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Winter break is almost here, whether you’re a local or here to visit, it’s a great time to schedule that kayak tour. Vacationing in Sarasota for Winter Break is an adventure. There are many reasons that make it fun, read more to see why!

When you vacation in Sarasota for Winter Break, there are many things to see. First of all the manatees! They are here year round, but when the weather gets cooler, they tend to migrate to the shallow waters. They also stick together in groups and use their body heat to help each other stay warm. Our native Floridian guides know the perfect spots to find manatees. Remember, they are wild animals, so we can’t guarantee that you will see them, but we usually do.

When the weather up north gets cold, the birds migrate south. For us this means the return of some birds we usually see during the winter months. We’re used to seeing pelicans, but it’s a treat to see the American White Pelican.

Kayaking is great during any time of the year, but when you’re here for winter break, it’s a great treat to do something you can’t do while you’re home. Our guides will make sure you have a great time out on the water. Between seeing manatees, our native birds, some fish and see stars, you’re also likely to encounter the bottle nosed dolphin too! Having them put on a show for you while you’re out on the water is quite the treat!

Taking a kayak tour in the exotic mangrove tunnels is a lot of fun too. The mangroves are a very important part of Florida’s ecosystem. From providing a home to small fish, to sheltering the mainland; especially during weather events such as hurricanes, the mangroves are an important part of Florida’s landscape and are important for us to protect.

Your experience while on a kayak tour with Adventure Kayak Outfitters will be both full of adventure and fun! Book your tour today!

Who’s ready for an experience you won’t forget? When you book a kayak tour with Adventure Kayak Outfitters, the original kayak outfitter in Sarasota, Florida, that’s exactly what you’ll get. Whether you’re an expert on a kayak or a beginner, it doesn’t matter, we’ve got you covered.

Kayaking on Lido Key, a barrier island in Sarasota, is quite the experience. It’s a beautiful little island located right on the Gulf of Mexico. You get to experience the beautiful blue waters of the gulf, and the calm peaceful waters of Sarasota Bay. That’s the best of both worlds!

Kayaking is a great way to get out on the water. Being so close to the water allows you to see and experience so many of the great marine life southwest Florida has to offer. Having a guided tour gives you an up close and personalized experience with many of the creatures that call this area home. Our guides are local to the area and are well versed in their locations and habits so they’re able to give you the best viewing opportunities possible.

Adventure Kayak Outfitters has tours that are perfect for people of any age. The calm bay waters make kayaking accessible for everyone. Parents can rent tandem kayaks so children don’t have to paddle alone, children can double up. It’s up to you. Sarasota is the perfect place to make family memories that will last a lifetime! This is the perfect place to plan a day for an experience the whole family won’t forget. What’s better than a relaxing trip in paradise? Just remember the camera to capture it all!

Take some time while you’re here in Sarasota to have a different type of experience on the water. Book your tour and get your vacation started today! Your adventure begins here.

Sarasota has so many different options for all ages to adventure. Whether you’re a beach goer, a person who loves to shop, one who loves to wine and dine, or one who has a taste for adventure. On the west coast of Florida, this little slice of paradise has it all! When you embark on a kayak adventure with Adventure Kayak Outfitters, you’re getting an adventure, whilst exploring the simple side of Sarasota.

Here on Lido Key, life is simple. The turquoise blue waters lap at the shore, while shore birds wade looking for fish and other food. The beauty and simplicity of it all is like no other. While Lido Key is only a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of Siesta Key Beach, and the shopping of St. Armand’s Circle, it’s a whole different world here. Here, you’re surrounded by nature and beauty and the sounds of the gulf.

Your guided kayak tour will take you through the shallow protected waters of Lido Key. Here you will encounter many different types of marine life such as dolphins, manatees, sea stars, turtles and so many native sea birds. As you follow your native Floridian guide into the famous Sarasota Bay around Otter Key, you will become acquainted with the creatures that call this ecosystem home.

Then as you navigate your way through the exotic mangrove tunnels, your world is again transformed into something new. A shady and cool retreat which so many wildlife call home, which serves an important role in this precious ecosystem.

This is the most popular kayak tour in Sarasota for so many reasons. See a different side of Sarasota, just bring your camera, some sunscreen, clothes you don’t mind getting wet, some water and maybe a snack, and of course, your sense of adventure! Your adventure begins here!

Kayaking Lido Key is a beautiful experience, it’s fun, it’s adventurous and so exciting! With all the beauty and wildlife around there’s so much to enjoy, and we can’t forget to mention the scenery! Florida boasts some of the most beautiful scenery around, there’s a Kodak moment waiting for you around every corner! You can experience all of this when you kayak the beautiful barrier island of Lido Key.

There’s no better place to come relax, soak up the sun, take in the gorgeous views, and see some amazing marine animals than on the west coast of Florida in the Sarasota area. Lido Key is located just minutes from Siesta Key, often named the number one beach in the country!

When you have a kayak tour on the beautiful Lido Key, you’re kayaking in one of the most beautiful mangrove landscapes in all of Florida. While you kayak through these exotic mangrove tunnels, you’re kayaking through a natural waterway and estuary of Sarasota. This tour is a perfect choice for families because of its shallow and calm water. The mangrove tunnels offer an escape from the hot sun during the summer months and allow you to enter a whole new world almost. Here you get up close and personal with these tropical beauties.

The mangroves are protected themselves, and are so important as they:

• Provide a nursery to young fish
• Serve as a coastal barrier during coastal storms and hurricanes
• Provide nutrients to the marine ecosystem
• Provide shelter to the marine life that live in them

Once you exit the mangroves and are in the shallow waters of Sarasota Bay, you can see marine life such as dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and different types of fish, sea stars, sea cucumbers, and many different types of marine birds. This is an exciting opportunity for the whole family! Schedule your adventure with Adventure Kayak Outfitters today!

There’s no better feeling than teaching someone something new. Kayaking itself is something special, but giving someone the encouragement, whether older or younger, to kayak for the first time is so exciting! You’re never too old to try something new, don’t forget that.

Kayaking is a special sport or activity. Maybe it’s the peacefulness of it all. Is it looking out at the beautiful blue water? Is it the smell of the crisp clean ocean air? Or maybe it’s the excitement of what’s to come. It’s an adventure, and for many it’s a new adventure! There’s anticipation of where you’ll go, what you’ll see. Being out on the water brings a whole new perspective, peace, wonder, bewilderment.

There’s so much to learn about on our kayak tours. Sarasota is home to so many different types of wildlife.  We see many bottle nosed dolphins while we’re out. They love to call our area home. We also see manatees. This area is perfect for them due to the shallow grassy waters. There’s plenty for them to feed on. We see sea stars and jellies. There are many different types of fish and we also see turtles. There are so many birds between eagles and hawks, egrets and pelicans, herons and osprey, you have to keep your eyes open, there’s always something to see!

When we dip into the exotic mangrove tunnel, it’s a whole other adventure. It’s quiet but for the sounds of the crabs on the mangroves, and our paddles hitting the water of course. It’s shady and cool in there too.

The Sarasota Kayak Tour is perfect for all ages and no experience is required. We love what we do and it shows in our fantastic tours by our expert guides. Your kayak tour will get you up close and personal with dolphins, manatees, exotic birds, and other wildlife. Bring your camera and your friends! Don’t wait, book your tour today!