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Our guided kayak tour of beautiful Shell Key Preserve (incl beach walk :) ) begins at the public launch area just north of the bridge to Fort De Soto Park. My team and I will meet everyone here, do introductions, hand out waterproof bags, and then get everyone prepped for kayaking (lifejackets are provided, but not required for guests over 16). No experience needed as we'll give everyone a little paddling overview/refresher! We use primarily tandem kayaks for ease and comfort. (Your booking time is the planned arrival time). After that we'll head out onto the water & into the Preserve! The Preserve is a beautiful shallow environment with plenty of wildlife & a very interesting ecosystem! We'll discuss both the ecosystem and history of the Preserve. From the shallow seagrass flats to the large mangrove islands to the pristine beaches of Shell Key itself we'll try and cover it all! Including traveling through some mangrove tunnels (with friendly tides, primarily March-October) We'll also look for and talk about some of our incredible wildlife in the Preserve including dolphins, manatees, & other various fish & bird life! From our kayaks we'll be able to see a few different St. Pete landmarks & we'll discuss their history as well as some recommendations for places to eat & things to do while you're here! If you enjoy your tour please consider tipping your guide thank you!

Your experience will begin at The 13 Keys Scavenger Hunt located at 76 Spanish Street in historic St. Augustine. We will provide you with 13 Keys Scavenger Hunt instructions and materials, then off you go into the historic district following clues, solving riddles, and enjoying an immersion into the history of St. Augustine. This history hunt is a unique way to truly get to know St. Augustine. Other things to note The 13 Keys Scavenger Hunt is self-guided, typically done on foot or bike. If you have mobility issues, a golf cart, scooter, or power chair can be helpful! Need more than 10 spaces? Need more availability? Our site has additional times and schedules.

Your adventure on an easy-paced kayak or paddle board nature tour begin from our private, quiet launch at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Park into the beautiful Banana River Aquatic Preserve. Your tour guide will show you wildlife including various native and migrating birds, peaceful manatees, fish, and even dolphins! We will also take photos of you during the tour and text or email them to you same day. It’s a great outing for people of all ages and skill levels! Mix paddle boards and kayaks for any tour as desired, both types of equipment are located at our Launch.   Other things to note Wear comfortable clothing- swimwear, cover-up, shorts and t-shirt. Protect yourself from the sun. Wear a long sleeve t-shirt and a hat or visor. Bring a bag or backpack with a towel and camera. We take photos during the tour with our phone camera.

Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is the largest New World primate sanctuary in the US. We are home to over 200 monkeys including capuchins, marmosets, tamarins, squirrel and spider monkeys. Most of the monkeys were released from laboratory research, others were former "pets", some were in the entertainment industry and still others were confiscations by authorities. During your tour you will meet the monkeys up-close and personal. Kari, the Founder of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary and Sara, Kari's assistant who has been with the sanctuary since 2001, will make the introductions to our monkey friends. You will learn about the monkey's past and hear their heartwarming stories of rescue to recovery. You will meet monkeys who will change your life and steal your heart. You may meet Bongo, who was in iron-toxicity studies living species isolated in a small lab cage for decades. Bongo also suffered from paraplegia, but with the help of our "re-habitats" and the tender loving care of KC, Bongo's monkey friend, he can walk again! Puchi is another favorite, he is an elderly capuchin with no hair. Puchi was found running loose in Chicago and only has one eye, but Puchi will look deep into your soul.

A smiling face will greet you as soon as you arrive at our launch site. We will provide you with ice cold drinking water, a waterproof bag to protect your cellphone, keys, wallet, etc. We'll walk down to the kayak launch area and go over all safety precautions including proper use of your life jacket & provide a detailed paddle lesson. Once we are ready to paddle, we will embark on a two hour kayak adventure exploring beautiful Sarasota Bay and the world famous Lido Key mangrove tunnels. I'll tell you all about the interesting history of our beautiful bay as well as talk to you about the incredible flora and fauna we encounter! If we are lucky, we may even be visited be amazing dolphins and gentle manatees. Then, we will journey through Lido Key's spectacular mangrove tunnels while we learn of their importance to our coastal ecosystem. Once our tour is over, we will send you on your way with memories that will last a lifetime. Important note: I will message you immediately after you book to get your preference on single kayaks or tandems. If I get no response, we will default to all tandems if your group is even numbered, or all tandems and a single if its odd numbered. Other things to note My kayak tour is fun and safe for all ages and skill levels! If your desired date & time is not available, do not hesitate to find us at www.paradiseadventuresfl.com or by calling (941) 275-2971!