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 - 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.
Island Tour - Tandem Kayak
Standard 2 Seat Kayak
Island Tour - Paddleboard
Standard Paddleboard
Reviews
830 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guided Eco island Kayak tour
tracycT3840NH,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a clear kayak and an excellent guide. Our guide Jack was knowledgeable and funny. He took the time to talk to everyone. Our kayaking tour was over 2 1/2 hours. The only downside was we didn’t see any manatees.
Sign me up for my next tour!
Relax47647002550,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been going to Southwest Florida my whole life for vacation but this was the first time doing a group kayaking tour and Paddle Naples did not disappoint. Our guide- Zach- was incredibly friendly from the start, took pictures of every single person/ group during the entire tour and made sure everyone had a great time. I highly recommend for anyone looking for something fun to do!
We had a very nice...
Dolores L,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a very nice outing. It was organized and the area was beautiful. We stopped at a beach to walk around and kayaked through mangrove tunnels. The guide was very friendly, but got a little turned around with our route so that was a little unsettling, but it all worked out fine. All in all it was a fun experience that my whole family enjoyed.
Fantastic tour!
Heather T,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was informative and friendly. He knew all about the wildlife we saw, the shells on the beach and the area in general. Highlight was the dolphin swimming with us!
Nice experience kayaking
Adam K,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun experience with a very personable and helpful guide. The water level was down so a little murky which they can’t control. But still a very unique experience for all. I had a group of ten and they were ready to go when we arrived. Well done and thank you.
Kayaking tour
Joy P,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elizabeth was a fantastic guide, full of great information about the area we were paddling. She even took pictures of everyone paddling and then shared it with us on the end of the tour. Great experience.😊
Kayaking Fun
alanv354,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip! Our guide was amazing, she was friendly, very knowledgeable and make our kayaking trip fun!
Best ever paddle Naples
X3762HTdawnc,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don’t forget to book your tour with Victoria. This young lady knows more about birds, seashells, and the ecosystem in Bonita. She is a wealth of knowledge and offers so many other things that you will see on your 2 1/2 guided tour with her !
Beautiful and Informational
Logan C,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was extremely accommodating. Views were beautiful and even got to collect shells and swim in the ocean after a short trek over sand. The mangroves really made it feel like paddling through tunnels. Guide also had a ton of intresting facts about the area and vegetation!
Our guide Nick,(?) Mon...
Rebecca B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide Nick,(?) Mon March 2 was very informative, local who knows alot about wildlife,water and even shells
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