Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure

From $65.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (13-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (2-12) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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

Tandem Kayak

2 Adults x $65.00

$130.00

Approx Total

$130.00

Tandem Kayak (2 person kayak): Select this option if you want two people riding in the same kayak.

Single Kayak

2 Adults x $65.00

$130.00

Approx Total

$130.00

Duration: 2 hours
Single Kayak (1 person kayak): Select this person if you want one individual person riding in their own kayak.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Coast guard approved life jacket
A high quality kayak and lightweight paddle
Professional guide with vast knowledge of the area

Gratuities - Not expected but greatly appreciated! Tips are not included in the price of your ticket

Overview

Our guided kayak adventure is the best of its kind in the area! Our expert guides are Florida Master Naturalists with vast knowledge of the local flora and fauna, as well as the fascinating local history! We get to kayak for a living! We never lose sight of that, and we show you our appreciation by keeping you safe, and making sure you enjoy our "office" as much as we do! We keep our groups small to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Our equipment is high quality, well kept, and safe.

Meeting points

Meet us at Ted Sperling Nature Park (190 Taft Dr. Sarasota Fl, 34236). Once you've parked, come to the kayak trailers with the KAYAKING SRQ and PARADISE ADVENTURES signs above them. Our awesome guides will be waiting you there to check you in.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Join us for an unforgettable guided kayak adventure through Sarasota Bay and the world famous Lido Key Mangrove tunnels. We start our tour with a detailed paddle lesson teaching you basics of kayak operation and safety! We then venture out to the open areas of Sarasota Bay -- searching for wildlife encounters with some of our favorite local residents: manatees, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, stingrays, American bald eagles, osprey, countless bird and fish species, and so much more. From there, we take our guests to the most majestic mangrove forrest you will ever see! We paddle through lazy streams of crystal clear water under a protective canopy of mangroves trees. Our guides will keep you safe, entertain you with dad jokes, and teach you all about the the flora, fauna, and history of this amazing area! Our tour starts and ends at the same water access point at Ted Sperling Nature Park.

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Excellent Private Kayak Guided Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Our private guide Stefan Simmons was very informative and an excellent guide. He was patient with us non kayakers and gave us great guidance through the mangroves. He gave us a great history lesson about the mangroves, Lido Key, native birds and John Ringling. We would highly recommend him as a kayak guide and the company he works for Paradise Adventures/Kayaking SRQ tours.

Peaceful Paddling

Published on Jan, 2025

great experience! kayak seats have backs to them and guide gave great tips for how to use paddle and proper positioning. Guide was engaging, funny, and informative. You are not paddling the whole way, there are resting periods where you are just floating and listening so beginners are not to worry. Very peaceful experience going thru mangroves! Family outing -myself (57), hubby (59) and daughter (26), average fitness level.

Mangrove tunnel kayaking is great fun!

Published on Jan, 2025

What a fun and adventurous experience! We drifted on safe, stable kayaks through narrow canals under tree tunnels. It is a unique and peaceful experience. So many beautiful birds! Our exceptional guide Patrick entertained us with interesting information about the mangrove tunnels. We had a terrific time! The Idaho gang

Peaceful outing

Published on Jan, 2025

knowledgeable guide, peaceful, easy row. beautiful landscapes and lots of wildlife. saw birds, dolphins, raccoons

Fantastic kayaking tour

Published on Jan, 2025

My daughter and I had a great time. The tour guide Steffan was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and caring. Memorable experience.

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