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Sarasota
Sarasota Kayak Tour: Mangrove Tunnels & Wildlife!
120
Overview
The Sarasota Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour on Lido Key is a fantastic way to see the Gulf Coast! This tour launches from Ted Sperling Nature Park, which has restrooms and picnic tables. Sea Life Kayak Adventures' guides take everyone on a tour of Little Sarasota Bay.
See manatees, dolphins, and many kinds of birds and sea creatures! The tour ends in the mangrove tunnels, which create a shady path through an island. Bring your camera to take pictures of wildlife in Little Sarasota Bay, where the tour goes for about 2 hours, ending in the mangrove tunnels of South Lido Key.
This tour includes a life jacket and paddle, and a guide. Gratuities are not included. 
Highlights
See Dolphins and Manatees: Watch for amazing wildlife in Little Sarasota Bay!
Paddle Through Mangrove Tunnels: Explore a shady and beautiful natural tunnel.
Easy for Beginners: No experience is needed to enjoy this kayak tour.
Great for Families: A fun outdoor adventure for all ages.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved seeing lots of wildlife, like manatees and dolphins.
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The guides are friendly and know a lot about the area.
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The mangrove tunnels are beautiful and make the trip special.
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It's a fun and easy activity for families and beginners.
Some customers wish the tour was longer.
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It can be hard to see wildlife sometimes.
The Journey
Ted Sperling Nature Park
The starting point of the kayak tour, offering amenities such as restrooms, a rinsing shower, and shaded picnic tables. It is located at 190 Taft Dr Sarasota FL.
Little Sarasota Bay
An open water area where you may see manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds, and sea life.
Mangrove Tunnels of Lido Key
A beautiful, shaded canopy that meanders through an island and the end point of the kayak tour.
South Lido Mangrove Tunnels
A specific, shaded area formed by mangrove trees in South Lido. It marks the end of the 2-hour kayak adventure through Little Sarasota Bay.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a USCG-approved life jacket, a local guide, and a lightweight carbon fiber paddle. Gratuities are not included in the price of the tour. The meeting point is at Ted Sperling Nature Park (190 Taft Dr Sarasota FL). Please meet a half hour before the scheduled tour time.
Hot Tip
Bring a waterproof bag for your phone and camera to protect them from splashes. Wear sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun, even in the shady mangrove tunnels.
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Sarasota Kayak Tour: Mangrove Tunnel Adventure!
5.0
(1195 reviews)
Duration: 120
minutes
Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure is a fun way to see Florida's nature up close! This isn't just any kayak trip; it's a journey through winding mangrove tunnels and open Sarasota Bay, where you might spot manatees, dolphins, and lots of cool birds.
The adventure starts with a quick lesson on how to kayak, so everyone feels safe and ready. Then, the group paddles into the open bay, looking for wildlife. The best part is going into the mangrove tunnels, where the water is clear, and the trees make a shady roof. The tour guides know a lot about the plants, animals, and history of the area, and they love to share what they know.
The tour begins and concludes at Ted Sperling Nature Park. This kayak adventure is a unique way to explore Sarasota's natural beauty with expert guides, high-quality equipment, and small groups.