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3-Hour “Key Kayaking” Tour…  

• Sea kayaks... not "sit on tops" (singles and doubles)

• Kayak in the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

• Small groups of 8 or less

Our Three Hour "Key Kayaking" Tours are intended for those who have a lot to do in the Florida Keys and would like to get a taste of the relaxing backcountry waters and view some of the exotic wildlife in Southern Florida.  We can provide complimentary transportation from Key West to our launch site and then back again to Key West when your tour comes to an end. At our launch site we will introduce you to kayaking, provide you with all of the necessary kayaking equipment and give you an informative kayak/safety lesson.

Once we are all comfortable and ready we will launch onto the protected waters in the lower Florida Keys backcountry starting our 5-6 mile round trip paddle through tidal creeks, mangrove islets and across shallow grassy flats within the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. While on the water your knowledgeable and friendly naturalist kayak guide will educate you about the surrounding region and wildlife while helping you further improve your kayaking skills.

Examples of some commonly seen flora and fauna: Great White Herons, Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, Brown Pelicans, Double Crested Cormorant, Magnificent Frigate Bird, Ospreys, Bald Eagles, Least Tern, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, Loggerhead Turtle, Southern Stingray, Silversides, Needlefish, Gray Snapper,  Great Barracuda, Blue Crab, Stone Crab, West Indies Spiny Lobster, Loggerhead Sponges, Thin Finger Coral, Lesser Starlet Coral, Bahama Sea Star, Red Heart Urchin, Red Mangrove, White Mangrove, Black Mangrove, Buttonwood Tree, Turtle Grass

Recommended items to bring: T-shirt, sun shirt, shorts or bathing suit, sunglasses (polarized preferably) , sun block, hat, lip balm, comfortable foot wear, water, a small snack, camera (may possibly get wet) and a great attitude.

No experience necessary.

Tour Times:  9:00a.m., 10:00a.m., 11:00a.m., 12:00p.m., 1:00p.m., 2:00p.m., 3:00p.m., 4:00p.m., & 5:00p.m. (custom times available).

Cost: $45*

*Complimentary transportation. Prices, times and tour location subject to change. Does not include 7.5% Florida state sales tax or gratuity. Prices per person in US$. Year round.