Fort Myers Kayaking Tours: the 4 Best to Book

1.2.5-Hour Guided Group Kayak Tour on Big Hickory Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 487 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Join Joey, Kevin, or another Island Breeze guide for a 2 to 2.5-hour paddle through Estero Bay near Fort Myers. Your $55 includes a kayak, life vest, dry bag, and mesh shelling bag. Expect mangrove tunnels, a beach stop, birds, and possible dolphins or manatees. Morning and afternoon departures are available, and dogs are welcome.

“Knowledgeable guides. Kept the tour moving but gave time to explore. Always even better when the manatee are out. Repeat customers Would do it again”

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2.Bonita Springs Eco Kayak Tour – Best Gear, Premium&Clear Kayaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Paddle Big Hickory Island in a new Crescent Primo or Crew kayak with guides such as Buzz, Nick, or Ethan. Expect mangrove tunnels, birdlife, a beach stop for shells, complimentary water, photos, and a relaxed two-hour route. Dolphins can appear year-round, while manatees are most likely from April through October.

“My wife and I are in our early/mid 60s and this is the first time we had tried any kayaking. Mike set us up in a tandem and Buzz guided us through our tour. For first-timers, it was a nice experience...not too short, and not too long. We even got to see a dolphin surfacing around us and took some pictures. We didn't really know what to expect when we got there, which was along the side of the road...albeit with ample room for parking. One of our biggest concerns was for rest rooms. We ended up buying into Lovers Key State Park, and using their facilities. It was just…”

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3.Guided Kayak Eco Tour – Bunche Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

You’ll paddle coastal waterways near Bunche Beach with guides such as Mike, Jordan, Laura, Rachel, and Ty, learning about mangroves and local wildlife. Expect a small group of up to 12, a short beach break for shells and photos, and possible sightings of manatees, dolphins, birds, fish, and crabs. Kayak and lifejacket are included.

“We had a wonderful kayak experience with this tour company. All the staff members we interacted with were very kind, courteous, and knowledgeable. Rachel was our guide and she was absolutely fabulous! She has a wealth of knowledge growing up in the area and furthering her studies with the ecology area in college. Highly recommended this company.”

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4.Clear/Standard Kayak Self Guided Island EcoTour Bonita Springs!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Rent a single or tandem kayak from Mike’s Coastal Expeditions in Bonita Springs and set your own pace around Big Hickory and Estero Bay. Staff explain the route, provide a map, life jacket, dry bag, shelling bag, and quality paddle. Look for dolphins, seasonal manatees, mangroves, and a secluded beach reached by kayak.

“There were 8 of us. Mom, dad and adult kids. Chose to do tandem since we were unsure what to expect. It was awesome!! Low key - chose the self guided tour. I’m kind of a scaredy cat and I was very comfortable with! The beach is so worth stopping at. Probably spent a good 30 minutes cooling off and finding all kinds of shells!! Easy to book. And very friendly staff!!”

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