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 - Experience an unforgettable guided kayak journey through Sarasota Bay and the renowned Lido Key Mangrove tunnels. The tour begins with a comprehensive paddle lesson covering the essentials of kayak operation and safety. Participants will then explore the open waters of Sarasota Bay, seeking encounters with local wildlife such as…
What's Included
  • Professional guide with vast knowledge of the area
  • Coast guard approved life jacket
  • High quality kayak and lightweight paddle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities - our guides work hard to give you the best time and do work on tips.
Additional Information

Experience the finest guided kayak adventure in the region! Our skilled guides possess extensive knowledge of the local plants, wildlife, and captivating history. They are passionate about kayaking and are dedicated to ensuring your safety and enjoyment in their “office.” By maintaining small group sizes, we prioritize your safety and satisfaction. Our…

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 trailer with the KAYAKING SRQ sign above it. Our awesome guides will be waiting there to check you in. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED UNLESS THEY ARE SERVICE DOGS
Cancellation Policy

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

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Laurenbi1576pa
Jan 3, 2026
BOOK STEPHEN AS YOUR GUIDE!!! - STEPHEN WAS FREAKING AMAZING. Whether it had to do with the local birds or rich history of Florida, he knew everything about everything, and made the entire tour incredibly fun and interesting. He has the perfect personality to be a tour guide, and created an enjoyable, safe, vibrant environment for everyone. I would highly recommend him and this experience to anyone visiting.
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Kjwhitley
Jan 3, 2026
Terrific! - We loved it! Cody was our guide. We got to see a lot more than last time I did this tour. We even saw a pink spoonbill flying over our heads.
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N1273dkjenniferm
Dec 30, 2025
Guided Mangrove Kayak Tour - What a great experience. Greg was an AWESOME guide, very informative and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to do this again in the warmer months to see the manatees!
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Adam_s
Dec 28, 2025
The mangrove park is... - The mangrove park is beautiful. Guide was great, very knowledgeable. It was a great experience in every way.
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Cruiser96625
Dec 28, 2025
Kayaking was very enjoyable with the best guide Steffan. Steffan was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and entertaining! - Great family experience, for all skill levels. Our guide Steffan, was excellent and it shows how much he loves his job, as he had mentioned. He was entertaining and enthusiastic with his knowledge of the mangroves, the ecosystem, history of the area and more! We did not see manatees due to time of year I believe. Unfortunately, no dolphins sighted either, regardless my family enjoyed the experience seeing the other inhabitants of the mangroves.
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Andrea_r
Dec 22, 2025
Awesome kayaking Tour! - Jordan was an awesome tour guide, knowledgeable, and knows the area well. He's funny and helpful too! . We saw dolphins and ducks in the open water. The ducks swam with and under our kayaks. They were super social and sweet. Navigating The man groves was super cool . Highly recommend this tour!
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Greggreggreggreg
Dec 14, 2025
Mangroves and manatees - Great tour through the mangroves with a super knowledgeable guide, Cody, who taught us a ton about the wildlife and ecosystem. Then, to cap it off, he took us to a spot where he had seen manatees that morning and they were still there. Came right up to our boats to check us out. Great trip!
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Maya_b
Dec 7, 2025
Definitely recommend - Truly amazing experience, the guide is extremely knowledgeable about all nature, animals, birds and history topics. Made me feel very comfortable and safe, even considering it was my first time kayaking.
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721cathleenl
Dec 6, 2025
Mangroves, sandbars, wildlife equals FUN - Jordan was fantastic! He was the perfect guide adding informative comments about the area history and wildlife along our picturesque journey. He even provided some terrific restaurant recommendations!
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Elizabeth
Nov 28, 2025
Amazing mangrove experience - Stephen was quite knowledgeable and shared his info in a fun way. It was inclusive and entertaining and provided a lovely calm respite from holiday hustle.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).