Dora Canal Kayak: Scenic Wildlife Adventure

Discover the scenic Dora Canal by tandem kayak. Paddle through ancient cypress forests, spot diverse wildlife, and explore charming downtown Tavares.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Explore part of the Harris Chain of Lakes and the scenic Dora Canal on your own by a tandem kayak 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.
Our kayaks are in excellent condition for a…

What's Included
  • Fitted lifevests and safety whistle
  • Tandem kayak
  • Kayak paddles
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for staff
Additional Information

Scenic Beauty: Navigate the picturesque Dora Canal, celebrated as “the most beautiful mile of waterway in the world.”
Ancient Cypress Forest: Drift beneath a majestic canopy of century-old cypress trees adorned with Spanish moss.
Wildlife Wonders: Spot a diverse array of wildlife, including herons, egrets, cormorants, anhinga, osprey, turtles, fish, and…

Location
210 E Ruby St
East Ruby Street
Look for the building in the middle of the park with the large murals on it. We operate out of the same building as Jones Brothers Seaplane Adventures. Check in at the front of the building near the waterfront.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Keithcq2381yj
May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Kyayaking - This was a great experience, we were given everything needs to have a fun adventure. When we showered up we were attended to. Everything was easy.
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Matt
May 26, 2025
Great experience and service! - One of the best date experiences we’ve had in Central Florida! Highly recommended. We booked a four-hour tandem kayak rental, filled out the waivers online. The rental was $70, which was a little higher than renting a tandem at some of the springs, but it was well worth it to be able to choose our start time and avoid worrying about whether or not we’d even be able to get in. We arrived 10 minutes early and were in the water at our scheduled start time. The attendant was friendly, informative, and helpful. The kayak felt safe and sturdy, and we didn’t have any concerns about tipping over despite moderate Memorial Day boat traffic. Four hours is more than enough time to enjoy the scenery. We went too fast on the departure and arrived at Fish Camp in 36 minutes, had some delicious lunch and a drink, and took our time returning. Dora Canal was absolutely beautiful! We saw lots of beautiful trees, a couple small gators (they left everyone alone), and plenty of birds. We enjoyed the experience so much that we bought our own tandem kayak later that day.
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From $85 (Per Boat)
up to 1 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).