Mangrove Kayak Tour with Happy Paddler on Longboat Key

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Location:

Our kayak shop in Whitney Plaza at the north end of Longboat Key

Rates:

Single Kayak: $65 Tandem Kayak: $130 $10 discount for children under 12 when paddling tandem with an adult

Duration:

3 hours

About this tour:

On this Mangrove Kayak Tour, your guide will lead you through the mangrove islands of Longboat Key's "Sister Islands", explaining the wildlife, history, and telling stories that will have you smiling through the whole trip. Get ready for this relaxed adventure and let’s check mangrove kayaking off your bucket list! This excursion is perfect for families, couples, and individuals with any level of paddling experience.

The tour is normally about three hours, and we paddle about as many miles. We'll stop at either the sandbar or the beach to stretch our legs at the half-way point. We'll proceed at your pace and you'll see that it's pretty relaxed. You'll be challenged only up to the point you're comfortable with. We've been doing this for many years now, and we're pretty good at gauging how everyone is feeling out there. We're trained naturalists, natives to the island, and certified instructors as well.

All necessary paddling and safety equipment is included with the tour, along with dry bags for your camera, phone, keys, etc. A lesson is provided at the beginning of each tour so that all are comfortable, safe, and happy on the water. There are full restrooms, an outdoor hot-water rinse shower, and plenty of parking at our kayak shop.

Tip: Single kayaks offer more independence, where each person can really learn how to move their own kayak around. Single kayaks are best for individuals who are at least 12 years old. Tandem kayaks offer more of a team adventure, where the two people have to work together to move. Inexperienced paddlers can opt to paddle a tandem kayak with a more experienced paddler. Whichever you decide, we will have you feeling very comfortable out on the water - we are very experienced and have newbies out with us all the time!

What's Included:

• Professional and highly-qualified guide
• All paddling equipment
• Dry storage for personal items
• Basic paddling lesson

Remember to bring:

• Water (and snacks if you'd like)
• Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat)
• Prepare as if you're going to the beach and we'll take care of the rest!