Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides in Naples booking from $69.99

Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides

Overview

Join SWFL's only active local biologist guides for an adventure through the Rookery Bay Reserve at the start of the 10,000 islands on the #1 Kayaking Tour in the USA (USAToday)! Paddle to beautiful mangrove tunnels, teeming mudflats, and intricate oyster reefs while searching for amazing wildlife like sea stars, large snails, birds, dolphin and manatee! FREE HD PHOTOGRAPHY of you and your family exploring this beautiful area is provided on every adventure.

Single Kayaks are provided for all paddlers. For children under 12 contact us directly. Perfect for the first-time paddler and the pro. Get out and explore the calm backwaters of Southwest Florida with Naples and Marco Island's only biologist guides! Book your tour today! PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE LAUNCH TIME.

Additional availabilities, tandem kayaks, children's tickets (under 12), boat tours, and additional kayak tours including sunset tours are available for reservation by phone or website only. Call to reserve!

City: Naples

Sun 17 Nov

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What's Included

REAL Local Biologist Guides with Master's Degrees

Single-Seater Kayak with high back seats, cup holder, and room for storage (ages 12+)

FREE PHOTOGRAPHY - Available for free download after your adventure

Low Profile Paddling Life Vests, & Dry Bags

A real adventure with the most awesome science nerds in the land!

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 spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tandem kayaks & Children's tickets (under 12) are available for reservation by phone only. Call to reserve!
The Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park requires a $10 Parking Pass per vehicle if you do not have a Collier County Beach Parking Sticker
Must be able to paddle a kayak for 2 - 3 hours
Weight in excess of 250lbs must call for special accommodations
Children under 3 are not permitted
Children under 12 must ride in a tandem kayak with an adult
If cancelled due to weather or dangerous conditions, you will be offered to reschedule or be provided with a full refund
Maximum group size of 12 paddlers

What To Expect

Marco Island

We will be paddling into the Mangrove Tunnels of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve just North of Marco Island launching from the Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park. The regions only biologist guides will help you find unique wildlife while teaching you about the ecology and history of this amazing place! Get on the water with the guides who have spent their lives studying this area and explore with a real local biologist!

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

After exploring the mangrove tunnels with the only biologist guides in Naples & Marco, visit our partners at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center and enjoy FREE ADMISSION with the purchase of your tour ticket to explore their exhibits, aquariums, art gallery, theater, and hiking trails! Be sure to ask about becoming a member of the Friends of Rookery Bay to further support the Reserve, gain access to special programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and discounts on tours, rentals, and at the nature store!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (541)

mtm137

Mar 2020

Nick gave us an excellent eco tour of the area. learned a lot about the habitats and environment. Also educated us on the red tide. Great for all ages. Easy paddling until the end to get back to the launch the wind had picked up and we were going against the tide but manageable.

Response from Host

Dec 2020

We are so glad you enjoyed your tour with our guide Nick, it sounds like you had a wonderful adventure! We look forward to another paddle with you soon!

Kecon26

Mar 2020

This was my second tour with Rising Tide, and my family’s first. We went out with Forest & Nick on a 3 hour tour of the mudflats & mangrove tunnels. Our kids are almost 13 and 15 years old. The tour was amazing! Rising Tide was clear about their sanitizing procedures, kept the group to 8 people (it was just our family & another family of 4 with teens) and everyone in the group was great about social distancing. It was such a great experience for our kids to be part of the beautiful ecosystem Rookery Bay & we all learned so much. Nick was great with my almost 13 year old, science/shell obsessed son, answered his endless questions & helped him find cool shells. Forest even made our 15 year old daughter laugh a few times! Something for everyone! Don’t miss this chance to take advantage of being outdoors & still safe during this crazy time!!

Response from Host

Dec 2020

Wow it sounds like you and your family had an incredible journey with Forrest and Nick! We are so glad that we were able to keep your and our guests comfortable and safe during your adventure through the mangroves, we are thrilled to be able to continue spreading knowledge about the wonders of Rookery Bay during these trying times. Thank you so much for paddling with us, we look forward to seeing you and your family again soon!

MerganserLance

Mar 2020

Our family went on this tour with 2 double kayaks with a parent and 4 year old in one and a parent and 8 year old in the other. Even though the kids were not much help with paddling we were easily able to complete the required paddling of this tour. Education about the mangrove ecosystem, its importance, and the associated plants and animals is the primary goal of this tour. This is a great way to see a little bit of the real coastal Florida. Sam and Renee were awesome guides, knowledgeable, and very personable. Every Florida school kid should have a chance to go on a tour like this.

Response from Host

Dec 2020

Sounds like you had a wonderful adventure with your family! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with Sam and Renee learning about Rookery Bay and exploring the mangrove tunnels. We can't wait to see you again for another paddle soon!

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