Fun! - Very fun! Nick was great. He was very interesting and helpful. He gave us really good instructions on the most effective way to kayak. He gave us interesting information about the island and all the different shells.

Five stars!! - We would highly recommend Adventure Kayaking, friendly staff and awesome location! We had a great day! Very quick paddle to the island and enjoyed shelling and a little time in the water even though it was a bit cold.

Fun in the sun! - A really wonderful morning kayaking and relaxing on the beautiful private beach!! Will absolutely be back! Thank you!

Nice area to kayak around - We rented kayaks for two hours and had a great time. The business is basically on the side of the road near the Little Hickory Beach in Estero Bay. This is the launching area for the kayaks. This area was hit hard by Hurricane Ian two years ago, but has been cleaned up significantly and is slowly being restored. The area is beautiful to kayak around. We first headed toward the Gulf to Hickory Island, a tiny beach island. The current was pretty strong against us, but the island is beautiful and good for shelling. We saw lots of pelicans. We didn't spend much time on the island because we wanted to kayak. We headed back into the bay, enjoying the current taking us along. We kayaked in the channel, surrounded by mangroves. We did see dolphin. The staff was great. They gave us a map of the area to guide us. They did have a waterproof bag for us to use. Expect to get a bit wet. You need to step into the water to get into the kayak. Plus there can be some splash that will get your seat a bit wet. Best to keep your phone in a waterproof pouch (not provided, but you can put your phone in the waterproof bag. It just won't be as accessible). Bring your own water and sunscreen, hat and sunglasses too. Wear flip-flops or some similar water shoe.

Terrific day - Terrific day paddling and stopping at beach. Kayak was ready to go and the guys were great giving instructions and guidance.

Great time! - Nick was a great guide through the mangrove waters and the trip to the island for shelling. He is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. We enjoyed ‘tracking’ an iguana on the beach with him. He shared lots of good info about local birds, island history, etc. we recommend Adventures Kayaking!

Great time! - Everything was wonderful! Everyone was very nice. We saw a manatee and the beach was nice to pull up to for a bit. We will be back!!

Amazing day out paddling thru Big Hickory Island - Our experience booking our paddle adventure was great from the booking to finishing our paddling day ! We were welcome by sunch a friendly staff Nick and Hanna were very helpful they got us all ready with our paddle boards gave us pointers on the trip our paddles were sturdy and love the complimentary dry bag ! We saw dolphins and lots wild life is a beautiful paddle thru the marshes ,mangroves ,beach area . We will definitely come out again !

Wonderful Kayak Experience for the Whole Family - We had an amazing time renting kayaks with my family! While we wished we could have seen more wildlife, we understand that’s beyond anyone’s control. The staff was incredibly attentive, providing us with everything we needed and giving us excellent instructions to make the best out of our trip. My kids had a blast, and we would definitely come back again!

Great time with friends!... - Great time with friends! Wind was strong that day so made it more of a workout. Beach was beautiful!