Back to Turks and CaicosKayak Eco Tour
4.9 ★ · 265 reviews · from USD296

Our award winning kayak program has been exploring these waters for more than 20 years. They are ideal for the family, excellent for education and an amazing way to see significant Turks & Caicos marine wildlife; juvenile turtles, rays, juvenile sharks and birds.
The mangrove habitats make up a third of these islands. We love to teach our guests about these unique ecosystems and the important role they play while exploring and paddling through their channels. These tours are an absolute must for everyone visiting these islands.
Check AvailabilityWhat Travelers Say4.9 ★ · 265 reviews
- This eco kayak tour (Big Blue Collective) paddles guests through mangroves and out to Iguana Island, guided by staff with marine biology backgrounds who focus on ecosystem education over speed.
- Guide Mikey is named constantly and praised as deeply knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about conservation; other guides like Emily, Ketlyn, Hugo, and Bailey get similarly strong individual mentions.
- Sightings of sea turtles and juvenile lemon sharks in the mangroves come up in nearly every review, along with iguanas, upside-down jellyfish, and occasional stingrays.
- Reviewers repeatedly contrast this operator favorably against tours using clear-bottom kayaks pulled by boat, valuing the more active, hands-on paddling and smaller group sizes here.
- A few reviews note the mangrove channels can feel crowded with other tour groups on busy days, and the paddle itself requires moderate fitness, especially crossing open channels in wind.
- The tour includes fresh fruit and snacks, and several reviewers say it was the single best or most memorable excursion of their entire trip.
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What's Included✓ Local guide
✓ Light snacks and water
✓ Bottled water
✓ National Park fees
✓ Snacks
✓ Life Jacket
✕ Gratuities
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary1
Experience our legendary signature eco tour. TCI’s number-one eco tour is still going strong after 20 years. This 4-hour tour will explore and learn all about the serene mangrove habitats, nursery grounds, the iguana sanctuary, marine life, birds and coastal ecology then swim at a beautiful beach.
Beginners are welcome. Includes $10 park conservation fee. (Refreshments provided)
Departure is from our location in Leeward Marina. Transport may be provided from the Grace Bay area at request.
High tide is essential for visiting the mangroves, making departure times vary daily as the tide moves through the day. There are always a couple days a month where the tide is outside of business hours where the trip may not be available.
Meeting PointAddress: Leeward Marina
Good to Know- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.