Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close with a CLEAR kayak! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for 2022-2023-2024! Paddle Naples' tours are in the top 10% of all worldwide tours!
Our Five-Star guided eco-tours and rentals take you through Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico’s most incredible paddling routes... including mangrove tunnels, secluded beaches, and prime shelling areas! This is prime habitat for dolphins (year round) and manatees (mostly warm water months).
We use top quality standard kayaks and paddleboards that are comfortable and easy to paddle. We have CLEAR paddleboards too, and HOBIE pedal kayaks if needed.
Complementary photos included!
Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle to a secluded beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free Parking
PFDs, dry boxes, map + wildlife guide
Complementary tour photos
Gratuities
What To Expect
Join us for a guided eco tour at Big Hickory Island in Bonita Springs. Choose a standard or CLEAR kayak or paddleboard. We'll paddle at a relaxed pace in search of dolphins, birds, and manatees while sharing local eco-system info. We are open 7 days a week and promise to provide you with exceptional service so come on out and let us show you how easy it is to get out and have some fun on the water! Our paddling routes are some of the best in Southwest Florida and allow you to experience the mangroves trails and tunnels, the Gulf of Mexico, and the beautiful Island beach! You will have the chance to be up close with marine life and it’s quite common to see dolphins, and sometimes manatees (summer). We suggest you bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottled water, and water shoes. CLEAR kayaks have a limit of 400 pounds per boat and a max of 225 pounds per seat. Our Standard kayaks have higher limits and track better. Clear kayaks are for 2 people so please book even numbers. We have HOBIE pedal kayaks if needed. Contact us if questions! Minimum age is 3 years old. We have youth sized PFDs but suggest that parents provide a quality, fitted PFD for children under 50 pounds.
Options
Island Tour - CLEAR Kayak
CLEAR 2 Seat Kayak: Tandem (double) kayaks seat 2. Odd numbered groups need a regular single kayak. Weight limit 425# per boat, 250# per seat.
Island Tour - Tandem Kayak
Standard 2 Seat Kayak
Island Tour-CLEAR Paddleboard
CLEAR Paddleboard
Island Tour - Single Kayak
Standard 1 Seat Kayak
Island Tour - Paddleboard
Standard Paddleboard
Reviews
724 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kayaking through the Mangroves
graciew971,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time on tour. Our guide Nick was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife, the history of the area, and we really enjoyed how he took the time explaining the various shells we saw on the beaches.
Totally enjoyed it
Doreen H,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nick was a wonderful guide through the maze of mangroves and the bay. Stopping for shells on an island gave us a nice break to rest our arms and swim. Totally enjoyed it
Couldn't row a straight line.
Doreen H,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want a kayaking experience in SW Florida, this is the way to go. Nick, our guide was very knowledgeable and patient, we are inexperienced kayakers and had a fun time.
Best gift ever!
maxine lamoureux,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my birthday gift to myself and my family. Beth was an excellent guide! It was beautiful and informative. I highly recommend this tour and adventure 🐬🏝️⛵️
Great Guided Tour!
charliekP4278TK,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hannah was our guide and gave us a great tour of the Bay and had lots of great information on the Wild life and the Mangroves. Spotted dolphins and lots of birds. Manatees were playing hide and seek so we didn't get to see any, but the adventure was well worth it.
Fantastic!
Kendal W,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick was a FANTASTIC guide! He was knowledgeable and experienced. We also very much appreciate how they messaged us explaining the time we picked was not a good time to go that morning after seeing water conditions, which was very much appreciated.
Kayaking is Cool
Jeffrey G,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a fun trip. Easy kayaking through a beautiful mangrove estuary with wonderful birds. Great beach time and shelling. Fun and Informative guide.
Fun day on the water
tamelabella,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Learned a ton about the environment and it was perfect for even entry level kayakers. Definitely recommend!
Clear kayak tour
danielaQ7479CP,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great adventure to paddle through the mangroves with clear kayak. Nick, the tour guide, expanded us a lots of interest things. I will do again when I come with different people.
All the fun you can imagine!
Lee S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great two hour tour! Hannah was a wonderfully informed eco-guide. We even got to stop at an amazing shell beach. Don’t forget a camera!
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