Top 4 Mangrove Kayak Tours in Turks and Caicos

1.Mangrove Clear Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 794 reviews · from $125Our pick

Paddle through Mangrove Cay in a transparent tandem kayak while guides such as Mikey, Daniel, DJ, and Bensley point out turtles, rays, jellyfish, conch, fish, and young sharks. The tour lasts about two hours, includes bottled water and equipment, and offers hotel pickup from Providenciales. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and mosquito repellent.

“My fiancé and I really enjoyed our morning kayak with Mikey. You’re paired in a clear bottom kayak, towed across the channel to the mangroves and get to explore with your guide. We got to see a baby shark, so many sea turtles, jellyfish, and other small fishes. Mikey was friendly, funny, and really knowledgeable. Only complaint was the clear bottom kayak wasn’t really clear. We found it difficult to see out of the bottom - maybe due to overuse / scratches. Regardless, the water is so clear you can look over the sides and see everything clearly. We definitely recommend this activity for couples or friends - we didn’t…”

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2.Mangrove & Iguana Clear Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · from $155

Paddle a transparent kayak through the calm mangrove channels of Providenciales with guides such as Mikey, Miracle, Benson, and Daniel. Expect turtles, baby sharks, stingrays, conch, birds, and a stop at Iguana Island. Some open-water sections are towed by boat, making this suitable for many skill levels, though wind can make paddling tiring.

“We had Miracle as our guide, he was phenomenal! Though the water was choppy we saw quite a menagerie marine life, from nurse sharks, lemon shark babies, jelly fish, dolphins, string rays and of course sea turtles!”

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3.Clear Bottom Kayaks Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $125

Explore Mangrove Cay from a clear, two-person kayak on a guided two-hour trip from Providenciales. Guides such as Nick, Ted, DJ, Mitch, Edwin, and Jean point out turtles, baby lemon sharks, conch, stingrays, and fish. A boat or jet ski tow gets you to the mangroves, and life vests plus dry bags are included.

“Other than starting a 1/2 hour late, it was an enjoyable time. We saw many turtles and fish and lemon sharks. The kayaks weren't the most comfortable and you couldn't see clearly through the bottom. Overall a good way to see the turtles. Our guide was informative and made up the time we lost at the beginning.”

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4.3HR Clear Kayak Mangrove and iguana island Tour in Leeward

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $155

Paddle a clear kayak through the shallow waters of Mangrove Cay, where turtles, conchs, rays, and lemon sharks may pass below. Then visit Little Water Cay to see rock iguanas. Guides such as Jean Innocent, Gene, Bryson, and Bryce are praised for their local knowledge and calm help, though wind and tides can change the plan.

“It was a great 3hr adventure. You'll see lots turtles, iguanas, conchs and occasional lemon shark. Bryce was an awesome guide. You will be towed to the mangroves where you can kayak around for about an hour on your own but there are quite a bit of people kayaking and paddle boarding around. Then you'll be towed to Iguana Island before getting towed back. Definitely be prepared to get wet on the tour”

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