Lido Key Kayaking Mangrove

Lido key is home to miles of mangrove forests twisting and turning to create beautiful canopied mangrove tunnels serving as a natural habitat to various plants birds and marine animals.

Lido key kayaking mangrove.

The mangroves off of lido key are one of the most popular kayaking spots in sarasota for both locals and visitors. Mangrove tunnel kayaking the mangrove tunnels of lido key are wider and more navigable than many of florida s mangrove tunnels. This trip promises to be peaceful and serene with only the soft sound of birdsong and the gentle lapping of the water hitting the shore. We also suggest tandem double kayaks so that an adult can sit in the back of the same kayak with his her child and help with paddling.

It s no wonder why either. Some of the mangrove islands serve as bird rookeries. Book online its quick and easy 941 306 1220. All your troubles will melt away as you enter the tunnels.

Daily encounters with manatee dolphin and marine life. Lido key s world famous mangrove tunnels provide some of the best kayaking in the world. Armands circle and the lido public beach. For children we have smaller life vests and lighter paddles.

Now they are one of the premier outdoor activities for ecotourists and nature lovers. Paddling your kayak through the mangrove tunnels will make you feel like you re in a scene from a movie it truly is a whole new world. Among the many benefits of mangrove s they also offer up a great opportunity for kayakers looking to explore lido key from a unique perspective. There are several trails in and out of the mangrove trees with abundant bird life.

Enjoy nature trails kayaking paddleboarding birding and daily kayak eco tours. Located at 190 taft dr sarasota fl 34236 at the southern end of lido key in sarasota just minutes away from st. They were originally created to allow water flow and decrease the mosquito population. This entry was posted in dining just for fun worthy destinations and tagged adventures in florida family activities fishing the mangroves florida eco system florida mangrove tunnels kayak kayaking kayaking the mangroves lido key lido key beach lido key mangroves mangrove tunnels outdoor activities sarasota activities.

The exotic mangrove forest slopes gracefully over the water creating a natural network of tunnels. The lido mangrove tunnels tour is ideal for all ages. Launching your kayak on the lido key mangrove trail when you leave the launch at sperling park head to the right to reach the mangrove tunnels. Kayak sarasota s most tranquil and popular eco tour.