Big Hickory Pass Kayak Tour: Mangrove Exploration

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Bonita Springs

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Explore the stunning mangrove tunnels of Estero Bay on our Big Hickory Pass Kayak Tour. Suitable for all ages, bring your own SUP or kayak and even your furry friend!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Estero Bay - Enjoy paddling through the mangrove tunnels in Estero Bay. During your kayak tour you may see manatees, dolphins, osprey, pelicans, fish, egrets and more! Don’t forget to bring your camera!

What's Included

Coast Guard Approved Life Vest
Kayak or SUP Board with Paddle
Dry Bag for Keys and Mobile Phones
Mesh Bag for Shells

Additional Information

Experience the thrill of kayaking in Estero bay’s mangrove tunnels that are suitable for people of all ages. Feel free to bring your own stand-up paddle boards or kayaks, and dogs are also allowed. His upbringing in Southwest Florida fostered a deep love for the beach lifestyle. He is well-versed about the local area and is enthusiastic about sharing…

Location

Big Hickory Pass

We will meet at Big Hickory Pass in Bonita Springs.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Kathleenmf2178go

Jan 19, 2026

Recommended - Fun experience, great customer service, awesome dolphin encounter, cool beach stop, thoughtful guide, equipment in excellent condition

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Voyager16666472400

Jan 13, 2026

Beautiful views - Had a great time with guide Kevin he was knowledgeable and fun. The beach was gorgeous and the trip was easy for beginners

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F2029ywdianas

Jan 12, 2026

Great kayak trip! - Wonderful day and great guide! Beach was filled with shells and we saw dolphins!

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Rachel_t

Jan 10, 2026

Love this kayak tour! - This was my second time doing this kayak tour and once again, I loved it! This time we were lucky and saw a bunch of dolphins! It was so much fun and so beautiful.

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D2232ydjeremyk

Jan 10, 2026

Great Tour! - Joey, the owner, was great in communicating with us prior to the trip. He’s a fun, easy-going guy! Tour was great. Our guide was Kevin. He shared a lot about the wildlife, the mangroves, and how hurricane Ian affected things down there. Kayaking was fun. Got to see two dolphins up close as they headed out from the bay to the ocean. Finished the tour out on the beach where we got to see a ton of birds and do some shelling. We had a great time.

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Jenniferdo1323sw

Jan 7, 2026

Great Experience - Beautiful location. Explored the mangroves and the beach area. Saw a dolphin. Guide did a great job. Highly recommend.

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Jenmo2291do

Jan 6, 2026

Great experience! - Kevin was a great tour guide and gave us a great experience! The trip was easy to book, a good length and a small group. We would definitely do it again!

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Jenniferdt3073si

Jan 5, 2026

Worthwhile fun trip - Great day on the water! Saw several dolphins but no manatees, unfortunately. Very cool kayaking thru the mangroves. Friendly staff. Enjoyable day.

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Weiw796

Jan 4, 2026

It’s ok - Joel and Kevin were very friendly. I drove 50min there without knowing Big Hickory Pass was kind of in (close to) the community (city?). I was expecting a kayak with more natural seeings. I should have done some homework before I went. I had a good time and generally considered it was an ok trip. I probably would enjoy more if I had come with a friend (friends), or if I did it in the afternoon instead of 8am in the morning. I am giving 3 stars instead of 4 because I am not a big fan of “giving me 5 stars review then you can have your pictures” rule/idea. I tend to think it’s a friendly gesture and a bonus when a tour guide voluntarily takes pictures. But when this turned into a type of “exchange” for a 5 star review, I started to feel pressured and very uncomfortable. I rather it was not brought up. I prefer to give a review genuinely and independently.

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Wuni123

Jan 5, 2026

Kayak tour of the very simple kind - Good to find since info via SMS with coordinates. Kayaks i. O. Tour: Paddle 100 m, 30 min. 1 Dolphin "searching" between boat docks 10 - 15 min. paddling with 100 m passage in mangroves. 15 min. paddle to beach. Break with seashell searches about 15 min. Overall rather mixed. Guide - young man on SUP - with little clear instructions. Mostly the question: "Is it good." Manatees are available from May - October; no chance in January. Booked 2.5 h were in real 2 h Sheep; would have been more in it especially as the weather was optimal.

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From $55

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult