Clear Kayak Tour: LED-Lit Wildlife Adventure

Experience the beauty of Big Hickory Island on a guided sunset tour with Paddle Naples. Paddle in clear tandem kayaks with LED lights and spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fort Myers Beach - Join us at Big Hickory Island for a guided CLEAR kayak tour. We’ll paddle through the mangroves to a quiet beach that can only be accessed by watercraft. With some of the best shelling in the area you’ll want stroll the beach while taking in the beautiful SW Florida sunset! As natures evening colors fade we’ll turn on each…
What's Included
  • Complimentary photos airdropped at tour’s end
Additional Information

Reach out if your preferred date is unavailable, as arrangements can often be made! Paddle Naples is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience, as evidenced by 600 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor! Join us in Bonita Springs.
Participants will paddle in CLEAR tandem (2-seat) kayaks equipped with multi-color LED lighting systems. It’s a simple…

Location
948V+MF
Meet-up at the public kayak launch in the middle of Big Hickory Island. Load "26.366976 N, 81.856623 W" into your phone map to drop a pin and directions! Look for the WHITE PADDLE NAPLES van & trucks flying the AMERICAN FLAG. Free Parking. Gratuities appreciated by your hard working guides!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mariosu4191fh
Dec 19, 2025
So happy we went! - Nick is the man! Great time honestly, very adventurous experience and Nick is full of knowledge and so much experience navigating the tour!
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Thee
Dec 19, 2025
Very fun and extremely educational. We got way more than we expected. We highly recommend this activity! - Nick was the best! 5/5 maybe even 6/5. Use the bad they give you and collect shells! This was absolutely the best bang for your buck! Do it!
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Joyce_k
Dec 17, 2025
Nick was a friendly... - Nick was a friendly knowledgeable guide who knows the flora and fauna very well. It was a very enjoyable experience.
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Nicolemz2606mv
Dec 12, 2025
Solo kayak - Zach was great ! And gave me the return customer discount card ! I come here every time I'm down here. He was the best yet !!!!
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Sheldon's
Dec 6, 2025
Magical sunset mangrove adventure - Absolutely fantastic experience – 5 stars all the way. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We did the sunset mangrove kayaking tour out to Big Hickory Island near Bonita Springs, and it was the perfect mix of relaxing, beautiful, and genuinely interesting. Paddling through the mangroves at golden hour was stunning, and watching the sun drop over the Gulf from the beach felt like a private show. From the shore we even watched a flock of pelicans doing stunt-worthy dives into the water – it felt like front-row seats to a nature documentary. Huge shoutout to our guide, Nick. He was the ideal combination of witty and knowledgeable – cracking jokes, keeping everyone comfortable on the water, and sharing tons of insight about the local wildlife, mangroves, and the history of the area. On top of that, Nick was taking photos of the group from a stand-up paddleboard, so we could just enjoy the moment and still come away with great pictures. You could tell he really loves what he does, and it made the whole tour feel memorable instead of just a standard tourist trip. The pace was easy, even for less experienced kayakers, and everything felt very safe and well-organized. I’d absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Bonita Springs area – and if you can, ask for Nick!
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Juanah642wf
Dec 5, 2025
Everyone needs to do this - Nick was great. Had an awesome time and even made some friends. Kayaking is the best!!! We saw all kind of birds and fish. Definitely coming back
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Pioneer675324
Dec 5, 2025
Amazing experience - This was an amazing experience and Nick is a great tour guide. Paddling to the beach through the mangroves was easy and relaxing. Nick was very knowledgeable and pointed out the wildlife and nature throughout the entire tour. Sunset was beautiful and the island had more nature and wild life to observe. Paddling back with the LED lights on was a unique experience. Nick also took pictures throughout the journey and just airdropped them to our iPhones. No charge for amazing photos. This should be a must do on everyone’s to do list.
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Kristinsu4093fm
Nov 25, 2025
Clear bottom kayak trip - Nick was an incredible guide. Our trip yesterday was excellent, and we walked away with so much knowledge about the local wildlife.
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Nicole_r
Nov 7, 2025
Sunset tour - It was a great experience! Nick was very knowledgeable about so many things about the environment. It was a perfect night with a beautiful sunset. We are definitely coming back with friends.
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83zackj
Nov 2, 2025
Nick was our tour guide - Relaxing and informative experience 100% recommend Nick was a great tour guide and answered any questions we had He even took pictures for us, which was very nice of him
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From $79
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).