Don Pedro Island Kayak Eco Tour: Explore Hidden Mangrove Forests

Embark on a thrilling kayak eco tour of Don Pedro Island’s hidden mangrove forests. Discover the wonders of the real Florida, encounter coastal birds, marine life, and learn about the interconnectedness of nature.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Don Pedro Island State Park - Accessible only by boat or kayak, Don Pedro Island State Park offers a unique exploration opportunity from the water. Launch from the Don Pedro Island State Park Land Base, which serves as a convenient starting point, though not affiliated with the state park.
  • Little Gasparilla Island - The guide will provide…
What's Included
  • Paddles
  • Florida Master Naturalist Tour Guide
  • Single Kayak (Can call to request a double if preferred)
  • Safety Briefing by Certified Staff
  • Safety Equipment (Life Vests & Whistles)
What's Not Included
  • Parking Fees - approx. $3
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Dry Bag Available for Purchase
Additional Information

Experience the marvels of Don Pedro Island! Embark on an exhilarating kayaking eco-adventure led by the region’s most seasoned tour guides. Your guide will navigate you through unseen corners of the island. Witness authentic Florida as you maneuver through slender mangrove forests. Probe the concealed coastal lagoon and its astounding treasures. Observe…

Location
8450 Placida Rd
Placida Road
Pull into the main parking area and check-in at the SUP Englewood large enclosed trailer.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carol
Feb 27, 2026
Great experience - Awesome staff. Helpful and courteous. Easy to sign up.
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Gracev444
Feb 27, 2026
Beautiful day on the water - We had a wonderful experience with Jeff our guide, He instructed us on how to paddle and paid very close attention while out on the water. We saw dolphins, osprey and pelicans!
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441randallg
Feb 20, 2026
Great morning on the water - We had a wonderful experience with Tye. Extremely knowledgeable about the water and its environment. And very pleasant regardless of skill level!
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V8801edsuzanneh
Feb 11, 2026
Great experience! - Fabulous experience! Jeff was a wonderful guide and so knowledgeable. We were lucky to have a dolphin swim around our kayaks! Definitely recommend!
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7angies
Jan 26, 2026
Amazing Tour - The tour was exceptional with our guide Danny. They gave my mom water since she forgot and they took pictures and sent them to us. He was kind and patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this to anyone!
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Ginags9840oa
Jan 14, 2026
Outstanding Experience - We had an outstanding experience during our 2 hour tour with Tye. He was very knowledgeable about the eco system as well as local history. His enthusiasm for his job was evident. We were lucky enough to have perfect kayaking conditions and were visited by several manatees. As a local resident for over 8 years, this was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had since we moved here.
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Elciep
Jan 11, 2026
Fun and Informative Kayak Tour - We did the 9:30 am 2-hour Kayak Eco Tour in Don Pedo Island on a beautiful Sunday morning. Danny was our guide. There were 8 kayakers on the tour. For the couple that hadn't kayaked before, Danny gave a quick lesson of do's and don't before we left. On our tour, we saw a few dolphins, a variety of birds, and lots of jumping fish (mullet). It was cool watching the Osprey dive for their food. Danny picked some conch shells, upside down jellyfish, sea urchins, crabs out of the water to show us before gently putting them back. We learned much about the area, and a highlight was paddling through the mangrove tunnels. Danny took lots of pictures so we didn't have to bring our cameras (phones) with us. It was a very informative tour.
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Johnvs8198bv
Jan 9, 2026
Dolphins and Starfish. - Rented a 2 person kayak for 4 hours. My wife and I had a great time. We saw dolphins that were within 3 feet of kayak. We saw starfish, I think it was Patrick. We docked the kayak and walked on Don Pedro beach. Staff was friendly and gave us training as this was my wife's first time on a kayak. I would highly recommend SUP.
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T8567qymarilynb
Jan 6, 2026
A half day a Don Pedro Island - My wife, my son and his 9 year old daughter rented 2 tandem Kayaks to Don Pedro Island and through the mangroves. A beautiful calm day and we spent around 20 minutes watching a dolphin hunt. All and all, an amazing 4 hours. Well worth it and the SUP group was awesome!
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Lh191
Jan 2, 2026
great outfit with knowledgeable and friendly staff & owner - Danny was a terrific guide! He was knowledgeable and was amazing at spotting marine life. We definitely would not have known what to look for - learned so much and had a great experience. Everyone we came in contact with, either by phone or in person, was friendly and helpful. He even took loads of great pictures of what we saw and of us then shared them with us at the end of our tour. It's a public park and dock so you can put in if you car-top your own. It's a roughly 800ft walk from the parking lot so be prepared to carry your SUP or kayak. However, they kindly offer the use of their carts if they are open for business and are not too busy. My friend and I went on a Friday and were lucky to have calm water and barely any motor boats. I returned on Saturday on my own with my own SUP - not as fun with so many motor boats who did not respect the no wake zone.
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From $85
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).