Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour

Overview

There is a reason that the Mangrove Tunnels of Lido Key are a must-do experience when visiting the Gulf Coast. We launch from Ted Sperling Nature Park (190 Taft Dr Sarasota FL) which has clean restrooms, a rinsing shower, and shaded picnic tables. Our amazing local guides from Sea Life Kayak Adventures take you on a tour of Little Sarasota Bay, where you may see manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds and sea life...then finish up in the famous mangrove tunnels, a beautiful canopy that meanders thru an island. The tour usually goes around 2 hours, but we aren't on a strict schedule, so please allow for an extra half hour. We are located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes from Siesta Key, and a half hour from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton (add time for traffic during high season. We meet a HALF HOUR before our tours)

City: Sarasota

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $59.00

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Wed 20 Nov

Starting at $59.00

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What's Included

USCG Life Jacket

Local guide

Professional guide

Lightweight carbon fiber paddle

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

GINA B G

Oct 2022

Our guide, Ian made this excursion so fun and interesting! Loved his Irish accent and his knowledge of the different water species. We saw dolphins splashing and showing off very close to our kayaks. The 2 hour timeframe was just perfect and we felt we experienced a great mix of open waters and mangrove tunnels. Just about anyone can do this! Hint: Bring a towel for the drive home. Your seat will probably be wet! Thanks again for a fantastic experience!

marisa_weid514

Oct 2022

Jarek was our tour guide and he did such a great job! He was so knowledgeable on the wildlife and ecosystems. we learned so much from him! We enjoyed this tour and will definitely be recommending to others.

Mcorwyn

Oct 2022

We went out the first day they were providing service following hurricane Ian. The first and perhaps most remarkable fact was that volunteers had gone out and cleaned up the mangrove tunnels the day before. Kudos to the volunteers. Obviously the wildlife had been significantly affected by the storm. Nonetheless, our guide Bo, did a wonderful job of displaying and discussing the wildlife that was visible in the area along with a nice history lesson of Sarasota Bay. He also helped us sometimes in the mangroves by pulling our kayaks along after he gotten out of his own. Overall, I would say that it was two hours wonderfully spent.