The experience is amazing it is so fun especially if you have rich as your tour guide because he gives you fun facts about stuff.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Use of paddleboard or kayak and all safety equipment
- Dry Bag for Phone and Keys
Excludes
- Bottled water
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- We will meet you at The Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp across from Epic Paddle Adventures. There is plenty of parking alongside the ramp.
Return
- We will meet you at The Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp across from Epic Paddle Adventures. There is plenty of parking alongside the ramp.
Itinerary
Lake Ivanhoe offers no current, no boat traffic, and no alligators, creating a relaxed and beginner-friendly environment for your self-guided adventure. After a comprehensive safety lesson and paddling overview, you’ll have up to two hours to explore the connected lakes, skyline views, and peaceful residential waterways.
Choose from a variety of vessels to fit your group:
Paddleboards (375 lb weight limit)
Clear single kayaks (325 lb weight limit)
Clear tandem kayaks (375 lb combined weight limit)
Groups may mix vessel types. Small children can ride with an adult, and children under six riding with an adult do not require a separate ticket (please notify us in advance for proper life vest sizing).
The front lake offers stunning views of downtown Orlando, while the connecting lakes provide a quieter, more natural setting with beautiful waterfront homes. The clear, spring-fed water creates an almost aquarium-like effect beneath you.
Your rental includes your vessel of choice, paddle, life vest, leash, dry bag, and bottled water. Family-friendly and dog-friendly.
Bring a cooler with drinks and snacks, relax on the water, and enjoy nearby restaurants and parks in Ivanhoe Village before or after your paddle.
If you prefer additional guidance, we also offer fully guided tours for guests who would like an instructor on the water with them.
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Reviews
This was AMAZING! An amazing experience all around
I went with my family for a 2 hour tour, our guide was Ben. It was very enjoyable plus Ben gave a vibe similar to a chill bartender. He was laid back and had really cool tattoos. He told us funny stories and just brought a good time. Plus he offered us cold water which was really nice. We had a turtle count of 40, and I thought it was a very fun game of counting. Would 1000% go again.
I booked this trip last minute wanting something different to do with my kids. It was the best adventure and our tour guide Rich was amazing.
Great experience! Rich was a helpful and informative tour guide! Super fun!
Mike was fantastic, made everything easy. We enjoyed paddling around the lakes and the water was crystal cleat. A lot to see!
We had a 2 hour rental today at Lake Ivanhoe... for 3 of us, 2 paddleboards and a clear kayak. Booked on the website, had a quick skim through the Facebook page too beforehand. Easy to book, great price, good communication via email prior to our visit. Was perfect, Mike was great (and totally hilarious!!) Lovely scenery, peace away from the typical buzz of Orlando... saw plenty fish, birds and turtles. A great way to spend a couple of hours chilling away from it all. 100% recommend... and we would definitely go again when back in Orlando.
Great time, guide Rich was the best! Very informative and knowledgeable!
Our guide was so chill. We got a little lost and he was so nice and understanding. Great humor too. The water was also so niceee
We would like to give you the best advice, when you book with Epic Paddle Adventures, be sure to get Roger as your guide. This man is incredible. His level of professionalism is off the charts. He heard that we had arrived early for our scheduled appointment, an hour early to be exact, he showed up in 15 minutes, just to be sure we didn't have to stand around. His knowledge of the springs, it's historical background were all shared with us. He told us where we would see wildlife, and we did. Several gators, one very large one. AMAZING! And do you know the story behind the monkeys? We do ! Now that Roger shared it with us. If you want to know about the monkeys, you will just have to ask Roger on your trip. And,,he s a great photographer too ! Thanks Roger. Jean and Pickles.
My wife and I booked this adventure the last night of our vacation and it was an awesome way to finish up a great week. Mike was a super guide that made the excursion fun and fact filled. The LED’s in the kayaks gave a view of the lake you don’t normally get and my wife couldn’t stop taking pictures. Thanks Mike to you and everyone that helped make our last night in Florida awesome.
Great tour of Lake Ivanhoe! Our guide Mike was very funny and informative. We learned all sorts of history about the lake, and the wildlife. Looking forward to doing another tour. Thanks Mike!
Roger was AMAZING!!! Best tour we’ve take for sure! We can’t wait to come back!!
Brought our kids and doggy for their first kayak experience, they loved it. Plenty of space in the lake to paddle and go under the highway connecting the other half of the lake and plenty of area to paddle for almost 2 hours. No alligators on this lake since its used for many other activities
Roger is the goat, he did a good job guiding and explaining what we were seeing
Amazing experience would recommend 10/10 Mike the instructor was AWSOME!
Absolutely loved this…. A must do while visiting Orlando. My husband and I felt like kids again and Mike was a blast! Definitely will bring our kids back for this one!
Must do!! An unexpected day in the city of relaxation, peacefulness and fun. Mike was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun! We did.the 6pm tour and got the best of both worlds with the sunset and the Led lights. Make sure to bring dry clothes for the end, there is a place to change after!
Ben was outstanding! We felt safe with him because he kept us informed and out of the way of boats. He was also very helpful in making sure people were staying together and managing their craft. My friend was really uncomfortable in her "seat." Ben was able to adjust it, on the water, for a most comfortable ride. Ben was informative and charming. We learned a lot about the habitat and wildlife. He was so observant and made sure we saw the most birds, gators, and MONKEYS! Someone tipped him off to a monkey sighting and he was able to get us there in time for a great show of monkey business. We saw an otter, too. We loved everything about our experience. We would highly recommend Epic to all of our friends, especially if Ben lead the tour. Also, a quick mention for Steve. We found him right away in his vest, he got us all organized and ready for the trip. We loved the way he greeted us!
Kayaking on Lake Ivanhoe was absolutely magical—peaceful, serene, and a perfect escape right in the heart of Orlando. Mike made the experience truly special. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the lake and Orlando, and I genuinely enjoyed hearing stories about his adventures with his wife. It felt personal, relaxed, and unforgettable. Highly recommend! 🌅🛶
Our two tour guides were great and informative about the area and the wildlife around us. They made it easy to follow them and my family and I had a great time, memories well have forever. Definitely recommend if you are going to visit Florida!
It was such an amazing experience! Our guides were awesome and very knowledgeable about all the things. They even took pictures for us. Definitely recommend!
We went on the clear kayaks over the Christmas holiday. I booked our reservation online the night before we went. It was very user friendly. We had two girls ages 11 and 12 and the look on their faces were priceless once we started heading down the river. I was shocked at how much wildlife we saw on our tour. We saw a couple manatees and they were so much bigger than I expected. Our tour guide took pictures along the way and he shared the picture link with us once our tour was over. Thank you Epic Adventures! I would book again and I would try a paddle board next time. Amy and Family Minnesota
Roger and Bob were more than helpful and educated. They helped us all to feel safe and relaxed while submerged in Floridas spring. It was awesome, we will be back!
Stevie and Ben with Epic Tours was so awesome! Very knowledgeable about the area, history and wildlife. Stevie was full of corny jokes that kept us laughing the whole way. The pictures they took were AMAZING and so easy to access. Loved this trip
Mike the tour guide was an amazing person. He kept us entertained, laughing and gave us some cool knowledge about the lake. Would love to experience this again. Wonderful company.
I think I was fortunate to be the only paddle boarder that day. Mike was very cool and I learned a lot of the history of Lake Ivanhoe. I will definitely recommend!
Had a great time on Lake Ivanhoe with a very experienced guide, Mike. He was very knowledgeable about Orlando’s lake history and had some slapstick jokes to make the day F-U-N.
This was our first time experiencing paddle boarding and Mike made our time so great! We learned a lot of fun facts about the lake itself and Mike made learning how to paddle board very easy!
super fun experience loved every minute of it!! Mike was great and we had a wind evening on the water! Would absolutely recommend!
It was a great and fun experience!!! :) Roger was really informative and funny !! 10/10 would definitely recommend!! :D
First time going kayaking in Orlando went pretty swell with the help of Mike. Will definitely be returning to do some other tours
This was my first time paddle boarding! Have kayak several times. But, different concept. Mr. Richard was AHHHMAZING and patient helping get the butterflies out Perfect solo adventure!
Stevie was amazing!! very funny and welcoming. The jokes he made were hilarious and he’s just such a sweet person in general. our whole group clicked with him!
The views were amazing, Rodger did a great job. Paddling was every good and easy I liked it. I would come back and recommend
Mike is a really cool dude. The scenery is nice and relaxed. Great place for learning how to/ or teach your kiddos how to kayak. The clear kayaks make it a cool experience too!!!!
Mike introduced everyone to the boards/kayaks, and he was amazing. Great jokes and tutorials and the views on the lake were great! Loved the greenery and how calm it was on the water.
An amazing experience with the best tour guide Roger! Got to see some alligators, turtles and birds. Parts of the lake had the clearest blue waters
Mike was very knowledgeable, funny, and careful about my kids and I taking the paddleboard into the lake. He made us feel safe by letting us know how safe the lake is, with no alligators known to come to this lake, and to watch out for certain grass growing at certain parts of the area.
Mike was an amazing guide and did awesome he was funny made amazing jokes and was very respectful I would love to do this again he made the experience a 10/10
It was a great experience! A little piece of heaven in the middle of the city. Guide was knowledgeable, equipment worked great and the lake was beautiful.
Mike, our coach, was enthusiastic and informative, teaching us how to paddle and sharing fun facts about the area before the trip. Kayaking on the clear lake was a unique experience—we could see the plants and currents beneath us. The interconnected lakes offered new views at every turn, and the photos came out beautifully!
Roger was great. Saw some monkeys and alligators, lots of turtles. I got lucky and saw an otter swim right below my paddleboard, but no manatees which bummed us all out since that was mainly why we went. But not Roger’s fault, so overall it was great and was well worth the trip.
We had a great time despite not seeing any manatees or monkeys. The tour guides, Roger and Bob were great and knowledgeable! They gave the history, pointed out the wildlife and clearly enjoyed what they do! Based on what we were told, it’s better to go early when it’s cooler.
Fun times in a sea-through kayak! The guides were competent, fun, and friendly. The length was just right. Fun facts along the way made it educational.
The view was amazing and our guide (guy) was great at explaining the animals and their roles in the ecosystem. This was incredible to go through and i would recommend this to anyone traveling through here.
The tour was great! The spring itself was beautiful and we saw lots of wildlife thanks to our awesome tour guide, Guy! He took us to all the “native hangouts” and gave us a lot of fun information on the habitats and wildlife we saw. Would definitely go again!!
The tour guide Bryce was entertaining and knowledgeable. We had a great time ! Check in with the park and the launch permit was a little confusing..but no big deal. Did see a bunch of manatees ,gators, and other birds and fish. We alls got some great pictures from the guide.
Guy was an amazing guide. Guy provided a great deal of information on the tour and also took some excellent photos. Really appreciated Fuy's expertise and sense of humor!
Disappointed. Although there is never a guarantee, there should be a disclaimer stating “when it’s warm, the manatees go up stream and there is a possibility of not seeing them at all”. On top of that, the guide was not prepared for such group of people. And we all had to carry the kayak we were using down to the water and responsible for carrying no them back up, which was very difficult for someone in their 60s and with a knee replacement. Would not recommend it.
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