You may know Orlando as the home of the famous Walt Disney World Resort, but did you know that the city offers an abundance of natural beauty as well. We think it’s time that these get the spotlight, so turn away from the queues and hubbub to discover the great outdoors and experience nature. We’ve scoured treetops, dived under lakes, and come face-to-face with huge wild animals to find you the most fun, and exhilarating experiences that Orlando has to offer. So, head to Florida and discover a whole new side of this beautiful sunny city. Here’s a rundown of the best outdoor activities in Orlando, Florida.
1. Relax your body and mind with a guided meditation session (from USD 57.0)
On a private residence with excellent transport links, you will relax to the sounds of nature. The calming property is nestled on traditionally Native American land, near one of the cleanest lakes in America. Depending on your preference, the meditation may take place on either the lake itself or on the lakeside area beneath ancient oak trees. The event will begin with gentle stretching to relax your body before taking you through a guided meditation with accompanying music. After the meditation session, the host will offer you tea and you may even ask questions related to the session, if any.
Paddle Board Yoga and Meditation in Orlando Paradise
Duration: 1.5 hours
2. Go fishing (from USD 160.0)
If you have more interest in what lies beneath the water, we think that this lake fishing experience might be your ideal match. All fish will be returned safely to the lake, although a picture or two may be taken first if you catch a huge one. This tour lasts two and a half hours and the host will kindly provide a cooler of drinks. Children are welcome and you can learn how to neatly take the hook out before releasing the fish. This time you’ll be fishing largemouth bass and, believe us, there’s plenty of them!
Lake Fishing in Central Florida
Duration: 2.5 hours
3. Paddle your way through Lake Conway and enjoy mesmerizing sunset views (from USD 53.0)
We think that nothing beats being out on the water during sunset. For those of you that agree with us, you’ll love this sunset paddleboard or kayak session. For up to 90 minutes, you’ll glide across the gentle lake waters of South Orlando. If you’re lucky, you may even spot otters, turtles, and eagles. If the weather is suitable, guests are welcome to enjoy a dip themselves. The host has 10 years worth of experience teaching water-based activities, so you can be rest assured that you’ll be given full instruction on how to stay balanced on the water.
Urban Paddle in Paradise - Paddleboard or Kayak
Duration: 2 hours
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4. Choose different watersports with this thrilling challenge (from USD 190.0)
Time to turn the energy up a notch with this exhilarating waterski, wakeboard, and tubing charter. We love that you can choose your activities for the day and spend either 30 minutes or 1 hour doing your chosen challenge. You’ll hop onboard a private boat, for up to eight people, on the beautiful spring-fed Lake Bryan. Your friendly captain is also an instructor, so you’ll be well looked after and given plenty of advice to get you started in your chosen activity.
Waterski Wakeboard and Tubing Charter from Lake Buena Vista Area
Duration: 1 hour
5. See huge manatees up-close and personal in their natural environment (from USD 149.0)
Ever seen a manatee in real life? Nope, neither have we, so we’re delighted by this up-close and personal experience with these cuddly animals. A river cruise and guide will help you search for manatees from above the water, you’ll be amazed by the size of them. You’ll then be led into the Crystal River, where you can snorkel alongside these magnificent creatures before heading to the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. There, you’ll see a number of different animals, in their natural environment. This tour includes a delicious breakfast and picnic lunch for all guests.
Homosassa Springs and Manatee Snorkeling Experience, Orlando
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
6. Traverse a private lake on a high-speed Yamaha Jet Ski (from USD 79.0)
Jet skiing is an absolute must-try, and there is no better place to do so than on Lake Bryan. Sitting atop a high-speed Yamaha Jet Ski, the wind will whisk past you as you travel the length and breadth of this private lake. You can choose between a 30 or 60-minute ride. For beginners, a lesson is provided to ensure that guests stay safe at all times. After all the excitement, we’d recommend taking a picnic and enjoying the private beach. Move over James Bond, there’s a new daredevil in town!
Jet Ski Rentals from Lake Buena Vista Area Orlando
Duration: 1 hour
7. Glide along the water like a rainbow with nightglow paddle and kayaks (from USD 75.0)
Looking for a magical nighttime experience? It’s the first time we’ve seen these and we can’t wait for you to try them, nightglow paddleboards. As night falls, animals come out of hiding and your experienced guide will be on hand to point out eagles, otters, turtles, and many other fascinating creatures. This small tour size of only five people means that you’ll have plenty of hands-on personal experience and won’t miss a single thing. Also, the pictures look really cool!
Orlando Night Glow Kayak or Paddleboard Experience
Duration: 2 hours
8. Test your wit and stability with this fun tree trek challenge (from USD 64.45)
Let’s head up high, and get a bird’s-eye view with this fun tree trek experience. There are six courses of varying difficulty in this activity zone, and they are suitable for both children and adults alike. If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can test out the Tarzan swing, we’ll leave that one to you. The tree poles range from 10 feet (3 m) to 60 feet (18 m) in the air and there are over 90 challenges. The courses are color-coded and each has a clear explanation of difficulty levels, so you won’t get any unpleasant surprises.
Orlando: Tree Trek Admission Ticket
9. Take your yoga to new heights with paddleboard yoga (from USD 53.0)
We all know and love the health benefits from yoga, but have you heard of paddleboard yoga? This unique and fun experience brings a modern twist to the traditional form and takes place on crystal clear lake waters. The stable paddleboards are ideal for beginners, and won’t wobble, which means you can entirely focus on deepening your yoga poses. The experience is split into three parts, a gentle paddleboard trip so that you can relax on the board, a 30-minute yoga session, and finally a guided meditation.
Paddle Board Lesson and Tour on the Winter Park Lakes
Duration: 2.5 hours
10. Explore Florida's wetlands on an airboat (from USD 78.0)
Head to the wetlands, with marshy rivers, which are perfect to skim across in an airboat. Here, you are more likely to encounter crocodiles, exotic birds, snakes, and bald eagles than manatees. This thrilling ride can last for up to 30 or 60 minutes, depending on your request. After the boat trip of a lifetime, you’ll gain access to the Wild Florida Animal Park, which is home to over 200 animals from across the world. If you have children, they will love the petting zoo and looking after roosting owls.
Wild Florida Airboat Ride with Transportation
Duration: 6 hours
Take advantage of the Florida weather and head outdoors
Florida is known for its beautiful sunshine and stunning natural habitats, so why not take advantage of them both and book one of these best outdoor activities in Orlando, Florida. From exhilarating challenges to getting up-close and personal with huge animals or calming your world with peaceful yoga, there is something for everyone. Book today!
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