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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $66.67

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Sun 17 Nov

Starting at $66.67

Make a reservation

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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)

Lindseystevems444

Jun 2022

Awesome experience! Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and plants native to this part of Florida. Out of every experience we’ve had down here this one was by far the best value for the quality of the tour. Stephen stopped and collected specimens from the mangrove roots to show everyone and the kids already asked if we can go back again. Great experience for adults and families, great host, priced extremely well for the time and attention you receive. Will recommend to all friends and family traveling this direction.

danalG1323FY

Jun 2022

We went as a family with kids age 6 and 9 and rode in 2 seater kayaks. Life jackets and kayaks were provided. The guide, Stephen, was very knowledgeable about the entire ecosystem. He pointed out fish, birds, plants, and of course the manatees. My husband an I are both biology professors and were impressed with Stephen. He explained things well and was very friendly with the kids, making sure to keep them engaged. I wasn’t sure we would see any manatees during warm months but we sure did! The tour wasn’t rushed and we were allowed to spend as much time with the herd of 5-6 manatees in the bay.

kathyrQ5738JH

Jun 2022

If you are thinking of taking this guided kayak tour, think no longer…DO IT! Our tour guide, Karen was phenomenal and very knowledgeable of the area birds as well as aquatic animals. We had a manatee entertain us by its playful antics! It actually hung onto the side of one of the kayaks! I know you will enjoy it just as much as we did!