Tours

Discover the natural beauty of Oleta River State Park from the water with our many unique guided paddling experiences. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful evening under the moonlight or a daytime journey through mangrove trails, these tours offer an easy, memorable way to explore one of South Florida’s most scenic waterways.

Moon Meditation Paddle

Similar to our full moon paddle, this tour will take off from the outdoor center. Guests will make their way to the beach, where they will enjoy a 45-minute sound healing session led by Alicia Hercules, a certified sound healer and Reiki & holistic practitioner. Afterward, guests will enjoy s’mores and refreshments before paddling back to the outdoor center.

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Guided Eco Snorkel Tour

Embark on a guided kayak and snorkel eco tour departing from Oleta River State Park. Paddle through tranquil mangrove tunnels while learning about local ecosystems, wildlife, and marine life. Continue across sparkling blue waters to Sandspur Island, where you’ll explore its beaches, wildlife, and unique coastal habitat. The journey then takes you to a second secluded island with a quiet beach perfect for relaxing, swimming, or snorkeling among tropical fish and coastal marine life.

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Sunset Kayak Tour

End your day with a peaceful paddle as the sun sets over Oleta River. Check in at 5:30 p.m. for this guided adventure to Beach Cove, where you’ll relax and enjoy complimentary s’mores, lemonade, and water.

Return by 8 p.m., refreshed and inspired. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks; get creative and make it your own perfect evening on the water.

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Monthly Full Moon Kayak Tour

Paddle under the glow of the full moon through Oleta’s serene mangroves and calm Intracoastal waters. Stop at Sandspur Island for complimentary s’mores and lemonade while your guide shares insights into local nocturnal wildlife.

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Guided Eco Tour Paddle

Discover the beauty of Oleta River and Biscayne Bay on this daytime guided paddle. Learn about local history, wildlife, and coastal ecology as you explore calm waters with stops that may include Sandspur Island or Beach Cove.

Take a mid-tour break to relax, swim, or wander, and feel free to bring snorkeling gear, binoculars, snacks, kids, pets, or even a cooler.

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WHAT GUESTS ARE SAYING

Simon Dayan
A friend and I did the two hour long kayaking tour and it was a great activity to spend a beautiful morning on the water. Our tour guide was very informative and fun and showed her love and passion for nature. I will definitely come back next time I'm in town to try paddle boarding!
Moe
Awesome mountain biking trails for this area. I really didn’t think id find anything decent but I had a great time and the rest of the park is also gorgeous and a vibe!
Janean Wagner
My husband and I rented single kayaks for enjoying a paddle in the park and to sand spur island to meet the friendly raccoons. It did not disappoint. The paddle is a definite workout especially across the bay but worth every drop of sweat to meet the friendly masked bandits. They loved the red grapes and bananas (they seemed the favorites). The paddle back to the launch wasn’t near as bad. The staff was very friendly and super helpful with all my questions, not to mention amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting a fun paddle in the Miami area.
Ilan Bortnik
Nice place, easy to arrive and very friendly staff, I got to meet Tony, the manager of the kayaking place and was very nice getting to know him and to have the kayaking experience, unfortunately the weather forces us to go back after about an hour but, it was worth and best part they charge when you’re back so you don’t have to pre pay for time that maybe you’re not going to be there or either way if you got to extend the experience you don’t have to do 2 times the same process. Hope to be back next time in Miami.
Ricardo Efraín González Torres
It is a very beautiful, fun place, you can do different outdoor activities, the place is wonderful to spend a different day.
Julia Stutzman
Oleta River Adventures and State Park is a refreshing little piece of quiet nature nestled in the middle of concrete chaos. The staff are friendly, kind and accommodating. Our entire kayakiing experience from start to finish was enjoyable. Honestly, the patient staff members were awesome!

Frequently Asked Questions

Tours include the Moon Meditation Paddle, Guided Eco Snorkel Tour, Sunset Kayak Tour, Full Moon Kayak Tour, and the Guided Eco Tour Paddle.
You will kayak through mangrove tunnels, cross open water to Sandspur Island, snorkel or explore wildlife, and visit a second quiet island for swimming or relaxing.
Yes. You’ll enjoy s’mores, lemonade, and water at a bonfire at Beach Cove. Guests may bring their own snacks as well.
You paddle under the moonlight through mangroves and Intracoastal waters, stop at Sandspur Island for a bonfire, and enjoy s’mores and lemonade.
Yes. The tour welcomes kids, pets, coolers, snacks, binoculars, and snorkeling gear.

Oleta River Adventures is the official concessionaire for Oleta River State Park, Florida’s largest urban park.