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)

Rick C

Sep 2019

Whether a beginner or expert kayaker, this trip is amazing. From the knowledgable biologists leading the group to the pristine, winding passages through the mangroves, this 2 1/2 hour journey will leave you speechless and in wonder of one of natures best eco systems. Well worth the time and clearly worth the money.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

THANK YOU RICK!! We pride ourselves on being the only biologist guided adventure in Naples & Marco Island, and we are so glad to hear you grew to appreciate this amazing place as much as we do. Getting feedback like this makes us feel so proud, and it's our mission help all of our paddlers see the estuary through the eyes of the real local biologists who spend their lives studying it. This means everything to us, and thank you so much for your kind words! Hope to have you back again soon for another adventure in the estuary!

Rachcain0901

Sep 2019

We had a wonderful time exploring the mangrove tunnels. Sam was a very knowledgeable and easy going guide that gave us an awesome biological perspective of the area that we were kayaking through. The tour took us all around the mangroves and we got to see a bunch of wildlife as well as learning about how important it is to maintain that ecosystem for not only the animals but also those living nearby. Highly recommend!! We will be doing another tour next time we are in the area!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you so much for exploring with us! Sam is an unbelievable resource for learning about this unique environment and her passion shines through when she gets out there on the water with all of our explorers. We believe that getting out into these amazing natural areas with real local biologists is an experience unlike any other, and reading your comments makes us feel great about the work that we do! Thanks for giving us the energy to continue working towards our mission and we hope to have you back again soon! Make sure to check out our Bird Rookery Sunset Tour coming back this November!

480jenj

Sep 2019

....There was sooo much more to learn about our beautiful state! Guide Sam is a wealth of knowledge, personable & made it an incredibly fun/interactive learning experience! Leif was also very knowledgeable, super professional & friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Rising Tide Explorers for a TRUE FLORIDA outdoor experience! 🌞 Thanks Sam & Leif for a great morning! 🌿🧡🌿

Response from Host

Sep 2019

We really can't saw enough about Sam and Leif. These two are true scientists who love sharing their passion for the area! We are overwhelmed reading all this amazing feedback and it makes us feel so fortunate to have such a dedicated and passionate team of local biologists to take you out on a memorable and fun adventure in the estuary. Thanks again for exploring with us and we hope to have you back soon for more adventure!

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