Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach

Overview

Paddle through mangrove tunnels, explore shallow bays, and cruise along the beach, all while taking in the wide variety of wildlife that makes this part of Florida unique. Frequent sightings include Dolphins, Manatee, Turtles, Rays, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets, Herons, Plovers, and many more. This is an experience you won't soon forget!

City: Fort Myers

Sat 09 Nov

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $79.95

Make a reservation

Sat 09 Nov

Starting at $79.95

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

Lifejacket

Kayak

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Bunche Beach

We will take a short break at the beach to stretch out and search for shells and crustaceans. This is also a great spot for photos.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (155)

Abi_G

Jul 2022

Being able to see some wild life on our tour. The Guide himself was excellent thank you for the experience

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you Abi! We're glad you had a great time on the Eco Tour and got to see some wildlife up close and personal. We hope you'll come see us again soon! -Stefan

Jessica_P

Jul 2022

My husband and I went kayaking with our 2 friends and our tour guide was very friendly, nice and knowledgeable. We got to see manatees, birds and many more wildlife. I would highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you Jessica! We're happy to hear what a great tour you had, and hope you'll come visit again soon! -Stefan

Farmazone

Jul 2022

We experienced a little adventure with my mother in a tandem kayak. Our kayak flipped into the river of the Mangrove with such a strong current; lucky we had our jackets security and that I knew how to react without panicking, but our jackets were not well adjusted to us, and at first, they made us sink more than float. It took 40 minutes for the guide to realize that we were no longer with the group, but I had managed to squeeze my mother into branches to avoid her getting pulled by the current with the paddles and my waterproof packsack. Then I managed to pull the kayak to the river's edge to turn it over. By clinging to the mangroves' branches, I managed to return to get my mother to hang on to the kayak. It was so muddy, and with the current and my mother hanging on to the kayak slowly, we headed into the mangroves to try to join the group. They realized we missed it once they got back to the endpoint. On my own, I couldn't get my mum into the kayak with water up to our necks and the strong current. When the guide found us, we had advanced far enough to get out of the current, so with her, we could help my mother get back into the kayak. Then I got back in the kayak, and we paddled back another 20 minutes to get back to the endpoint. Hats off to my 79-year-old mother; she never panicked or cursed, and we laughed in the muddy Mangrove. The guide told me hats off for returning the kayak alone and hats off for our attitude because she was afraid to find us in a worse state. I told her we wanted to explore the mangroves, so we got our money's worth by having an extra hour wholly immersed in the Mangrove's muddy waters. Damn, she laughed. When I came out, I was relieved but not exhausted; neither my mother nor I panicked, it was difficult physically, but hey, I made all the necessary moves without thinking, just on survival instinct. My mother lost her camera during the whole adventure; I had my waterproof sack pack, so I found mine once I turned the kayak over; fortunately, I had backed up all her photos the night before our adventure 😉. It was a small tandem kayak but not covered, so my mother leaned too far towards an edge to avoid a low branch that crossed the narrow river. A second later, we were both in the water. The paddles were too long and not adjustable. The little river under the Mangrove is the last portion and the last hour of the tour. We battled between branches crossing the river, our too-long paddles getting stuck within the roots or the extensions on both edges of the river. Before the Mangrove, we paddle in a larger portion of the Mangrove for the first two hours, which navigates well with no current. Then we merge within the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, and with the waves and the wind, the kayak is not well adapted for that part either. I have good experience kayaking, mainly on lakes; my mom never kayaked. But even for me, being the strongest paddler in the back and my mom in the front, I found it was hard, almost non-stop paddling for 3 hours except for a little break on the beach before entering the narrow and last portion of the tour. With all the active sporty side of the activity, which I loved, we had little time to observe much fauna or flora. Finally, the guide was alone mainly in the front, paddled pretty fast, and when stopped for the explanation, by the time we reached the group, we had missed everything. This tour needs a guide in the back to ensure no one gets left behind. Finally, the guides need to know how to adjust the safety vests appropriately because I almost went through mine once projected in the water with a strong current. My mom's life jacket was poorly adjusted, too, so she was like a turtle on her back, unable to move at all.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for your review and suggestions. Our kayaks are quite stable, but if you lean far enough over they can be tipped. I'm sorry that the guide wasn't right there to help you back in to the kayak. Our tours are designed to be the best experience possible for most people, though some prefer longer or shorter tours (which are available as private tours and can be catered to your exact requests). If you decide to go out again, I would suggest booking one of the private tours which will accommodate all your needs. Thank you! -Stefan