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Matlacha Pass Back Waters Kayak Tour
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Overview
Cape Coral, near to North Fort Myers and Punta Gorda
Rates
$60 per person
About
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.
Join GAEA Guides and wander through the fascinating wild beauty of Florida's unique mangrove creeks. With a Florida Master Naturalist as your guide, you're sure to learn a lot about the ecology and wildlife of this unique region.
On this 3-hour kayak tour, you'Ll:
- See an assortment of wildlife, including birds, fish, manatees and dolphin
- Observe lovely migrating White Pelicans (November - March)
- Learn about the critters and ecology of the estuary in a select portion of North America's only Mangrove Forest**
Duration
- 4 hours
- The entire experience takes about 4 hours, and we'll be on the water for 3 hours. 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.
What to Wear
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 - they are slippery and dangerous).
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- A hat.
- Bug repellant may also be necessary if we are out in the evening.
What to Bring/What Not to Bring
What to Bring
- Water, or something, to drink.
- Your lunch or a snack, as we will stop to eat midway during the tour.
What NOT to Bring
Do NOT bring anything that you cannot afford to get wet, unless you have it in a dry bag.
Other Tips & Guidelines
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
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Additional Info
Please sign the online liability waiver BEFORE meeting for the tour.
- All participants (including minors) MUST sign a waiver prior to going on the tour. Those under 18 (minors) will NOT ONLY need to sign a waiver and have a responsible adult sign for them, but a responsible adult must participate with them as well.
- Follow this link
What to Wear
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 - they can be slippery and dangerous).
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- A hat.
- Bug repellant may also be necessary if we are out in the evening.
What to Bring/What Not to Bring
What to Bring:
- Water, or something non-alcoholic, to drink.
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Your lunch or a snack, as we will stop to eat midway during the tour.
- Gratuity is not included in your ticket price, and not expected, but greatly appreciated and lets the guide know that you enjoyed the tour.
What NOT to Bring:
Do NOT bring anything that you cannot afford to get wet, unless you have it in a dry bag.
Detailed Directions
You will meet your tour guide at Sirenia Vista Park, 3916 Ceitus Pkwy, Cape Coral. You will meet at the GAEA Guides' van at the scheduled time. In case you are running late or lost, please call (239) 940-3255.
From I-75
- take exit #143 – Bayshore Rd. (State Road 78) approximately 16 miles west. (Bayshore Rd.will turn intoPine Island Road) to Burnt Store Rd.where you turn right (North) and make the first left at Ceitus Pkwy.Take the 5th left you come to onto SW 38th Pl. Make the next right on SW 4th Ln. At the end of the paved road drive onto the dirt road and we meet at the kayak launch near the portalets and yellow posts.
- Click Here for a map
Parking
*Parking is free at this launch spot.
Notice
BE SURE TO READ THESE POLICIES - THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS
You have certified that you understand that EVERY adult MUST be able to assist with the unloading and loading of the kayaks. ALL adult participants are responsible for getting the kayaks off the trailer and into the water and when the tour is over, back onto the trailer, including the guide's kayak while the guide is getting all of the other equipment into the kayaks. In agreeing to this we feel confident that YOU will be physically able to participate in the group kayaking activity. This applies to ALL adults, unless prior arrangements are made. PLEASE BE SURE THAT EVERYONE IN YOUR GROUP IS AWARE OF THIS POLICY! ANY EXCEPTIONS to this policy MUST be discussed with GAEA Guides prior to meeting for the tour.The main objective of our tours is to observe nature, so the tours are relatively leisurely, but we do have to contend with wind and currents.
Other Tips & Guidelines
- 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.
- Cell phone # to use in case you are lost or running late is 239 940-3255.
Cancellation Policy
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.
