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Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides

Rising Tide Explorers
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Cosmopolitan734445
6 days ago
My grown son Mike and I took the Mangrove and mudflat kayak tour with Evan 😊. We learned a lot about how important the essuraries are for the ego system , How the microscopic plantin produce 95% of our oxygen for the whole world ! Very interesting and fun kayaking too . I highly recommend it.

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!

Departure Point

  • The Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park is located at the corner of Collier Blvd (951) and Capri Blvd.
Return Details
  • The Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park is located at the corner of Collier Blvd (951) and Capri Blvd.
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Marco IslandMarco Island, FloridaEnjoy 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!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve300 Tower Rd, , Naples, FloridaWe 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: 2 hoursStop At: Rising Tide Explorers1295 Capri Boulevard, Naples, FL 34113After 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: 1 hour

Additional 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
Inclusions
  • 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!
Exclusions
  • 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
Redemption InstructionsPlease arrive 30 minutes prior to launch time for check in, equipment, introduction, and a breif paddle instruction before launching promptly at the listed launch time.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Cosmopolitan734445
My grown son Mike and I took the Mangrove and mudflat kayak tour with Evan 😊. We learned a lot about how important the essuraries are for the ego system , How the microscopic plantin produce 95% of our oxygen for the whole world ! Very interesting and fun kayaking too . I highly recommend it.
E3254FClynnb
it was an amazing experience. saw so many sea creatures such as stars. The guides were extremely knowledgeable. enjoyed hearing about the water, tides, birds etc. fountain lots of creatures at the sand flats. The timing was good. we would certainly use the company again
Y9183JXcassieb
Wow, I have lived in Naples for 39 years and have never done this tour. I learned more today about the mangroves than all of the time I have lived here. Gerald and Macy were 5 star guides. The knowledge that they possess is amazing. I told them they should do a podcast so more people would know about Rookery Bay, mangroves and the eco system. Beautiful, relaxing and educational morning. I can’t wait to do it again. Everyone should take this tour, they are the only company that gives back part of their proceeds, since 2018 over a half of million dollars. 5 start all the way. Cassie Boemi
504sharyns
The owner was awesome and got us in on a private tour with 2 hours notice! Evan was our guide and very informative. He explained the wildlife and ecosystem thoroughly and even jumped into murky waters to dive for shells for us. He explained each shell/starfish and how it functions. Pretty cool!
I9598NPlizl
Evan Sherer is a fantastic tour guide! He possesses a wealth of knowledge about estuaries and the abundant marine life on Marco Island. I have been coming to the island for over 20 years and Evan still managed to teach me a ton. Bonus points for being patient with me as a novice kayaker. I may have gotten tangled in the Mangroves once or twice! Thanks to his thorough instruction before we set out, I was able to recover easily. This tour is well worth the money and such a fun excursion for visitors!

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