Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure
Overview
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2 hours
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Our guided kayak adventure is the best of its kind in the area! Our expert guides have vast knowledge of the local flora and fauna, as well as the fascinating local history! We get to kayak for a living! We never lose sight of that, and we show you our appreciation by keeping you safe, and making sure you enjoy our "office" as much as we do! We keep our groups small to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Our equipment is high quality, well kept, and safe.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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 favorite local residents: manatees, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, stingrays, American bald eagles, osprey, countless bird and fish species, and so much more. From there, we take our guests to the most majestic mangrove forrest you will ever see! We paddle through lazy streams of crystal clear water under a protective canopy of mangroves trees. Our guides will keep you safe, entertain you with funny jokes, and teach you all about the the flora, fauna, and history of this amazing area! Our tour starts and ends at the same water access point at Ted Sperling Nature Park. PLEASE CHOOSE A TANDEM FOR 2 PEOPLE RIDING TOGETHER ADD TO CART PAY. AND THEN GO BACK TO THE SINGLE OPTION TO ADD A SINGLE KAYAK TO YOUR CART FOR SOLO OPERATORS. DO NOT CLICK ODD NUMBER ADULTS UNDER TANDEM OR WE MAY NOT HAVE A KAYAK FOR YOU.
Options
Single Kayak
Duration: 2 hours Single Kayak (1 person kayak): Select this person if you want one individual person riding in their own kayak.
Tandem Kayak
Tandem Kayak (2 person kayak): Add to cart if you want two people riding in the same kayak. Go back to single kayak option for odd number and add to cart.
What‘s Included
Professional guide with vast knowledge of the area
Coast guard approved life jacket
A high quality kayak and lightweight paddle
Gratuities - our guides work hard to give you the best time and do work on tips.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,271 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing fun adventure with family
vishaldoshi21,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was last minute booking and still very well priced. Our guide was very cool. His name was Jordan. We were late but he didn’t seem worried. He just had me quickly sign waivers and we were in water. Then he had to tow us thru couple rough patches and he was overall such a great guide.
fantastic experience
irinalD8032DY,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 2 hour Mangrove tour is awesome and our guide was 10 stars out of 10! We saw manatee snouts popping up in the water, really cool birds, and a dolphin swam right by our kayaks. But going through the mangroves is honestly the best part. It feels like you are in a magical fairy tale forest or an Avatar movie. It also gives you some much needed shade because the sun is no joke out there in summer. Definitely bring water and sunscreen!
Loved all the historical...
Paula R,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved all the historical information about the area! Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He made every one in the group welcome and included from the front to the caboose.
Kayaking
Trystyn H,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was lots of fun! Jordan was awesome and lots of fun!! Got to see lots of fish and little crabs!!!
Amazing experience!
cindyfJ4209XO,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing tour of the mangroves and Sarasota bay! Our guide, Jesse, was fun, friendly and very knowledgeable about the bay and wildlife. We saw manatees and many beautiful birds! I highly recommend taking this tour with SRQ!
This tour is worth it!
A8842VEsuzannes,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it. It was 2 hours long which was just the right amount of time. Stefan, our guide, was so knowledgeable and clearly loved what he was doing. I loved all of the history he shared as we kayaked through the mangrove. Totally impressed by the fact that he remembered all of our names in the group and was careful to be sure to check on each of us individually throughout the tour.
Steffan best guide ever!
reginacR3937QQ,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steffan was very informative and amazing tour guide. Very friendly and courteous to our whole group.
Fantastic group to rent from
SteelCity13,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic operation! So easy to park and meet up with the company. They do everything for you. They put the kayaks in and help you take them out. They have maps for you but you cant get lost! The mangroves were magical. Saw so much wildlife as well. Cant wait to go back and when I do I will use Kayaking SRQ for sure!
Mangrove morning
bfowlerFL,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stefan was an amazing guide! So much history and animal information shared. We’ll be back! Great for tourists or locals.
Kayak tours that see dolphins manatees and other sea life
R587PKmikez,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have booked kayak tour in past several times, always informative and fun, guides are patient and know where to look for sea life. Highly recommend
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