Lovers Key Eco Tour: Explore Mangroves and Wildlife

Embark on a captivating 2-hour tour of Southwest Florida’s mangroves with Lovers Key Adventures. Discover the rich history, diverse wildlife, and stunning natural beauty of this untouched landscape.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lovers Key State Park - Lovers Key State Park offers 2 1/2 miles of beach coastline with incredible shelling. There are 5 miles of hiking and biking trails with wildlife sightings daily.
    The tours take place in the estuary with manatee and dolphin sightings (if they choose to show up) many or most days.
    4 hour Kayak rentals are also available at…
What's Included
  • Choice of single and tandem kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards
  • Included life vests, backrests, and paddles for safety and comfort
Additional Information

Join Stephen, the master naturalist guide from Lovers Key Adventures, on a 2 hour 15 minute exploration through the mangrove-enshrouded estuary. He’ll impart the significance of the southwest Florida eco-system as well as the region’s history - touching on the Calusa Indians, Conquistadors, and Ponce De Leon. Stephen has a knack for spotting wildlife…

Location
8720 Estero Blvd
Estero Boulevard
Lovers Key South entrance/Main entrance. second entrance on right if coming south (from fort Myers beach way) First entrance on left if going north (from Bonita beach way.) Big sign ‘Carl Johnson/Lovers Key state Park’ drive into park through ranger station then first parking lot, gift shop-9am.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lindsay_h
Jul 17, 2025
Our tour guide, Steve,... - Our tour guide, Steve, was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He led the tour at our pace & we were able to see many Manatees, multiple times. Definitely recommend.
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Christine
Jul 15, 2025
Excellent! - We loved our time with our tour guide Steve! He was very knowledgeable and helped answer our questions about Lovers Key. We were also able to spend a few moments with peaceful manatee!
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Mark_k
Jul 8, 2025
Great trip with Steve - We had a wonderful relaxed trip. We saw a momma and baby manatee close by. We also saw a dolphin. Steve is very knowledgeable of the plant life and fush. He was very pleasant and we had good conversations. We would definitely recommend.
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Enviedevoyager365
Jun 18, 2025
Guide Steven Made the Tour Memorable - Steven led an informative and fun kayak trip up and down the estuary. Steven, a native of the area, really made the kayak trip a memorable experience because of how well he knew the wildlife and environment. The manatees that recognized his voice and swam up to his paddle board were adorable.
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Turbo199
May 9, 2025
Relaxing Paddle - Had a fun and relaxing paddle with Steve who was a wealth of information. Saw lots of interesting birds, fish etc., although the manatee didn't show themselves this day.
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N9255qecarlosg
Apr 7, 2025
ECO KAYAK TOUR - We had a lot of fun while learning from the Lovers Key Ecosystem. Our guide, Steven, was excellent. We definitely be back
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Seaside9947
Apr 3, 2025
Lovers Key kayaking with Steve - Steven our guide was very knowledgeable about fish, birds, plant and marine life and kept us engaged with nature the entire 2 hour 15 minute trip. We were fortunate to have a manatee swim right up to one of our kayaks and lift its nose and whiskers out of the water. This is a beautiful calm area of clear water surrounded by mangroves in a quiet off the beaten path of geography.
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H5850lddonp
Apr 2, 2025
Estuary kayaking tour - The trip was amazing! We saw manatees, dolphins and a variety of birds and fish! Steve, our guide, was great -very informative!
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Jennybjorlin
Mar 28, 2025
A must do at Lover's Key - This was amazing our guide knew so much and pointed out so many things it was relaxing and beautiful. We saw manatees many birds iguanas and learn so much about the mangroves
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Deneens2025
Apr 1, 2025
Family kayak adventure - The views were amazing ! Steve our guide was excellent. We did not see manatees but did see dolphins swimming close by. Would definitely recommend and go again in the future 🐬🐬
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From $67
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).