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Bonita Springs Guided Kayak Tour on Big Hickory Pass

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 7% in Fort Myers

606 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Fort Myers
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle Estero Bay’s mangrove tunnels, watch for coastal wildlife, and reach a shell-strewn beach on a guided Bonita Springs kayak tour.

About this tour

Paddle into the mangrove tunnels of Estero Bay on a guided kayak tour from Big Hickory Pass in Bonita Springs. The calm waterways offer a close-up look at Southwest Florida’s coastal scenery, with chances to spot pelicans, herons, dolphins, and perhaps a manatee.

After about 15 minutes of easy paddling, reach a peaceful beach where shells line the shore. Your kayak, paddle, Coast Guard-approved life vest, and dry bag are provided, along with a mesh bag for collecting shells. A knowledgeable local guide shares a love of the area and its beach life along the way. All ages are welcome, and you can bring your own kayak or SUP; dogs are also permitted.

Set out from Big Hickory Pass and experience the mangroves, wildlife, and shoreline at an easy pace on this Bonita Springs guided kayak tour.

Highlights

  • Paddle through mangrove tunnels on Estero Bay
  • Look for pelicans, herons, dolphins, and manatees
  • Reach a quiet beach known for its abundance of shells
  • Bring your own kayak or SUP, or bring a dog

What's included

Included

  • Kayak and paddle
  • Coast Guard-approved life vest
  • Dry bag for keys and mobile phones
  • Mesh bag for shells

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.92 from 606 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 7% in Fort Myers means it ranks in the top 7% of tours in Fort Myers by this score.

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