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

Thu 07 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)

jdaugh

Nov 2019

My mother (70 yrs) and I (35) booked the sunset kayak tour of the Estuary and Rookery Bay. We had a tandem kayak so one of us could focus on photography and the other could do the main bulk of the steering and paddling. My mom had no trouble powering us through the bays and navigating us through the mangrove tunnels! Our guides were both extremely knowledgeable scientists who offered information I never would’ve thought to ask about and also had answers to all our questions. We learned a lot. As the photographer in the kayak, I really appreciated that or guides were also photographers and knew exactly what we were hoping for. They managed to get us out to Rookery Bay in time for golden hour and the sight of the birds flocking in the sunset was breathtaking! We also got to see a team from Rising Tide rescue a pelican from a serious tangle with a line and hook. The pelican was in great and delicate hands and will live to see another day! The entire team was wonderful and we will be back again. Thanks Ryan and Evan!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you so much! You guys were a blast and we are so glad you enjoyed your adventure with us! If you ever post those photos from your awesome camera be sure to tag us! We would love to see them! Thanks again and we hope to have you back again sometime soon! -Ryan

Alyssa S

Nov 2019

Phoebe was an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about the plants and animals in the areas. A great way to learn about Rookery Bay. Navigating the kayaks through the mangrove tunnels was very fun. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you, Alyssa! We are so appreciative of your feedback and glad you had a great time! As the only biologist guides in SWFL, we take pride in sharing our passion with all our explorers. Thanks again and we hope to have you back again soon for more adventure!

TaylorTraveler123

Oct 2019

The 9am kayaking eco tour was such a cool way to learn and see all the biodiversity in southwestern Florida. Our guide, Matt, was so knowledgeable and taught us all about the mud flats, tidal patterns and all the creatures we saw (blue Herron, horse conchs (!), mangrove trees, and so much more!). The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and you have the opportunity to get out of your kayak at one point and rest among the mangrove tunnels at another point, so it’s not too strenuous. Matt also took pictures throughout the trip, so there was no need to bring your own camera or phone. Excellent trip and would highly recommend! Because of the mud flats, I recommend water shoes for sure as well.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you, Taylor! It's such a unique experience to be able to explore with a real local biologist, and it seems like you took full advantage of the opportunity to 'nerd out' with Matt! There are so many amazing things happening in the estuary that we could be out there for a month and never talk about the same thing twice. So glad you loved your adventure and we look forward to exploring with you again soon!

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