Discover a refreshing side of Orlando on this Urban Paddle in Paradise Tour on Lake Ivanhoe, just minutes from downtown. This guided experience is perfect for beginners — no prior paddling experience required. After a brief lesson at the boat ramp, your instructor will have you confidently paddling in no time.
Set on calm, spring-fed waters with no current, no boat traffic, and no alligators, Lake Ivanhoe offers a relaxed and safe environment for learning. As you glide across the lake, enjoy skyline views, fresh Florida air, and the chance to spot fish, turtles, birds, and occasionally playful otters.
Choose from paddleboards, clear tandem kayaks or clear single kayaks to customize your experience. Your guide stays nearby throughout the tour, offering instruction, encouragement, and complimentary photos to capture your progress.
Family-friendly and beginner-friendly, this urban paddle blends city views with peaceful water — a unique way to experience Orlando beyond the theme parks.
After your tour, explore nearby Ivanhoe Village with its local restaurants, shops, parks, and lakefront green space — all within walking distance.
There is plenty of parking alongside the boat ramp.
Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time in case you run into traffic, use the restroom, etc. We start our tours on time. If you are not with your guide prior to tour time, you will miss your tour.
There is plenty of parking alongside the boat ramp.
Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time in case you run into traffic, use the restroom, etc. We start our tours on time. If you are not with your guide prior to tour time, you will miss your tour.
