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)

taylorb0423

Jul 2021

Why Rising Tide is the best? They not only guide you through the beautiful mangroves safely and calmly but they use their passion for nature to inspire each guest on their trips. Sam and Renee were incredible at pointing out the interesting and mind-blowing awesomeness that is the mangrove paradise. Having trained biologist and naturalist as your guides make all the difference in the world and makes you truly feel a deeper connection and understanding of the new world you're paddling through. Make sure to bring your bug spray so you can enjoy every second of the trip instead of swatting away mosquitos. I HIGHLY recommend Rising Tide for fun, engaging kayaking experience no matter your age or background.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

TAYLOR!! This review means the world to us and we can't thank you enough for your kind words and for joining us on our adventure. We are simply a group of local scientists who love sharing our knowledge and passion for this incredible area with all who join us, and we are so grateful for your kind words. It's our mission to provide our visitors and residents with the opportunity to explore one of the most unique ecological places on earth with the most qualified guides in the region, and your amazing review gives us the power to keep on working hard to connect people with this incredible place and INSPIRE THE PEOPLE!! (which we say to our guides as they head to the ramp every single morning). You are the best, thank you for this, and we hope to have you back again soon for more adventure!

LFord87

Jul 2021

What a great tour! Helen and Robin were fantastic guides. And they were patient with us as we maneuvered our tandem kayak through the mangrove tunnels about as gracefully as bulls in a china shop. Loved it!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

LOVE IT!! Isn't it so much fun navigating through the narrow tunnels of the third largest contiguous mangrove forest on Earth?! Always a blast and we are so glad you had a great time with Helen and Renee! They are amazing and we hope to have you back again soon for more adventure!

LauraC78

Jul 2021

Fun morning and a great work out! Sam and Renee were an awesome team. Sam was most impressive with her knowledge and love of nature. Renee was on the look out for wildlife sightings and our safety at all times. We loved that we were able to get out of the kayak on one of the mudflats. We also laughed a lot when crashing in the mangrove tunnels - the mosquitoes were a little annoying in the tunnels, so bring bug spray and of course as much sun protection as you can. This was a really great way to spend the morning, just make sure you are up to paddling!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thanks, Laura! So glad you had a great time exploring with us! Sounds like you all had a blast and we hope to have you back again sometime for more adventure!!

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