Kayaking In Orlando

TJ was a great guide. The location of the tour was beautiful. Not strenuous. Lots of different animals to see throughout the paddle. Kids and adults favorite part of our trip.

We had a great time kayaking with Sue! She was really friendly, informative, and made the whole experience enjoyable. We got to see several alligators and even some manatees, which was amazing. Sue shared lots of interesting information throughout the tour and made sure we were comfortable. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would definitely recommend this tour!

We had a great day on the water with TJ as our guide. He took us all the places we needed to go to see the long nose gar, catfish and other fish. I was truly amazed to see them all just swimming around. Nothing could have prepared me for the manatee that came right up beside me. The best thing was when he or she looked up at me. They had the sweetest face. I will forever remember this adventure. Thank you TJ for a wonderful trip.

Great experience, got to learn a lot from Florida’s flora and fauna. Lots of fun. Jimi was a great guide

TJ was awesome with knowledge and a caring guide. He cares about the Manatees very much. Also loves you as a customer.

Our tour guide TJ was awesome! We saw manatees, alligators, and other wildlife. Highly recommend.

TJ was an amazing guide who led us to see manatees, gators, birds, and fish! It was our first time seeing manatees and we got to see them playing together and enjoying the springs. Was an amazing way to end our time in Florida!

Such a great experience and even better tour guides thanks to Astrid and Sam! Even though we went earlier in the season, we still got some great views of the bioluminescent , great facts and info, and a wonderful experience!

Sam is an informative, friendly, and knowledgeable tour guide, and we had a lot of laughs throughout the trip. We truly appreciated her energy and the effort she put into making sure we both had a great time. Even though we went outside of manatee season, we still got to see one along with lots of other wildlife! She made the trip memorable, and I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable experience. I would definitely go again and would absolutely request Sam as our guide!

TJ was awesome

TJ was awesome

Rock springs guided tour with Jimi was amazing If you are interested in knowing the wildlife and ecosystem Jimi is your guy!!! I’d give 10 stars

Wonderful people and sharing knowledge about the environment and interesting facts not in media or social posts. Will do another trip with Venture Outdoors.

TJ is the man and super knowledgeable! Best tour guide I have had so far in my life.

TJ was an incredible tour guide. We learned a lot and saw so many cool things out in the water. Both a relaxing and adventurous experience. Highly recommend

TJ is amazing! Super knowledgeable, kept everyone safe during our tour and shared a lot of information that we did not know! Definitely recommend! It's worth every penny for the beautiful scenery! 10/10! We will definitely be returning thank you again so much for making my Mother's Day so special!

We had a great day with an experienced and knowledgeable guide - Jimi . The nature there is fantastic and the water is christal clear. We have seen Aligators, different birds, turtles. Would book it again.

TJ was amazing! I highly suggest booking a tour with him. My son and I had a great Mother's Day. He's very knowledgeable and kept everyone safe during the tour definitely recommend! 10/10!

We booked a manatee kayak tour through Viator, and TJ was our tour guide. From start to finish, TJ was friendly, personable, professional, and extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife, natural habitat, and surrounding ecosystem.What really stood out was how educational the tour was without ever feeling boring. TJ did an excellent job explaining the area, the manatees, and the importance of protecting the environment, while still keeping the entire experience fun and relaxed.There was also a family on the tour with two young children, and TJ was absolutely phenomenal with them. He made sure they were engaged, safe, and having a great time, which says a lot about the quality of the experience he provides.To be honest, my wife booked this excursion for us, our son, and his new wife, and I went into it thinking it would simply be “something to do.” I did not expect it to be one of the best excursions I have ever taken. I was completely wrong. This tour was an absolute blast.Whether you rate it 5 out of 5 or 10 out of 10, it deserves the highest rating possible. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it. Take the tour, you will not be disappointed.I would absolutely do this excursion again the next time I am in the area, especially if TJ is the tour guide.Thank you, TJ, for a great experience.Robert H.Sacramento, CA / Portland, OR

TJ was personable and very knowledgeable on the area and the wildlife. Was a fun trip!

Saw manatees, crocs and lots of birds and turtles. Great guide relaxing day.

Great job Jimi! It was a fantastic tour to Rock Springs today. We have seen Aligators, turtles, different birds!

Astrid is a wonderful tour guide, and I had such a happy and memorable trip with her. She is very calm, patient, and kind. She guided me kayaking and helped me look for manatees in the spring area. This was my first time doing this kind of trip on my own, and I felt very safe and comfortable with her. On the first day, we used a two-person kayak. Since I was not very good at paddling, Astrid paddled almost the entire way by herself, which must have been very tiring. I truly appreciated her patience and effort. On the second day, she guided me again, and we each had our own kayak. She led me around the St. Johns River, and we saw beautiful nature and manatees. She also helped me take many precious photos of the manatees and the experience, which made the trip even more special. If you are looking for a private or small-group kayaking and manatee sightseeing experience, Astrid’s tour is truly one of the best choices. She is very respectful of the local environment and deeply cares about protecting the nature and wildlife around her. She made sure that our kayaks always stayed at a proper distance from the manatees, alligators, turtles, and fish, so that we could observe them without disturbing them. I feel that Astrid is a very principled and responsible tour guide. She not only provides a beautiful and enjoyable experience, but also protects the environment of the St. Johns River with great care and respect. I highly recommend exploring the natural beauty of the St. Johns River with Astrid. This was a very precious and unforgettable travel experience for me.

This kayak tour is a must if you’re in the area and love to experience nature. TJ was such a treat! He made the experience even better with his easy going personality, knowledge of the area and animals and had no shortage of jokes! If you are looking for an authentic Florida experience that will get you out in the serenity of nature and give you a recharge after the parks this is a must do.

Very good！Recommend TJ!Thx！

We had a wonderful time with TJ! He was very informative and knew the area super well. We saw lots of manatees and a couple alligators! Lots of native birds as well!

10/10 Absolutely loved it. TJ was such a great guide, super knowledgeable, patient and laid-back. My boyfriend and I had to reschedule our reservation twice due to the weather not being great/timing issues and TJ was super supportive and understanding. Our tour was a complete success even though we were not kayak savvy (in the least) and the wind/current kept pushing us around LOL We managed to hang out with a grazing manatee for a while, saw gators, turtles, herons (and a heron turf war), haws, mudhens, snakes and heard a plethora of pig frogs in the bush. Really looking forward to going back and getting to see more of the park and the river, maybe I'll try to learn how to keep my kayak under control beforehand though haha

Incredible experience. TJ had us hanging out with manatees half the time and was so knowledgeable about all the nature. A wonderful guide!!!

It was a fantastic experience! A lot of wildlife both in and out of the water. Friendly and clean environment and our guide, Steve was phenomenal!

Toller Ausflug, Guide Jimi hat uns alles supertoll erklärt. Kann ich nur empfehlen wenn man in der Gegend ist

TJ is a very nice guy! We enjoy the tour so much

This was my first time going on a canoeing tour, and Jimmy made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. He was very patient with us, made sure everyone was comfortable, and even stopped to wait for us a few times without making us feel rushed. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a good time and feels safe during the tour. Thanks to his guidance and positive attitude, I was able to relax and really enjoy the experience. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone, especially first-timers.

TJ was great. Would highly recommend.

Jimmy unser Guide heute war top! Wir hatten heute einen wunderschönen schönen Kajak Ausflug. Manatee in freier Wildbahn, Schildkröten, Alligators und vieles mehr zu Gesicht bekommen. Jimmy hat uns sehr viel über die hier lebenden Tiere und die Umgebung erklärt. Kann man nur empfehlen.

Jimi was amazing! We saw manatees, gators, a bald eagle, and tone of fish! Jimi is so knowledgeable! We learned so much!!

We really enjoyed our kayak tour today! Thomas was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. Recommended!

Sue was awesome! So fun and knowledgeable!

We had a wonderful experience with TJ! Beautiful day and very knowledgeable about the spring and wildlife.

TJ was fantastic. Knowledgable, engaged, and excellent experience !!!

Our kayak tour with Jimi was amazing. He was so knowledgeable which made our experience so enjoyable. We seen manatees, alligators and a lot of other interesting wildlife. If you love nature and kayaking, then this trip is for you. Jimi was the perfect guide and was able to answer all of my questions and teach me a few things. Thanks Jimi!

Sue was an amazing guide, she is very kind and informative. We saw lots of amazing wildlife including Manatees and an American Bald eagle! We felt very safe and Sue really went out of her way to ensure that we had the best possible experience. Sue took some amazing photos of us and the memories we made will last a lifetime. I highly recommend this tour.

We decided last minute to do this tour…so glad we did. What an awesome experience, would definitely do again and again. Jimi was our guide and he was wonderful and so knowledgeable about everything nature. Also great at spotting all the wildlife, alligators, all kinds of birds, turtles and plant life. I highly recommend the 3 hour tour, the extra time is great. My husband and I were able to share a kayak so he could row while I took pictures.

Sue was awesome, fun, and knowledgeable! I was a first time kayaker and she put me right at ease, was full of facts, and we saw so much!! 10/10 would totally do it again.

It was a great day! Tour guide was awesome and cool!

Super great guide. Thomas very friendly and knowledgeable

Es war sehr schön. Unser Guide hat sich Zeit genommen und vieles gezeigt.

TJ was a great guide. We saw manatee up close. Also saw turtles and lots of birds. So fun!

We booked a kayak tour with Jimi and it was a 10/10 experience. Jimi's a certified naturalist, and his expertise about the flora/fauna of the area made a beautiful kayaking experience even more exciting. He was a wealth of knowledge, he knew all the nooks and crannies of Rock Springs Run. He also had great dad jokes.The kayaking tour with Jimi was a highlight of the trip.

TJ was a great guide. The location of the tour was beautiful. Not strenuous. Lots of different animals to see throughout the paddle. Kids and adults favorite part of our trip.

We had a great time kayaking with Sue! She was really friendly, informative, and made the whole experience enjoyable. We got to see several alligators and even some manatees, which was amazing. Sue shared lots of interesting information throughout the tour and made sure we were comfortable. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would definitely recommend this tour!