approx.)$45.00 4.5Orlando: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour$86 5.0Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$65.00 5.0Silver Springs Self Guided Clear Kayak Rentals2 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.7Orlando: Small Group Rock Springs Run Kayak Tour3 hours$95 5.0Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding3 hours (approx.)$40.00 5.0Urban Clear Kayak or Clear Paddleboard in Paradise: Morning/Night2 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.4Orlando: Bioluminescence Clear Kayaking or Paddleboarding2 hours$75 5.0Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour2 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.0Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental2 hours (approx.)$45.00 4.9Orlando: Magic After Dark Bioluminescence Kayak Tour1.5 hours$85 5.0Orlando Bioluminescence Kayak Adventure1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$85.00 5.0Rainbow Springs Electric Paddle Tour2 hours (approx.)$95.00 5.0Dora Canal Half-Day Kayak and Paddle Board Rental Adventure4 hours (approx.)$55.00 4.5Sunset Clear Kayak or Clear Paddleboard in Orlando2 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.6Orlando: Clear Kayak and Paddleboard 2-Hour Rental2 hours$45 5.0Guided Kayaking Manatee Tour near Orlando1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$60.00 5.0Paddle with Pups in Paradise – Paddleboard or Kayak2 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.5Silver Springs Kayak Rental – The Best Florida Adventure3 hours (approx.)$75.00 5.0Exclusive Nature Escape Kayak Adventure on Blackwater Creek3 hours (approx.)$90.00 5.0Gator Viewing Clear Kayak Springs Tour2 hours (approx.)$80.00 4.7Orlando: LED Night Glow Clear Kayak or Paddleboard Tour2 hours$75