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Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides
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- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Go kayaking in the Rookery Bay Reserve on a half-day tour from Naples that is led by a local biologist guide. Learn about the wildlife and ecosystem of this stunning part of the Ten Thousand Islands in southwest Florida as you paddle through mangrove tunnels, mudflats, and oyster reefs. Look for birds and marine life such as sea stars, dolphins, large snails, and possibly even manatees.
- Half-day kayaking tour from Naples
- Choose to paddle your own single kayak or share a tandem kayak
- Family-friendly tour; no kayak experience necessary
- Includes HD photography and use of kayak equipment
What's Included
- Single-Seater Kayak with high back seats, cup holder, and room for storage (ages 12+)
- Low Profile Paddling Life Vests, & Dry Bags
- REAL Local Biologist Guides with Master's Degrees
- Water is not included. Please bring plenty of water to drink
- Sunscreen
- Proper Clothing & Footwear - Flip flops are okay, but not ideal
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1295 Capri Blvd, Naples, FL 34114, USA
The Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park is located at the corner of Collier Blvd (951) and Capri Blvd.
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Rising Tide Explorers (Pass By)
Marco Island
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- 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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Kelsey_P
Had an excellent time with our tour guide, Matt, who was so knowledgeable of the local ecosystems. Would recommend this especially for nature and biology lovers! Thanks again Matt!
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Heidi_A, Mar 2024
Incredible morning experience with serene water and wildlife. The guides had deep understanding of the ecosystem and local history.
Richard_H, Feb 2023
Most memorable was actually going through the mangrove tunnels and learning about the way they grow and survive from our guide
Brian_D, May 2022
My wife and I had so much fun paddling in both the open water and through the mangrove tunnels! My wife saw a baby dolphin which just swam right up to her boat. The tours guides were very knowledgeable and helped understand the ecology of the mangroves.
Cathy_R, May 2022
Ray and Evan were great! Made things fun and interesting. Very personable, both had a lot of experience to bring to the table!
Tracy_F, May 2022
The tour guides had so much knowledge and knew how to make it interesting. I plan to return and try another tour.
Kelsey_P, Apr 2022
Had an excellent time with our tour guide, Matt, who was so knowledgeable of the local ecosystems. Would recommend this especially for nature and biology lovers! Thanks again Matt!
Jenifer_J, Mar 2022
Our tour guide, Matt, was excellent — knowledgeable, friendly, professional. He and the other tour guide made our excursion fun and interesting.
The mangrove tunnels are so much fun to go through. And we saw so much wild life! Low tide offers better view of shells etc. Looking forward to going again during high tide which provides more options for different routes.
Shawn_T, Mar 2020
Sam was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable about plant and animal life in the mangroves. The trip was very relaxing. Never felt rushed. She answered all of our questions. Allowed us set the pace for our tour. Would recommend this tour with this company to anyone. Thank you for a wonderful morning
Diane_G, Mar 2020
Sam and Forrest were great. They are very passionate about What they do. Had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great experience.
Elliem, Mar 2020
We had an incredible experience from beginning to end, Evan and Helen were well prepared and gave great introductions and explanations about what we had to look forward to. Evan narrated the tour and took us all over showing us so many different things, it was fun, interesting and educational, my husband and I both loved it and highly recommend it!
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