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  • Lido Key
From $45

Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals | Lido Key

Experience the best of Sarasota Bay with our premium kayak and paddleboard rentals. Launching from Ted Sperling Park near downtown, you’ll enjoy an easy paddle through shallow grass flats and mangrove tunnels. This quiet area is a local favorite for spotting manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, our rentals provide the perfect way to explore Sarasota’s coastal beauty on your own schedule.

 

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  • Lido Key-Private Tour
From $85

Private Mangrove Tunnel Kayak or Paddleboard Tour | Lido Key

Your group. Your pace. Your perfect Sarasota experience.
Skip the group tour and experience Lido Key’s iconic mangrove tunnels exclusively with your family or friends. Our private guided tours give you the undivided attention of an expert local guide, the freedom to move at your own pace, and an intimate connection with one of Florida’s most breathtaking natural ecosystems.

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Lido Key Kayak Tours & Rentals

What Makes Lido Key So Special?

The Tunnels Themselves

Lido Key is home to an extensive network of mangrove tunnels unlike anything else in Sarasota. You’ll wind your way through a natural canopy of tangled roots and branches, paddling through passageways that feel like something out of a nature documentary. Around every bend is something new.

Wildlife That Will Blow Your Mind

This is where Lido Key earns its reputation. On any given day you might encounter manatees, dolphins, sea stars, crabs, jellyfish, amazing birds and fish. And who knows what else?

No two trips are the same. That’s what keeps people coming back.

a boat sitting on top of a tree
manatee swimming upside down during a kayak tour at Ted Sperling Park
a woman paddling through the mangrove tunnels on Lido key on a stand up paddleboard
a night heron is on the mangroves in a tunnel
a woman sitting in a tree
Person paddleboarding on clear water surrounded by trees under a blue sky at weeki wachee springs

Why Book With SURFIT USA?

For over 14 years, SURFIT USA has been Sarasota’s most trusted on-water outfitter — and Lido Key is where it all started. We know these tunnels better than anyone.

  • ⭐ 3,000+ Verified 5-Star Reviews
  • ✅ Sarasota County Certified Tour Operator for Over 10 Years
  • 🦺 Safety-First Trained and Experienced Guides
  • 📍 Prime Launch Access at Ted Sperling Park, South Lido Key
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Friendly — All Ages and Skill Levels Welcome
  • 🎟️ Seamless Online Booking — Confirm in Minutes

What Our Guests Are Saying

Highlight of my trip

Highlight of my trip! Brock was patient and kind and knowledgeable, taking time to paddle up to each person on our tour to chat, share some cool facts, or give pointers on their paddling technique.

– Vanessa M. --Yelp Reviews

Super easy and awesome experience. Beginner friendly and got to see dolphins!!! Tour guide was knowledgeable and did a great job. Thanks for the memories made!!!

– Heather J--Google Review
5 Stars!

Our guide Orion made this one of the most fantastic kayaking experiences we have ever had! We were able to see a manatee up close when it came up to check out our kayak.