We have been offering kayak tours in Southwest Florida since 2001.

Paddling through the Mangrove Forest, an ecosystem unique to this area.

All tours are led by a Master Naturalist and include all the necessary equipment.

To book an unforgettable kayak tour, please call us at 239-694-5513. Our friendly team is ready to assist you with all your questions, provide details about our various tours , and help you secure your spot on an adventure that connects you with the nature of Southwest Florida - A place like no other.

Call us for more information or to make your reservation today!

See Dolphin, Manatees, Herons, Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills, Osprey, Eagles, Cormorants, Anhinga, Reddish Egrets, Tricolored Herons and so much more.

Who We Are

Dedicated Florida Master Naturalists

Our family-run business has a long tradition in the industry. It was founded in 2001. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service in order to guarantee that all of our clients are 100% satisfied.

GAEA Guides

Guided Kayak Nature Tours

239 694-5513

Go where few can go

Get INTIMATE with Nature in SW Florida

Go where few can go and explore the lush waters of Southwest Florida with the gentle quietness of a kayak. Our tours are designed to give you an opportunity to see the wildlife of Florida while respecting it. We feature several different kayak tours that vary in time and location. Each of our tours is guided by a Master Naturalist who is very knowledgeable about the Plants, Animals and Waterways of Southwest Florida. Our guides have years of experience exploring hundreds of miles of back bays, aquatic preserves, wildlife refuges, creeks, bayous, rivers, and mangrove forests in Southwest Florida. This will allow you to gain a rare and new perspective of the environment and learn of its rich natural history.

At GAEA Guides we strive to show our guests this unique ecosystem while maintaining respect for its fragility. To do this we use tandem kayaks. This allows us to limit the number of kayaks in the water and minimize the impact it may have on the wildlife.

GAEA Guides uses very comfortable, stable, tandem kayaks. These kayaks handle like a single when someone is alone in one. Many people do not do well paddling on their own, so having another in the kayak makes it possible for them to safely enjoy our watery environment and all it has to offer.

GAEA Guides is very proud to be the first Eco-Tour provider to be certified by The Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism. Following the tenets of FL SEE, GAEA Guides makes as little an impact on the environment and wildlife as possible while providing a quality nature tour experience. To that end, we only have 6 kayaks on the water at a time. Having tandem kayaks then lets us have a ratio of one guide per a maximum of 10 people and allows us to charge a very reasonable rate for our tours while still being able to make a living.

Our clients have been enjoying our quality tours in tandem kayaks since 2001 and will continue to do so for many years to come.

All of our tours include all equipment and no experience is needed. Book a tour by activity or check out our calendar and book today.

Calling is the easiest way to make a reservation and to ask questions.

239 694-5513

Go where few can go

See things rarely seen

Guided Kayak Nature Tours

Paddling on all the waterways of Southwest Florida
The following are the many tours that we offer.
If you would like to go somewhere we don't mention, just call and ask. 239 694-5513

Tours in the Fort Myers area

Royal Palm Park Caloosahatchee River Bird Rookery and CreeksT Tour

Tour down the Caloosahatchee River and see hundreds of different bird species. You’ll paddle through the only mangrove forest in the United States.

Sunset-Bird Rookery Tour on the Caloosahatchee River

Kayak down the Caloosahatchee River into the Florida sunset. You’ll have the potential to see 1000’s of birds including herons, pelicans, egrets, roseate spoonbills, anhinga, cormorants and more.

Full Moon, Sunset, and Bird Rookery Tour

The timing of this tour is for optimal viewing. It is the perfect place to see the sunset and moonrise and 1000's of birds coming in to roost for the night.

Orange River Wildflower Tour

Come and kayak this beautiful, ancient waterway full of gorgeous wildflowers and wildlife.

Mullock Creek Back Bay Tour

Kayak through a quiet pathway to the east side of Estero Bay in the area of the Estero Bay Preserve.

Bird Beaches & Mangrove Creeks of Bunche Beach Tour

Kayak through this protected wild area where you will see a variety of sea creatures. You may even get a chance to see the rare American Crocodile.

Bat Tour

Kayak down a lovely creek in North Fort Myers. At dusk, you will see bats come out of their hiding places. You will learn much about these fascinating creatures from you naturalist guide.

Alva Caloosahatchee River and Creeks Tour

Come with us and navigate the of the Caloosahatchee River. Discover the subtle interconnectivity of the plants, animals, and natural features of the region.

Manatee Kayak Tour

Only Available in December, January and February.

Get up close and personal with these gentle giants and learn about their history and habits. This is a seasonal tour that allows you to see these large animals in their natural habitat.

Fort Myers Beach/Bonita Springs/ North Naples area

Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Tour

The Aquatic Preserve is home to many birds, dolphins, manatees and more. Learn about the Mangrove Forest as we kayak through this natural preserve.

Lovers Key Inside Passage Tour

Learn of the creatures and plants on the waterways of the incredible Lovers Key State Park from your guide.

Imperial River-Estero Bay Tour

Kayak through the Imperial River to where it gently pours into the Estero Bay Estuary, a lush area full of all types of wildlife.

Cocohatchee River-Wiggins Pass Estuary Tour

On this Cocohatchee River/Wiggins Pass Estuary Kayak Tour, your guide will offer plenty of insight and leave you feeling like you’ve been in an exotic, new place.

Matlacha Pass/Pine Island area

Mangrove Mazes of Matlacha Pass

Kayak through a beautiful estuary area, with mangroves and many birds, dolphins, manatees and other critters

Matlacha Pass Back Waters Tour

Kayak through some fascinating mangrove creeks. Many species of birds, manatees, and dolphins are frequently spotted while winding down Matlacha Pass.

Punta Gorda/Charlotte County area

Shell Creek Tour

A beautiful, undisturbed creek with many cypress and large oak trees; this area is home to an extensive variety of flora and fauna.

Alligator Creek Tour

Despite its name, there has yet to be a sighting of an actual gator on Alligator Creek, so fear not! See the transition from fresh water to salt.

Peace River and Hunter Creek Estuary Tour

Kayak down the Peace River and view a multitude of different bird species. Many nesting birds can be viewed on the rookery island while on this tour.

Wading birds

Lightning Whelk

Mangrove trees

Egrets nesting at the rookery

sea star

Birds on the rookery

Bottlenose dolphin

Manatees on our kayak tour

Red mangrove blossoms

Some of our tours are Extraordinary Unique One of a kind Kayak Tours.
Such as the 3 tours listed here.

Gorgeous scenery on each of our kayak tours

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Bat Kayak Tour

Sunset Kayak Tour

Full Moon/Sunset kayak tour

For nature lovers

Paddle in comfortable, easy to handle tandem kayaks

Enjoy the incredible beauty of the waterways of Southwest Florida.

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