Mangrove Tours in Turks and Caicos, 9 Ways

1.Mangrove Clear Kayak Tour

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

Paddle a transparent kayak through Mangrove Cay near Providenciales with a guide such as Mikey, Daniel, or Benslie. Expect calm water, turtles, rays, jellyfish, conch, fish, and possible juvenile sharks. The tour lasts about two hours, includes equipment and bottled water, and offers hotel pickup from Providenciales.

“This was a really fun excursion! Our guide Miracle was very knowledgeable and patient while we figured out how to make the kayak go in the direction we wanted to go. We saw quite a few turtles, fish, a jellyfish and even a lemon shark! The only thing preventing me from giving this excursion 5 stars are the SWARMS of mosquitos! Please either wear a long sleeve shirt and/or bring bug spray bc we were literally eaten alive and missed some of the wildlife bc we were busy swatting mosquitos! All in all it was a beautiful experience!”

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2.Mangrove & Iguana Clear Kayak Tour

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

You’ll ride by boat to Mangrove Cay, paddle transparent kayaks through calm red-mangrove channels, and visit Iguana Island. Guides such as Mikey, Miracle, Benson, Smith, and Daniel point out turtles, lemon sharks, conch, stingrays, birds, and iguanas. Expect about 2.5 hours, bottled water, safety gear, and pickup from select hotels.

“Good mix of kayaking and local wildlife education. Mike was a great tour leader, made if fun & informative.”

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3.Clear Bottom Kayaks Mangrove Tour

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

You’ll ride from Grace Bay Beach to the mangroves, then paddle a clear two-person kayak through shallow turquoise water while guides such as Nick, Ted, Edwin, and Jean point out turtles, baby lemon sharks, conch, stingrays, and fish. The two-hour trip includes a life vest, dry bag, and pickup option.

“We had an amazing experience! Our tour guide was Ted and he was the absolute best! We saw turtles, iguanas, black tip sharks, barracudas, fish, sting rays and he found conch shells and went out of his way to make sure we saw all the wild life we could! It was a great experience!”

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4.Mangroves Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $100Best value

Meet Turks Aqua Adventures in Grace Bay for a private, beginner-friendly paddle through Providenciales mangroves. Guides such as Tristan, Bob, and Gaddafi point out turtles, lemon sharks, fish, birds, and iguanas while you kayak at your own pace. Solo and tandem kayaks, equipment, instruction, and wildlife commentary are included.

“Our tour guide, Gaddafi, was amazing. Very knowledgeable yet with a great sense of humor. My teenagers were highly entertained by him. Thank you for a great trip.”

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5.3HR Clear Kayak Mangrove and iguana island Tour in Leeward

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

Paddle a clear kayak through Mangrove Cay, look for turtles, lemon sharks, rays, conch, and jellyfish, then visit Little Water Cay’s rock iguanas. Guides such as Jean Innocent, Gene, and Bryson are praised for their animal spotting and local insight. Expect jet-ski towing between sites, open water, wind, and about three hours outside.

“Don’t think about it, just book it! I wanted something fun for my 4 year old and I to do together and this was perfect. Our tour guide was Jean. He was amazing, he saw that me and my son were struggling to paddle so we connected us to his boat. So educational, fun, and an endless experience of seeing different sorts of marine animals, not just iguanas. Jean provided so much information and was fun and helpful. He also provides water if you want. The sea turtles were my son and I’s favorite part. It’s worth it, do it!”

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6.Mangrove Cay And Iguana Island Venture In Turks And Caicos Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $145

Set out from Providenciales in a clear kayak for a guided trip through Mangrove Cay and Iguana Island. Guides such as Stanley, Andy, Joshua, and Bryson point out turtles, lemon sharks, stingrays, conch, jellyfish, fish, and rock iguanas. A tow boat helps you reach the mangroves, pickup is available, and the tour lasts about three hours.

“Expect a large amount of paddling. If you are in the summer season it will be very hot. Equipment issues are a possibility”

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7.Mangrove Cay Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $130

Paddle the calm channels of Mangrove Cay after a boat tow from Leeward Marina. Guides such as Yves, Alvin, Innocent, and Marcus point out turtles, baby lemon sharks, conch, jellyfish, birds, and iguanas. Hotel pickup is offered, groups are capped at 15, and the outing lasts about two hours.

“Jean was our guide and we had a great time. We saw so many sea turtles and iguanas. We got to see the conch and hold them. It was a great trip. Transportation included was an absolutely plus!!!”

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8.Clear Kayak Eco Tour Explore Mangroves and Meet the Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $112

Join Clear Wave Tours in Mangrove Cay for a beginner-friendly clear kayak trip with guides such as Joe, Jon, and Romeo. Expect shallow water, turtles, juvenile lemon sharks, conch, rays, fish, and birds. The tour lasts about two hours, carries up to 12 people, and may include pickup.

“First of all our guide was Joe. We basically had a personal nature tour guide! Joe was very knowledgeable about the sea life and was very responsible. We saw all of the wild life the tour promises, including live conch, baby lemon sharks and lots of turtles! Well worth the trip!! The boats were a little older so we could not see directly under ours but it did not take away from the experience.”

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9.Clear Bottom Kayaks Mangrove and Iguana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $155

Paddle a clear-bottom kayak through Providenciales mangrove channels with a guide, watching for turtles, lemon sharks, conch, and other wildlife. Then visit an iguana beach for photos and beach time. Marcus and Ted are among the guides, and pickup is offered from most locations.

“My wife enjoyed the wildlife. Seats were too low and some of the straps were broken. The other tours had raised plastic seats which would have made paddling easier.”

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