Embark on a thrilling Lido Mangrove Kayak Tour and explore a unique ecosystem. Our expert guides will enhance your paddling skills and help you spot fascinating wildlife, including manatees and dolphins.
Embark on a thrilling Lido Mangrove Kayak Tour and explore a unique ecosystem. Our expert guides will enhance your paddling skills and help you spot fascinating wildlife, including manatees and dolphins.
- Turtle Beach - The adventure begins at the Turtle Beach Boat Launch. Participants will paddle through the intercoastal waters of Sarasota Bay, an ideal spot to familiarize themselves with the equipment and potentially observe manatees, especially during the spring and summer. The journey continues through a canal leading to the mangrove islands of…
- Turtle Beach - The adventure begins at the Turtle Beach Boat Launch. Participants will paddle through the intercoastal waters of Sarasota Bay, an ideal spot to familiarize themselves with the equipment and potentially observe manatees, especially during the spring and summer. The journey continues through a canal leading to the mangrove islands of the Jim Neville Preserve. Keep an eye out for stunning shore and seabirds along the route. With fish leaping around, the aim is to spot dolphins and manatees that come to the area to feed. Watch for ospreys, bald eagles, and cormorants, all of which are often seen hunting for fish. As the tour winds through the mangrove islands and tunnels, it heads towards the tour’s highlight. Participants will pull their boats ashore and explore over the sand dunes to a serene and secluded beach. This is a perfect spot to stretch, swim in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, or search for shells.
The youth rate applies to children 10 years old and under. Young paddlers will share a tandem kayak with an adult.
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- Double Kayak
- Paddles
- Safety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)
- Double Kayak
- Paddles
- Safety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)
- Gratuities
- Launch Fees
- Gratuities
- Launch Fees
Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few short miles from the main Siesta Key beach to Turtle Beach and the Sarasota County trolley will drop you right there. Not only is this area such a beautiful and quiet place, it is also a great place to paddle!
We start on the…
Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few short miles from the main Siesta Key beach to Turtle Beach and the Sarasota County trolley will drop you right there. Not only is this area such a beautiful and quiet place, it is also a great place to paddle!
We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the Bay. We paddle around the mangrove islands through a mangrove tunnel or two and alongside a bird rookery.
We paddle around the mangrove islands of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and then to a “secret” beach. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves. Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax. You may want to stay here all day.
This location is home to all kinds of wildlife including manatees, dolphins, beautiful sea and shorebirds and lots of fish.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.