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Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels
Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels
Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels
Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels
Kayak Tour through Mangrove Tunnels

Mangroves, Manatees, and a Hidden Beach: Kayak Tour

By SURFit USA
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$85 per adult
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Overview

Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favourite 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.

Activity location

  • 8701 Blind Pass Rd
    • 8701 Blind Pass Road
    • 34242, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Turtle Beach
    • 34242, Sarasota County, Florida, United States

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Kayak
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

Kayak : Select this option if you want to use a single kayak on the tour. Kayaks can be combined with paddleboards on a tour.

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30 pm
Price details
AU$84.60 x 1 AdultAU$84.60
Total
Price is AU$84.60
Stand Up Paddleboard
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

Chose this option if you want to use a Stand Up Paddleboard on the tour. Kayaks and Paddleboards can be combined in a tour.

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30 pm
Price details
AU$84.60 x 1 AdultAU$84.60
Total
Price is AU$84.60
Tandem Kayak
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

Tandem (Double Kayak): Chose this option if you want to paddle in a double kayak. Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards can be combined in a tour.

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30 pm
Price details
AU$84.60 x 1 AdultAU$84.60
Total
Price is AU$84.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedDouble Kayak
  • What's includedWhat's includedPaddles
  • What's includedWhat's includedSafety Equipment (Life Jackets, Leashes)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLaunch Fees

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

The tour starts at the Turtle Beach Boat Launch. We start by paddling in the intercoastal waters on Sarasota Bay. This is a great place to get used to the equipment and also a great place to see manatees (during spring and summer months, mostly). Our tour takes us through a canal and into the mangrove islands of the Jim Neville Preserve. Stay alert for beautiful shore and seabirds along the way. With fishing jumping all around you, our goal is to spot dolphins and manatees that frequent the area to feed. Keep your eye open for ospreys, bald eagles and cormorants--all of which are often hunting for fish. As we wind our way around the mangrove islands and through mangrove tunnels we head towards the highlight of the tour. We pull our boats onshore and wander over the sand dunes to a quiet and isolated beach. This is a great place to stretch your legs, take a swim in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico or look for shells. Youth rate is for kids 10 years old and under. Youth paddlers will be in a tandem kayak with an adult. Kayak Launch Fees are $5.00 per boat and will be collected by the vendor upon check-in.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES8701 Blind Pass Rd
    • 8701 Blind Pass Road
    • 34242, Sarasota, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETurtle Beach
    • 34242, Sarasota County, Florida, United States

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