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

Sat 16 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)

missyk00

Jul 2021

Winston was our guide and he was fantastic. Even as a biologist myself I & my kids enjoyed his knowledge and expertise of the mangroves. He went out of his way to take great photos and find wildlife. He was funny and friendly. We did a few tours in the area and this was one of our favorites. The morning wasn’t too hot and we beat the storms. Wear water shoes, sunscreen and bug spray, bring water. They have wet bags you can use. And they let you download the pictures which is awesome not to worry about your phone and allow you to focus on the tour. Make sure to go to the Rookery Learning Center after, it’s included!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you, Missy! Evan is an encyclopedia of knowledge and it's always fun seeing him dive under the water to get critters to share with everyone. So glad you had a great time and enjoyed the photos! We love getting other science nerds out on the water with us, and thank you again for letting us share our incredible backyard with you and your family!

Adriana C

Jul 2021

I had a great experience Rene is a very nice kayak instructor and Mat is very knowledgeable he is a Zoologist Don’t get me wrong Rene is very knowledgeable too but, if you are in trouble during the kayaking she got your back you are safe with her!!! Thank you Rene and Mat. if fear is stopping from having this experience please GO they will take good care of you!!! You won’t regret✌️😉 Tuve una experiencia grandiosa Rene es muy buena gente y es una gran instructora de Kayak. Mat sabe mucho de todo relacionado con el estuario el es un zoólogo Rene sabe mucho también. Pero si estás en problemas durante la experiencia ella the va a ayudar y sacar del apuro vas a estar a salvo con ella!!! Gracias Rene y Mat. Si el miedo te esta deteniendo para y ve ellos te van a cuidar!! No te vas a arrepentir✌️😉

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you Adriana! You kind words mean the world to us and we and so thankful you joined for for our adventure! We love this place and we love sharing it with our explorers even more. Matt and Renee are heroes of the estuary and their passion for sharing is evident in your review! Thank you so much for taking the time to show us some love and we hope to have you back again soon for more adventure!!

Alyse P

Jul 2021

Ryan was our tour guide on this extremely educational and eye opening tour of the Naples Rookery. Even us New York City nerds with ridiculously high standards were blown away at the amount we learned and the vast exploration of this local ecosystem. Be ready with all your questions about the coastal wetlands and for your thirst for adventure to be thoroughly quenched! Highly recommend 💯

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you, Alyse!! (This is Ryan!) Can't thank you enough for joining me on the water and I LOVE hearing that you learned so much and had a great time out on the water with me. It's my favorite place to explore, and I'm so thankful to have been able to share it with all of you. Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to have you back again soon for more adventure!

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