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Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

Overview

Without question, this tour route is the most unique kayak tour in the area and offers guests with the greatest opportunity to spot bucket list wildlife while visiting the Everglades area. This tour launches from a permit only launch site within the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge. This route requires proper planning and expert knowledge due to the fluctuating tides. No other company is capable or willing to take the time needed for this type of planning. Guests will start their paddle through the salt marsh, a popular feeding zone for numerous long-legged wading birds and river otters. 30 minutes in guests will notice a change in habitat, transitioning into Mangroves, indicating a change in salinity and elevation. This is where you will enter one of the best Mangrove Tunnels in the county. After numerous mangrove tunnels, creeks and ponds and hopefully tons of wildlife guests will then empty out into a manatee safe zone the Faka-union Canal. Year Round expert kayak guides included!

City: Naples

Tue 02 Sep

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Starting at $95.00

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Tue 02 Sep

Starting at $95.00

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What's Included

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ACA Certified Kayak Guide

Tandem Kayak (singles not available through TripAdvisor booking)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We meet all guests inside the hotel lobby at 25000 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34114
Children 13 and under must ride in a two person kayak with an adult 18 or older.
At certain tide levels this tour can become more difficult

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (882)

markgN7379AO

Mar 2025

We did the Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels tour with Tiffany. The whole experience was outstanding!! Tiffany was an excellent, knowledgeable guide and very personable. She is clearly passionate about her work. Everglades and mangroves were very unique and special.

Carolyn_D

Mar 2025

This experience was unique for us. Accommodations were perfect, the guide (Caroline) was a master and funny. The sights were amazing. All was run with professionalism and warmth.

VLJ0203

Mar 2025

We spent an amazing three hours kayaking around the mangroves with Tiffany. A quick safety guide then into our kayaks wandering through the mangroves, lots of birds to see. Some tricky areas to navigate but Tiffany was great at giving advice and helping. We saw a few crocs on our trip and were very very lucky to see a Mother and Baby Manatee - a truly amazing experience from start to end. Would highly recommend, Tiffany’s knowledge and friendly approach as a guide was really reassuring for a novice kayaker.