Turtle Beach Kayak Tour: Explore Mangrove Tunnels

Embark on a thrilling Lido Mangrove Kayak Tour and explore a unique ecosystem. Our expert guides will enhance your paddling skills and help you spot fascinating wildlife, including manatees and dolphins.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 190 Taft Dr - Explore the distinctive mangrove tunnel network surrounding Lido Key in Sarasota Bay. This natural labyrinth of meandering waterways is shaded by mangrove forests and teeming with wildlife. Our guides provide an engaging and secure 2-hour adventure, ideal for families, beginners, and nature enthusiasts. During the journey,…
What's Included
  • Paddles
  • Safety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)
  • Government fees
  • Single or tandem kayaks or stand up paddleboards (chosen at time of booking)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Embark on a distinctive eco-adventure at Lido Key: the mangrove tunnels. This guided kayak tour navigates serene, meandering waterways where mangrove branches form shaded “tunnels” overhead—tranquil, stunning, and teeming with life. Throughout the journey, our amiable local guides provide engaging, easy-to-understand insights about the mangrove…

Location
190 Taft Dr
Taft Drive
ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR BOOKING TIME. The time on your booking is your launch time — when we push off from the beach. Check-in, gear fitting, and your safety briefing all happen before that. We are the company parked directly across from the bathroom building. Check in with SURFIT.
Cancellation Policy

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

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M6798ngtomd
Apr 7, 2026
FLOATY - We had a great experience with JJ. Next time we will bring Belgian chocolate for him.
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P3213pcstephene
Apr 7, 2026
It’s an amazing experience!! - It was a blast. Informative and awesome instructors and beautiful scenery!
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Abbeo_12
Apr 7, 2026
Great tour for families of all ages - We loved this tour! We had a group with ages 8-73 and everyone did great! Our guide was so fun and patient with all of us. We loved seeing a manatee, birds, and lots of starfish! The mangrove tunnels were a highlight. I would definitely recommend this tour for families of all ages!
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Jill_k
Apr 6, 2026
JJ was a fantastic guide!... - JJ was a fantastic guide! We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend. We even got a peak of a manatee on our way back in!
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Frannynicholson
Apr 5, 2026
10/10 recommend! - Super awesome way to spend the day breaking up constant beach time! Our guide was really knowledgeable and funny. We learned a lot about the ecosystem of the area and got to see some beautiful nature!
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Jessica_k
Apr 5, 2026
Excellent informative eco-tour of the mangroves - Our tour guide Orien was patient and very informative. The process from booking to arrival was simple and efficient. The area is beautiful and well worth travel to the destination.
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171mariellew
Apr 5, 2026
Best day, highly recommend!! - Joe was a fantastic guide! We saw 2 manatees, jumping fish, a little crab, and an otter!!! Best day, highly recommend!!
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Carly_b
Apr 4, 2026
This was a great... - This was a great experience. It was nice having a guide so you knew where to go and the history of the area.
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Bill_w
Apr 2, 2026
Great time! Guide was... - Great time! Guide was awesome! We were supposed to go day prior and missed it but fortunately they had extra kayaks and paddles to accommodate us. Thank you for everything! Highly recommend
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Anne_p
Apr 5, 2026
I would recommend, only if there were less participants - This experience was way over booked… we counted 30 people (spread among double kayaks, single kayaks and paddle boards). This was too big to get any sort of education about the area from our guide, and was a bit stressful trying to maneuver our kayak through other participants and the vegetation. It was a beautiful day and the scenery was lovely…. But the experience was sadly not what we imagined. About half the number of participants would have made it much more enjoyable.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).