Myakka State Park E-bike Safari
Endless Summer Eco Tours and Rentals
4.9
hafbk18
8 days ago
Beautiful December day. Derek was wonderful, engaging, funny and knowledgeable. There were 6 of my family members all adults and two other couples. It was enjoyable , I liked that we only had ten. The views were great and breaks were perfect. Second excursion with Derek (other was Siesta Key)) and so happy we had him as our guide again.
We have been avid explorers of Myakka River State Park for the better part of two decades and have been operating tours for nearly 5 years so our knowledge and expertise of the park and it's wildlife inhabitants is unmatched! Our guides are also extremely proficient in photography so you will leave with plenty of great photo mementos at no additional cost! Perhaps what makes our experience the most unique is that our top of the line E-bikes allow you to choose how much effort you put into the ride. Put your assist level low and get some exercise or allow the bike to do all the work and see the entire park sweat-free.
Departure Point
- When you turn into the Main entrance of Myakka River State Park you will encounter the Ranger's station (where you will have to pay a $6 entrance fee), about 20 yards past the gate there is a small parking lot to the left, near the visitor's center and restrooms, this is where you will find us!
- When you turn into the Main entrance of Myakka River State Park you will encounter the Ranger's station (where you will have to pay a $6 entrance fee), about 20 yards past the gate there is a small parking lot to the left, near the visitor's center and restrooms, this is where you will find us!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Myakka Canopy Walkway13208 State Road 72, Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FloridaThe Myakka Canopy Walkway provides easy access to observe life in the treetops of an oak/palm hammock. As an outdoor laboratory for research and education, it is also a place for discovery and provides an opportunity for visitors to see canopy inhabitants up close. Completed in 2000, this structure is the first public treetop trail in North America. The walkway is suspended 25 feet above the ground and extends 100 feet through the hammock canopy. The taller tower soars 74 feet in the air to present a spectacular view of treetops, wetlands and the prairie/hammock interface. You can look down on eagles, hawks, vultures, and the tops of live oak and sabal palm trees.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Myakka River State Park13208 State Road 72, , Sarasota, FloridaYou will be greeted by our guides where you'll promptly get a thorough explanation of the electric bicycles and all safety protocols. Then were off to explore Florida's largest State Park! The majestic Myakka river flows through 58 square miles of vast unspoiled wetlands, prairies, hammocks and pinelands, where we’re all but guaranteed to see numerous deer, alligators (at a very safe distance), birds and so much more! If old Florida beauty and nature is more your pace, this is the tour for you! Duration: 2 hoursAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Safety Equipment- Helmets
We have been avid explorers of Myakka River State Park for the better part of two decades and have been operating tours for nearly 5 years so our knowledge and expertise of the park and it's wildlife inhabitants is unmatched! Our guides are also extremely proficient in photography so you will leave with plenty of great photo mementos at no additional cost! Perhaps what makes our experience the most unique is that our top of the line E-bikes allow you to choose how much effort you put into the ride. Put your assist level low and get some exercise or allow the bike to do all the work and see the entire park sweat-free.
Departure Point
- When you turn into the Main entrance of Myakka River State Park you will encounter the Ranger's station (where you will have to pay a $6 entrance fee), about 20 yards past the gate there is a small parking lot to the left, near the visitor's center and restrooms, this is where you will find us!
- When you turn into the Main entrance of Myakka River State Park you will encounter the Ranger's station (where you will have to pay a $6 entrance fee), about 20 yards past the gate there is a small parking lot to the left, near the visitor's center and restrooms, this is where you will find us!
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Myakka Canopy Walkway13208 State Road 72, Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, FloridaThe Myakka Canopy Walkway provides easy access to observe life in the treetops of an oak/palm hammock. As an outdoor laboratory for research and education, it is also a place for discovery and provides an opportunity for visitors to see canopy inhabitants up close. Completed in 2000, this structure is the first public treetop trail in North America. The walkway is suspended 25 feet above the ground and extends 100 feet through the hammock canopy. The taller tower soars 74 feet in the air to present a spectacular view of treetops, wetlands and the prairie/hammock interface. You can look down on eagles, hawks, vultures, and the tops of live oak and sabal palm trees.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Myakka River State Park13208 State Road 72, , Sarasota, FloridaYou will be greeted by our guides where you'll promptly get a thorough explanation of the electric bicycles and all safety protocols. Then were off to explore Florida's largest State Park! The majestic Myakka river flows through 58 square miles of vast unspoiled wetlands, prairies, hammocks and pinelands, where we’re all but guaranteed to see numerous deer, alligators (at a very safe distance), birds and so much more! If old Florida beauty and nature is more your pace, this is the tour for you! Duration: 2 hoursAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Safety Equipment- Helmets
Need To Know Info
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hafbk18
Beautiful December day. Derek was wonderful, engaging, funny and knowledgeable. There were 6 of my family members all adults and two other couples. It was enjoyable , I liked that we only had ten. The views were great and breaks were perfect. Second excursion with Derek (other was Siesta Key)) and so happy we had him as our guide again.
Cherra_G
Hands down one of the coolest experiences I’ve done in the Sarasota area. I recommend this to everyone who comes into town! You’ll thoroughly enjoy the scenic views and thrills of being on a e-bike! And the tour guide, Derek, is pretty awesome!!
Julie_V
Very fun! Saw tons of wildlife and the tour guides were fantastic. Our leader memorized all our names in like 5 minutes (prob 20
People!). Impressive The bikes were easy to ride and the scenery beautiful. At the end the guides had taken tons of photos and air dropped them to us.
MicFla
Our family very much enjoyed our tour. The guides were very knowledgeable, good at finding wildlife, and fun. It was a good way to see the park.
jimdreyer1
Very disappointed in the Mayakka E-Bike tour. We actually did not get the bike tour at all. We were booked for Wednesday, November 19th at 10 a.m. Derek, our guide, texted us with all of the pertinent information that morning and then with barely an hour to spare before the meeting time, he called and told us that his truck and trailer with the e-bikes attached were stolen. We felt bad and told him to take care of that and he assured us that we could reschedule. He also told us that he would issue a refund for our $170. He called a day or two later and told us he got his vehicle, trailer, and bikes back. We texted the next day to reschedule but never heard back. A week and several texts and phone calls to Derek later and we still had no refund. Additionally, he never returned our texts or our calls. We finally had to contact our credit card company to dispute the charge. What a shame. We heard good things about the tour and read great reviews. Our experience, sadly, was not good at all.