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

Sun 17 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)

valnewyorkcity

Apr 2021

We did both the Sunset Bird Rookery tour by small boat and the Heart of Rookery Bay kayak tour. Absolutely LOVED the sunset tour to see all the hundreds of birds come in to roost. The Heart of the Rookery kayak tour was too hard for me when I got to the open water (I'm 60 and have no arm strength). We've done the Mangrove Kayak tour in the past and found that one easier. The guides are simply the best! So knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learned so much.

Response from Host

May 2021

So glad to hear you had a great time!! Our biologist guides love sharing this incredible place with you, and we love nothing more than hearing your appreciation for it! Sometimes if the breeze kicks up a bit there are some breif periods of exercise, but it sounds like you got through it like a champion and enjoyed the entire experience! We would love to have you back out for a Mangrove Tunnel trip sometime and we look forward to exploring with you again sometime soon!!

Susan L

Apr 2021

We are locals and Rising Tide is the recognized as the best operator for touring by Kayaks. Our guides were local as well,,so knowledgeable about out area. We had a wonderful morning on the water.

Response from Host

May 2021

Thanks so much Susan! We take great pride in out reputation and the work that we do sharing this incredible place with our residents and visitors. Such a unique and amazing place, and we are so glad to have been able to share it with you! Hope to explore with you again sometime soon!

cjd111

Apr 2021

Sam, our guide, was absolutely amazing!!! She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate and provides a one-of-a-kind customized experience for her tours. She educated us about the Rookery and mangroves, guided us through the tunnels, and we caught a beautiful sunset on the water. She answered our questions in great detail and made the experience very fun. Highly recommend this tour!! Thank you, Sam!!!

Response from Host

Apr 2021

We are so glad you enjoyed your time on the water with Sam, it sounds like you saw a lot of critters and learned a great deal about the ecosystem! We can't wait to see you again soon for another exciting adventure with us!

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