Tour Guide was Jeff. We had a great time. It was my first time and Jeff made it easy. Good instruction and was fun to follow. He had great knowledge of the area and the animals. Would definitely do it again! read more

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Adventure: Manatee Encounter Guide: Bill Such a fun experience! We had guests visiting and wanted to show them Florida's nature and scenery. If you're in a group of 5 or more, I highly recommend doing a private tour because it comes out to the same cost as the group ticket (or even less if you have more people). Bill, our guide, was super knowledgable and friendly -- you could tell that he really loves what he does and is happy to share what he knows. With his guidance, we were able to see manatees, alligators, tons of different birds, and more. He's a great storyteller and was able to explain the nature around us in a very engaging way; he also answered tons of our questions. Logistics-wise, the kayaking push off point was very easy to find. Bill and the Adventures in Florida team were very communicative and their site was easy to navigate. I would definitely use this company again and highly recommend it! Pro-Tip: Their Manatee Encounter Adventure is dog-friendly! There are a few restrictions in regards to behavior, etc., but you can bring you furry friend. read more

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If you're planning a trip and don't know what to do, jump in a kayak with Adventures in Florida. Our guides were super knowledgeable about all the wildlife. We were able to see crocodiles, numerous types of birds, fish. Unfortunately because of the rain we were not able to go further. But our guides were going to extend our trip to potentially see some Manatee. We stopped about halfway through our adventures where our guides had a snacks (crackers, carrots, various grapes, hummus cups, various cheese platter and assorted meats) read more

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. read more

My family really enjoyed our kayaking trip with Eric. It was a BLAST! I was hoping we'd get to see at least maybe one or two manatee because it's so late into March, BUT we saw a bunch (thanks to the unseasonably cool weather). It was absolutely amazing! Besides all the manatee we saw a couple gators, turtles and several birds including an eagle. Eric was really knowledgeable, we liked him a lot. Also, be sure to use the bathroom before you come! read more

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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. read more

16 family members and friends enjoyed their Bioluminescence tour. We all left happy....the company gave us perfect directions to find them, continued communications on their arrival. Focused first on safety, then we paddled off into amazing. The lights in the water, the amount of visible stars, the information given to us made the trip a delight. I'm looking at their website salivating over my next tour with them. read more

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Highly recommend the manatee kayaking experience. Bill our guide was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. An amazing experience. I'll come back here every time we come to Florida!! read more

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My friend and I booked a bioluminescence tour on 09/02/22 and I can honestly say this is one of the best experiences I've ever had. Our guides, Bill and Gina went out of their way to make sure everything about the night was nothing short of amazing. Our group ended up being very small, and we were incredibly excited when Bill reached to see if we would like to start our tour a little earlier. That's when the magic started. We took our time and the tour didn't feel rushed. Bill and Gina were so friendly, attentive, and super knowledgeable. They answered ALL of my questions, and believe me I had a million. It was refreshing to see how passionate they are about their jobs and nature. The bioluminescence itself was something out of this world to see. As we splashed around in shallow water, the water was lighting up all around us! The fish below us gave off a glow as they swam by, my paddle was glowing as I maneuvered the waterways, and the natural flow of the water was illuminating these organisms. A truly remarkable experience! If you are looking for an amazing kayaking adventure, Adventures in Florida will never do you wrong! read more

I would highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to have an incredible experience kayaking in Georgia or Florida. My first time with Adventures in Florida far exceeded any expectations I had. The guides were remarkable with their skills & knowledge of the areas in which we kayaked. The cabins in Stephen C Foster State Park we're clean, comfortable and so peaceful. The team took such good care of us on the river and off. The meals they prepared we are far better than I would ever have imagined. I truly can't recommend Adventures in Florida enough! The kayaks were top notch. They were in great condition and extremely comfortable for paddling each day. Do yourself a favor and take a look at what they offer. Have fun kayaking and being adventurous. read more

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I took my he Wekiva River Tour today. First, the river was pristine. Just gorgeous nature the entire route. Bill was our guide and it was apparent that this is more than a job to him. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the River. We saw multiple wildlife species (cranes, a gator, turtles) including multiple manatees! The manatees would surface right by your kayak to get air. Bill and the Adventures in FL team made sure we were good the whole trip. This included making sure we had water and making sure we felt safe on the River. After the trip they even provided a nice cool towel to cool off with and a delicious snack. It was perfect!! This was an unbelievable outing. One that I will not forget. I will definitely come back to enjoy again. read more

Our guide, Sue, was amazing! So knowledgeable about local nature! I love that she was so respectful of the animals we saw too, making sure we gave them appropriate space for their and our safety and comfort. She was very friendly, kind and took photos of us all. You can tell she enjoys what she is doing which made for an enjoyable experience for us all. She also recommended other activities for us to check out. I can't recommend this tour enough. It was such a joy! We saw manatees, alligators, many birds, turtles and more. Thank you for being your amazing self, Sue! read more

Scheduled a kayaking tour for a family of 6 with Greg who was extremely responsive and accommodating for our specific needs as my wife utilizes a wheelchair. He was great in getting everything scheduled and answered all our questions and concerns. The actual trip we did with Astrid who was absolutely fantastic! 4 out of group of 6 had never been on a kayak before and she was patient with them while they navigated their way through the Wekiva River. She was able to take some fantastic pictures and provides them to you via Google Drive. We saw gators, turtles, plenty of birds, and we were fortunate enough to see a mama Manatee and her baby! It was a truly wild experience and would highly recommend booking this tour! read more

Gina from adventures in Florida was the leader of our small group and she did excellent sharing tons of knowledge on marine life and the river. Adventures in Florida worked with my party when we had a emergency and needed to reschedule. Could not say enough good things about them! read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. I can't even right now. BEST day ever!!!!! Gina Gina Gina!!!! Best tour guides, best adventures, best memories! Seriously so fun. We headed into this adventure dry...we survived a thunder storm, lightning, torrential rain and lots and lots of laughs. We wouldn't have changed a thing. We did the little Wekiwa Springs tour with a nine-year-old and a 13-year-old and my in-laws. It was just long enough where everyone survived and did not complain about being too tired or hungry. If you are a young family (with a 13 year old who literally KNOWS EVERYTHING), then this is the trip for you. Ask for Gina....she's my spirit animal. We must have been best friends in a previous life. Thank you Adventures in Florida!!!! Until next time. read more

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We had an amazing kayaking with manatees 3 hour paddle. Bill was an excellent guide. We saw manatees, alligators, turtles, and many different types of birds. The river itself was very scenic and natural. We really enjoyed ourselves and consider it a once in a lifetime experience given the manatee interaction! I highly recommend! Thank you! read more

Adventures in Florida provides accurate, safe guide service and reliable equipment for paddling adventures at several really great spots in the Orlando area. I have rented equipment and guide services from this company on several different occasions and I always had a really great time. read more

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This was the first kayak tour for my tow teenaged granddaughters. And the first for my 7 year old grandson, a passenger in my kayak. We all had a great time. The alligator count rose to 28 on our tour, including one who escorted us down the river for about a mile. Everything on this tour was fantastic, from the scenery, to the ease of kayaking (all downstream), to our guide. Highly recommend Adventures in Florida for any kayak tours. We will be coming back. read more

This was such an amazing experience! I was in Orlando for a conference and wanted to experience a real Florida adventure and I was not disappointed! My tour guide Bill was so nice and informative, he even gave me recommendations for other attractions in the area and places to eat while I waited for our tour to start. I am not an experienced kayaker by any means, but that was not a problem at all. I have to say, all of the other people in my group cancelled same-day so I ended up being the only person on the tour. Most companies would have cancelled or pushed me back to the later time but the earlier slot worked better for my schedule, so Bill took me out for a private tour! We saw fish jumping out of the water, blue heron, horseshoe crabs, and of course the glowing plankton. It really was an unforgettable experience and I will have to come back with my family soon! Thanks Bill and Adventures in Florida for a wonderful time! read more

I signed up for a bioluminescence tour in Titusville, but they booked me for a tour in Port Canaveral. There were so lights around us it was difficult to see the bioluminescence. Our guide did the best he could but the location was horrible. I wasted my money on this read more

This was an incredible experience. Greg, the owner, was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable and down to earth. Greg went with the flow and when the sun did not come out and the manatees were still snoozing, he took us on the boardwalk to view the manatees in the state park. We went back out in the kayak and saw some manatees in a guided tour. Greg was also able to recommend a delicious lunch spot since he was familiar with the area. read more

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the guides were amazing, it was easy to locate, and as beginners my mother and i felt comfortable. we saw lots of wildlife and manatees! i would recommend lots of sunscreen, a waterproof lanyard for your phone, and we both went barefoot. read more

I have done many tours with Greg and his staff. They are always one of a kind and excellent adventures! Greg is very knowledgeable about the area and can always find that hidden gem in any area. I would highly recommend him and his staff! read more

Very interesting & enjoyable. Our extended family of 9 had a private bioluminescent kayak tour that was customized just for us. While it was not at all like the pictures I had seen online, it was still fascinating to see light surrounding our hands when we agitated the water. The guide was skilled and we all learned much from the trip. read more

We went this morning for my husbands birthday! I was so nervous but Jeff our guide was so helpful and patient with all of us and after 30 mins in I was so comfortable with the entire experience! Jeff was so knowledgeable of all the wildlife! I would highly recommend this experience!!! read more

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My boyfriend and I did the Bioluminescent Algae Kayaking tour and had an amazing time! Our guide, Jeff, was awesome! He was timely, kind, knowledgable, and fun. It was a very peaceful trip, stirring up the bioluminescent algae and watching the stars on a warm night with a slight breeze. I definitely recommend it! read more

The kayaking tour with Florida Adventures is by far the most affordable and the most enjoyable event I experienced on my vacation. If you are looking to take a break from Disney or Universal and find out what central Florida is really like, then this is the place! Greg, the owner, was very accommodating and provided excellent kayaking equipment. Our tour guide, Jeff, is a marine biologist graduate and was very passionate about the wildlife on the river. He told us interesting facts and histories behind every tree, insect, fish and reptile we encountered. Be ready to see anything, from the giant gar fish splashing beside your kayak to the wild alligator sunbathing on the bank! The kayaking tour we went on was for 5 hours cruising with the current, and with lunch provided it was the most relaxing part of my vacation. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Adventures in Florida - Jeff, our tour guide, is the epitome of Into The Wild. He will take care of you and provide interesting history lessons about the area. - Tours Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Our guide was amazing and the views were breath taking. Being that my daughter and I had never been in a kayak, Jimmy was quickly able to teach us how to maneuver and help when needed. We went later in the year, so the manatees were gone, however the excursion was still incredible. I'd highly recommend taking this tour and ask for Jimmy! read more

Had a really nice time on the bioluminescence kayaking tour. It was more vibrant than I even imagined! The guides were knowledgeable, laid back, and very nice. We were lucky enough to see dolphins within just a few yards of us as well. Definitely recommend (: read more

Took great care of us by showing us around and sharing some insight about the local wildlife and plants/trees. Saw gators, hawks, manatees, egrets, herons. Our kids loved the freedom of having their own kayak to check out the area. read more

I would have given it 5 stars if we had seen a single Manatee. The view was pretty and weather was awesome. Our guide Bill was very courteous and super knowledgeable. We saw a few alligators and turtles and that was about it. For almost $400 for for four people it was overpriced experience. With Manatee sighting it would have been worth it. read more

Greg made our primitive camping so easy. We went to a Wekiwa primitive campsite. We were dropped off at Kings Landing and paddled to Wilson's Landing later in the week. Greg had great tips and recommendations and just made the trip even more enjoyable for me and the kids. read more

The bioluminescence paddle is an amazing experience. I went with a couple of friends who were new to kayaking, but it was no problem, as the Adventures in Florida team took the time to explain everything to them. This is a 2.5 hour tour, where you are kayaking the Banana River, which is shared with power boats. However, we lucked out with a quiet night on the water. We checked in when we arrived, and were given glowsticks to wear when we are on the water. There is a tour guide who leads the group, and another who hangs back to keep count of everyone, or to keep count of the glowsticks in the dark. One party in our tour had a double kayak, and another couple was in a canoe, so if you want something other than a single kayak, let them know when you book. Once we were in our life vests and claimed our kayaks and paddles, we were good to go. It was a little rocky at first, as it has been a little bit since I had kayaked, but once I got paddling, it was smooth sailing. The guide took us out through the mangroves, where we could experience the light show of the bioluminescence. Fish were jumping all around us, and everytime the paddle hit the water, glowing streaks moved around. In the dark out away from the city lights you can actually see the stars, so between the starry night and the glowing water, it was quite an experience. There were other groups on the water, and at one point I wasn't sure which group was mine. I got slightly panicked, as the tour guides have a red light on their boats, and all of a sudden there were 3 red lights in front of me! Luckily, I chose right, and followed the correct red light. I would imagine we were all going to the same place eventually, so I was never in any kind of danger or anything, but when it's that dark, you are just depending on a glow stick and hoping the voice from that boat is your guide. Looking at their website, I cannot wait to see what other tours I can check out with Adventures in Florida. They offer many different outings, from day trips to multi-day excursions, all of which look like a great time. read more

We went on a bioluminescence kayak tour with Greg from Adventures in Florida last weekend. The tour left from Kelly Park in Merritt Island. We arrived late but the group hadn't left yet and we were able to catch up quickly. To best view the bioluminescence you want to go on a dark night. We were lucky to have a lot of cloud cover so there was almost no moonlight. The light pollution from the city makes it harder to see but when you are in darker areas you will see the bioluminescence very clearly. Basically it looks like a light neon blue. But it is so much harder to describe than that. The water glows when it is is disrupted, so the movement of your paddles or little fish darting through the water will leave trails of blueish light. Our whole trip was about two hours. We paddled about a mile before we turned around. Some in our group were more experienced and much faster and had to be called back with an air horn, but most of us stayed fairly close together. We stayed mostly in the shallow areas near the banks. That was where we could see a lot of action from fish. While we were on the Indian River we came very close to a manatee. We also saw a group of dolphins chasing mullet. This was an amazing experience. Our guides told us that the bioluminescence is extremely hard to photograph. None of our attempts with an iPhone turned out at all. In hindsight I should have just left my phone in the car. We saw someone with a GoPro, that might be fun to bring if you have one. When the group returned to the park mosquitoes descended on us like a blanket. No kidding. We had covered ourselves in bug spray before we left but I'm assuming some of it must have come off from getting wet. I started spraying again as soon as we got on land so I avoided any bites, but it was close. I would recommend carrying your bug spray in the kayak and reapplying before you get back to the park. Greg also mentioned that you can time the tour to coincide with a nighttime rocket launch from the space center. That would be a really cool experience. I loved this trip and I already want to do it again. The bioluminescence is one of the most beautiful things you will see in Florida. read more

A group of us did a kayak trip on the Econlockhattchee River with this company. Everyone had a great time. The company supplied everything needed, including water, and even a snack. The guide was excellent. He was personable, knowledgable and very accommodating, in all respects. I would recommend a trip with them. read more

Don't paddle here. My party was late due to traffic and missed the launch. They said they were unable to refund me without 24 hours notice. How would I know 24 hours before hand what the traffic would be like in a state I am not from?? Took my money and never answered the rest of my calls. read more

Our guide Lawson, was great! However, I feel the advertising was a lot misleading. Our kayaks did not have a clear bottom and we seen very little of any wildlife. A few bioluminecence but otherwise not a thing. I would not do it again. We did do an evening tour, may have been better with more light. read more

Great time! Seeing the manatees and do much more wildlife! My family of college age kids all had fun! Thank you Astrid for such a great time! read more

Friends and I did the bio-luminescent tour and it was spectacular!! In planning and making reservations, Greg was extremely helpful, flexible, and responsive, as we added friends and made adjustments to our kayak numbers. The location was easy to find (even in the dark) and our guide Bill was accessible and responsive in coordinating our exact parking spot. Bill is an excellent guide and took time share information about all the spots nearby (NASA and Merritt Island) and educated us about the aquatic and wildlife of the area. The bio-luminescence did not disappoint....with every stroke of the water and dart of a fish it was like watching fireworks through the water...absolutely beautiful! Additionally, it was an excellent value! I definitely recommend Adventures in Florida and can't wait to use them again in the future! read more

We booked a bioluminescent tour with this company. Bill was our tour guide, and he was very knowledgeable and super nice. We also had a lady named Gina that was on the backend making sure nobody got lost. She was very good with my 8 year old daughter, and they became friends very quickly! The tour itself is so amazing and unique. I definitely recommend doing this tour with this company. We will definitely come back in the future! read more