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 24 Dec

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Starting at $65.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $65.00

Make a reservation

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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)

RaceSchaeffer

Mar 2018

We had a good time. Scott is a cool guy to talk to. You can either stick close with him or let the kids fool around. Definitely recommend for a family with kids of any age.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

thanks for coming in. we always have a good time here. see you next time.

Melanie D

Mar 2018

My dad and I have been winging our trip to the keys this week. Paddle the keys had lots of opportunities and different activities to do. We did the 2 hour eco tour through the mangroves. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable about the environment, animal life, and plant life. She was also very nice and dealt with my dads UNIQUE personality very well! I never tried paddle boarding and she even allowed me to give it a try after our tour was complete! Will definitely come back!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

thanks for joining us. we love to share paddling with everyone and sometimes just a few minutes after a trip is enough to get someone hooked. we look forward to your return.

Russ66

Feb 2018

My wife and I went on the 2 hour kayak tour through the mangroves and it was an excellent experience. We booked our tour through Kenny at the Welcome Center, the cost was same whether we booked there or directly through Paddleboard Florida. We took the 10:30am tour. We shared a double kayak, which was nice because it made it easy to talk and enjoy the experience together. It was little tight maneuvering through the mangroves but not difficult. On the tour we saw, blue herons, pelicans, 2 manatees, a horseshoe crab, several types of fish, a raccoon, and small crabs that live in the mangroves. Our tour guide, Mike, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and vegetation and he openly shared his knowledge. He really enhanced the tour experience. I highly recommend the tour

Response from Host

Feb 2018

Thanks for joining us. Mike is a life long Keys resident and he loves to share our unique mangrove environment. Hope to see you again someday. Don't forget to send your friends. :-)