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‘s Included
PFDs, dry boxes, map + wildlife guide
Free Parking
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 - Tandem Kayak
Standard 2 Seat Kayak
Island Tour - Paddleboard
Standard Paddleboard
Island Tour - Single Kayak
Standard 1 Seat Kayak
Island Tour-CLEAR Paddleboard
CLEAR 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.
Reviews
643 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time!
Kim T,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00A fun time, our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable! Kids and adults enjoyed it. Loved going through the mangroves.
Elizabeth was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was informative and made the experience fun.
Hollie G,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great time! I really enjoyed the tour and the white sand and the beautiful beaches and seashells!!
Great experience, and...
Austin L,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience, and great time. Took the family on my daughters 12 birthday. We all enjoyed it, even with the variance in age of my kids, they all loved it and had a blast. Beautiful tour, very scenic and educational thanks to our guide Elizabeth. She’s was very accommodating
This was such a fun...
Rachel T,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was such a fun experience!! Our tour guide Hannah was incredible! She was so knowledgeable about everything! EVEN the seashells! We didn’t see any manatees but it was still so worth it! The mangrove tunnels were so cool, hickory island and the water was beautiful! 10/10 would recommend!! Thanks Hannah!!!
Be prepared for the sun...
Joelle F,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00Be prepared for the sun and a shoulder exercise burn! We lucked out and got to see a group of dolphins.
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