Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides Discount Tickets

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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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park is located at the corner of Collier Blvd (951) and Capri Blvd.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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!
2. 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!
Duration: 120 mins
3. 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!
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

REAL Local Biologist Guides with Master's Degrees

FREE Admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center

FREE PHOTOGRAPHY - Available for free download after your adventure

Single-Seater Kayak with high back seats, cup holder, and room for storage (ages 12+)

Low Profile Paddling Life Vests, & Dry Bags

A real adventure with the most awesome science nerds in the land!

Exclusion

Water is not included. Please bring plenty of water to drink

Sunscreen

Proper Clothing & Footwear - Flip flops are okay, but not ideal

For children under 12 or tandem kayak requests, please contact us directly

Cash for Gratuity - Gratuity is customary and much appreciated by our hard working biologist guides

Parking fees

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Supplied by Rising Tide Explorers

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