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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)
mbell927
May 2021
Looking for a very easy kayak trip with routes through the awesome mangrove trees and lovely views. This trip offers an unique look at nature while having fun. The guide is a college professor so super knowledgeable and interesting! Highly recommend!
Response from Host
May 2021
Thank you for the kind words and we are so glad you had a great time! It is a totally unique experience when you have the opportunity to explore this incredible unique ecological area with someone who has spent their life studying it and sharing that knowledge with others...and we are so glad to hear you express that in your feedback. Thanks so much for exploring with us and we hope to have you back again soon for more adventure!!
tobytron
May 2021
Interesting and very fun tour! Our guide, Matt, was fantastic and answered all questions so well. Route he took us on was great! Amount of time for tour was perfect too. Kayaks were nice and easy to use. Loved every minute of it!
Response from Host
May 2021
Thank you Toby! So glad you had a great time exploring with Matt! He's a wealth of knowledge and always fun for a day a adventure. Hope to have you back soon and thanks again for joining us on the water!!
shayf
May 2021
Loved our kayak tour with Evan! Heā€™s knowledgeable and fun to be with for 3 hours on the water. Definitely wear sunscreen and hat so you donā€™t get burnt out there. Bring water and snacks in a dry bag. Youā€™ll see birds, fish, giant snails and if youā€™re super lucky, maybe youā€™ll catch the dolphins. Have an awesome time!
Response from Host
May 2021
So glad to hear you had a great adventure with Evan! As a real estuarine ecologist, he beings so much knowledge and passion to his trips! Sounds like a great day for wildlife and we are so glad you had a wonderful time exploring our favorite place in Rookery Bay Reserve. Thanks so much for exploring with us and we hope to have you back again soon for more adventure!

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