Kayaking Tour: Explore Estero Bay's Hidden Gems

Experience the beauty of Big Hickory Island on a 5-star kayak eco-tour. Explore hidden mangrove tunnels, encounter dolphins and manatees, and relax on a secluded beach. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Hickory Island - Join one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the island’s mangrove tunnels to discover local wildlife. Common sightings include dolphins, osprey, pelicans, and shorebirds, with a special focus on spotting manatees during the warm months from March to October. The west side beach of Big Hickory…
What's Included
  • Dry bag or dry box
  • Guide takes photos for air drop at end of tour
  • Life jacket (all sizes)
Additional Information

With over 500 five-star reviews on various platforms, it’s clear why Adventures Kayaking is a favorite! Our passionate guides are dedicated to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience on the water while discovering the stunning Estero Bay estuary, the largest in Southwest Florida. The area is teeming with wildlife, including thriving shorebird…

Location
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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!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Arcelay
Apr 29, 2026
Great Experience - This was a great experience for the kids though it was too cold for the manatees
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Anja_b
Apr 19, 2026
Highly recommend - Nick was our guide. He was amazing and very knowledgable about the area and wildlife. He added a lot of history and facts about what we’re seeing make it more then just a kayak.. It was an enjoyable 2 1/2 hours - not too strenuous with nice breaks and the ability to see the hidden gems of the mangrove.
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Cindy_u
Apr 18, 2026
Nick was our guide and he... - Nick was our guide and he did a fantastic job. He was very informative and patient with all of us. We will definitely recommend to friends and book again.
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Toris812
Apr 12, 2026
Great time - We really enjoyed our time with Luke. We learned many things about the area and animals and it was super cool to go through the mangrove tunnels. With the size of our group, there were times we had a little trouble hearing him so another guide may have help or gathering the group together before talking about the eco systems we’re seeing could have been useful. We would definitely recommend this company and this trip.
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Sarah_s
Apr 2, 2026
Great experience! - 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!
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Tiffany_b
Apr 2, 2026
PaddleBoarding - 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.
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Michael_e
Mar 31, 2026
Nick was insightful and... - Nick was insightful and kept the group organized. He took great pictures along the way so we could focus on the experience.
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691theresek
Mar 24, 2026
Glad for guide through mangroves - We took the guided tour because unfamiliar with the area. I’m glad we did. Once we got in the mangroves, I got turned around. We ran into 2 parties who were lost and our guide gave them directions. We kayaked first to the beach and got to shell and swim. Then we set off through the mangroves and then Estero Bay. Very low key, relaxing paddle.
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Taylor_j
Mar 23, 2026
Jack was able to guide... - 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.
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Debi_g
Mar 13, 2026
We had a fun time on the... - 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.
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From $60
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).