Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs
Overview
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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 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.
What‘s Included
Free Parking
PFDs, dry boxes, map + wildlife guide
Complementary tour photos
Gratuities
Options
Island Tour-CLEAR Paddleboard
CLEAR Paddleboard
Island Tour - Paddleboard
Standard Paddleboard
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 - Single Kayak
Standard 1 Seat Kayak
Reviews
867 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a great...
Kevin O,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great excursion we really enjoyed it was our first time kayaking and our guide Luke was great.
Maybe my favorite part of my trip to Florida
heidihT5535WB,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. There were 5 in our group because the 6th woke up very sick. Our guide, Nick, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, funny, a great story teller and made the best of a windy day. We were advised we wouldn't get the whole tour because of the weather but we didn't leave feeling like we didn't get the whole experience. Would definitely go again. Probably wouldn't pay extra for the clear kayaks again. We were able to see sites a normal, never had been to Florida "tourist" wouldn't have seen. Nick showed us where to wander to see some of the creatures, while we had some time to ourselves. He also did a great job of taking photos, so we had memories to take with us.
Very enjoyable, would recommend
arnkowr,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved learning about the area and animals. Nick was great!
Kayaking,, Shelling and Beautiful Bird sightings
Kathy D,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Grear for all levels, lots of birds up close in Mangroves, great beach to find shells. Our guide Mike found a starfish. Fun kayaking.
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laureno145,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our 2.5 guided tour by local Seth. Paddled thru the mangroves & stopped @ Big Hickory Island (only accessible by boat) to collect shells. I would highly recommend it!
Awesome Tour Guide
562mariahm,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luke was my guide and he was awesome! He found me a cool shell.
Highlight of our vacation
tyracrounds,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was an awesome guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and truly cared about the experience each of us had. By the way, this company keeps groups small so it’s a more intimate trip. My family, including my teenage daughters, said this trip was the highlight of their vacation. Bonus: Nick took pictures and video throughout the trip so we walked away with some great action shots!
Great experience
X9994EQjenniferg,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Hannah. She was a great guide and had a lot of information.
A fun morning kayaking
Carol T,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Even though it was a windy day and the route was shortened, we enjoyed learning about the area, vegetation, birds, shells, spending time on the beach and seeing dolphins. Hannah also did a great job helping out when my partner fell in! It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed the experience, definitely worth the money.
Naples ‘26
Catherine L,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike our guide was full of information. We did see any mammals but it was a beautiful day
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