Eco-tours and paddling excursions are a popular activity for adventure seekers in South Florida, and Miami is home to tour companies such as Blue Moon that offer multi-hour tours through Oleta Park, an intra-coastal tour around Bal Harbour, and even full moon kayak tours on the night of a full moon. These tours give you a chance to explore miles of natural territory around the buzzing city, and see the exotic birds, manatees, and mangroves scattered throughout the lake and the parks.
Blue Moon’s Oleta Park Inside Tour
The Oleta Park Inside Tour from Blue Moon is a two-hour tour designed for adults or children between the ages of 5 and 15 years. This is a relaxing, beginner-friendly tour that takes you across the waters of Biscayne Bay and around the mangrove trails in Oleta Park. Paddlers have the option of snorkeling and swimming during the trip to see and touch the native marine life and other creatures. The guided tour is offered every day, and covers about two to three miles. You can call Blue Moon tours at (305) 957-3040 for reservations.
Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department Kayaking Tours
The Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department also offers kayaking tours through its eco-adventures program. You can choose from a sea kayak and snorkel adventure, a sunset and moonlight kayak trip, or take the Historic Oleta River Canoe and Kayak Trek. The Sea Kayak and Snorkel Adventure covers areas around Key Biscayne and gives you a chance to see the tropical fish, sea stars and coastal birds in their native environment. You can meet your tour guide at the Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center in Key Biscyane, Florida. Call (305) 365-3018 for more information.
Sailboards Miami
Sailboards Miami is another tour operator that offers kayaking and windsurfing tours throughout Key Biscayne. You can rent a kayak for a self-guided tour of The Sister Islands, Bill Baggs Park, Vizcaya Grove Isles or Shrimp Lagoon. Kayak rentals are available by the hour, or as a half-day package (about 3 hours). You can also pick up kayaking gear and accessories at the Pro Shop on site. Call (305) 361-7245 for more information.
Whether you want to explore Oleta Park or the Vizcaya Grove Isles, you can book a fun kayaking adventure around Miami. Turn to any of these tour operators to reserve your spot on the sparkling waters around Key Biscayne.
