Bonita Springs Guided Island EcoTour with CLEAR and Standard Kayak or SUP
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The Bonita Springs Guided Island EcoTour by Kayak or SUP with CLEAR Kayaks lasts about two and a half hours and takes place in the waters around Bonita Springs near Naples, Florida. Participants use standard kayaks, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), and CLEAR kayaks or paddleboards to explore Estero Bay and nearby islands. The route includes paddling through mangrove tunnels, visiting secluded beaches on islands, and stopping at prime shelling areas along the shore. The area is home to dolphins year-round and manatees during the warmer months. A guide leads the group throughout the tour, providing information about the local environment and wildlife. Life jackets (PFDs), dry boxes, maps, and wildlife guides are provided to all participants. Photos taken during the tour are included at no extra cost. Free parking is available for those attending. Tips for the guide are not included in the price. An optional variation called the CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour involves paddling to a remote beach on an island for shelling at sunset, then returning with underwater LED lights turned on beneath the kayaks to illuminate the water during the return trip.
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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.
150 min
Meeting point
Meet-up is at the public kayak launch in the middle of Big Hickory Island. Load "26.366976 N, 81.856623 W" into your phone map to drop a pin and directions! Look for the WHITE PADDLE NAPLES VAN & trucks flying the AMERICAN FLAG. Free Parking. Gratuities appreciated by your hard-working guides!
End point
Meet-up is at the public kayak launch in the middle of Big Hickory Island. Load "26.366976 N, 81.856623 W" into your phone map to drop a pin and directions! Look for the WHITE PADDLE NAPLES VAN & trucks flying the AMERICAN FLAG. Free Parking. Gratuities appreciated by your hard-working guides!
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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