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 - Tandem Kayak
Standard 2 Seat Kayak
Island Tour - Paddleboard
Standard Paddleboard
Island Tour - Single Kayak
Standard 1 Seat Kayak
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
793 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing kayak through the mangroves
klokenvitz,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relaxing trip through the mangroves and along the bay. Seth was great, educating us along the way about the birds and different types of shells. Would recommend.
Less than Stellar
Kevin H,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour guide was very nice. We would’ve enjoyed it more if we just kayaked ourselves. We saw nothing on the tour other than a couple white birds. No dolphins, no manatees, not even a single fish! Don’t go when it’s windy! It was a good experience to kayak in the mangroves.
Loved our kayaking trip!
334jeniferb,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was a fantastic guide, full of knowledge about the animals and habitat of the area, and he got some great photos of our group while kayaking so we didn't have to worry about capturing everything ourselves. Would highly recommend this kayaking trip and would do it again if we come back to the area! It's a beautiful area for kayaking!
Nick was an amazing tour...
Rachael C,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable. It was my boyfriend and I first time in Bonita Springs. It was a little colder or a day but he took his time and made it a great experience. We will definitely be back in the warm weather to do it again. Overall great time and great experience!
Great tour, beach was...
the4morysaolcom,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, beach was beautiful with lots of shells. Nick was very knowledgeable about everything! We saw birds, fish and learned about different shells found on the beach! Water was a bit too cold for the Manatees but will go back when it is warmer!
Fun day
401rylank,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great, Hannah knows a ton about the wildlife
Nick was a great guide....
Jason P,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nick was a great guide. Unfortunately, due to the tide we spent more time on the beach and at the lake than kayaking, but Nick made it a good experience anyway. He was very informative and really involved the kids.
Great afternoon paddling
jimcJ7719TT,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day on the water. Our guide Nick did a great job. We paddled at our own pace stopping to enjoy the surroundings.
Very enjoyable and with the time and money
M8527OBrhondab,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was Awesome!! We were a family of 12, including 5 young kids. He interacted very well with all of us, and shared a lot of good information, he was very informative. He was a lot of fun. Highly recommend Nick!
Fun afternoon on the water
E253HZarlener,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was my first time kayaking and it was a wonderful experience. Nick was the tour guide and he was very good attitu keeping the tour moving at a good pace and providing much information about the area. Definitely recommend.
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