Central Florida · SANFORD & WEKIVA RIVER TOURS
9 tours
Good sanford & wekiva river tours fill up the moment the winter season starts in Florida. Below are the 9 best, each with a current price and what separates it from the one above it.
Guided Wekiva River kayak with wildlife, 7 miles of paddling, and an included lunch. Small group, calm Florida nature near Orlando.
“We took the 4 hrs tour from wilson landing to high banks. Wild and Scenic Rivers, it was a wonderful experience. Saw lots of wildlifes: birds, turtules and aligators. The guide was very professional and knowledgeable.”
3-hour paddlewheeler dining on the St Johns River from Sanford, Florida, with live entertainment, made-to-order meals, and sunset views.
“Don’t expect the food to eatable because you will be disappointed. Just come for ambience and scenery, but the service and staff were good.”
Hop aboard the St. Johns River Barbara-Lee sternwheeler for a 3-hour lunch or dinner cruise with scenic decks, made-to-order entrees, and live music.
“You won’t see any sites if you go after the time changes. We went in November and the cruise started after dark. If you want to see, go on the lunch cruise.”
Sanford Ghost Tour in Historic Downtown Sanford, a 90-minute small-group walk with stories and a rare inside stop for $28.75.
“Great way to learn more about Sanford. Not very strenuous walk. Stay in the block where you start. A few good stories to keep you up at night but not over the top for kids.”
Small-group Wekiva River kayak tour near Orlando with expert guides, wildlife spotting, and a refreshing swim. Gear and snacks included.
“We had a tour with Jimi today that was fantastic! We are total novices and he was so patient with each of us and informative in teaching us all each step and then showing us different wildlife and the flowers and vegetation the information that we received showed his passion for what he does. We were totally impressed and loved the experience and would definitely recommend 100%”
Paddle the Wekiva River near Orlando on a small group kayak tour with crystal-clear water, wildlife chances, and a mid-ride swim.
“We booked this trip as a family because we wanted to see more of the beautiful nature around Orlando. But what we found was so much more: an unforgettable adventure with guides who truly love what they do and have a deep passion for the natural world. Thank you, Jimi, for sharing your endless knowledge and enthusiasm about the wildlife, plants, and waterways with us. It was an absolute honor to be your guests. If you’re looking to escape the city and really breathe in the calm and magic of nature, this is the perfect place. We had such a wonderful, heartwarming time and would do it again in a…”
Two-hour Wekiva kayak on the St. Johns River from Sanford. Small group, dry bags, life vests, and possible gators and manatees.
“Great experience with Aaron. Great time kayaking through the river and the Springs. Discovery of Florida Springs and a lot of information about gators, manatees. We were able to see so many of them!”
Sanford’s craft beer and history tour with a BJCP judge, homebrew shop stop, two breweries, and included tastings in 1 hour 45 minutes.
“We had such a great time . Everything flowed so smooth and our guide had an answer for every question ! Highly recommend”
A small-group 1.5-hour walk through Historic Downtown Sanford with 1800s stories, standout landmarks, and guide Nancy’s photo-led details.
“More standing than walking, but explanations were great as was the use of the guide's tablet to show photos of the buildings " before"”
