Winter Park Chain of Lakes Clear Kayak Tour - Canals & Lakeside Mansions

Start at Dinky Dock Park
and paddle Lake Virginia in a clear kayak

Meet your guide at Dinky Dock Park on the shore of Lake Virginia for a safety briefing, then set off in a clear two-person kayak. The transparent hull lets you see the underwater world and the scenery above at a glance. The tour lasts 2 hours and is suitable for first-time paddlers.

Glide through narrow canals under cypress trees

Follow the narrow, Venetian-style canals connecting Lake Virginia, Lake Osceola and Lake Maitland, gliding over calm water beneath moss-covered cypress trees. Along the way, your guide shares stories about local history, the ecosystem and the impressive mansions lining the shore.

Look for fish, turtles, herons and other wildlife

Look for native wildlife such as fish swimming beneath your kayak, herons and turtles. Depending on the time slot you book, you may paddle under a golden sunset or experience a kayak that lights up after dark.

Return to the starting point to finish

The tour ends back at Dinky Dock Park, where you started. Afterwards, it is a great spot to explore downtown Winter Park or relax by the water.

※ Wildlife lives in the wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ Sunset and glow kayak experiences depend on the time slot you book.