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)

Jerseygir

Jul 2021

Our guides, Sam and Renee, were terrific. Sam was very knowledgeable and enertaining. Her enthusiasm for the natural area was infectious. Renee made sure the group stayed together and no one was lost in the mangroves. Sam took photos of each person on the tour and the photos were shared later. We did not see dolphin or manatee, but some in the group saw a sea turtle. We also saw horseshoe crabs during a stop at the mud flats and a variety of birds and, of course, there were mosquitos. Don't forget the sunscreen and bug spray. Will definitely return for other Rookery Bay tours.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Isn't she the best?! Sam is a hero and we all try to be more like her everyday. It's not hard for us science nerds to get excited about all the discoveries we make our on the water during out adventures and we are so grateful that we were able to share our favorite place with you. Hope to see you again soon for more adventure!

Nesswiley

Jul 2021

Very educational. Great experience. Winston explained many key details. Overall a wonderful experience with the family.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thanks for joining us, Ness! Winston is a hero of the estuary and we're so glad you had a great time exploring with him. See you next time and thank you for the kind review!!

Tourist604262

Jul 2021

We had a great time kayaking in Rookery bay mangrove. We saw osprey catching fish, dolphins, upside-down jelly fish,sea stars, fish, crabs and lots more. But mostly we learned alot qbout these animals qnd their habit and how very important it is to all living things including humans. Absolutely worth it. And our guides were awesome.

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thanks so much! We pride ourselves on having the only biologists guides in the region and we are so glad you got to take advantage of your time with our favorite 'science nerds' out in the estuary. We live in an amazing place and we are so glad to have been able to share it with you. Thanks so much for joining us and we hope to have you back again sometime soon for more adventure!!

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