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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Sandratr8827xv
Aug 1, 2025
Excellent kayaking experience - The tour was fantastic! Our guide Jordan Roberts knowledge of the waters and its history were incredible! His passion and delivery of local information not only impressed us, he excited the children that were part of our group. Especially the crabs on Sandy beach. The mangrove tunnels were really cool!! Thank you!!
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Abigail_s
Aug 1, 2025
Mangrove kayak tour - My daughter and I were pleasantly surprised when we were the only ones touring today and got the private tour with an exceptionally knowledgeable guide Jacob! He was great we really enjoyed the relaxing tour and were able to see momma manatee and her babies!! So cool!
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Tsch_ffr
Jul 30, 2025
Dope tour. - Shout out to Patrick. He's an entertaining and knowledgeable guide, and you can tell he really puts his heart into these tours. Would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to do cool sight seeing of the flora and fauna.
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Olivia_b
Jul 26, 2025
Entertaining, relaxing, and informative! - We had an incredible time! Our tour guide Steffan was super knowledgeable and entertaining. We got to see a bunch of manatees, birds, fish, and crabs. The tour was the perfect length of time and explored open areas and the mangroves. If you’re looking for a relaxing tour, this is it! 10/10
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Laurasa6862vq
Jul 20, 2025
- Visited by several manatees at the start of the kayak which was perfect. Stefan was very knowledgable about the area's history and birds/trees. Great tour!
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G764xqbillyp
Jul 18, 2025
- Great time with Stefan. Very knowledgeable and informative. Amazing how resilient the mangroves are after the double whammy hurricanes last yr. Definitely worth seeing.
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Kristen_g
Jul 17, 2025
Manatees the gentle giants of the water 🩶 - July 17th- we went on an amazing tour through the mangroves, but the highlight of the trip was seeing the Manatees. And, it wasn’t just one Manatee it was three. Which included a baby and a mama swimming together. The other manatee was in love with us and was so funny. Flipping over on her back, waving and just constantly saying hi and circling our kayaks. Our guide Steffan was fabulous and would totally recommend you get in his group. He made seeing manatees possible even though it wasn’t guaranteed. He truly made my wish come true and provided a safe and wonderful experience. I would totally go on his tour again. Thanks again Steffan for an amazing day ❤️ -Kristen and Eugene.
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Alysha_p
Jul 11, 2025
Family vacation - It was a great tour! Our tour guide, Jordan, was patient, understanding and thorough. He was patient with newer kayakers and shared a lot of great information about the area. We were able to see a manatee during our tour and stopped for a break/splash in the water before heading back through our final mangrove tunnel. It was a great 2 hours. Bring a hat and water.
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Navigator03799478785
Jul 6, 2025
Great experience!! - My daughter in-law and I took a mangrove tour lead by Stefan He on s funny, engaging and very knowledgeable. We learned so much !! I highly recommend doing a tour with this awesome company.
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Jennifer_f
Jul 5, 2025
Fantastic morning... - Fantastic morning adventure through the mangrove tunnels on kayaks. Very informative and enjoyable for all ages.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).