Florida Keys Kayaks & Canoes (Keyaks.com) offers kayak and canoe tours and rentals, including Key Deer Wildlife tours and a wide variety of nature and eco tours, in the Lower Keys and Big Pine Key, Florida, led by Captain Markus. The business’s backyard encompasses the National Marine Sanctuary, Great White Heron Refuge, and National Key Deer Refuge — genuinely rare and beautiful backcountry waters and oceanside flats.

Summerland Key, Big Pine, and Cudjoe Key are considered among the most beautiful and pristine areas to explore in the entire Florida Keys island chain. Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals depart directly from the business’s own kayak ramp, or delivery is available for free — every rental comes fully equipped with paddles, vests, charts, and advice for a great day on the water. Wildlife Tours take guests kayaking or canoeing through the Backcountry or Oceanside Flats to experience some of the best wildlife encounters in the Florida Keys, with mangrove islands and gin-clear water holding some of the most rare and beautiful marine life, birds, and flora in the U.S. A Yak Shack Store rounds out the on-site offerings.

The business holds a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for outstanding traveler reviews and ratings, and recommends nearby Parmer’s Resort for guests wanting to extend their stay.

For paddlers and wildlife enthusiasts near Summerland Key/Big Pine Key, Florida looking for a well-established, highly reviewed kayak or canoe tour and rental operation, Florida Keys Kayaks & Canoes offers an outstanding operation with Captain Markus.