Turtle Tour - Half Day Sea Kayak & Snorkel Tour

From AUD $150.00
  • Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Exmouth, Western Australia
  • Product code: PDHEC0

** PLEASE NOTE: Tour times change daily depending on the tide. Please check our booking form for daily tour times **


Join us for a half day sea kayak and snorkel Turtle Tour adventure in the wildlife-rich Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, in amazing Exmouth Gulf, amongst the northern stretches of World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. On our Turtle Tour, look for turtles in the shallows from your kayak; rays, baby reef sharks and birds including osprey are also commonly seen. Take the opportunity to snorkel from your kayak amongst the sheltered coral gardens and enjoy the colourful fish life.


ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR:
Sea kayaking in double sit-on-top kayaks | Snorkelling from your kayak

DURATION:
4 Hours

TOUR INCLUSIONS AT A GLANCE:
Pick up/drop off from Exmouth accommodation | Sun protection gear: long sleeve sun shirts, broad brim hats, polarised sunglasses | Snorkelling gear: Quality snorkel and mask, fins, wetsuits in cooler months | Kayaking safety equipment and qualified guide | Morning or afternoon tea | Photos

SEASON:
Year round

LOCATION:
Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, amongst the northern section of Ningaloo Marine Park, Exmouth Gulf, Ningaloo Reef

TOUR NUMBERS:
This tour will run with a minimum of 4 guests, and a maximum of 8. During busy periods we may run more than 1 group of 8 guests in the same location. We work on a strict safety ratio of 1 guide to 8 guests for our adventure tours

TOUR LIMITATIONS:
Our kayaks have a maximum weight limit of 110kg/person. Minimum age is 8 years old. This tour involves a moderate level of physical activity and snorkelling from your kayak. All participants must be able to understand safety instructions in English.

TOUR MEETING POINT:
Pick up from Exmouth accommodation starting 15 minutes prior to tour start time. Tour start time changes daily depending on the tide. Some days may not be available due to unsuitable tides. Please contact us for daily tour times. Tour departures are subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers.

Your Day Begins...
With pickup from your Exmouth accommodation, starting 15 minutes before the tour start time on the day. The tour start time varies each day to work around the high tide, which gives us the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
You will then take the short 15 minute drive to the tour departure point; along the way your guide will fill you in on some of the interesting local history and points of interest. Once you arrive at the kayak launch area, you will be kitted out with all the equipment you'll need, and your guide will give you a paddle and safety briefing.
It's then time to paddle along the coast in this wildlife hotspot, looking for turtles, rays, schools of fish, and baby reef sharks from your kayak. Kayaking is a super fun way to explore Ningaloo! Your guide will be with the group at all times, to point out wildlife, answer any questions, and lend a helping hand when needed.
Depending on the day, you may head out for a snorkel from your kayak shortly after launching; or you may kayak along the coast spotting wildlife and then take a short break on the beach to stretch the legs, and enjoy a snack before snorkelling. Either way, once you slide into the water to snorkel amongst the coral formations, you'll be amazed by the incredible marine life at our snorkel site.
Towards the end of the tour you will paddle back to the launch site, and after loading the kayaks back on the trailer, begin the return journey to your accommodation. Your guide will farewell you with some memories to last a lifetime, and a promise to have photos of your kayak and snorkel Turtle Tour adventure uploaded as soon as possible.


HIGHLIGHTS
  • Spot turtles, rays, schools of fish and more from your double sit-on-top sea kayak in the sheltered, shallow waters of 'Ningaloo's nursery'
  • Snorkel from the 'Kayak Only' moorings in the sheltered waters of the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, amongst the northern waters of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef
  • Small group tours with a maximum of 8 guests
  • Local, experienced guides


INCLUDES
  • Double sit-on-top sea kayaks
  • PFDs (lifejackets)
  • Snorkelling gear: Snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuits in season (during our summer months December - March on special request only)
  • Polarised sunglasses - make spotting wildlife through the water way easier
  • Long sleeve sun shirts, broad brim hats
  • Dry bags for valuables
  • Snacks to re-energise
  • Pick up/drop off from your Exmouth town accommodation
  • Complementary tour photos taken by your guide


YOU BRING
  • Drinking water
  • Sunscreen - please consider using reef-safe sun protection products
  • Bathers/ board shorts
  • Towel


Cancellation Policy:

 Exmouth Adventure Co has a 72 hour cancellation policy. Cancellations made within 72 hours of tour departure will incur 100% of tour cost. Cancellations made outside of 72 hours will receive a refund, Minus any credit card or booking fees paid.

Exmouth Adventure Company tours are subject to weather conditions and minimum numbers requirements. EAC reserves the right to cancel due to weather conditions, if minimum numbers have not been met, or for other unforeseen circumstances. Every effort will be made to re-schedule if this is the case, otherwise a refund, minus any credit card or booking fees paid, will be issued.