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Adventures Kayaking
Adventures Kayaking
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At Adventures Kayaking we are guided eco-tour specialists. We have been providing kayak rental and guided tour services for years and are experts on the Big Hickory Island area here in Bonita Springs. Our trained and entertaining guides are the core of our operation, and work hard to tend to all your needs. Complimentary pictures are taken through-out your tour. Our kayak fleet has high back seats with adjustable lumbar support for exceptional comfort. We are open 7 days a week and most holidays.
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Christoph L
Gerrards Cross, UK1,336 contributions
Dec 2021
We had a tour with Adventures Kayaking first time in 2013 when the owners Glenn and Sterling Novotny were still doing the tours themselves. I think the years took it out of their bodies and with backpain they're now in the background but the current tourguides are as good as them.
We were lucky in that we had 2 guides (1 of them a "trainee") and we were only us in the group. So it was really a private tour.
The tour was awesome and this time we also went to Big Hickory Beach which is only accessible by boat. We were lucky in that it was low tide and we could walk right up to several colonies of sea birds and pelicans, a lovely sight especially when they started their group flying displays.
Estero Bay is a wonderful place for kayaking, previously we saw manatees and dolphins but this time they weren't on show, it's nature and not a zoo. But we had a sighting of a wonderful pink spoonbill (see photo), which on its own would have been worth the trip.
You can hire a kayak with Adventures Kayaking and others in Estero Bay without a tour but I'd recommend not doing that unless you know the area very well and know where to go and how to get back to where you started. There are so many winding paths through the mangroves that it would be very likely that you'd struggle to find your way back to the launching site. It's almost like a maze.
Another great tour and we'll be back. Adventures Kayaking do change their tour routes, mostly depending on the tides but if you prefer a specific place in Estero Bay I'm sure they'll listen and bring you there.
It was a very enjoyable and memorable morning.
We were lucky in that we had 2 guides (1 of them a "trainee") and we were only us in the group. So it was really a private tour.
The tour was awesome and this time we also went to Big Hickory Beach which is only accessible by boat. We were lucky in that it was low tide and we could walk right up to several colonies of sea birds and pelicans, a lovely sight especially when they started their group flying displays.
Estero Bay is a wonderful place for kayaking, previously we saw manatees and dolphins but this time they weren't on show, it's nature and not a zoo. But we had a sighting of a wonderful pink spoonbill (see photo), which on its own would have been worth the trip.
You can hire a kayak with Adventures Kayaking and others in Estero Bay without a tour but I'd recommend not doing that unless you know the area very well and know where to go and how to get back to where you started. There are so many winding paths through the mangroves that it would be very likely that you'd struggle to find your way back to the launching site. It's almost like a maze.
Another great tour and we'll be back. Adventures Kayaking do change their tour routes, mostly depending on the tides but if you prefer a specific place in Estero Bay I'm sure they'll listen and bring you there.
It was a very enjoyable and memorable morning.
Written 21 January 2022
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P. Pearson
3 contributions
Mar 2021
First of all, the Perception kayaks this company provides are stable and easily maneuverable. The weather was perfect with some cloud cover and the tide was high so we were able to pass through tunnels in the mangroves. It was the most serene, relaxing kayak trip I have done in Florida. It was just my friend and I and our guide Dennis.
I definitely recommend this kayak for a unique and outstanding experience.
I definitely recommend this kayak for a unique and outstanding experience.
Written 8 March 2021
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Smarie43
Tampa, FL49 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Awesome tour- education of the ecosystems and laid back fun in nature’s beauty-a perfect mix! Tyler was our guide and was very knowledgeable of his home and willing to share. Pointed out and educated us on the flora/fauna, the critters and waterways….also some shelling/relaxing on a beach for a brief break was included and appreciated. We saw dolphins, countless types of birds, etc. Tyler was great in making the less experienced kayakers comfortable as well. We will tour again with him in the future.
Written 16 July 2021
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kafkafamily
Minneapolis, MN14 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
It was a fun 3 hours through the mangroves. Our guide Mark was very knowledgeable about the wildlife, fauna and history of the area.
The issue was, we were suppose to be a group of 8 friends but a group of 5 was also booked with us. Way to difficult to hear all the info he was sharing. Took the full three hours just to keep that large of a group together.
The issue was, we were suppose to be a group of 8 friends but a group of 5 was also booked with us. Way to difficult to hear all the info he was sharing. Took the full three hours just to keep that large of a group together.
Written 7 March 2021
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Wanderer658843
1 contribution
Apr 2024
Corine's upbeat demeanor and expert advice set the stage perfectly for our kayak adventure and set the tone for the fun we were about to have on the water. She took care of all the details with enthusiasm, ensuring we were well-equipped and ready to go. Her insights into the turquoise waterways added an extra layer of enjoyment, making our outing smooth and memorable. Highly recommend Corine & the Adventures Kayaking team for Tinder dates, and everything in between
Written 29 April 2024
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Meg L
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Mar 2022
Our family enjoyed a 3 hour kayaking tour of Estero Bay with Nick who was a terrific guide--super knowledgeable and fun to be with. We saw incredible birds, a dolphin, sea urchin, and some beautiful and rare seashells. My 5 year old learned a lot and had a blast.
Written 26 March 2022
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abob6060
Naples, FL1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Family
It was a wonderful experience. Our guide Mark was very pleasant, funny and knowledgeable .We felt very comfortable with him. I highly recommend this trip with this company. We took the kayak eco tour in the am; the path thru the mangroves was so peaceful and beautiful. We saw a dolphin who swam among our kayaks for quite a while.
Written 23 March 2021
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GatorfansinGA
Warner Robins, GA56 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
While in South Florida on vacation my spouse & I were looking to do something we had never done. We saw a lot of SUP’s & kayakers so we thought we’d try kayaking. Glenn & Jacob made our first time doing this such a fun adventure that we can’t wait to go again! Glenn knows so much about this area & the complex ecosystem, you can tell he takes a lot of pride in his home away from home on the waters in Bonita Springs. Want to add that we never felt nervous or clumsy as Glenn explained everything about successful kayaking to us! Thanks Adventures Kayaking for an awesome experience!!
Written 5 August 2020
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Happiness29508613798
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Mar 2024
Adventures kayaking really came through for our group. We were a group of nine - three adults and six teenagers trying to put together something with kayaking, inexpensively and last minute over Spring Break 2024. Found Adventures Kayaking, liked the price, booked 3-hour kayak rentals. We did three singles and three tandems. When we arrived Adventure Kayaking was there getting our equipment in the water, kayaks were nice and clean. Got on our way quickly and had amazing weather too!!!! It was a very relaxing and nice 3-hour kayak experience. Personally, I could have spent the entire day just exploring the island/ beach. Kayaking itself is definitely a little bit of work but pretty easy overall. Perfect for us!
Written 31 March 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We take our rentals every bit as serious as our tours. We provide a safety orientation, go over a paddle route option map (that goes with you), and provide basic paddle instruction as needed. We're open every day and do our best to ensure you have a great time out on the water!
Written 23 April 2024
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Roja73
Houston7 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
I highly recommend this kayaking adventure. We had a young tour guide Nick, who was great with the kids and showed us a lot along the way about the mangroves, beaches, shells and the water ways we were kayaking in. Really a great trip, the 9am to 12 noon was the perfect trip.
Written 2 August 2022
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What is the cost of the guided kayaking through the mangroves per person?
Written 5 March 2021
Can one kayak bon Bonita Springs without taking a tour?
Written 5 August 2018
yes you can rent rather than a eco guided tour
Written 20 December 2018
Do you do tours in September? Is there a time of year that is best to see more sea life?
Written 24 April 2017
September is a great time to see wildlife the manatees are still on the seagrass feeding and not up the rivers so they can be located are equal guided tours are 12 months out of the year 7 days a week. My website is Adventures kayaking. You can book online direct if you wish or call me
Written 23 June 2017
Hello! Two of us would like to rent a kayak each....no tour...where do we meet you and what time to go out in Estero Bay? Do I call ahead and make a reservation?
Written 28 March 2016
Our guided tours leave at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Big Hickory Island which you can Google free lunch across the street from the Bonita Water Tower that is the only structure on big Hickory Island call for reservations as we need to get the kayaks out for you and get them ready 239 601 6976
Written 29 March 2016
Do you have any excursions near Bay Beach Lane with your kayaks? We would like a 3-4 hour trip at the most with snack time and walk on beach. Let us know, thanks. Kathy
Written 5 January 2016
(private guided tours) so you can stop , start and end tour , customize the tour for an extra $100.00 not sure where you are or if still interested? we do most eco guided tours in Naples Bonita Springs and fort Myers Fl.
Written 27 January 2016
Hello,
I am visiting south beach with two friends, March 3-6 we all have kayaked before, but not pros or anything. What tour do you recommend for 3 adult women? We all exercise regularly so thats not an issue. I think the mangroves look interesting. We are staying at Beach Club but rented a car so we can drive to start point.
Written 22 February 2015
We are about 2 to 2 1/2 hours from south beach. the Estero Bay estuary is the most life abundant in the state of florida with 3 rivers flowing into it. we teach you a lot about the eco system and the calusa indians and is safe for young and old. Glenn
Written 24 March 2015
I wrote a review and can't find it, does that mean the owner took it off?
Written 16 January 2015
Hi, I don't think we can take them off, reviews would be worthless if I could choose which ones stayed up, I would repost it them, must have been a error somehow. We hope you join us again and we do have other locations so you can see a new area while on an Kayak adventure. Thank you.
Written 16 January 2015
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