Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
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There is a reason that the Mangrove Tunnels of Lido Key are a must-do experience when visiting the Gulf Coast. We launch from Ted Sperling Nature Park (190 Taft Dr Sarasota FL) which has clean restrooms, a rinsing shower, and shaded picnic tables. Our amazing local guides from Sea Life Kayak Adventures take you on a tour of Little Sarasota Bay, where you may see manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds and sea life...then finish up in the famous mangrove tunnels, a beautiful canopy that meanders thru an island. The tour usually goes around 2 hours, but we aren't on a strict schedule, so please allow for an extra half hour. We are located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes from Siesta Key, and a half hour from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton (add time for traffic during high season. We meet a HALF HOUR before our tours)
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
USCG Life Jacket
Local guide
Professional guide
Lightweight carbon fiber paddle
Gratuities
What To Expect
Come enjoy a wildlife tour through the open waters of Little Sarasota Bay for approximately 2 hours, ending in the beautiful shaded mangrove tunnels of South Lido Bring your camera to photograph manatees, dolphins, rays, birds, and so much other wildlife.
Options
AM Tour: Tandem Kayak-2 people
2 Adults = 1 Tandem Kayak: Please reserve 2 Adults to reserve 1 Tandem Kayak (which can fit two people). The maximum occupancy for a Tandem Kayak is 2.
Afternoon Tour: Single Kayak
1 Adult = 1 Kayak: Please reserve 1 adult to receive 1 Single Kayak
Morning Tour: Single Kayak
1 Adult = 1 Kayak: Please reserve 1 adult to receive 1 Single Kayak
PM Tour: Tandem Kayak-2 people
2 Adults = 1 Tandem Kayak : Please reserve 2 Adult to reserve 1 Tandem Kayak (which can fit two people). The maximum occupancy for a Tandem Kayak is 2.
Reviews
2,352 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun with the girls and Ian
Pamela T,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian’s friendly banter kept us entertained. He was knowledgable and determined to help us see as much as possible. We were lucky to see manatee, dolphins, comerants and jellyfish.
Kayak adventure
Thom E,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful, interactive with manatees, water foul abundant. Great outdoor experience! Great Guide Joe On
Mangroves and manatees!!
Erin D,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Jo-on was amazing and went above and beyond to make for a memorable experience. The mangrove tunnels are fantastic and the baby manatees were a surprising bonus!
Mangrove adventure with an awesome sea life
richardcS9828JA,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Ian we saw a lot of sea life to include manatees, bonnethead shark, stingray, birds, crabs and jelly fish to name a few. The mangrove tunnels were really cool. The cormorant birds followed us the entire time fishing in the water.
Amazing!!
hannahmM3221OV,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian was our tour guide! He was great very knowledgeable and made the tour a great experience. We got to see some manatee, jellyfish, sharks and even sand dollars. We would definitely recommend for couples, or families it is great for everyone!
First time koreaking
ivan s,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Kayaking Experience! I had a great time kayaking with this company! The staff were friendly, professional, and made everything easy from start to finish. The equipment was in great condition, and the route was beautiful and relaxing. We’ll definitely be back for another adventure .
Great experience
J5246GQalexandern,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very great experience. We saw manetees. The guides were very friendly and they could teach us a lot about nature.
Great Kayak tour of the Mangroves!
435samelab,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience! Our guides, Ian and Kenny, were knowledgeable and fun! We were able to get great photos. Would definitely return!
Out of this world experience!
michaelwS4331PT,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian was out of the world! Informative, hilarious, courteous! His voice carries to the back of the group! I’ll recommend this to anyone who listens.
Do it! You won’t regret it.
mitchd772,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time. Ian is amazing. Lots to look at. Just the right amount of time. Ian was loud and clear and a perfect guide. Definitely take the tour!
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