Southwest Gulf Coast tours, things to do and tickets

There is a reason that the Mangrove Tunnels of Lido Key are a must-do experience when visiting the Gulf Coast. We launch from Ted Sperling Nature Park (190 Taft Dr Sarasota FL) which has clean restrooms, a rinsing shower, and shaded picnic tables. Our amazing local guides from Sea Life Kayak Adventures take you on a tour of Little Sarasota Bay, where you may see manatees, dolphins, a variety of birds and sea life...then finish up in the famous mangrove tunnels, a beautiful canopy that meanders thru an island. The tour usually goes around 2 hours, but we aren't on a strict schedule, so please allow for an extra half hour. We are located just minutes from downtown Sarasota, 20 minutes from Siesta Key, and a half hour from Anna Maria Island and Bradenton (add time for traffic during high season. We meet a HALF HOUR before our tours)

Come join us for a once in a lifetime experience that is great for all skill levels. There are only a few places on earth to see the West Indian Manatees and Fort Myers is one of them! Everyone from 6 year old children to 84 year old couples have completed our tours with ease, making these adventures fun for all ages.
Over the last 12 years our tours have been featured on many nationally televised shows, including recently being featured on the Travel Channel as one of the Top Tour Operators on the entire East Coast of America! Our tours fill up fast, so book your Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour today!

Are you a Ninja Warrior or just looking for a fun family adventure? TreeUmph! offers half day adventures like no other. You will bond with your friends and family as you climb on ropes swings, zip lines, suspended bridges, swinging logs, cargo nets and more. Courses start easy and get higher and harder as you progress. End your adventure with the Triumphant 500ft zipline.

Experience America's number 1 beach in an incredibly unique manner! Our electric bikes are top of the line and feature both a 5 level pedal assist as well as on-demand throttle so you can work as much or little as you desire. Great for folks of any age and experience level.

Our guided kayak adventure is the best of its kind in the area! Our expert guides are Florida Master Naturalists with vast knowledge of the local flora and fauna, as well as the fascinating local history! We get to kayak for a living! We never lose sight of that, and we show you our appreciation by keeping you safe, and making sure you enjoy our "office" as much as we do! We keep our groups small to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Our equipment is high quality, well kept, and safe.

Sarasota's BEST City Sightseeing Tour, a wonderful way to learn where to eat, shop and visit, and about Sarasota's interesting past, whether you are a longtime resident, a newcomer, or a visitor. Guests will travel in our air-conditioned trolley.

Float down narrow lakes and creeks and even through incredible mangrove tunnels as you keep an eye out for a variety of unique birds, fish, and reptiles. Experience the mangrove jungle of Everglades National Park from your kayak seat on this eco-tour.

Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few short miles from the main Siesta Key beach to Turtle Beach and the Sarasota County trolley will drop you right there. Not only is this area such a beautiful and quiet place, it is also a great place to paddle!

We start on the intercostal and paddle down a short canal to the Bay. We paddle around the mangrove islands through a mangrove tunnel or two and alongside a bird rookery.

We paddle around the mangrove islands of Jim Neville Marine Preserve and then to a "secret" beach. This beach is only accessible by boat so we may have it to ourselves. Such a beautiful place for a quick swim or just stopping for a few moments to relax. You may want to stay here all day.

This location is home to all kinds of wildlife including manatees, dolphins, beautiful sea and shorebirds and lots of fish.

This is a 2 hour and 15 minute tour with Lovers Key Adventures master naturalist guide, Stephen, who expertly guides our guests through the mangrove canopied estuary explaining the importance of the southwest Florida eco-system -the history of the area- from the Calusa Indians, Conquistadors, and Ponce De Leon..on. He finds wildlife and introduces our guests to the various birds, vegetation, dolphins, and manatee (if they’re around that day;) This is one of the unique experiences available in southwest Florida. No tour is ever the same there is no script and many guests return year after year to enjoy Stephen's expertise and the beauty of Lovers Key
Our guests also often take advantage of the beaches and hiking trails offered inside the state park. There are many photo opportunities available to capture the memories of this incredible experience within the natural surroundings of the untouched Florida landscape.

SWFL sunsets are the best, and there is no better place to watch them than from the deck of our 36ft. Sailing Catamaran, "Copacetic". The sunset hours are a magical time to be out on the water. With the winds calm, the sun turns golden and paints the sky in a palette of hues and colors that seem almost unreal. There is no way you cannot be taken by it. The clean ocean air, vast sky and unbelievable sunset colors will connect you with nature and give you a feeling of relaxation and happiness that most people don't get to experience anymore. A sunset sail will help you calm your mind and let you breath again. So come join us and reset your senses!

Have fun with the whole family on this sightseeing cruise with a naturalist guide from Marco island. Collect shells and sand dollars after encountering dolphins playing by your boat.

Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Everglades on this adventure from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. With your naturalist guide, take an exciting airboat ride in the Western Everglades, see wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, admire towering cypress trees on a nature walk, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Your guide will teach you all about the Everglades and accompany you to lunch.

Explore the haunted side of Fort Myers on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Visit buildings with unwanted visitors and hear their tales from your professional guide. See Fort Myers at night and maybe something more on this fun and informative tour.

Our most popular Tour is the Clear Kayak LED Glass Bottom Night Tour in Sarasota Florida. We use 10,000 Lumens of LED Light to brighten the seafloor in every clear kayak. Its an amazing must do experience.
Take a Clear Kayak Glass Bottom Tour in Sarasota, Florida. OIts a slow paddle, including nets to collect shells while looking for manatee, dolphin, conch, and other exciting sea life! Here’s your chance to get the best window seat possible. Make sure to wear something you can get wet!
Day Tours - 9am, 11am,

Enjoy paddling through the mangrove tunnels on Estero bay. Our kayak tours are available for all ages. If anyone wants to bring their own SUP or kayak they are welcome to join. Dogs are permitted as well.
Growing up in Southwest Florida contributed to his love of the beach life. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and is passionate about sharing this love with you by kayaking through the beautiful mangroves, where you can see pelicans, herons, dolphins, and perhaps a manatee. Just 15 minutes of easy paddling, you will find the most gorgeous and relaxing private beach with an abundance of shells. All of the equipment (kayaks and paddleboards) are of high quality and new!

Come sail with us in the mid morning or afternoon and take in the serenity that our pristine emerald waters can provide! Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, and our abundant bird life are frequent guests on this relaxing daytime sail. Weather it's animal watching you're looking for, or just a relaxing cruise around Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, this activity provides both and will not disappoint!

We have been avid explorers of Myakka River State Park for the better part of two decades and have been operating tours for nearly 5 years so our knowledge and expertise of the park and it's wildlife inhabitants is unmatched! Our guides are also extremely proficient in photography so you will leave with plenty of great photo mementos at no additional cost! Perhaps what makes our experience the most unique is that our top of the line E-bikes allow you to choose how much effort you put into the ride. Put your assist level low and get some exercise or allow the bike to do all the work and see the entire park sweat-free.

Paddle through mangrove tunnels, explore shallow bays, and cruise along the beach, all while taking in the wide variety of wildlife that makes this part of Florida unique. Frequent sightings include Dolphins, Manatee, Turtles, Rays, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets, Herons, Plovers, and many more. This is an experience you won't soon forget!

Soak in the sun and the entertaining history about the city of Fort Myers on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Stroll through and enjoy learning about the town's founders and how they grew from a frontier fort to a city that has become an international destination for sun-seekers.  Acquaint yourself with their colorful personalities and the city of Fort Myers on this charming tour.

Hop aboard our enclosed, air-conditioned van or trolley to learn about the vibrant Amish and Mennonite cultures here in Sarasota. Learn about the beliefs, traditions and differences between these two religious orders from our knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, Kendra Cross.

Visit the Pinecraft community, a small working neighborhood that attracts many members of the Amish and Mennonite orders. Many families travel to this Sarasota haven during the winter months to escape the harsh weather in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and several other northern states. Slow down and enjoy the small pleasures in life on our tour of this rustic and charming neighborhood. Enjoy the tour stops at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop, The Carlisle Inn and Der Dutchman Amish Kitchen Cooking Restaurant for a sample of their delicious pie!