- 3 Hours
The timing of this tour is for optimal viewing. It is the perfect place to see the sunset and moonrise.
Quick Details
Duration: We are together 3 hours, 2 hours are on the water
Meeting Point: 5 miles ease of downtown Fort Myers
Kayak down the Caloosahatchee River into the Florida Sunset
Join us for a sunset kayak tour. The sight of thousands of birds including herons, pelicans, egrets and many more will leave you in complete awe! At the rookery, you will gain valuable insight into this fascinating area. Guided by a Florida Master Naturalist, you will learn a lot about the area as well as the creatures that inhabit this distinct region.
On the kayak tour, you will paddle on the river and some wild creeks. You will see thousands of birds coming into roost for the night, learn a bunch of cool facts from an expert guide and of course have a spectacular view of the famous Florida sunset!
GAEA Guides uses tandem kayaks that handle like a single if you are alone in one. We do this to limit the number of kayaks in the environment that may annoy the wildlife. We also do it because there is better communication between the guide and the clients if there are fewer kayaks. We only take a small group on each tour. The kayaks are sit-inside kayaks with comfortable seats and plenty of leg room.
Upon meeting at the appointed time we will sign in, go over some safety information and then get the equipment in the water. This takes approximately ½ hour. At the completion of the tour, we allow another ½ hour to get all the equipment put away. You will receive the directions to the launch site after making your reservations.
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We ask that you dress for the weather
- Usually, a t-shirt and shorts will do
- Shoes that will get wet as you get in and out of your kayak (ideally, not flip flops as they can be very slippery)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- Bug repellant may also be necessary if we are out in the evening
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- Water, or something, to drink
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- Do NOT bring anything that you cannot afford to get wet unless you have it in a dry bag.
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- Please arrive on time to find parking, as tours start promptly.
- If you are not at the site by 15 minutes past the meeting time and have not made contact with the guide, the tour will start without you.
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Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed at the event. The activity usually runs in light rain and other moderate weather conditions, but the seller may cancel the activity up to an hour before the start time in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If the seller cancels the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability) or receive credit for a future event.