Lovers Key Eco Tour: Exploring Southwest Florida's Mangroves
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685 Ratings
Fort Myers Beach
Embark on a captivating 2-hour tour of Southwest Florida's mangroves with Lovers Key Adventures. Discover the rich history, diverse wildlife, and stunning natural beauty of this untouched landscape.
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lovers Key State Park - Lovers Key State Park offers 2 1/2 miles of beach coastline with incredible shelling. There are 5 miles of hiking and biking trails with wildlife sightings daily.

The tours take place in the estuary with manatee and dolphin sightings (if they choose to show up) many or most days.

4 hour Kayak rentals are also available at your leisure-unguided with single and tandem kayaks and canoes as well as stand up paddle boards rented by the hour.

What's Included
  • Choice of single and tandem kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards
  • Included life vests, backrests, and paddles for safety and comfort
Additional Information

Join Stephen, the master naturalist guide from Lovers Key Adventures, on a 2 hour 15 minute exploration through the mangrove-enshrouded estuary. He’ll impart the significance of the southwest Florida eco-system as well as the region’s history - touching on the Calusa Indians, Conquistadors, and Ponce De Leon. Stephen has a knack for spotting wildlife and will introduce you to the array of birds, plants, dolphins, and possibly manatees (if they’re visible that day). This is a standout experience in southwest Florida and completely unscripted, resulting in unique tours each time. It’s why many of our guests keep coming back. Along with this, guests frequently explore the beaches and trails located within the state park. Numerous photo-worthy moments are available to create lasting memories of your wonderful experience amidst the unspoiled Florida landscape.

Location
8720 Estero Blvd
Estero Boulevard
Lovers Key South entrance/Main entrance. second entrance on right if coming south (from fort Myers beach way) First entrance on left if going north (from Bonita beach way.) Big sign ‘Carl Johnson/Lovers Key state Park’ drive into park through ranger station then first parking lot, gift shop-9am.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Loriellen123
Apr 14, 2024
Lovers Key guided tour on kayaks. - It was a fantastic experience! Took our Mom on her 81st birthday kayaking for the first time. Our guide, Karen was amazing and took such good care and concern with our Mom. She was so knowledgeable on the estuary and you could just feel the love and passion she had for what she was doing. We would absolutely come back again!
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Q6082rzmaryl
Apr 11, 2024
Enjoyed our experience - We loved our experience at Lovers Key Eco Experience. We saw a large group of manatees at the 9:00am tour. Later we saw a lone dolphin too. Our guide Steven was great. He supplied us with lots of information but didn't overload us.
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Shelleysx4183uj
Apr 9, 2024
Must do experience! - Our kayaking trip was amazing. We watched about 4-5 manatees playing in the water for an hour. They were right under us and gently pushing our kayaks around. Stephen, our guide, was wonderful! He was very calm and gave us great information while we observed the manatees. Highly recommend!
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Sarahct3587ai
Apr 7, 2024
Lovers Key Estuary Tour - Our Lovers Key Estuary Tour with Karen was amazing. It was a beautiful day to walk the trails and the beach. The best part of the day was the estuary tour. We saw and learned so many interesting things about the mangroves and wildlife from Karen, including many manatee sightings, and how to spot them, throughout the 2 1/2 hour guided tour. Karen was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, and she took care to make sure everyone understood how manage their kayaks, and could hear her on the water. You can really tell how much she loves being out on the water in nature and teaching. Thank you Karen!
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Lucindao57
Apr 6, 2024
Guided Kayak Estuary Tour with Karen - Our family had such an amazing time on the guided kayak estuary tour! We got to see Manatees and Iguanas up close. Karen is very knowledgeable about the animals and ecosystem and was able to answer all of our questions. The mangrove trees were beautiful and the kayaking was very peaceful. Karen was very friendly and took some great photos of our group too! Highly recommend!
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Companion638051
Apr 6, 2024
You’ll have the best time with Karen as your guide! - We had an awesome time with Karen during our guided tour! We loved how knowledgeable she was about the area and she kept things fun and entertaining. Would definitely recommend Karen as your guide!
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Justinlq1188ck
Apr 6, 2024
Great sunny day for kayaking. - The trip was awesome. Our tour guide Karen was very knowledgeable, telling us all about the wild life and the vegetation. We got to see a couple different manatee which was awesome. We went for just around 2.4 miles and it was just the right amount of paddling. I would highly recommend for anyone thinking about going.
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Chrisbm1043rx
Apr 6, 2024
Better than going solo - We had a great time with Karen and saw all the wildlife we were hoping to see including manatees. Definitely worth it compared to going alone!
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Lindagb3281fg
Apr 3, 2024
Tag-A-Long - Karen was an outstanding guide! She sent above and beyond to make our tour a good experience and a wonderful memory! Thanks so much Karen!
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Grimmfam
Apr 1, 2024
Lovwrs Key led by Karen - My husband and I kayaked with Karen today. She was really informative and entertaining. It’s very clear that these waters and this place are very important to her. This was our second time and we will be back again. Thanks Karen for a great afternoon.
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