Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

Without question, this tour route is the most unique kayak tour in the area and offers guests with the greatest opportunity to spot bucket list wildlife while visiting the Everglades area. This tour launches from a permit only launch site within the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge. This route requires proper planning and expert knowledge due to the fluctuating tides. No other company is capable or willing to take the time needed for this type of planning. Guests will start their paddle through the salt marsh, a popular feeding zone for numerous long-legged wading birds and river otters. 30 minutes in guests will notice a change in habitat, transitioning into Mangroves, indicating a change in salinity and elevation. This is where you will enter one of the best Mangrove Tunnels in the county. After numerous mangrove tunnels, creeks and ponds and hopefully tons of wildlife guests will then empty out into a manatee safe zone the Faka-union Canal. Year Round expert kayak guides included!

Inclusions and Exclusions

Know Before You Go

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We meet all guests inside the hotel lobby at 25000 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34114
• Children 13 and under must ride in a two person kayak with an adult 18 or older.
• At certain tide levels this tour can become more difficult
• Not recommended for guests over 275 pounds. The heavier the kayakers the less stable the kayak.
• Environmental conditions will impact the required fitness level. High winds and strong tides can make this tour more difficult.