Paddle with Pups in Paradise - Paddleboard or Kayak
Overview
This is one of the only guided paddle experiences in Orlando designed specifically for guests bringing their dogs. Instead of leaving your pup behind, you’ll learn how to safely paddle together on calm, protected waters with guidance from instructors experienced in teaching both humans and their furry companions.
Lake Ivanhoe’s no-current, no-alligator environment creates a relaxed setting where beginners feel confident and dogs can settle in comfortably. We provide properly fitted life vests for pups if needed and share practical tips to help your dog feel secure on the board or kayak.
More than just a paddle lesson, this experience is about bonding, trust, and creating unforgettable memories with your best friend by your side.
What's Included
- Kayak
- Paddleboard
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, a good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person)
Meeting Location
1600 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32804, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Bring your four-legged best friend along for one of Orlando’s most unique outdoor adventures with our Paddle with Your Pup in Paradise Tour on Lake Ivanhoe. Located just minutes from downtown, this guided clear kayak or paddleboard experience is designed specifically for dog lovers who want to share time on the water with their furry companions.
Set on calm, protected waters with no current and no alligators, Lake Ivanhoe provides the perfect beginner-friendly environment for both humans and pups. Your guide will provide safety instruction, helpful tips for paddling with dogs, and support to ensure you feel stable and confident before heading out.
Choose from super-stable clear kayaks or paddleboards and enjoy skyline views, fresh Florida air, and plenty of tail-wagging photo moments. Complimentary photos are included so you can capture the experience.
Whether you’re visiting Orlando or a local looking for a new way to bond, this relaxed and memorable adventure blends fun, connection, and a little splash of paradise — together.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-105290P6
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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 22 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Kayak.
- Paddleboard.
- Guide.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, a good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Paddle with Pups in Paradise - Paddleboard or Kayak is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paddle with Pups in Paradise – Paddleboard or Kayak will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Kayak
- Paddleboard
- Guide
- Bottled water
- Gratuity for your guide(s)(suggested 20%, a good time $10 per person, amazing time $20 per person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
