Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Along with your experienced guide you will paddle at a relaxing pace and explore the shallow, calm, blue-green waters of the back country of Key West. You will glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches of water, where you can easily view and learn about the geological structure of the Keys along with its inhabitants, all from the comfort of your kayak. Your adventure will give you a chance to view the mangrove environment up close, along with its marine life including tropical fish, crabs, sea stars, jellyfish, sea cucumbers, sponges and various aquatic birds. Every trip leads us on a different adventure! all guests must know how to swim. Rest rooms to change on site. No lockers but things can be left behind at paddle shack. Beginners welcome!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dog Friendly
Please check in 30 minutes early
participants must know how to swim
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lazy Dog Adventures
Glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches of water, where you can easily view and learn about the geological structure of the Keys along with its inhabitants, all from the comfort of your kayak. All guests must know how to swim. Single and double kayaks available. book number of people, not number of kayaks
What‘s Included
Quiet side of Key West
Local Guide
Bottled water available for sale
Dry bags available for rent
Gratuities
Options
Morning Kayak Tour
Duration: 2 hours: 2 hour Kayak Tour departing from Lazy Dog at 10:00AM. Check in is 9:30AM.
Afternoon Kayak Tour
2 hour Kayak Tour departing from Lazy Dog at 2:00 pm. Check in is 1:30 pm.
Reviews
2,287 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and...
Nrupal D,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience and suitable for all skill levels. Rachael was amazing!! Highly recommended! Worth checking out wind advisory before going. Wind makes it little tougher!
Fun, beautiful and interesting
245carlyr,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to spend the morning! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of everything around us. We learned a lot while taking in the scenery, wildlife and getting a little exercise. Highly recommend!
Kayaking in mangroves
BeatricaK,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun 2hour experience in very relaxed atmosphere with very knowledgeable guide.
Awesome Birthday Experience
N1123TTdans,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing and Brett was awesome! We will definitely return.
A must do experience!
V4004CHtylerc,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did a tour with Rachel. She is a phenomenal guide. Very knowledgeable about the environment and will set you up for success! She led us through out and we were even able to see a manatee! Make sure you bring a towel or something cause you will get wet!
Enjoyable, Educational Excursion in our Environment
timothye501,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just finished a fun tour with “Tall Rachel”. My girlfriend, her 10 year old son, and I just finished the kayak eco tour. It was quite enjoyable and informative. Rachel always had a smile and we could tell she was genuinely enjoying herself and the environment. Rachel would get very excited when she found aquatic creatures to share with our group. She would exclaim with joy and verbally comfort the creatures as she took them out to show us. I also noted she returned the them right back to their hiding places versus just tossing them back in. In terms of the tour itself, it was the perfect duration and was a pleasant paddle through the mangroves. There was plenty of narrow mangrove tunnels and small “ponds” to explore and relax in. It is helpful if you have basic kayak skills but not necessary. Those that don’t just will quickly learn and can use the mangroves to help navigate. We had to cross a couple shallow channels for motor boats in no wake zones. These were more exposed to wind and currents but easily handled by the entire group including someone who had never kayaked before. I highly recommend this tour for a day in the sun, while enjoying our natural environment with an educated guide who both studied marine invertebrates and routinely demonstrates her love of these creatures.
Great trip! We had...
Deb C,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip! We had perfect weather conditions and a fantastic guide. Jan was fun, friendly and very knowledgeable. He made sure everyone got to have the best experience possible. He also took (and shared) pictures of all of us along the way which a nice touch too. Mentioned the perfect weather because we were able see quite a bit: snails, nursing sharks, jelly fish, conch and even a manta ray swam by! I would highly recommend this tour.
Great for families with big kids
Holly F,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun! Going thru the mangrove tunnels was a blast! We even got to see a manatee which is rare. The kayaks are easy to maneuver- my 10 year old and I had no problems!
Another great lazy dog tour
VacaAddict,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another great experience with Lazy Dog. We did this tour a couple of years ago and loved it, and brought new friends this time. Our guide was “tall “Rachel ( there are two Rachel’s!) and she was awesome! Super knowledgeable about the mangroves and the sea creatures. We actually saw a manatee right next to our kayak. This tour is great for adults as well as families.
Highly recommend
Becky N,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My youngest is going into Marine Biology for college and this was the birthday trip before HS Graduation! We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would do it again. Fun, educational, active, and scenic.
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