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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
Sun 17 Nov
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Starting at $69.99
Sun 17 Nov
Starting at $69.99
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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
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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!
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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)
billhollowsky
Jul 2021
This is nice and mellow kayaking tour through Rookery Bay. The guides we're helpful and very knowledgeable. They helped everyone both experienced and inexperienced with kayaking. Definitely worth a try to see the hidden side of Naples.
Response from Host
Jul 2021
Thank you for the kind words Bill! So glad you had a great time exploring Rookery Bay via our kayak tour! We definitely love to think of this tour as a hidden gem. It is a great way to learn about this beautiful area and the organisms living here! Hope to have you back soon and thanks again for joining us on the water!!
CatherineW2500
Jun 2021
This was a great thing to do for a morning. Relaxing yet educational and a good headwind workout on the way back from the mangrove cave and waters. Matt and Renee are very experienced and interesting people. I was impressed with their backgrounds.
Response from Host
Jul 2021
Thank you Catherine! So glad you had a great time exploring with Matt and Renee! They have a wealth of knowledge to share and are always fun for a day of adventure. Hope to have you back soon and thanks again for joining us on the water!!
BraggworthyAdventure
Jun 2021
I loved the experience of having two science professionals lead our kayak tour. Being able to benefit from the knowledge and experience they cultivated and having a space to question the world around me with people who actually know the answers was incredible. Plus they were super fun. Some of the people on our tour struggled to steer which also made it hilarious. It was a great morning and I would recommend you go with Rising Tide if you are looking for a kayak tour!
Response from Host
Jul 2021
Love to hear that you had a great time out with RTE! Our guides love sharing their knowledge and are always happy to answer questions. Thank you so much for the kind words. A great group definitely makes a great tour!! We hope to have you back again soon for another adventure with us exploring this beautiful ecosystem!!

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