Rookery Bay Kayak Tour: Explore Mangrove Ecosystem

Join our fun and educational Rookery Bay Kayak Tour to explore the fascinating mangrove ecosystem. Suitable for all skill levels, this two-hour tour offers encounters with diverse wildlife and a glimpse into the area’s rich history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Capri Paddlecraft Park - Navigate through mangrove tunnels and observe local wildlife, including birds, sea creatures, dolphins, and manatees.

What's Included
  • Life preservers, paddles, dry bags
  • Photos of your tour
  • Paddling instructions and safety briefing
  • Guidance by biologists and Florida naturalists
What's Not Included
  • Parking Fee of $10
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Join our Eco Kayak Tour, hosted by our entertaining herpetologist guide who will ensure you have a fun time throughout the journey! This adventure is designed for people of all ages and varying kayaking skills, from novices to experts! Our guide will lead a two-hour exploration of the mangrove tunnels, imparting valuable knowledge about the local ecosystem and the area’s history. Paddling through the tranquil waters of The Rookery Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands ecosystem, you’ll get to see a variety of bird species and small animals inhabiting the immaculate subtropical mangrove forest estuary. The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve is among the few untouched mangrove estuaries left in North America. As a souvenir of your journey, you will receive pictures taken by our guide during the tour!

We welcome guests aged 4 years and above.

  • Minimum age of 4 years old. Parent or older sibling (age 15+) will need to accompany child on kayak
  • Please note that a ticket must be purchased for every individual in your party, this includes children
  • Must bring water and snacks as there is no concession available at the park.
  • Not recommended for guests with recent surgeries
Location
1295 Capri Blvd
Capri Boulevard
Parking Fee: If you don't have a Collier County Beach Permit, a $10 Parking Fee must be paid at the parking meter. Please display the ticket on your dashboard on a clear visible area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P9631zcmichaelb
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing kayak adventure!! - For a family that has never kayaked, this was amazing! Elliott was awesome and taught us a ton about this unique part of the world. Got within 20 feet of dolphins and learned alot about the area. Starfish, conch and more. A must do!!!
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P9631zcmichaelb
Jul 28, 2024
A not to miss kayak adventure! - What an amazing Time. We have never kayaked as a family so this is a first. Not only did we get within 20 feet of dolphins but we learned a ton. Elliott was an awesome guide! Would definitely do it again!
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F3146pslindaj
Jul 27, 2024
Great tour with a great guide! - We had such a great time on our kayak tour!!! Our guide Elliot was very knowledgeable, funny, and helpful. We definitely recommend!
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Cesafi
Jul 21, 2024
Kayaking in the mangroves - We went on the kayak eco tour and had Elliott as our guide. It was a fantastic experience!! He was very knowledgeable about the eco system and taught us many interesting facts. He made it safe, fun and enjoyable for the adults and my 7 and 4 year old nieces. The scenery in the mangroves was beautiful and we even saw a raccoon! I highly recommend this company and Elliott as a guide. This was the highlight of our vacation 🤩
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Julie_r
Jul 10, 2024
Explore - We love eco tours because of what we learn and we’re not disappointed. Jessica is fun and full of knowledge. If you love exploring then book this excursion.
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Caley_h
May 26, 2024
5 out of 5 - Our guide was Elliot. He was very knowledgeable about the mangroves. Did a great job with entertaining the kids and all of their questions. Would highly recommend this experience to all ages!
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X7961lwheatherh
May 17, 2024
Matt and the Mangroves - Part 2 - Part 2 review with more pics! Loved this tour. Being out in nature and kayaking through the mangroves reminds us of how magnificent nature is! Matt is passionate about wildlife and protecting our precious ecosystem!
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X7961lwheatherh
May 17, 2024
Matt and the Mangroves - I loved this tour! An immediate highlight that comes to mind is when we were able to kayak through a mangrove tunnel of trees. It felt like such a unique experience. Matt was so informative about the ecosystem, the wildlife that our area is surrounded by, and education about the wildlife in general! He was also just a nice person, so that goes a long way. He also recommended lunch at the Island Gypsy afterwards and it was wonderful! (already one of my faves - so win win) Thank you Matt for an informative and fun day. The girls are still repeating the facts about dolphins and sharks that they learned from you. Did you know that there's more of a chance of getting attacked by a dog than a shark? Well now you know :)
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Nesnajmk
May 4, 2024
Great guide and fun learning - Elliot was an amazing guide and we learned so much about the mangroves. Beautiful, fun paddling and a real treat to see "wild" Florida.
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41eloisep
Apr 28, 2024
Amazing tour - Amazing experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable! The scenery was so lovely and not too strenuous Looking forward to returning next year!
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