Mangrove Tours in Sarasota at a glance
- Our pick: Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlife, US$ 65 per person (2h, 4.95★ · 1,328).
- Best value: Siesta Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour, Manatees & Midnight Pass, US$ 59 per person (2h, 4.88★ · 1,154).
- Private option: Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focused, US$ 85 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 85).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: US$ 55–US$ 85 (median US$ 60). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Mangrove Tours in Sarasota
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Sarasota: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting Paddle Little Sarasota Bay past manatees, dolphins and birds through mangrove tunnels. 2-hour tour with life jacket and carbon fiber paddle included. Small groups. Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.96 (2,815 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlife Guided kayak tour through Sarasota's mangrove tunnels and bay with wildlife spotting, paddle lesson and Coast Guard life jacket included. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 ★ 4.95 (1,328 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Siesta Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour, Manatees & Midnight Pass Start from quiet Turtle Beach on Siesta Key, paddle Sarasota’s mangroves, spot manatees and dolphins, and reach a hidden sandbar: guided tour with all gear included. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.88 (1,154 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focused Kayak or paddleboard through Lido Key's mangrove tunnels on a fully private tour from Ted Sperling Park. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.91 (85 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Kayaking Robinson Preserve mangroves: Observation tower included Kayak through Robinson Preserve mangroves in Sarasota with a guide, paddles and life jackets included. Every day · 30 start times, 09:00 to 18:15 · From age 6 ★ 4.99 (143 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Sarasota Kayak Tour: Mangroves & Midnight Pass Beach Paddle through mangrove tunnels and wading bird habitat to a boat-only beach near Sarasota. Includes kayak, life jacket, and dry bag. 2–3 hours from Turtle Beach. Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.73 (114 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Kayaking through mangrove tunnels in Anna Maria: Spot dolphins and manatees Paddle a pedal kayak through mangrove forests and narrow water trails in Anna Maria with a live guide, all gear included. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (33 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 74 per person
Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour Sarasota: See dolphins below Paddle a clear kayak through mangrove tunnels near Sarasota for 2 hours with a guide, life jackets and all gear included, spot dolphins. Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.87 (31 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlifeOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 65 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 1,328 | Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Siesta Key: Mangrove Kayak Tour, Manatees & Midnight PassBest value | US$ 59 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 1,154 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:30 | English |
| Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focusedPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 85 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 85 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Sarasota: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting | US$ 59 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 2,815 | Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Kayaking Robinson Preserve mangroves: Observation tower included | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.99★ · 143 | Every day · 30 start times, 09:00 to 18:15 | English |
| Sarasota Kayak Tour: Mangroves & Midnight Pass Beach | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 114 | Every day · 10:00, 12:30 and 15:00 | English |
| Kayaking through mangrove tunnels in Anna Maria: Spot dolphins and manateesGroup of up to 8 | US$ 74 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 33 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour Sarasota: See dolphins below | US$ 60 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.87★ · 31 | Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Kayaking Lido Key mangrove tunnels: Private, wildlife-focused (US$ 85 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Sarasota Mangrove Tunnel Guided Kayak Adventure: Paddle wildlife (US$ 65 per person) · Kayaking through mangrove tunnels in Anna Maria: Spot dolphins and manatees (US$ 74 per person)