Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

Adventure Paddle Tours
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CasualPlans4adventur
9 days ago
Had a great time with knowledgeable guide (Kyle). Saw a lot of rare birds like a reddish egret; small sharks, gators, and snook. Accessed areas of 10,000 islands reserve only accessible by kayak. Guide very experienced.

Without question, this tour route is the most unique kayak tour in the area and offers guests with the greatest opportunity to spot bucket list wildlife while visiting the Everglades area. This tour launches from a permit only launch site within the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge. This route requires proper planning and expert knowledge due to the fluctuating tides. No other company is capable or willing to take the time needed for this type of planning. Guests will start their paddle through the salt marsh, a popular feeding zone for numerous long-legged wading birds and river otters. 30 minutes in guests will notice a change in habitat, transitioning into Mangroves, indicating a change in salinity and elevation. This is where you will enter one of the best Mangrove Tunnels in the county. After numerous mangrove tunnels, creeks and ponds and hopefully tons of wildlife guests will then empty out into a manatee safe zone the Faka-union Canal. Year Round expert kayak guides included!

Departure Point

  • Do not forget EAST when entering the address! We meet all guests at the Port of the Islands hotel at 25000 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34114. Our office is located inside the hotel lobby.
Return Details
  • Do not forget EAST when entering the address! We meet all guests at the Port of the Islands hotel at 25000 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34114. Our office is located inside the hotel lobby.
Duration3 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We meet all guests inside the hotel lobby at 25000 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34114
  • Children 13 and under must ride in a two person kayak with an adult 18 or older.
  • At certain tide levels this tour can become more difficult
Inclusions
  • TripAdvisor's Cancelation Policy
  • ACA Certified Kayak Guide
  • Tandem Kayak (singles not available through TripAdvisor booking)
Exclusions
  • No Refund for going to the wrong location Meet us at 25000 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34114
  • Our proprietary automated communication.
  • NO REFUNDS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF TOUR
Redemption Instructions- NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE TOUR!- Meet us at 25000 Tamiami Tr East Naples, Florida 34114. At the Port of the Islands, Everglades Adventure Resort. We are located inside the hotel lobby. - There are no refunds for going to the wrong launch site. GUEST MUST ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR TICKET TIME. -Guests may not participate if they arrive 5 minutes after the tour scheduled time! 9:05 for the 9:00 am or 1:35 for the 1:30 pm. TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE, YOU MUST CONTACT VIATOR/TRIPADVISOR-bPlease wear appropriate clothing you won't mind getting a little wet or dirty.  Sunscreen, hat, and polarized sunglasses are recommended.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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CasualPlans4adventur
Had a great time with knowledgeable guide (Kyle). Saw a lot of rare birds like a reddish egret; small sharks, gators, and snook. Accessed areas of 10,000 islands reserve only accessible by kayak. Guide very experienced.
U72ACseang
It was a really good tour with a really good amount of time. We got to see quite a bit of wildlife and it was fun to go through the mangroves. The price was decent for what you got.
D4080TTjillj
Fantastic time! Our guides Jimmy and Adam are the best! Highly recommend this adventure! These guys are very knowledgeable and super friendly. Absolutely awesome!
kjm0228
The guides Adam and Jimmy very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. They made everyone feel safe and were personable. Kayaking through the mangroves is a wonderful way to explore the vegetation and wildlife. Unfortunately we did not see any manatee (December is not the best time to go - which I did not know so will be back). Wonderful experience overall - would have been 6 stars if we saw manatee :)
Bret_F
There were six of us, including our guide Adam. We enjoyed kayaking through the mangroves. While we missed seeing the manatees, we saw multiple types of fish, numerous jumped completely out of the water. Each person in our group saw at least one bull shark and we saw and heard more birds than I ever have in a three hour span. What a great time!

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