Siesta Key Guided Eco Tour: Wildlife Exploration

Embark on a thrilling Siesta Key guided eco tour and explore the diverse wildlife of the area. Discover manatees, dolphins, native birds, and more, while visiting hidden beaches and searching for sea shells and sharks teeth. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jim Neville Marine Preserve - Our Guides will meet you at our kayak trailer and take you kayaking through Jim Neville Preserve. You will kayak through and around Mangrove islands. Your Guide will give you history of the area, share wildlife siting’s, you’ll stop off at a private beach, and possibly spot a manatee or dolphin. This tour is a birders…
What's Included
  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Dry Bag
  • Life jacket
Additional Information

The uniqueness of our tours lies in the dedication and enthusiasm of our professional guides. They bring a certain ardor to their work that is evident in every excursion. We strive to spot creatures like manatees, dolphins, indigenous birds, and more delights that light up your experience. Discover the origins of Mote Marine, explore the secluded beach,…

Location
8701 Blind Pass Rd
Blind Pass Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lee_p
Apr 27, 2025
Jeff was an outstanding... - Jeff was an outstanding guide! Very good story teller while educating the group about the Florida ecosystem. Highly recommended.
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L4704cnheidiw
Apr 25, 2025
The Perfect Tour! - Mike was incredible -it is clear that he loves the ecosystem and is eager to share it on his tour. The highlight was spending time at Midnight Pass and seeing a rare Cuckoo and a Sea Slug up close and personal. Highly recommend Mike!
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Maps784231
Apr 23, 2025
Saw amazing wildlife and beautiful mangroves! - Mike was a great guide! He had alot of knowledge that he shared and we even got to see some very rare wildlife! We are a family of 3 and did a tandom and a solo...teen and dad shared...I was on my own and had issues paddling. It was easy! Definitely worth the price! I look like a silly person in the photo! Lol
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Phand754
Apr 23, 2025
Mike rocks! - Just got back from a fantastic kayaking trip. Mike was our guide and he did a great job of making us all feel comfortable and giving us lots of info on the surroundings. Would def go again!
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Compass54157790552
Apr 22, 2025
Great kayaking experience - We had a great morning kayaking with Mike! A very knowledgeable and friendly guide with loads of interesting facts about our visit. Saw many of birds and found amazing shells.
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Jessicaemilyh
Apr 20, 2025
Amazing kayaking experience. - Amazing morning kayaking with Mike. He was a brilliant guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. Parking was free and right near the location. We saw pelicans, osprey and their babies, and a northern cardinal. Really great to visit the Midnight Pass and shell beach.
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D4059cfsarahc
Apr 20, 2025
Jeff was great!! - We had a great time with Jeff! He was an excellent guide and clearly very passionate about all things related to wildlife, kayaking, and Florida. We loved his enthusiasm and his very friendly nature. Overall, we’d highly recommend this trip for families or anyone who likes being outside and learning cool stuff off the beaten path. We learned a ton about ospreys, manatees, and Mangroves. 10/10.
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Kellyt1234
Apr 18, 2025
Kayak tour - Jeff was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We would definitely take this tour again. Thank you!
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Q5308xajulias
Apr 15, 2025
Best kayaking out there! - Everything was so beautiful! Our tour guide Mike from Ohio was an amazing person. He had a great personality and made everyone laugh, and really informed us on the wildlife and the ecosystems of the mangroves.
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Nancy
Apr 19, 2025
Capsized- a terrible experience - My sister & I started out as intermediate kayakers. About 15 minutes into kayaking the boat became unstable and we could not balance it. We noticed the kayak taking on water. We capsized twice due to not being able to balance the kayak. We told Jeff there was something wrong with the kayak & he said we could turn back around if we wanted to. There was no way we were going to be able to make the journey so we turned around. The kayak took on so much water we capsized a third time! We were abandoned in the middle of the inlet & could not get back on the kayak without it sinking. We had to pull the kayak along side of the inlet and fortunately 2 good samaritans helped us tie up the boat to a post and helped us out of the water. In attempt to secure the kayak I received several deep cuts in my feet due to stepping on shells or some type of sharp objects on the inlet floor. I can barely walk! A Good Samaritan, named Pam, who was a local helped us through the whole ordeal. She even drove us back to kayak departure area in her own car. When we first called the company & reported major problems with the kayak they were rude. They said we were responsible for the security of the boat. Once back at the kayak departure area we inquired about a refund, received a phone number to call which we did, and still have not heard anything back from this company. I do think our experience was truly unique due to a defective kayak; however, would not recommend this place due to how the experience was handled overall by the company which was terrible. Jeff our guide was kind & apologetic but this was a total disaster for us. We are still requesting a full refund which had not been acknowledged yet.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).