Guided Dolphin Eco Tour by Kayak & SUP - Fort Myers Beach, FL
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Naples, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Estero Bay Estuary is one of the largest natural-state estuaries in southwest Florida—ideal for kayaking if you have the gear and know-how. This small-group kayaking and paddle board tour travels the channels and mangrove tunnels around Big Hickory. Explore the nature preserve’s beaches and mangrove tunnels, while keeping an eye out for dolphins, manatees and other wildlife.
- A small-group kayaking tour to the Big Hickory Island Preserve
- Explore the secluded shelling beach, paddle the hidden mangrove tunnels
- Convenient morning and afternoon start times
- Dry storage bags to store your personal items
What's Included
- Dry bag or dry box
- Life jacket (all sizes)
- Guide takes photos for air drop at end of tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 948V+MF, Bonita Springs, FL, USA
Meet-up at public kayak launch in the middle of Big Hickory Island. Enter "26.366976, -81.856623" in your phone map app to drop a pin and get directions. Look for ADVENTURES KAYAKING trailer & trucks flying the AMERICAN FLAG. Free Parking. Gratuities appreciated by your hard-working guides!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Casey_B
Our kayak tour with Nick was incredible! He was super knowledgeable and clearly knew the area and its wildlife inside and out. We learned so much while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Nick made the experience fun, safe, and educational — highly recommend!
Reviews
4.9
based on 41 reviews
Sarah_S, Apr 2026
Excellent tour/experience. Hannah, our guide was so knowledgeable about wild life and the area in general. We saw a manatee, dolphin and numerous birds. Also learned tons about the mangroves. Highly recommend this fun activity!
Tiffany_B, Apr 2026
It was a lot of fun. We chose the paddle boards over the kayaks. I recommend bringing water sunscreen and a snack. My 12-year-old got pretty hungry about halfway through after viewing the paddle board for an hour and the rest of her trip would’ve been better with little food.
Michael_E, Mar 2026
Nick was insightful and kept the group organized. He took great pictures along the way so we could focus on the experience.
Taylor_J, Mar 2026
Jack was able to guide us; was accommodating. My aunts first time in a kayak therefore did the tandem and helped through the process in calmness in learning how to navigate.
Debi_G, Mar 2026
We had a fun time on the paddleboards but it is a little work since you are paddling for about 2 hours. Its unfortunate that the pictures we got were blurry and we only got 5 of them. Otherwise it was a good trip.
Carolyn_G, Jan 2026
It was a very relaxing and fun experience. Seth was a great guide and made sure we were all comfortable. We plan on returning.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thx so much Carolyn for the great review! We look forward to getting you back out on the water again!
Riley_W, Nov 2025
Very fun and informative about the wildlife and plants in the area. Hannah and Zach were very friendly and full of information, 10/10 would recommend for anyone who is visiting and looking for an activity the get you out to see the beauty the area has to offer!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thx Riley for the great review! Glad you enjoyed your time on the water with us.
Becky_S, Nov 2025
Nick was fantastic and very educational. He made the trip exciting and fun. It was also nice to hear about how the company started.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Great to hear! We appreciate the feedback and your business!
Andrea_R, Nov 2025
Josh and Victoria were patient with us first time kayakers and excellent guides Such a relaxing enjoyable excursion. Great history, marine life and vegetation explanation from Josh. He's so informative and adds more fun to the tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
So glad to hear you enjoyed a relaxing day on the water with our team members. We appreciate the 5 stars and your business!
Abigail_B, Oct 2025
Hannah, our tour guide was great! Very personable and knowledgeable! Water was clear and warm. Didn’t see dolphins, but we were able to see several birds and crabs.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the great review! Glad Hannah took good care of you, but sorry to hear the dolphins were not in the area.
Casey_B, Jul 2025
Our kayak tour with Nick was incredible! He was super knowledgeable and clearly knew the area and its wildlife inside and out. We learned so much while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Nick made the experience fun, safe, and educational — highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Glad you had a fun time on the water with Nick! Thx for the 5 star review.
Patricia_W, May 2025
This was a very unique experience to learn a lot about the natural setting of the Florida coast. I saw so much wild life. We even saw dolphin! My guide Nick was quick to point out all the birds, marine life and plant life that we came across. He was so knowledgeable. I’m so glad I did a tour instead of just renting a kayak. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the serenity of the mangroves. It was wonderful.
Christof_S, Apr 2025
Because of wind we only paddled one mangrove tunnel and stayed on the key beach for most of the tour. I had expected, and experienced the last time, that we‘d go more with the kayak than maybe half a mile and back
Tricia_R, Apr 2025
Just keep a count on how many you have and look for them when you don't have all 12. We have a great time, other family is coming today.
Rhonda_P, Mar 2025
E collect tour. Hannah was great, funny and gave alot of educational info about the wildlife qe saw along the way. Highly recommend! Very well priced also!
Ashley_B, Feb 2025
Great experience to explore wildlife, very peaceful kayaking, tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind.
Sandra_D, Jan 2025
It was an amazing tour with tourguide Nick. He has an incredible knowledge about the wildlife in the area. We had a wonderful afternoon discovering lots of different Animals, was the best choice to do it
Kathryn_F, Jan 2025
Chill and relaxed( I was a passenger princess)lesson in Florida fauna and wildlife. We kayaked to a beach, where we walked and found thousands of shells. Took pictures and enjoyed the fresh air and new friends we made.
RaeLynn_R, Dec 2024
We had a great experience. It was a lot of fun, the perfect Christmas Eve excursion. Nick was a great guide.
Kylee_B, Dec 2024
Our guide, Nick, was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the land and the wildlife, and he personalized the experience to cater to our group. We had fun and learned a lot!
Keara_M, Dec 2024
Our experience was outstanding! Hannah was knowledgeable and skillful and we had a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful scenery! Would recommend to anyone looking to have some fun and see a beautiful piece of Florida!
Sherri_U, Sep 2024
Our tour guide was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and kind. We enjoyed seeing the dolphins and learning about the wildlife a d seashells.
Maria_c, Aug 2024
This a very nice tournament we enjoy it. We saw dolphins was wonderful we enjoy the nature. Our guide was very kind and sweet person
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you very much Maria, we are so happy you enjoyed your tour. Our guides really do love what they do... and enjoy being out on the water with guests to share this incredible marine eco-system!
Brian_F, Jul 2024
My wife and I had a really great time! Our guide was knowledgeable and easy-going, making our experience relaxing and enjoyable. We encountered a lot of the local wildlife, including dolphins, manatees, and ospreys, and Big Hickory island was a great place to find shells we rarely found before on Bonita beach. We would definitely recommend!
Marianne_M, Mar 2023
Our guide was very personable, knowledgeable, and informative. Not only did we enjoy kayaking in the mangroves, we learned about the local plants and marine animals. We would definitely take a paddle tour with Glenn again!
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