Lovers Key Guided Eco Tour-Mangrove Estuary

Overview

This is a 2 hour and 15 minute tour with Lovers Key Adventures master naturalist guide, Stephen, who expertly guides our guests through the mangrove canopied estuary explaining the importance of the southwest Florida eco-system -the history of the area- from the Calusa Indians, Conquistadors, and Ponce De Leon..on. He finds wildlife and introduces our guests to the various birds, vegetation, dolphins, and manatee (if they’re around that day;) This is one of the unique experiences available in southwest Florida. No tour is ever the same there is no script and many guests return year after year to enjoy Stephen's expertise and the beauty of Lovers Key
Our guests also often take advantage of the beaches and hiking trails offered inside the state park. There are many photo opportunities available to capture the memories of this incredible experience within the natural surroundings of the untouched Florida landscape.

City: Fort Myers

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $66.67

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $66.67

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What's Included

Single and tandem kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards. Life vests, backrests, and paddles.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Lovers Key State Park

Lovers Key State Park offers 2 1/2 miles of beach coastline with incredible shelling. There are 5 miles of hiking and biking trails with wildlife sightings daily. The tours take place in the estuary with manatee and dolphin sightings (if they choose to show up) many or most days. 4 hour Kayak rentals are also available at your leisure-unguided with single and tandem kayaks and canoes as well as stand up paddle boards rented by the hour.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (571)

Rebecca S

Mar 2015

I had never taken a guided kayak tour before, but because I was alone, I thought it was a safer choice. And I'm so glad I did it, the guide Stephen made it an amazing experience, he had a lot of knowledge to share on the history of the area, the types of animals we saw (even ones we didn't get to see that trip), the plants and related each story in a great way. His passion for what he does made the tour a lot of fun for our entire group. We saw a dolphin multiple times, and although we didn't spot any manatees, it was still a wonderful trip. It was a bright sunny day, so they were probably all off somewhere hiding. I would highly recommend this spot for kayaking, and this tour in particular. They have both single and tandem kayaks, Stephen did all the setup and helped each person launch. He had a lot of great advice for anyone who'd want to return to fish another time, so if you're into fishing he's definitely a good resource. The park is beautiful too, and although this trip I didn't have time to hike around after the kayak trip, next time I go I would definitely do both!

Pat C

Mar 2015

I recommend everyone spend time in a kayak at Lovers Key. The experience of being close to Manatees and dolphins was great. Get close to birds that most of us would only see in photos. Stephen Denmark, a degreed Ecologist, made a great guide. It was an experience worth repeating.

clh167

Feb 2015

Three of us recently had the good fortune to take a kayak tour with Stephen Denmark as our guide. What a wonderful experience! We saw manatees, a dolphin, and so many different kinds of birds. Stephen is incredibly well informed and so passionate about his work. The almost three hours flew by as he entertained us with knowledge about the wildlife and the history of the area. As an added bonus he emailed pictures of our tour to each of us. I HIGHLY recommend this tour. Don’t miss it!