4 Mangrove Kayak Tours in Turks and Caicos for Every Kind of Paddler

1.Mangrove Clear Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 794 reviews · from $125Our pick

Paddle through Mangrove Cay in a transparent tandem kayak while guides such as Mikey, Daniel, DJ, and Benslie point out turtles, rays, baby sharks, jellyfish, conch, and fish below. The two-hour trip includes equipment, bottled water, and hotel pickup from Providenciales. Expect calm water, sun, and plenty of mosquitoes near the mangroves.

“Beautiful place to kayak. We saw stingrays, jellyfishs and lots of turtles. I would high recommended l.”

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2.Mangrove & Iguana Clear Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · from $155

You’ll ride in a transparent kayak through calm mangrove channels near Providenciales, looking for turtles, small sharks, stingrays, conch, birds, and fish. The outing also includes a visit to Iguana Island, with guides such as Mikey, Miracle, Daniel, Smith, or Bensley sharing natural history. Expect some towing between areas, not nonstop paddling.

“Mikey was the best guide ever. From the adults to our 10 yr old grandkids, he made the trip fun for everyone!”

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3.Clear Bottom Kayaks Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $125

You’ll paddle a two-person clear kayak through the mangroves near Grace Bay, with guides such as Nick, Ted, DJ, Mitch, and Jean pointing out turtles, baby lemon sharks, stingrays, fish, iguanas, and conch. A boat or jet ski tow carries you across the sound, so you save your energy for the mangrove route. Pickup, life vests, and dry bags are included.

“I loved the tow ride out and mangroves. More time, slower pace in the mangroves would have made it feel less rushed but it was worth the time to do. Pick up out and return back was smooth. Well run. Fun guides.”

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4.3HR Clear Kayak Mangrove and iguana island Tour in Leeward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $155

Spend about three hours around Leeward with a local guide such as Jean Innocent, Gene, Bryson, or Bryce. You’ll ride or paddle through shallow mangrove waters in a clear-bottom kayak, look for turtles and lemon sharks, then visit Little Water Cay to see rock iguanas. Wind and tide can change the route.

“We got to see many sea turtles, live conchs and a shark in the mangroves. Our tour guide Innocent was awesome! Very knowledgeable about the area and the sea animals. Would highly recommend thos experience.”

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