Choice of free guided tour for 2

Refuge Tram Tour - 

“Being on Wildlife Drive without a guide is like watching the Discovery Channel with the volume turned down.” – Tour guest

Our experienced naturalists can help you spot wildlife most visitors would never see.  As the road meanders past tidal mudflats and mangrove forests, roseate spoonbills, white ibis, little blue herons, reddish egrets, brown pelicans, osprey, and other colorful birds can be seen feeding, resting, and preening.  View many other species that make the migratory stopover of "Ding" Darling part of their annual flight corridor. And no trip on Wildlife Drive is complete without stopping by Alligator Curve, where you are almost sure to observe these prehistoric reptiles.  It’s not all about the wildlife, though.  You’ll also hear fascinating tales of the Calusa Indians and the early days of Sanibel and south Florida.    

Taking the Refuge Tram Tour also benefits wildlife.  Reducing the number of cars along Wildlife Drive helps to protect the animals from polluting exhaust fumes and noisy automobile engines.  Plus, by leaving the driving to us, you’ll have your hands free to capture those amazing photos or to peer through binoculars and gaze at the wildlife. (~1 ½ hours, tram does not run on Fridays)

Kayak Trail Tour - 
A great introduction to Tarpon Bay and the coastal environment.  Kayak with a naturalist through the mangrove forest along the Commodore Creek water trail.  Learn about the rich back-bay ecosystem and the wildlife that lives there.  You’ll be surrounded by red mangroves, wading birds, and unsurpassed peace and quiet.  All ages and skill levels welcome.  (~1 ½  hours)

Nature & Sea Life Cruises 

Daytime Cruise - 
Come along on a relaxing cruise aboard our quiet, environmentally friendly, covered pontoon boat.  We’ll observe an amazing bird rookery and the egrets, herons, ibis, cormorants, and pelicans that call them home.  Learn about the mangrove estuary, the Ding Darling refuge, and our amazing wildlife.  Dolphins and manatees are often spotted.  All cruises also include the touch tank presentation. (~ 1 ½  hours)

Breakfast Cruise - 
Experts agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  So why not join us for a Breakfast Cruise?  We’ve taken our Nature and Sea Life cruise and added complimentary coffee, orange juice, and fresh gourmet pastries.  It’s the perfect way to beat the crowds and experience one of the most beautiful settings on Sanibel. (~ 1 ½  hrs)

Evening Cruise - 
So you’re not a morning person, eh?  Then perhaps the Evening Cruise is more your style.  Join us as the sun goes down on a cruise to the Rookery Islands.  Be there as hundreds of birds—egrets, herons, ibis, cormorants, and pelicans—come in to roost for the night.  Witness the sunset that Sanibel is famous for. (~ 2 hrs)

Learn more at http://www.tarponbayexplorers.com/home.html