Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel: Guided Kayak Adventure

Experience the best guided kayak adventure in Sarasota’s Mangrove Tunnel. Our expert guides ensure your safety and share their vast knowledge of local flora, fauna, and history. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 190 Taft Dr - 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…
What's Included
  • Coast guard approved life jacket
  • High quality kayak and lightweight paddle
  • Professional guide with area expertise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities - Not expected but greatly appreciated! Tips are not included in the price of your ticket
Additional Information

Experience the premier kayak adventure tours in the region, led by our expert guides who are Florida Master Naturalists! They possess extensive knowledge about local wildlife and vegetation, as well as intriguing local history. Guiding kayak tours is their dream job, and their enthusiasm is evident in their commitment to your safety and their endeavor…

Location
190 Taft Dr
Taft Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Donaldpaulap
Oct 16, 2024
Yes! You can do it! Even if you do not kayak. - Loved going kayaking thru the mangroves! Kenny E spotted the wildlife and pointed out. So cool. He was kind and helpful and let the group catch up. We had a moderate amount of wind that day in the bay. It was quite a workout! I am not an experienced kayaker and was able to do this!
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Martin_d
Oct 4, 2024
Great Kayaking Tour - I would highly recommend this tour! The insight to the history of Sarasota and the Ringlings were expertly narrated by our guide Stephan. We kayaks around the bay learning all the historical facts and learning about all the wildlife! We also go to see a manatee - Stephen was expertly looking as we explained that we had been on many tours and not yet got to see one. The whole experience was fabulous and we just missed a big storm so I think Stephan had also sorted the weather for us!! Big thanks to Stephan and Guided Kayak!
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Corrine_h
Oct 4, 2024
Fantastic experience - What a fantastic experience! We saw all kinds of flora and fauna, including dolphins and manatees! Our tour guide, Stephen, was knowledgeable about the environment, wildlife, and history of the area. He clearly loves and respects the natural world and his job. He made the whole trip extra awesome! Highly recommend.
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Tabithaguidone
Sep 25, 2024
Kayak the Mangroves - Patrick was great! Informative and funny. Beautiful day and tour. Although we missed the dolphins and manatees, it was a great time. Thank you!
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Isaac_f
Sep 21, 2024
You should do this! - Enjoyed hearing the history as well as seeing the wildlife and plant life. Steph was an exceptional guide.
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Paula
Sep 17, 2024
A must do trip if you are visiting the area - Just back from a fabulous morning kayak tour. Kelly was a great guide. Thorough kayak lesson before we went into the mangroves. Knowledgeable guide imparting information on the wildlife and area. The mangroves were stunning. Lots to see. And easy to navigate through. Highly recommend this trip if you are visiting the area.
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Eugenemk4717il
Sep 16, 2024
Good time on the water - Very good time, early morning was good choice to beat the heat. Fun and informative guide! Thank for taking time to show us around the area
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889keaganc
Sep 14, 2024
Amazing - Stefan was amazing, fun to talk to, funny, and very knowledgeable about the Bay Area and animals. awesome to ride with. Had a blast with him. Thank you guys so much
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Getaway148462
Sep 14, 2024
Great time! - The guided kayak tour through the mangrove tunnels was a lot of fun. Our family had a group of 5 which included two 21 year olds and an 18 year old and they really enjoyed it. Our guide Kelly and was fun and informative and involved our two boys into leading the way a few times. We would definitely recommend!
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M1677yttims
Sep 9, 2024
Manatee paradise - Easy scenic tour of the mangroves. Guide was very knowledgeable of the history and nature surrounding of the cove. The manatees were all around us.
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