Kayak Mangrove Ecotour in Rookery Bay Reserve

Duration

2 Hours

Max People/Per Booking

15

Min Age

8

Overview

Discover the relaxing calm of the waters of Rookery Bay reserve on this kayaking tour from Marco Island. Explore the most pristine mangrove forest in North America and search for wildlife with the help of your biologist and Florida naturalist guides. Meet your guides and get set up with your kayaking gear. Keep your things dry with the included waterproof bag. Start off with paddling instructions and a safety briefing to ensure that you are confident in the kayak before setting off on your adventure.

Tour Highlights

Explore Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples on this ecotour from Marco Island. Kayak through a mangrove forest with biologist and Florida naturalist guides.

    • Enter kayak through the most pristine mangrove forest in North America
    • Pass so close to the mangroves that you can see the animals that dwell there
    • Cruise over oyster reefs, pass by mudflats, and float into hidden bays
    • Enjoy the use of well-maintained kayaking gear, life vests and dry bags
    • Let your biologist and naturalist guides point out local flora and fauna

 

Included/Excluded

  • Biologist and Florida Naturalist guides
  • Life preservers, paddles, and dry bags
  • Photos of your tour
  • Paddling instructions and safety briefing
  • Entry fees for the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
  • Parking fees
  • Tips

Tour Plan

What To Expect

Ride through the mangrove mazes and tunnels where you can discover some of Southwest Florida’s most popular wildlife. Try to spy some of the over 150 species of birds that call this area home, as well as manatees and dolphins.

Glide over oyster reefs, mudflats, and hidden bays. Get so close to the mangroves that your guide will be able to show you the small creatures that live in this beautiful forest, like the mangrove tree crab and the mangrove periwinkle.

Search for shells, such as, the famous horse conch and the lightning whelk. Peer into crystal-clear waters for the chance to spot sea stars and urchins. Listen as your guide shares important facts about this amazing ecosystem.

Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case, confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to the availability
  • What to bring : Change of clothes , Towel
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Age Policy :
    Adult (Age 11-99)

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Rising Tide, 10 Shell Island Rd, Naples, FL 34113, United States

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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