Mangroves and Manatees: Guided Kayak Eco-Tour

Experience a unique adventure on a guided kayak eco-tour through the mangrove ecosystem. Spot wildlife like dolphins, manatees, nurse sharks, and more. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 90773 Old Hwy - Please arrive 30 minutes early for your tour so that you can be prepared to start at the designated tour time. We strive to start our tours on time.
    Come in and shop for any last minute essentials. Our guide will welcome you, complete any paperwork, and get you fitted for a life jacket. We have changing rooms and showers for afterwards.

This is where the adventure begins and ends. We are very fortunate to be located on some of the best paddling waters in the Upper Keys area.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Land-based instruction
  • Safety gear provided
  • Choice of single or double kayak
  • On-water coaching
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our expeditions are tailored to accommodate new and beginner paddlers. We constantly adapt to your pace, so there’s no need to stress about exhaustion. Bring a friend along and join us on our top-ranked Eco-Tour through the lush mangrove habitats. Choose between a single or double kayak and serenely traverse over our crystal clear and shallow water that contains sponges, grass beds, and sandy areas. By looking beneath the surface, you might catch a glimpse of a petite nurse shark, a turtle or a stingray, or you may spot dolphins and manatees. Overhead, expect to see herons, pelicans, and ospreys roosting on mangroves and fishing. Although we cannot guarantee animal encounters, we always witness something fascinating in this unique estuary ecosystem, which commences right at the back of our outlet.

  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time.
Location
90773 Old Hwy
Old Highway
You meet us at our shop and we launch directly from there! Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tour start. This will give you time to get prepared for your tour. We make every effort to start on time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joshua_u
Aug 23, 2024
Good old fashion fun - Very knowledgeable about the wildlife and surrounding areas gave a very good tutorial on kayaking before had overall great time. Fyi Buy the waterproof bag
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Tera_g
Aug 23, 2024
Wonderful! - Kayaking the mangroves and seeing manatee. Our guide Keith was very knowledgeable and fun. Would definately recommend to anyone!
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Rose_s
Aug 19, 2024
Beautiful experience in a unique setting - We loved our mangrove tour with Brittany. We got lots of information about the wildlife and got to see a lot of beautiful creatures, including dolphins at the outset of our trip. And we got to swim in the mangrove. An unforgettable experience!
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Irina_s
Aug 10, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience - Brittany was amazing! She was very knowledgeable on absolutely everything she took time to explain everything to us. She shared her knowledge with us about the ecosystem and the manatees themselves. She's definitely a pro!
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Stacy_w
Aug 8, 2024
Terrific Kayak Adventure - Brittany was a great guide. We were newbie kayakers and she made us feel comfortable, confident, and provided great tips for easier navigating. Her information about the surrounding area and wildlife was entertaining and educating. We had a great time and would definitely do this again and recommend the adventure to freinds.
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Kathy_r
Aug 7, 2024
Amazing - Susanne Kynast was a wonderful Very knowable guide. The manatees were amazing! Would recommend this tour.
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Battle10
Aug 6, 2024
Amazing! - Could not recommend more highly! Our guide, Brittany, took lots of photos and videos for us and then airdropped them after the tour. Didn’t even have to bring a phone/camera. She knew all about the local fauna and flora. We saw FIVE manatees, a calf and four adults. There were also several species of water fowl and fish. The swimming hole was refreshing and fun. Brittany was amazing and enthusiastic. She engaged with everyone in the group. She also was good with our mix of experienced and novice kayakers. You’re in for a treat if you have Brittany as your guide!
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Charity
Aug 3, 2024
Wonderful tour - May family had a wonderful time. We saw and ray, birds, so many fish, crabs, and jellyfish. We even went to an area where we could swim. Our guide was so informative on what we were seeing she also took over 100 pictures of us and air dropped them to us and recommended places to eat. I would highly recommend using PADDLE! the Florida Keys.
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Sue_l
Aug 13, 2024
Great experience, would recommend the Guided Eco Tour 100% - What a beautiful day. Our guide, Suzanne was wonderful, so informative. I never felt unsafe. I’m an experienced paddler but she gave tips throughout the paddle that could benefit every level.
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R204tkstacys
Aug 2, 2024
Kayaking Eco Tour - We were first time kayakers and this little trip was perfect. It was a little disappointing because we didn’t see much wildlife… no manatees but our guide did try. The staff was very nice and professional.
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