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 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 - Single Kayak
Standard 1 Seat Kayak
Island Tour - Paddleboard
Standard Paddleboard
Island Tour - Tandem Kayak
Standard 2 Seat Kayak
Island Tour-CLEAR Paddleboard
CLEAR Paddleboard
Reviews
862 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Naples ‘26
Catherine L,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike our guide was full of information. We did see any mammals but it was a beautiful day
Definitely recommend this tour
Sheila M,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elizabeth was a great guide, she provided information on and pointed out wildlife, mammals and ecosystem. I especially liked the dolphins and large snails. The route was just long enough and the pace was very doable as this was our first kayaking experience. We stopped on an island for a rest and collect shells.
Good first time kayaking experience
Navigator00922252825,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time in kayak for both my husband and me so it was a learning experience. Our guide, Nick, was very helpful and the other members of our group were patient with us. I would definitely recommend Nick and Paddle Naples.
Fun kayak tour
ishiwa101,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike did a terrific job guiding our tour group. We learned a lot about the local wildlife and ecosystem.
Our tour guide Hannah was...
Olivia G,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Hannah was great! She was very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was a good mix of paddling and exploring, we even got to see some dolphins! Would highly recommend!
So fun!
F2424GKbrittanyc,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nick was a great tour guide! Very personable and knowledgeable. Fun outing for our family of 3.
Do it!!
N1731XZkrisb,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome experience! Would definitely do it again! Nick was our guide and was very knowledgeable.
Absolutely horrible!!!!!
Rebecca B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Horrible experience. Unorganized, gave my 12 year old a toddler life vest and rolled his eyes when I requested the right size. Guide was so far up couldn’t hear him explain anything. Before we even left the guide said if you are drowning I won’t be the one to save you, the coast guard will. 🤬 Felt very unsafe with my son in a kayak going into open waters with huge boats zooming by and creating huge waves. Picture was so misleading on the booking site. Shows manatees. Didn’t see them nor did we see anything but a few birds. The guide even cut the excursion short an hour because his side hurt. The rest of the staff was equally rude when we got back to the loading location. Nowhere did it say we would be kayaking in open waters and it said beginner friendly. And to top it off, two grown men in one kayak repeatedly thought it appropriate to make sure at all costs that this mom and her 12 year old son didn’t get ahead of them and cut us off not once but 5 times! While one of the jerk’s wife was struggling behind us with two little ones. My son was getting sick in the kayak and was crying because he was scared in the open water but the guide was too far ahead to even catch up to to tell. Horrible experience.Waste of money. Feel completely ripped off!!!!!
Perfect Leisurely Activity for Your Visit
Brittany D,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This activity was a great experience and definitely a highlight of our trip. The weather was perfect, the water was calm, and we had a good group of people. We saw a lot of wildlife and got to look for seashells. Our guide, Elizabeth, was very knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly.
Kayak Adventure
544colleenm,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time. My tour guide was very knowledgeable. Just disappointed that I didn’t get any pictures. My tour guide said he would email me the pictures.
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