The Estero Bay Estuary is one of the largest natural-state estuaries in southwest Florida—ideal for kayaking if you have the gear and know-how. This small-group kayaking tour takes travelers on the estuary from toward Big Hickory Island. Explore the nature preserve’s beaches and mangrove tunnels surrounded by oyster beds, while keeping an eye out for dolphins, manatees and other wildlife.

• A small-group kayaking tour to the Big Hickory Island Preserve
• Explore beaches, mangrove swamps, islands, and oyster beds
• Convenient morning and afternoon start times
• Dry storage bags to store your personal items

What To Expect

One of our fun and well-trained guides takes you through the island mangrove tunnels in search of wildlife. We typically encounter dolphins, osprey, pelicans and shorebirds, and are on the hunt for manatees during the warm water months (Mar-Oct). On the west side beach on Big Hickory Island is one of the best shelling beaches in the area… and the only way there is by watercraft!