Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides
Description
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!
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Enjoy the Rookery Bay Reserve by kayak with hourly rentals or on a guided kayak tour with the only biologist guides in Naples & Marco Island and the exclusive ecotour partners of the Friends of Rookery Bay in support of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve!
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!
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!
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(830)
The tour guide was very enjoyable to be with today. Thank you
This was such a great workout. So beautiful being on the pristine ocean and Naples, Florida. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative.
We had a great time. The guides were very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time explaining about everything that we experienced, from the oysters, birds and of course all the types of mangroves. The dolphin sightings were the icing on the cake.
great morning out with Ryan exploring Rookery Bay. Meet up was straightforward and Ryan was very welcoming and friendly as well as knowlegable about the area. We had a great time and would certainly recommend!
We had a great tour with Matt and Rene and booking was extremely easy! We’ve done this tour before but this was our first time bringing our two kids, 6 and 4 years old, and the grandparents and it was a wonderful time for all. Matt and Rene were extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Highly recommend this tour and we will definitely be back!
It was an amazing tour. Our guide Sarah did an excellent job showing us the estuary and all of the wildlife we could see. Keewaydin Island was an exceptional experience, Pictures do not do it justice. Tons of shells and peaceful water. A must do.
Such a great time with Cierra and Ryan! It was our first time kayaking and they provided us with a lot of tips and support. Very kind and helpful guides. I appreciated all the facts Ryan and Cierra had about the area. Great value for what it costs and a portion goes back to protecting the area. We will definitely go again!!
Oysters, birds, manatees, oh my! Great experience for sure. Sierra and “trainee” Ryan were very enthusiastic and educational. 5 Stars!
Awesome experience! Great guides and sights!!! A little fun in the sun that provided excersice and opportunities to relax.
We loved our guides Selena and Ryan as we peacefully glided into the pristine areas of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Both guides were extremely knowledgeable and focused on everyone having the best experience possible. I loved that the trip accommodated all kayaking skill levels and allowed the opportunity to actually get out of your kayak and explore the sandbar/mudflat. Well done! Had the sweetest dolphin greeting!!
