Top 4 Mangrove Kayak Tours in Naples

1.Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Kayak from Port of the Islands through the Ten Thousand Islands area on a three-hour, four-mile downwinder. You’ll spend about 30 minutes looking for winter manatees, then paddle mangrove tunnels and salt marshes. Tandem kayaks, instruction, and an ACA-certified guide are included.

“Our group of 8 with adults and kids really enjoyed kayaking through the mangrove trees and seeing tons of animals. Ty was great and we would highly recommend this activity!”

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2.Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour – Local Biologist Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Best value

Start at Isle of Capri Paddlecraft Park near Marco Island for a 2.5-hour kayak trip through Rookery Bay’s mangroves, mudflats, and oyster reefs. Local biologist guides such as Evan, Matt, and Sam explain the ecosystem, help spot wildlife, and provide free adventure photos.

“We had an incredible experience from beginning to end, Evan and Helen were well prepared and gave great introductions and explanations about what we had to look forward to. Evan narrated the tour and took us all over showing us so many different things, it was fun, interesting and educational, my husband and I both loved it and highly recommend it!”

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3.3 Hour Guided Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Paddle single kayaks through Everglades mangrove tunnels near Everglades City with a naturalist guide. You will receive a short lesson, explore quiet creeks and open water, and look for alligators, birds, fish, turtles, and otters. Guides including Chris, Carter, Don, and Rob are praised for clear, engaging nature talks.

“Chris was an amazing navigator through the mangrove trail. His knowledge of the foliage is vast. We really enjoyed the experience and will do this excursion again! Paul and Beverly B”

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4.Rookery Bay Kayak Adventure – Mangroves, Wildlife & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Capri Paddlecraft Park, you’ll kayak through Rookery Bay’s mangrove channels with guides such as Matt, Jessica, Elliott, and Tyler. Expect a two-hour outing with wildlife spotting, paddling instruction, safety gear, dry bags, and tour photos. Single and tandem kayaks are available.

“I love the mangroves. The tour guides are knowledgeable and make it very enjoyable. It was my third tour.”

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