Lower Keys Guided Mangrove Paddle & Key Deer Tour
Paddle mangrove tunnels, enjoy a picnic, and look for Key Deer
From$191/ personincl. taxes and fees
Duration
6–7 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Guide, equipment, transportation
Highlights
Explore the Lower Keys by kayak or stand-up paddleboard with a naturalist guide, then continue to Big Pine Key for Key Deer viewing. Travel between island stops along the Overseas Highway and experience mangrove habitat, waterfront scenery, and protected wildlife areas.
- Paddle winding mangrove creeks and tunnels at Geiger Key
- Spot marine life and local or migratory birds with a naturalist guide
- Pause at waterfront Geiger Key Marina after your paddle
- Travel the Overseas Highway to Big Pine Key
- Observe endangered Key Deer in protected habitat near the National Key Deer Refuge
What's Included
- Kayak or stand-up paddleboard equipment
- Naturalist guide
- Transportation between locations
- Entry fees
- Filtered water
- Picnic lunch with sandwiches, chips, water, and sodas
Know before you go
- Wear walking shoes for unpaved surfaces
- Expect to stand for 30 minutes or more during the tour
- Bring sunglasses and sunscreen
- Do not feed wild animals
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice of cancellation.
FAQs
A wheelchair-accessible vehicle requires 48 hours' advance notice.
The tour requires at least 3 passengers. Tours with 2 or fewer people may be canceled, with notice provided at least 48 hours before departure.
Paddles and Deer tours accommodate groups of 9 or fewer in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Meeting details
Lower Keys
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