Private Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Tour — Lido Key

Name: Private Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Tour — Lido Key
Brand: Viator
Price: 85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (84 reviews)

4.9(84)2 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadSarasota, United States

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This is a fully private tour — no other guests join your group. That means your guide's attention, the pace, and the route are tailored entirely to you.

Families get hands-on support for kids without holding up a larger group; Nervous or first-time paddlers can take their time without pressure; Experienced paddlers can go further and explore deeper into the area; You choose the craft — kayak, paddleboard, or both within your group

Owned and operated by SURFIT USA, a local company rooted in marine conservation.

The launch location is hard to beat: We meet at Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key, close to Lido Beach, St. Armands Circle, and Downtown Sarasota

This tour is filled with wildlife: birds, fish, invertebrates, and the chance to spot dolphins/manatees (seasonal and conditions permitting).

Included

Paddles
Safety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)
Kayak (Single or Tandem) or Stand Up Paddleboard
Dry Bag (for phone and keys)

Not included

Our guides appreciate gratuity if you enjoy the tour.
Please bring your own water.

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What you'll do

Explore Lido Key's mangrove tunnels at your own pace on a fully private eco tour
with a guide focused entirely on you and your party. Launching from Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Key, you'll wind through shaded mangrove tunnels and open bay waters, watching for manatees, dolphins, wading birds, sea turtles, and rays along the way. Your guide is a trained naturalist who'll share the ecology of the estuary, point out wildlife you'd otherwise paddle past, and adjust the route and pace to what your group wants most — more learning, more wildlife spotting, more swimming, or more distance. Choose kayaks, paddleboards, or a mix of both. Whether you're a family with kids who need extra guidance, a first-time paddler easing in, or an experienced paddler ready to go further, this tour is built around your group — not a fixed itinerary.

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

Once you enter the park, you will see kayak companies on the left hand side. We will be the last two trailers, directly across from the restroom building. You will be looking for SURFIT USA.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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