Top Naples Nature and Wildlife Tours

Experience the beauty and diversity of Florida's Everglades on a kayak tour. Join a small group and paddle through mangrove forests in search of local wildlife. During the winter months, manatees can be spotted congregating in the cooler waters of deep canals. You can also observe other animals like river otters, alligators, and several bird species during your tour.

Experience the Florida Everglades with a local guide to share fun facts about the area’s history, culture, and wildlife as your boat coasts through the water. Just sit back, relax, and soak up the scenery while your captain does the navigating. Look out for sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, and more local wildlife before you disembark and take a stroll down the Everglades City Boardwalk.

Climb up into the Safari truck, fasten your seatbelt and get ready for the Around the Island Safari Truck Tour! Your tour guide driver will be showing you historical sites, celebrity neighborhoods, mega mansions and more. We'll jump out and explore an ancient indian shell mound and talk about the native americans that lived here before us. We'll dive into how Marco Island turned into a tourist destination and became developed in the 1960s. But wait... what about the animals? We should be able to spot burrowing owls, gopher tortoises, green iguanas and birds of prey if we're lucky. This fun sightseeing tour lasts 1 HR and 30 mins. Kids can enjoy the on-board scavenger hunt where they look for landmarks and animals while we drive and win a prize at the end.

A small-group tour that offers a more intimate experience, this trip takes you on a half-day shelling and dolphin tour in Ten Thousand Islands and Marco. Join staff from a top shelling company in Florida and hop aboard a specially designed boat to navigate shallow waters in search of the best shells. Plus, you get the chance to spot the dolphins that inhabit the waters.

Exploring the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge on your own can be intimidating if you don’t know your way around on the water. Book this Thousand Islands 2-person Catamaran Tour to follow a knowledgeable guide who will keep you from getting lost and ensure you enjoy this pristine preserve to the fullest, with great opportunity to view the wildlife and sea life that inhabit the refuge.

Paddle the waters of the Naples coastline on a paddleboard or kayak while you try your luck at spotting some local wildlife with the help of a guide. Not only are you in with a chance of seeing manatees and dolphins, but sea turtles, bald eagles, and pelicans too. Take in the area’s beautiful scenery from the water and dive into the adventure.

Escape to the Florida Everglades from the Greater Fort Myers area on this guided airboat adventure at Everglades Day Safari. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the marshes and swamps of the Western Everglades while looking for wildlife, namely birds and alligators. In fact, per acre, there are more alligators here than anywhere else in the world. This tour includes an interactive reptile show.

Excited to catch some fish in Marco Island? Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Jason is prepared to put you on fish. Captain Jason enjoys working with kids and teaching them how to fish. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! We catch all kids of fish and even a shark sometimes! *** Have a Group Larger than 6? We have 2 boats and can take groups up to 12 people. Please reach out to customer service and they will assist you in booking***

Discover the Florida Everglades with a guide who’s either a certified master naturalist or a trained biologist on this small-group tour that combines hiking with boat trips. Explore this World Heritage Site and surrounding towns while your local guide shares fun facts about local history, culture, flora, and fauna. Pack loads of learning into one experience and move confidently through the park in your group. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Join this 3-hour adventure exploring the magnificent Everglades and stunning 10,000 Islands. Encounter manatees, dolphins, bull sharks, alligators, and exotic birds as you glide along the waters on a six-passenger covered boat. No rough waves to worry about. This eco-tour is perfect for all ages and includes a visit to an uninhabited island for some beach time and shelling. Plus, polarized sunglasses and camera lenses are included so you can capture every moment.

Look for dolphins in the waters of the Ten Thousand Islands on this boat tour from Marco Island. With a captain-guide, explore a piece of Florida's gulf coast to see and learn about the natural environment. You also have the opportunity to spot shorebirds with your live guide on hand to identify them.

Explore the Everglades and discover the stunning range of animals living in this unique ecosystem on this intimate tour. On this small-group tour, there’s no need to clamber over the heads and shoulders of other tourists to catch a glimpse of this shallow-water area’s native residents – including fish, birds, sea turtles, manatees, and maybe even bottlenose dolphins. Disembark on an isolated island during the tour and enjoy the serenity of this unique nature tour.

Explore Ten Thousand Islands, Keewaydin Island and more aboard our luxury pontoon. Private 2 ½ hour luxury pontoon tour Accommodates up to 6 guests Eco/Nature Tours Island hopping Shelling

Experience the natural wonders of Southwest Florida on a private 2-hour dolphin and eco tour through the Ten Thousand Islands. Cruise aboard a comfortable boat with a USCG-certified local captain, spotting dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sharks, and a variety of coastal birds in their natural habitat. Enjoy a stop at a secluded barrier island for shelling and beach time, where you can explore pristine sands and collect unique shells. This small-group tour (up to 6 guests) offers a personalized adventure ideal for families, couples, and nature enthusiasts. Whether you're a nature lover, photographer, or family looking for a memorable adventure, this tour delivers unforgettable moments in one of Florida’s most scenic coastal regions. Frequent sightings of dolphins, manatees, and native wildlife Visit a remote island for shelling and beachcombing ***Have a Group Larger than 6? We can take groups up to 12. Reach out to customer service and they will assist you in booking***

CLEAR KAYAKING! Join us for an adventure in the scenic area of Wiggins Pass in Naples. We'll enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico, Barefoot Beach Preserve and Delnor-Wiggins State Park. We'll kayak through mangroves and take photos along the way. Be on the lookout for dolphins, manatees and other local wildlife.

Get out and explore the Everglades without having to haul your own kayak on a small-group kayaking eco-tour. Spend time winding through sleepy creeks and under mangrove canopies, getting up-close views of resident herons, alligators, ducks, otters and more. With a professional naturalist guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy exploring this unusual wetlands setting.

Get an up-close view of Florida’s spectacular, coastal mangrove forests—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this kayaking or paddleboarding tour. Pick from multiple tour times, head to the departure point, and meet your guide: after an introduction to your kayak or paddleboard, you’ll hit the water. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, have the chance to spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and learn more about the forests from your guide.

Go kayaking in the Rookery Bay Reserve on a half-day tour from Naples that is led by a local biologist guide. Learn about the wildlife and ecosystem of this stunning part of the Ten Thousand Islands in southwest Florida as you paddle through mangrove tunnels, mudflats, and oyster reefs. Look for birds and marine life such as sea stars, dolphins, large snails, and possibly even manatees.

Experience the natural beauty of Fort Myers Beach up-close with your choice of paddle craft - top quality standard kayaks, CLEAR kayaks, paddleboards, the only CLEAR paddleboards in SW Florida, and Hobie pedal kayaks if needed! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for 2022, 2023 and 2024! Paddle Naples tours are rated in the top 10% of all worldwide tours! Our guided eco-tour travels Estero Bay and the Gulf's most incredible paddling routes... including mangrove tunnels, quiet beaches, and the best shelling areas! This is prime habitat for dolphins (year round) and manatees (warm water months). Our guides are fun and knowledgeable (two biologists). CLEAR kayaks have a 425 pound limit and a max of 250 pounds per seat. Standard kayaks have higher limits and track better. CLEAR kayaks are for 2 people so an odd number of guests will also need a single kayak. Complementary photos included!

Cruise the beautiful waters of Marco Island while taking in the wildlife and making a stop at a remote island for some shelling and beach time. After the beach we check out some of the local hot spots for some catch and release fishing. This trips is a crowd favorite. We customize each trip to the guests to make a unforgettable experience! This excursion lasts for 4 hours. Pricing is for 6 people max. *** Have a Group Larger than 6? We have 2 boats and can take groups up to 12 people. Please reach out to customer service and they will assist you in booking***

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Explore the thousands of islands around Marco Island by Go Cat boat. Whether you're an experienced boater or a complete novice, these two-person fiberglass boats are fun and easy to drive and maneuver, which means that exploring the mangroves, while looking for dolphins, manatees, and many different birds, is a breeze.

Nature lovers can spend a day immersed in pristine landscapes on this shelling cruise from Naples, Florida to Keewaydin Island. Join a small group and board your vessel for the journey to the remote island. Cruise past mangrove forests and see wildlife such as alligators, dolphins, and even manatees along the way. Once you reach Keewaydin, take a nature walk and fill your big with beach treasures before heading back.