Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Water Sports
In addition to waterskiing and boating on 300-plus lakes, the calm waters of the Wekiva
River offer easy paddling access to Old Florida and is one of two National Wild and Scen-
ic Rivers in Florida.
Nature Adventures
CANOEING
State Park, Apopka; 2hr canoe/kayak $17, per additional hr $3; 8am-8pm; )
Canoe and kayak rental at
Wekiwa Springs State Park
.
If you'd like to paddle to a primitive
riverside campsite, this outfit can supply sleeping bags, tents, stoves, lanterns and coolers
(cost for two days/one night $132).
Central Florida Nature Adventures
KAYAKING
( 352-589-7899;
www.kayakcentralflorida.com
; 2-3hr per person $60, 4-5hr $90; )
Small-group nature tours make for a relaxing day paddling among the alligators, turtles,
herons and egrets.
Buena Vista Watersports
WATER SPORTS
canoe or paddleboard $25, jetski $105, pontoon $125; 9am-6:30pm; )
Just outside the Disney gates, with a low-key vibe. Water-skiing and tube riding include
driver/instructor (per hour $95).
Scenic Boat Tour
BOAT TOUR
adult/child $12/6; hourly 10am-4pm; )
Hop on an 18-passenger pontoon and cruise through Winter Park's tropical canals and
lakes, past mansions, Rollins College and other sites.
Fishing
Central Florida is famous for its freshwater fishing, and the canals and lakes in and around
Orlando offer some of the best.
