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

Wed 20 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)

KellyChmielewski

Dec 2020

We couldn't have been happier with how friendly, accommodating and easy it was to book and participate in a kayaking excursion through the mangroves earlier this week. The team provided all the gear we needed, including a kid-size life vest, and nature provided the rest--including an appearance by a few dolphins along the way. Highly recommend Rising Tide Explorers!

Response from Host

Dec 2020

Wow what an adventure you had with dolphins! It sounds like you really enjoyed your time kayaking with us in Rookery Bay, we are so glad we could make you feel comfortable and relaxed on this wonderful experience. We can't wait to see you again soon in the future!

cswillson

Dec 2020

My friend, Brenda surprise me with a gift card for Rising Tide. We talked about kayaking for the last two seasons but never got around to it. Last Friday, Dec. 4, we set out on our Mangrove tunnels and mudflats tour with Forrest as our guide. He was great. Not only did he teach me the basics of kayaking, he was friendly and knowledgeable. Forrest taught us about tides, marines life, birds and mangroves mixed in with friendly conversation. We had a delightful three hours and will definitely return to kayak again.

Response from Host

Dec 2020

Sounds like an exciting adventure! We are so glad you finally booked a tour with us and were able to experience the wonders of the mangroves, learning about all the fascinating creatures that live there. We can't wait to see you on another paddle with us soon!

archieasc

Dec 2020

My grandson and I took the Mangrove and mudflats tour lead by Nick on Saturday. Great experience. We both learned a lot about the mangrove ecosystem and the estuary environment. Nick is absolutely the best guide/leader. Easy to talk with and very knowledgeable. We did not opt to include the shirts but now wish we had taken that offer. If we have a chance to go shelling with Nick at some point in the futures, we will definitely sign up for another excellent advnture with this company.

Response from Host

Dec 2020

Sounds like you had an awesome time with Nick in the mangroves, we are so happy you and your grandson could learn about the wonders of the estuary. We can't wait to see you on the shelling with Nick adventure soon!

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