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    Adventure Kayak Outfitters

    104 Reviews
    #11 of 71 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Sarasota
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    190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
    +1 941-779-7426
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    “Beautiful and Serene”

    Phil, our guide, was awesome. Lots of fun facts and excellent excursion. As you pass through the... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    katmaxjac
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    Sarasota, Florida
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    “A must do on your trip!”

    Our guide, Chris was wonderful! We rented tandem kayaks since we were beginners but he made us feel... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    lmclaughlin8
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    Louisville, ky
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    We are Sarasota's quality kayak outfitter for kayak tours and kayak rentals in Sarasota, Siesta Key Marine Preserve Tours, Lido Key Mangrove Tunnel Tours, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. Searching for things to do outdoors while on vacation in Sarasota? Discover a kayak tour or kayak rental. From the white sand beaches of Siesta Key to the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island our native Floridian guides will take you on a kayak adventure you and your family will forever remember.

    About Adventure Kayak Outfitters

    We are Sarasota's quality kayak outfitter for kayak tours and kayak rentals in Sarasota, Siesta Key Marine Preserve Tours, Lido Key Mangrove Tunnel Tours, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. Searching for things to do outdoors while on vacation in Sarasota? Discover a kayak tour or kayak rental. From the white sand beaches of Siesta Key to the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island our native Floridian guides will take you on a kayak adventure you and your family will forever remember.
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    Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    190 Taft Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Beautiful and Serene

    Phil, our guide, was awesome. Lots of fun facts and excellent excursion. As you pass through the mangroves, you hear the crackle of the limbs and watch the black little crabs scammer about. Fascinating. Highly recommend!

    Thank katmaxjac
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A must do on your trip!

    Our guide, Chris was wonderful! We rented tandem kayaks since we were beginners but he made us feel like experts by the time the tour was over. We loved the mangroves and saw 5 or 6 manatees! It was super fun and I highly recommend...More

    Thank lmclaughlin8
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Highly recommend

    My boyfriend and I and one other couple were the only ones in the group, which was really nice. Dan, the tour guide, did a great job! He shared so much interesting information. The pace was great, the tour itself was very beautiful and unique,...More

    Thank ShelleyV20142014
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    A must do...

    9 in our group, 4 adults, 5 kids (6 upto 15) all novices - but that was not a problem. Did this during the eclipse! Dan was our guide, cool and extremely knowledgeable. Friend of his came out to our group with eclipse glasses -...More

    Thank Lee D
    Reviewed August 10, 2017 via mobile
    Great experience

    This is our second year doing this. We have a 11, 13, and 17 year old. We all love it. Dan is a great tour guide. The tunnels are awesome. Love seeing the beautiful houses along the water. The birds that dive right under your...More

    Thank Cor3_13
    Reviewed July 10, 2017
    Wonderful Experience

    We took the afternoon tour and it was excellent. This company have been doing this tour for years, much longer than some of the newcomers and it shows. You get a knowledgeable guide who imparts information on the eco system, They took the time to...More

    Thank Gene-o2010
    Reviewed July 8, 2017 via mobile
    Great experience to get off the beach and learn something about the bay!

    Dan was a great tour guide. Very well informed and excited to share all he knows about manatees and the ecosystem in the mangrove. It was hot and we were glad we wore rash guards, hats and yoga pants. The mangroves are mosquito nests, so...More

    Thank Susan_in_Marietta_GA
    Reviewed June 17, 2017
    great experience

    Dan was so friendly and has lots of information about the wildlife and knows the perfect spots to go to see dolphins and manatees. Overall terrific experience and would definitely do it again with him.

    Thank rscribner
    Reviewed June 2, 2017
    Owner Misrepresented Type of Kayak

    I asked the owner on the phone if their kayaks were sit on top kayaks he said they were, Instead they were like canoes with seats on the bottom with backs. The seats were not at 90 degrees as I was told but more like...More

    Thank kod
    Reviewed June 1, 2017 via mobile
    Great kayak tour :)

    Dan was an awesome tour guide! Highly knowledgeable on all the local wildlife. He was able to direct us to a spot where we saw both manatees and dolphins. The mangrove tunnels were amazing and it was extremely interesting learning about the different kinds of...More

    Thank Alexandra M
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    January 30, 2017|
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    $50 per person
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    February 11, 2016|
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    2 hour tour, at 9, 12, and 3, when we there in December. Loved it!
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