Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels

Overview

Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few short miles from the main Siesta Key beach to Turtle Beach and the Sarasota County trolley will drop you right there. Not only is this area such a beautiful and quiet place, it is also a great place to paddle!

We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the Bay. We paddle around the mangrove islands through a mangrove tunnel or two and alongside a bird rookery.

We paddle around the mangrove islands of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and then to a "secret" beach. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves. Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax. You may want to stay here all day.

This location is home to all kinds of wildlife including manatees (when water temps are warm enough), dolphins, beautiful sea and shorebirds and lots of fish.

City: Sarasota

Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $55.00

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Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $55.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Single kayaks, tandem kayaks

Paddles

Safety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (815)

R2855NMtonib

Mar 2021

Great time. Orien was the very best guide. Made our trip special. His knowledge of the mangroves was extraordinary.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Glad you enjoyed it! Really appreciate the review and the mention of our guides. We feel we have the best guides out there and love to hear from people that had a good time.

carolpM9541BO

Feb 2021

Our guide, Phil, was fantastic and the mesh seats were very comfortable! One of the best things to do in Sarasota. We took our friends who were visiting from Michigan - it was the highlight of theirMangrove trip.

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Great to hear! Yes, Phil is great! We just got brand new kayaks with new seats and we hoped paddlers would find them comfortable. Thanks so much for the review!

judec1967

Feb 2021

Aaron was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the area, history, and wild life. The best tour guide I've ever had! He was laid back, informative, and unlike most tour guides, he did not have an over rehearsed script of bad jokes and standard information. I would highly recommend him!

Response from Host

Feb 2021

Thanks for the review! Aaron is great. He loves being out there and showing off the unique place to everyone who wants to see it.