Mangroves and Manatees - Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Overview

Our tours are geared towards first time and new paddlers. We go at your speed so you don't have to worry about going out and getting exhausted. Grab a friend and come along for a unique adventure on the #1-rated Eco-Tour through the mangrove ecosystem. Choose your kayak - single or double - and glide in our shallow clear water over sponges, grass beds, and sandy patches. Looking down, you might see a small nurse shark, turtle, or stingray, or can observe dolphins and manatees. Above water, herons, pelicans, and ospreys settle on the mangroves and hunt for fish. While there are no guaranteed wildlife sightings, we always see something cool in this one-of-a-kind estuary ecosystem that starts right outside the back door of our shop.

City: Key Largo

Tue 22 Oct

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Starting at $65.00

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Tue 22 Oct

Starting at $65.00

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What's Included

Local guide

land based instruction

safety gear

Kayak - Single or double your choice

on water coaching

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Masks are available for sale. Locally sourced, fair trade - take the Keys home with you!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (400)

thissuks

Dec 2019

While the tour guide was very good and safe, the trip itself was a disaster. The company, trying to make as much money as possible, overbooked the trip. There were over 30 kayakers and paddle boarders going out at the same time. Imagine the chaos at the landing. Took over 1/2 hr of our trip time to get everyone in the water. Multiple broken kayaks did not help. The trip is through a mangrove tunnel which was very cool. Problem was only 1 kayak can fit at a time through the tunnel. Our group, the second group, had to wait for over 25 minutes for the first group to go through and back. We were eaten alive by the bugs in the mangrove as we were sitting idle for so long. They should have staggered the groups so this wasn’t a problem. Instead , they took everyone who came by and added them to the trip. My advice would be to go to a different sport outlet that doesn’t overbook trips.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

We're terribly sorry your trip didn't live up to the standards we are typically able to provide. Yes this is a hectic time to visit the Keys. Yes we could have turned people away. But we chose instead to try and accommodate everyone who had their other trips like fishing, diving, and snorkeling cancelled due to the bad weather. Luckily our location is protected from the winds and high seas that plagued the keys over the holidays. It is the busiest time of the year for our little island community. Typically we have other routes we can use when the weather is nice but this wasn't the case. I invite you to return when the conditions and crowds are not so crowded and experience the mangrove ecosystem. Hopefully you at least got to see the mother and baby manatee that some of your group got to experience. Also please remember when visiting the outdoors of Florida that bugs can happen anytime and anywhere. Our reservation details recommend bringing bug spray as well as sunscreen and water.

MrsDenny2014

Dec 2019

Our trip was amazing. Our guide taught us so much about the eco system. She was knowledgeable, kind, caring and fun! We will be back!!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thanks for coming to visit us we really enjoy taking people out and showing in the mangroves. Looking forward to seeing you again. Thanks for taking the time to write a review. I really appreciate it.

wordgirlrocks

Dec 2019

We had a great time. The guide, Rebecca, was mindful of our pace, knowledge, friendly and all around awesome! The trip exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Thanks for joining us for a tour. Rebecca really does love to share the environment with people. Hope to see you again one day.