Featured Day Trip: Wekiva River

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Trip Overview

Only minutes from Orlando, this paddling trip is the most scenic in all central Florida. Come enjoy a  day of  paddling clear water, sand pine scrub, hammocks, pine flat woods, and black water swamps. This trip offers a great opportunity to observe alligators, the rare black bear, manatee, and numerous wading birds all from the safety of your kayak. A light, picnic-style lunch is provided along river’s edge. The tour lasts about 4 hours and includes a shuttle back to your car at the end of the river.

Scheduled trips run every day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Private tours are available any day or time for groups of 4 or more. Trip cost is $80 per person + 6.5% Florida sales tax.

Driving Directions

To Katies Landing from Orlando attractions  Drive east on Interstate 4. Exit right at exit 101b-c. The exit ramp splits into exit 101b on the right and 101c to the left. Go left to exit 101c. At the end of the ramp is a traffic light. This is Highway 46. Turn left and travel 4.7 miles. Turn right onto Wekiva Park Road. Drive 1 mile down and Katies Landing is on the left.

There are bathrooms and a parking lot. Please register your car and pay the $3 parking fee. Your guide and kayaks will be at the water’s edge.

What You Need To Bring

  • Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen)
  • Wear clothes that can get wet and possibly dirty
  • Waterproof camera
  • Tips for your guides
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