Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel: Guided Kayak Adventure

Experience the best guided kayak adventure in Sarasota’s Mangrove Tunnel. Our expert guides ensure your safety and share their vast knowledge of local flora, fauna, and history. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 190 Taft Dr - Join us for an unforgettable guided kayak adventure through Sarasota Bay and the world famous Lido Key Mangrove tunnels. We start our tour with a detailed paddle lesson teaching you basics of kayak operation and safety! We then venture out to the open areas of Sarasota Bay – searching for wildlife encounters with some of our…
What's Included
  • Coast guard approved life jacket
  • High quality kayak and lightweight paddle
  • Professional guide with area expertise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities - Not expected but greatly appreciated! Tips are not included in the price of your ticket
Additional Information

Experience the premier kayak adventure tours in the region, led by our expert guides who are Florida Master Naturalists! They possess extensive knowledge about local wildlife and vegetation, as well as intriguing local history. Guiding kayak tours is their dream job, and their enthusiasm is evident in their commitment to your safety and their endeavor…

Location
190 Taft Dr
Taft Drive
Meet us at Ted Sperling Nature Park (190 Taft Dr. Sarasota Fl, 34236). Once you've parked, come to the kayak trailers with the KAYAKING SRQ and PARADISE ADVENTURES signs above them. Our awesome guides will be waiting you there to check you in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jjmb79
Mar 3, 2025
AWESOME! Do it! - My wife, my adult daughter, and I enjoyed this trip on Thursday morning (2/27/2025). We had the best of times. Stephan was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and truly a fun guide. We saw a variety of bird species and other wildlife. After a close-up view from the water of some of Sarasota's most glorious waterfront mansions, we headed into the mangrove tunnels. It was a beautiful experience, and I highly recommend it.
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John_d
Mar 3, 2025
Great experience even for... - Great experience even for beginner kayakers. Highlight was seeing a dolphin! Cody was an awesome guide!
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Marymz9753ka
Mar 2, 2025
Thanks Jordan! - Jordan was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide. It was a perfect day for our group of 4 on 2 tandems. He was patient and helpful. The booking and check in process was very simple. Would highly recommend!
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Michael_l
Mar 2, 2025
Awesome - Peaceful and enjoyable, very quiet and manageable. Jordan was a very laid-back good energy guide thanks.
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Brandt_v
Mar 1, 2025
Beautiful scenery, fun... - Beautiful scenery, fun and safe atmosphere, very informative about the mangroves, the history of the region and John Ringling. Our guide was very knowledgeable and hilarious. Saw dolphins, many interesting birds, and even a mother with her baby raccoons.
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Barbara_t
Feb 27, 2025
Our guide Chris was... - Our guide Chris was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The trip was varied, including Sarasota Bay, dolphins, mangroves. Chris had a great eye for spotting and pointing out animals, shells and birds.
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Jessicamt5857qj
Feb 27, 2025
Good family time. - Very well organized; ran perfectly on time. Nice loading area with bathrooms and picnic tables. Great knowledgeable guide (Steffan) with lots of good local history. Learned new things and saw beautiful sights. Would recommend.
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Larry_b
Feb 24, 2025
One of our trip's highlights - Very relaxing, beautiful scenery, and fun. Our guide Cody was really informative and fun. There is some exercise involved too, which we liked.
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Debra_n
Feb 22, 2025
Great experience!! - Jordan was a great guide and was very knowledgeable and fun. Our family had a great time and learned a lot about the mangroves.
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Angelasi1881zh
Feb 22, 2025
Very scenic tour - Awesome kayak trip and going through the mangroves was a really cool experience! We had Patrick as our guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and it was really interesting to hear about the history and different forms of sea life. We would highly recommend this tour group!
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