“I would encourage all visitors to venture away from the beach and experience the beauty of the mangrove tunnels and spectacular wildlife” – Laurie N
PARADISE AWAITS
Welcome to Kayaking SRQ. It would be our pleasure to guide you through Sarasota’s hidden gem, the mangrove tunnels. Or if self discovery is more your speed, you can rent kayaks or paddle boards and head out with a map we provide. Whatever your pleasure, we will make sure you have a safe and pleasurable experience. Let us show you our home, backyard, and passion for more than 40 years. From children to the more mature adult, we guarantee the time of your life in Florida’s #1 Kayak Park!
WHY SARASOTA KAYAKING?
Don’t worry, it may look complicated, BUT it is not! Kayaking is great exercise, it is relaxing, it is a fun activity to do with friends & family, and it is great for nature, animal, and photography lovers! Whatever the reason, we see it all, make sure to have your cameras ready!
LIDO KEY TOURS & RENTALS
Guided Mangrove Tunnel Tour (2 Hours)
$59.00 - Adult
$49.00 - 12 and Under
Private Tours (2 Hours)
$85.00 per person
3 Hour | Kayak & Paddle Board Rental
$45.00 - Single Kayak
$60.00 - Double Kayak
$50.00 - Paddle Board
SIESTA KEY TOURS & RENTALS
Guided Kayak Tour
$45.00 - 12 and under
$55.00 - Adult
Private Tours (2 Hours)
$85.00 per person
Gift certificates are perfect for a honeymoon gift, birthday gift, or any holiday. We promise we will treat your guest to an exhilarating time!
WHAT ARE OTHERS SAYING?
We take pride in making sure every person that tours with us, enjoys their time and comes back again soon! Here are our trip advisor reviews so you can see that we are making a difference in people’s lives!
2018 Certificate of Excellence
Kristy Lewis
15:25 01 Jun 19
Great Morning for a tour! My boyfriend took his young nephew, who has never kayaked before, and Greg was a great teacher and very patient teaching him how to kayak. It was a great trip with lots of wildlife this morning!
Kelly Hallenbeck
14:45 01 May 19
rental process was easy, staff were friendly & accommodating. Great way to experience nature & see the "wild" side of Sarasota.
Chantalle Thibodeau MacDonald
17:20 28 Apr 19
My son and I did a tour yesterday. Definitely great value for the price. Chris was excellent. We saw a baby and momma manatee. The mangroves were amazing. We will be back and have already, recommended them to tourists we met in Sarasota. Thank you for an educational morning. We cannot wait until next time. Cheers.
Corey Blumenfeld Glider
14:38 19 Apr 19
We went on a tour with Greg and had an awesome time! We saw manatees, went into the mangroves and loved it! Can’t wait to do it again next year!
Teresa Benson
22:07 15 Apr 19
What a wonderful experience we had! This is so much more than kayaking! Kim & Greg are super knowledgeable about the area & wildlife. They go out of their way to make it an amazing experience for everyone! We would HIGHLY recommend this tour!!
Felicia Freeman
22:31 11 Apr 19
We had a great tour with Dustin! He was very knowledgeable and friendly! He made our experience great! Such a fun time! Highly recommend SRQ and Dustin!
Julie Baker
21:29 07 Apr 19
We had a great time with our guide Chris...we saw dolphins, manatees, an osprey caught a fish right n front of us and got up close to so many cool birds and other wildlife species. Mangrove forest was special to see.
Stephanie Lynn O'Hair
00:15 05 Apr 19
The two hour tour guided by Dustin, was the perfect ending to our spur of the moment trip to Sarasota. We learned about the sea life in the area and were even able to see lots of crabs, jumping fish, jellyfish, birds and more. We truly enjoyed ourselves and will most definitely return on our future visits.
Georgia Friar
19:06 03 Apr 19
We had an amazing time today on our two hour guided tour through the mangroves, we took a group of teenage spring break boys and the guides were awesome with them! Cant wait to go again!
Leslie Maysonet Castillo
23:46 02 Apr 19
What a wonderful experience we had today! This was our first time kayaking. We did the 2 hr guided tour with our 12 yr old twins and we had a blast! Greg our guide was kind and patient with us despite our lack of experience in kayaking. We would definitely do it again! Highly recommend it to families. We saw manatees in the wild and other sea life. It was a beautiful day and meandering the mangroves was my personal favorite! Absolutely loved it!
Nathalie Labelle
03:20 26 Mar 19
Notre guide Dan était incroyable, nous avons vu beaucoup de dauphins. Nous avons eu le temps de contempler la nature. Le charme de mangroves, de la faune, la nature. Tout était parfsit
Ashley White
17:20 23 Mar 19
Had an awesome time. Greg made the reservation process very easy. I Have already recommended to many of my friends. Will be back soon!
Christopher Beebe
12:47 21 Mar 19
We had a great time with SRQ! Dan took a big grip of tandems through the mangroves and did a great job of finding us a peek of dolphins and manatees. Great equipment and even better guide. Would definitely recommend.
Michael Gonzales
13:45 18 Mar 19
Awesome experience with Kayaking SRQ. Greg set my wife and up in our tandem and off we went exploring. Highly recommend this outfit for your kayaking needs.
David Pepper
00:02 11 Mar 19
Great time, a wonderful tour!
Jerome Burke
19:31 28 Feb 19
We used them last year for a guided tour and rented kayaks from them again this year. Both were great experiences. Highly recommend. 5 stars!
Natasha Smithies
16:42 27 Feb 19
We had a fabulous time paddling around the mangroves.
Debbi Maenhout
00:15 07 Feb 19
had a great experience, I'm a first-time kayaker it was great. Dan our guide was awesome. highly recommend give him a five
Alicia Gary DeMarco
00:28 03 Feb 19
What a fantastic experience!! From the moment we walked up and found Kim, we knew we made the right choice amongst all other tour groups. SUPER friendly, helpful, and organized! Greg was a great tour guide, offering colorful antidotes and facts about the area and his connection to the area. Truly made you feel like you were a friend visiting. You can tell these folks love and appreciate what they get to call “work”. Would HIGHLY recommend them!
Susan Halstead Tiedemann
11:09 12 Jan 19
Great tour of the mangroves with Greg. As a local, he was able to tell a lot of history and all about the ecosystem. A definite “must” for a trip here!
Mark L. Clark
11:55 24 Dec 18
The mangroves are incredible, but the guide and the company behind the guide can make all the difference. Dan made this experience very enjoyable. He was knowledgeable, helpful and fun. We will be back and will use Kayaking SRQ again!
Brenda Wartha
20:20 19 Dec 18
We did a tour this morning and it was amazing. Dan our guide was great and was full of info about the mangroves and the eco systems. Both Peter and I had an great time.
Sherry Vogt
21:59 29 Nov 18
Just spent the afternoon with Greg finding Manatees, hearing about the local celebrities and culture and touring the mangrove tunnels. What an awesome experience! Greg was very knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks for a terrific afternoon !
Maggie Braegelmann
15:54 27 Nov 18
Amazing tour guide and great to see all the manatee! We all had a great time!
Tiffany Izenour
16:43 20 Nov 18
We just finished our 930am Tuesday guided kayak tour with Greg. His wife, Kim, was incredibly accommodating when we called yesterday to book. Kayaks are in good condition and we were offered waterproof bags. Recommend water shoes, hat, sunglasses and a waterproof camera. Lather with sunscreen as you'll be out on the open lake for more than half of the tour. We had about 10 people on our tour, so it was easy to chat and keep into a tight group. Greg gave us a great tour. The waters were beautiful, cool and clear. We quickly found a small group of 3 manatee along the docks. Greg taught us about manatee and the best way to track them in the water. We were then off to the mangrove tunnels. The black crab were out in abundance and the thousands of jellyfish have returned to the lake. Highly recommend this company.
Arlene Joy
18:21 08 Nov 18
We just returned from the 2 hour guided tour with Greg. We had a truly amazing day!!! Great time from start to finish. Greg And Kim are wonderful. Thank you for accommodating such a large group, and for keeping us laughing the entire time!
Jason Werner
20:06 01 Nov 18
great adventure in the tunnels with awesome leadership, Oh and fun hanging out with the manatee and dolphine
Jess Biczo Martinez
19:21 29 Oct 18
Had a fantastic time with Kim and Greg! We saw manatees, birds, wildlife and even held a baby starfish. They were knowledgeable and fun! Highly reccomend this tour group!
Christie Killinger
16:17 16 Oct 18
Everything !! Greg was a great tour guide ! Beautiful area !
Brandy Amberlyn Banning
15:31 04 Oct 18
My husband and I had a wonderful time!!!! So nice to see other parts of the key!!! The mangrove tunnels are awesome!!!!
Vanessa Fay Hutton
15:54 16 Sep 18
My boyfriend and I went on this kayaking tour as a part of a last minute get away only to discover the waters in the area had been affected by red tide. So unfortunately not much wildlife to be seen this time. Despite this, Greg was a great guide and made sure we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. He was knowledgeable and experienced and knows his way around those waters well. He provided us with wonderful history of the area and great stories as we kayaked through the bay and beautiful mangrove tunnels. We will definitely come back and tour again, once the tide has gone!
Jeremy McGurk
20:11 15 Sep 18
Went out today it was an awesome trip!
Ricardo Rafael Giacinto
23:06 14 Sep 18
Had such a blast! Our tour guide Greg was great! Really nice guy, super knowledgeable, and very welcoming. Supplied us with dry bags for our phones, sunscreen, keys, and other personal belongings. Offered us and had water available too. It was our first time kayaking through the beautiful mangroves. Such a peaceful and tranquil experience. From start to finish we had so much fun paddling and winding through the key. Got to see some wildlife which was really cool. Greg as a local had such interesting information about the incredible Sarasota area. Kim is wonderful and booking was simple and easy. Free parking, restrooms, and outdoor showers are available and easily accessible. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an awesome experience at a great cost!
Diane Hale
19:52 12 Aug 18
What a great experience to mark off my bucket list! Greg was kind, humorous, informative. Got to see some manatee!!!
Angie Johnston
18:45 14 Jul 18
We had such an amazing experience, we rented twice this past week from Greg and Kim, while on vacation in Sarasota. They were absolutely fantastic! We had an amazing experience while out on the water, kayaking through the mangroves was a new experience for us, it's so peaceful! We saw dolphins and got to 'play' with a family of manatees, they hung out with us for quite awhile, not something we get to do here in Kansas. We'll be back!!
Rich N Samantha Gooding
15:29 12 Jul 18
I can't even begin to thank Greg and the whole team. We had such a great time and learned so much about the mangroves. We were fortunate enough to see Manatees and could not have asked Greg our guide for a better trip.
Lee Forkenbrock
16:19 11 Jul 18
Awesome trip. Just fine for kids as well. The mangrove tunnels were an unbelievable site to see. Our guide Ben, did a great job. Highly recommend this group for kayak tours or rentals.
Matt Grinkis
20:00 10 Jul 18
Ben was a Great Tour Guide! Excellent Adventure!
Stacey Grinkis
19:54 10 Jul 18
We had an amazing guided tour today with Ben. He was very informative and an amazing guide. We saw manatees and the mangrove tunnels were amazing. I definitely recommend this!
Maggie Molpus
03:04 04 Jul 18
We had a blast with Kim and Greg during our tour into Sarasota Bay and the incredible mangrove tunnels! We loved the kayaking then seeing a mama manatee and her calf, but we also appreciated the historical knowledge of the area, your environmental awareness and the sea life education you provided for us... with 4 kids (ages 8-15), that is no easy task!! We thank you for an amazing day - you guys rock!!
Doug Keefer
13:36 28 Jun 18
Highly recommend Kayaking SRQ when in the Sarasota area! Whether you do a tour or just need to rent a kayak. I can’t say enough about Greg and Kim! They are the best! Such down to earth and nice people! We keep coming back for more and you will too!
Adam Shankle
17:47 21 Jun 18
The whole setup from start to finish was organized perfectly. Greg is an amazing tour guide with a lot of knowledge of the area! Well done! I will be back again!
Sandra Stafford
05:59 20 Jun 18
Great time with friends along with 2 fun loving guides with a lot of knowledge of Sarasota history.
Lucelly Ga
22:05 19 Jun 18
You guys are awesome, thank you for today! �����
Ashleigh Danielle
20:49 19 Jun 18
Awesome day today with manatees and dolphins 🐬 💙
Jason Mehaffie
20:51 11 Jun 18
This was an amazing day and Kayaking SRQ made it very easy and we will rent from them again
Jacques LaRocque
21:27 24 May 18
The guides (Greg and Kim )were very nice and friendly. .they take their time to tell you all about the environment and why things are the way they are now..why the mangroves came to be ,and how the recent hurricanes have affected things ...awesome time! !!! We have done it twice now ...
Debra Endres
15:58 14 May 18
Thank you for a fabulous first experience. I was enthralled with the wild life we saw and entertained with Greg's stories and insight to the area. He has a video of my encounter with a manatee - so cool! Thank you for sharing your love of the area with us!
Dawn Thatcher
01:02 03 May 18
Tami Burgoyne
20:48 30 Apr 18
Wow ... oh wow!!
This tour was fantastic and our kayak guide, Greg, was stellar;) We had a group of six and each one said we learned something new. Two of our guests were locals so I thought that was significant. It was my first time and with Greg’s help,I got some of the best photos I’ve ever taken on vacation:) Thanks for an unforgettable trip through the mangroves !!
This tour was fantastic and our kayak guide, Greg, was stellar;) We had a group of six and each one said we learned something new. Two of our guests were locals so I thought that was significant. It was my first time and with Greg’s help,I got some of the best photos I’ve ever taken on vacation:) Thanks for an unforgettable trip through the mangroves !!
Melanie Berning-Nowak
13:52 26 Apr 18
Tom Audette
12:50 24 Apr 18
This kayak trip was awesome. My wife and I chose the tandem kayak and Greg was our guide. We were fortunate to paddle up on two dolphins heading in the same direction. We were with them for a good 20 minutes while they swam all around us sometimes within 15 feet of the kayak. We then went into the mangrove tunnels for more nature sight seeing with birds and different fish. The kayak was easy to navigate and paddle and very stable.
Greg grew up in the area and was extremely informative about the mangroves and the entire Sarasota area.
We highly recommend Kim & Greg for your kayak adventure in Sarasota.
Greg grew up in the area and was extremely informative about the mangroves and the entire Sarasota area.
We highly recommend Kim & Greg for your kayak adventure in Sarasota.
Dustin Terrio
14:13 15 Apr 18
Kayaking SRQ is such a great time! We saw manatees, dolphins, cormorants, pelicans, osprey, and millions of fish! All of the wildlife gets so close! It’s an unreal experience. Kim and Greg are wonderful guides and they know so much about the area and the wildlife, they even give detailed descriptions of the history of the key! Anyone traveling to the Sarasota area should do their best to make a stop at Kayaking SRQ!
Billy McNamara
20:30 05 Apr 18
A great company to book your kayaking experience with. We had Weston as our guide, when you have a marine biologist answering your questions even made it that more awesome! SRQ is THE ONE to kayak with. We will definitely be back. The Mcnamara's from Michigan.
Kenny Kotani
16:48 31 Mar 18
Amanda LaRose
14:50 31 Mar 18
We had a beautiful day of manatees, dolphins, and meandering through the mangrove tunnels! Great tour that combined the history of Sarasota with solid knowledge of the ecosystem of the keys. We will definitely be back! Thank you Kim!
Gabby Moshinskie
13:49 27 Mar 18
David Quilter
03:34 26 Mar 18
Dana Cox
15:44 21 Mar 18
We loved this tour, my 2 sons (7&9) and my father. A great time and so much to see! Thank you Greg & Kim for being wonderful tour guides and so informative! �
Maggie McDermott
02:16 14 Mar 18
Absolutely loved our tour today with Kim and Greg! They were very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Joanne Appel
09:34 10 Mar 18
Had a great time kayaking with Gregg. Awesome day!
Kim Henegar
23:47 24 Feb 18
Great experience, our guild Brandon was w onderdul and full and information. Will totally come back again!!!
Eric Todd Jasiak
19:06 21 Feb 18
Glad we chose them over all the others in the park. Owner operated. Had a great time would recommend to everyone. Would do again.
Danielle Bethman
23:20 18 Feb 18
Greg is so knowledgeable of the area! Not only did he provide facts and history, but put his own personal spin by telling stories of his family and their history in Sarasota! We had a great time and look forward to renting kayaks in the future. And we were super lucky to get to see multiple dolphins right in the first seconds of our tour! We must have watched them for a good 20 minutes. Awesome sauce!
Colleen Grimm-Serflek
22:55 06 Feb 18
Emilia Amos
22:42 30 Dec 17
Kevin Skotynsky
19:07 24 Dec 17
Had a great time today! Thanks guys! Will do this again next time we’re in town �
Theresa Klinger
20:53 06 Dec 17
Super friendly, well organized and knowledgeable..... took us around to see manatees, dolphins and other wildlife. Mangrove tunnel tour was absolutely stunning! Would totally recommend this tour to anyone looking for an outdoor activity in the Sarasota, Lido or Siesta Key Beach areas.
Krista Johnson
02:24 27 Nov 17
Cindy Stulpin Klemyk
13:00 22 Nov 17
Take this tour and you won’t be disappointed! Between the the knowledge of the area and funny stories not to mention all the little surprises along the tour that you may see, Just want to mention that Greg is one of the kindest business owners I have ever encountered!! One of the guys on our tour has Parkinson’s. Most people would just do the tour and get done. Not Greg! He noticed that this gentleman was falling behind and quietly circled back and tied his kayak to his and pulled him through the whole rest of the tour !! Then helped him stand and get out of the kayak when we were done. ! Kept telling him don’t worry I ‘ve got you and there is no rush!! The most kind and caring tour guide you will ever meet!! ��
Andrea Scales Brown
22:53 17 Oct 17
Always a great time and one of our favorite things to do when we visit Siesta Key
Mary Reith Iodice
17:49 19 Sep 17
Today was our first time kayaking! We had a great time with Greg! Going through the mangrove tunnels and seeing the wildlife was an excellent experience! He is full of interesting information and stories. Don't be intimidated if you haven't done it before. My husband and I really enjoyed the nature and the beautiful wildlife! Thank you for the excellent tour and information. We recommended you to the tropical resort management! If your in Ct stop by and see us at Finalmente!
Carla Oakes
12:58 05 Sep 17
Jerry Hoang
03:12 17 Aug 17
It was our family's first kayaking trip, and we had a wonderful time. Everyone is very friendly and courteous. Kim is an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge and passion made the tour very interactive, exciting and fun. We truly enjoyed the experience, will definitely do it again next time we are in the area, and we highly recommend Kayaking SRQ.
Kendra Oliver
22:05 16 Aug 17
Went on a kayaking tour this morning and loved it! Greg and Kim are great tour guides. We saw manatees and dolphins right away and the mangroves were beautiful.
Octavio Rivas
02:24 10 Aug 17
Sweet ride, thanks for the tour, Gregorio and Juanota, lol
Elizabeth Rivas
01:29 10 Aug 17
Omg!! We love the tour Kim and Greg are awesome, we had a great time! Highly recommended �
Magaly Fonseca
21:59 09 Aug 17
I am a novice at kayaking Kim and Greg were a great guide so helpful and friendly! Highly recommended it is an amazing experience and amazing view !!
Andrea Franco
19:41 29 Jul 17
Wonderful a perfect day�
Mom and baby manatees � Mom and baby dolphin ��� I love that � ...The Mangrove tunnels it's amazing �. magical experience..... thank you so Much ��
Mom and baby manatees � Mom and baby dolphin ��� I love that � ...The Mangrove tunnels it's amazing �. magical experience..... thank you so Much ��
Nikki Logan-Curran
14:48 20 Jul 17
I've been kayaking in these waters for 15 years and learned more on Kim and Greg's tour in two hours than I've learned my entire time living here! Thank you both for an amazing day! I'm sending my family there tomorrow!
Vianney Castaneda
20:17 19 Jul 17
Tara Tucak
13:47 13 Jul 17
Dan Bowen
21:18 07 Jul 17
My wife and I started the day (her birthday�) kayaking. It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed ourselves. Greg is a great guide and very friendly. We will definitely be going back� - it was a great experience.
Cheri Christiansen
03:05 06 Jul 17
We booked 3 boats for the afternoon of July 4th. The boats were clean, ready, with maps and vests. The owners were super professional and friendly. They stayed in contact with us and made sure we were happy. I look forward to renting with them again. The boats are stable and reasonably priced. Thank you!!?
Kelsey Sullivan
18:32 05 Jul 17
Dee Grasty Thigpen
17:34 01 Jul 17
Funniest day ever even for me a novice at kayaking Gregg was a great guide and so helpful. We will be returning .
Christopher J. Little
13:42 17 Jun 17
Wonderful. I bring most each guest we have to Greg to for the experience !!
Love it.
Love it.
Lisa Therrien Cormier
17:37 30 May 17
Great time kayaking with SRQ tours, Greg and Kim are wonderful, saw dolphins and manatee, fine for beginner kayakers.
Peggy Li Hansen
22:37 28 May 17
Awesome tour by Kim today! Fun and informative. Loved it! Thank you!
Lisa Henderson Blake
20:34 28 May 17
Aj Cormier
21:46 23 May 17
Dolphins, Manatees, jellyfish, starfish and even a raccoon in the mangroves. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon Greg & Kim
Jim Trippett
20:11 19 May 17
Jess Hessell
17:55 06 May 17
Went kayaking with Weston this morning! It was our first time kayaking and we absolutely loved it! We were able to see several dolphins and manatees! The mangrove tunnels were stunning! We will defintely be back!��
Georgia Rookstool
20:18 03 May 17
Greg and his wife Kim were very personable! The tour was very relaxing and interesting. Greg shared just enough info but still allowed us to enjoy the peace and calm of the water. We even floated with a family of manatees! Amazing.
Amanda Camp
01:02 01 May 17
What a great activity to do with with friends and family! The whole crew at Kayaking SRQ Tours and Rentals are professional and knowledgeable!!!!
Kayla Renea Oldham
22:12 29 Apr 17
My dad Greg is the best tour guide ever. Your always guaranteed a good time going on tour with him. I definitely suggest anyone who wants to have an awesome experience seeing wildlife up close to choose Greg as your tour guide!
Ann Smith Olsen
21:37 29 Apr 17
First time kayaking and it just couldn't have better! I highly recommend Kayaking SRQ Tours - it's a must do in Sarasota!
David Clare
20:27 29 Apr 17
The owner of the tour company grew up here, no other way to learn about the mangrove
Ashleigh Danielle
15:31 29 Apr 17
Brianna Lillian
23:59 25 Apr 17
Jeanne Ruocco Wolf
12:24 13 Apr 17
My son and I took the tour, both of us had never been on a kayak before. Greg was so helpful with a quick lesson we were off and running...paddling! He knows his biz and was able to explain the history of the area. Navigating through the mangrove tunnels was quite an experience! I highly recommend this tour. We had such a great time and will be back to do this again. Thanks to Greg and Kim for a sharing with us.
Brian Hey
01:56 27 Mar 17
Corrado Ruscica
03:27 10 Mar 17
Cait Kelley
22:26 10 Feb 17
Sally Cook
12:30 07 Feb 17
We kayaked with Greg in November and we had a great time! We'll be back in May! You are top on our list of people to see!
Natalie King-Lyons
20:30 20 Jan 17
Dolores Day
04:10 19 Jan 17
Michelle Heidlage-Getchell
20:42 29 Dec 16
Emese Botos
04:26 14 Dec 16
Melinda S Gray
01:13 26 Nov 16
It was our first time out and I can't wait to go back! Greg was awesome and he knew all the hot spots!
Jenna Spear DeFord
23:31 22 Oct 16
Jamie Lynne
14:52 26 Sep 16
Greg and Orlando were really accommodating for us two. We had never been in a kayak before and while we did ok on the open water, we needed some help through the mangroves 🙂 Kayaking was a ton of fun! They even took pictures for us, I can't wait to get them.
Nancy Roy
14:26 25 Sep 16
This tour was such a treat for my husband and I. We wanted to learn more about the history of the area and see the wildlife and did we get a LOT for our money. We headed out to see the Manatee and ended up seeing at least 10! It was the most amazing morning! Thank you Greg! We loved it.
Sarah Rose
15:27 19 Aug 16
Every time someone says they're going to the Siesta Key/Sarasota area I recommend this tour to them.
Greg and Orlando took us on an AMAZING kayak tour where we learned a lot about the local wildlife. The coolest part by far was getting to paddle through the mangroves and seeing everything up close.
Not only is Greg super knowledgeable about the area and the animals in it, he is also really dedicated to finding as many animals as possible for his group to see. While we didn't get to see any manatees on our tour (even manatees have slow days, apparently), both Greg and Orlando did their absolute best to find them (and were obviously disappointed when they couldn't)- all while keeping us entertained with their great stories!
The tour is the perfect size to be able to go with either a friend, a family, or a group while at the same time being able to hear everything that's said. You spend a lot of time on the water, but it's shallow most of the time so it's a pretty easy paddle. Also birds dive around you and swim under your kayak to catch fish, which is super cool.
Greg and Orlando took us on an AMAZING kayak tour where we learned a lot about the local wildlife. The coolest part by far was getting to paddle through the mangroves and seeing everything up close.
Not only is Greg super knowledgeable about the area and the animals in it, he is also really dedicated to finding as many animals as possible for his group to see. While we didn't get to see any manatees on our tour (even manatees have slow days, apparently), both Greg and Orlando did their absolute best to find them (and were obviously disappointed when they couldn't)- all while keeping us entertained with their great stories!
The tour is the perfect size to be able to go with either a friend, a family, or a group while at the same time being able to hear everything that's said. You spend a lot of time on the water, but it's shallow most of the time so it's a pretty easy paddle. Also birds dive around you and swim under your kayak to catch fish, which is super cool.
Jennifer Mazzitelli
01:46 10 Jul 16
My family and I had never kayaked before and boy were are expectations exceeded. Greg was fantastic! He really made the whole experience enjoyable and our safety was his first priority. We definitely would highly recommend booking a tour with him. When we return to Siesta Key we will be sure to book with Greg again.
Tianna Rous
14:22 05 Jul 16
My husband and I came out to Siesta to celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary. recommend taking advantage of its Beautiful scenery. My husband met Greg on the beach and decided to try out the kayaking..we had a blast looking for manatees and cruising under the Man Grove canapies. We even made friend (this duck followed us around for apart of our tour). ♡ making memories
Wendy Gogel Pospisil
23:41 04 Jun 16
Greg is an awesome guide with extensive knowledge of Sarasota Bays ecosystem. I highly recommend taking a kayaking tour with Greg.
Steven Tornow
03:41 04 Apr 16
Laurie Naughton
23:04 03 Apr 16
It was an incredible morning of kayaking! So peaceful and beautiful. Greg was an amazing guide with extensive knowledge of the area and the native wildlife. I would encourage all visitors to venture away from the beach and experience the beauty of the mangrove tunnels and spectacular wildlife. Thank you Greg! See you next year!
Chris Bayley Retherford
18:20 08 Jan 16
Great experience! Greg does an amazing job!! We will be touring again, for the third time, on our next vacation in April!!
Lucien Bechard
18:25 17 Nov 15
Greg did an absolutely amazing job on the tour. His enthusiasm and dedication as a tour guide is infectious. The scenery and tunnels were beautiful and unlike anything that I've ever experienced before. I loved the tour and can't wait take another one with Greg really soon.
Audrey Webster
22:11 11 Nov 15
Went kayaking yesterday with Greg and had an amazing time! I've been going to Siesta Key for 12 years now and this is absolutely one of my favorite finds! Greg was so fun and easy going and told us so many interesting things about the area! Despite the late season and red tide going on he still found manatees (they came right up to our kayaks!) We will definitely make this a staple in our annual trip down to Sarasota and would encourage others to do so. Can't ask for more in a tour guide! Thanks Greg!
Maxime Augustin
14:23 04 Nov 15
Greg is an excellent guide and know very well his place, a lot to learn and see with him!
Alfonso Carrera
17:24 18 Aug 15
Words can't explain the experience we had kayaking with Greg. Absolutely amazing! The best part of our honeymoon so far! Definitely will come back and do it again, no doubt about it! Thank you Greg!!!
Lindzay Jaros
23:07 30 May 15
I would def. recommend this to my friends Greg is awesome and can't wait to do it again!
Simon O'Reilly
00:33 25 Apr 15
I would recommend this tour to anyone; particularly nature lovers. Greg is an incredibly enthusiastic guide who shares his passion amazingly. He knows the ecosystem like the back of his hand.
For someone like me, who has never been near salt water, Greg gave a great introduction to sea life. It was amazing to learn so many fascinating facts about plants and animals I have never seen.
IF I COULD GIVE TEN STARS OUT OF 5, I WOULD!!!
Thanks for a great tour Greg.
For someone like me, who has never been near salt water, Greg gave a great introduction to sea life. It was amazing to learn so many fascinating facts about plants and animals I have never seen.
IF I COULD GIVE TEN STARS OUT OF 5, I WOULD!!!
Thanks for a great tour Greg.
Shawni Taylor
21:02 15 Apr 15
Greg was so outgoing and so eager to make sure that we were able to see some action out on the water! He even went out of his way to get us out on the water earlier before large crowds of kayaking tours came through. I would defiantly suggest calling Kayaking with Greg rather than kayaking with such large tours, you are able to see so much more and actually able to hear all of the awesome facts that Greg knows about the life we see on the tours. Thank you again Greg!! We WILL be back!
Alesha Dagon
20:35 13 Apr 15
David Espey
00:29 30 Mar 15
Went twice and saw dolphins,manatee's,lots of birds,would highly recommend his tour .If your ever visiting Sarasota ,Fl area this is a must thing to do!!!! See ya next year Greg......
Jack Laffey
04:12 06 Mar 15
Eileen and I had a brilliant trip with Greg through the Mangrove Tunnels. Totally recommend his tours to anyone staying at Sea Club V.
Amber Bradley Mills
17:24 26 Feb 15
Greg is an amazing guide!! So informative and patient!! He truly made our experience exceptional!! We will be back every year and only tour with him!! Highly recommend!
Greg Papineau
18:12 16 Jan 15
Great trip. Really enjoyed ourselves. Greg is very knowledgeable, very patient, and very relaxing atmosphere. Definitely a must do in Sarasota.
Lori Kane
20:30 29 Nov 14
Had an excellent time! My sister and I wanted to do something besides lay on the beach and this was awesome. Greg's enthusiasm is infectious. This guy truly loves what he's doing. I can't recommend this enough!! DO IT! Thank you Greg. For EVERYTHING.
Beth Gibson
12:44 22 Oct 14
This was an amazing experience! Greg made this so fun and educational and it was the highlight of our trip. If you want to do something different, this is it!!
Jessica Gilpert
01:07 18 Oct 14
We had a great time touring around Lido Key with Greg. He is an extremely knowledgable guide, had a ton of great stories, and seemed really passionate about respecting wildlife conservation. And, I noticed that he was always making sure everyone was ok...just a really nice guy. We saw him on a nearby beach the next day, and he was just as friendly and warm. I highly recommend Greg's tours!
Ray Hatton
18:13 08 Oct 14
My father an I and my friends took a tour with Greg last October and all I can say is his knowledge of the area and its history was truly amazing. Definitely recommend taking a tour with Greg, I know we will! Thanks Greg!
Ashley Gilpert
12:37 08 Oct 14
My family and I went for a kayaking tour with Greg and we each were beyond pleased with the experience! Greg is a very nice guy, personable and very informative about the area! The tour was a perfect mix of relaxing, educational, fun and a little workout. Definitely recommend people to experience it when they visit the area. Thanks Greg!!
Terra Norton
15:26 17 Sep 14
Amazing tour with Greg he knows so much history about Sarasota and has a great passion for the sea life. Highly recommended. Thanks for showing us a great time.
Deb Nberg
21:24 31 Aug 14
Phenomenal tour and beyond excellent guide!!
Kenneth Butch Mills
14:40 31 Aug 14
Beyond a 5 Star rating!!! Greg is truly passionate about what he does. Extremely knowledgeable & he goes out of his way to make it the best experience ever! Definitely look him up & get ready for an experience of a life time!
Kim Gregory
14:03 31 Aug 14
Greg is an amazing tour guide. His passion for the water and wild life allows for a truly educational experience. The Man Grove tunnels are a must see while visiting Sarasota. You will be talking about this for many years to come. Enjoy!!!!!
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MAYA CH
Atlanta, GA.
“We were so fortunate to find Kayaking SRQ, LLC with such a knowledgeable tour guide like Greg Gregory. Our young son really enjoyed seeing all of the sea life such as starfish, dolphin and manatee in the natural mangrove settings around spectacular Sarasota.
I had no idea that you could do tandem kayaking and that was tricky for us, but again, great to have a patient and friendly tour guide wiling to coach us through paddling and maneuvering things.
It’s a must do for anyone and definitely family friendly plus a great way to see Sarasota and it’s unspoiled salt life.”
PHOTO GALLERY
Not only is the wildlife calling you, but so are the sites, the beaches, and the skylines. Watching a beautiful storm roll in, watching the sunset or sunrise, and taking in the beauty of this paradise called Sarasota!
THE NITTY GRITTY DETAILS…
We Provide: Guide, Sit on top kayak, paddle, PFD, Lesson and Fun!
You Provide: Light Clothing, Hat, Towel, Sunscreen, Sunglasses and water.
Meeting Place: The Kayaking SRQ, LLC Trailer in Ted Sperling Nature Park: 190 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236
***Release of liability waivers will need to be signed prior to water entry***
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