Wildlife Tour of Elkhorn Slough

On this family-friendly boat trip, you’ll see a different side of Monterey and get up close and personal with its wetlands and animals

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Tour overview

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour, experience the beauty of Monterey’s wetlands and wildlife on a family-friendly boat tour. Choose from morning or afternoon tours and board an electric-powered catamaran for close-up views of Elkhorn Slough: spot sea lions, otters, and various bird species with the help of a naturalist guide.

  • This Elkhorn Slough boat excursion provides an accessible retreat into nature.
  • Your naturalist guide will teach you everything you need to know about the area’s fauna and ecosystem.
  • You may see sea lions, otters, and several bird species.
  • Tours are provided in the morning and afternoon to accommodate your schedule.
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Tour itinerary

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Embark on a unique wildlife tour around California’s Elkhorn Slough on an electric-powered catamaran. Keep an eye out for otters, sea lions, birds, and more while enjoying a guided ride through this dynamic wetland located in Moss Landing on Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Monterey.

Includes:

  • Tour Guide

Testimonials

Rebeca tells us about the pilot’s name and the entire journey, which was instructive about the area and wildlife. We’re glad we went, as the vacation exceeded our expectations.

Botwe

Linda

The captain and naturalist were excellent guides, enhancing our enjoyment and knowledge of history and the experience was comfortable and smooth.

Reichmuth

Isabel

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Tour highlights

  • You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the experience's local time.
  • This experience is weather dependent. If it is canceled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.
  • This experience needs a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not fulfilled, you will be offered a new date/experience or a full refund.

Important details

Point of convergence:

  • Elkhorn Slough Eco Nature Tour, Monterey Bay Eco Tours, 10932 Clam Way, Moss Landing, CA 95039, USA.
    Monterey Bay Eco Tours is located at 10932 Clam Way, and there is lots of free parking on-site. Check in at the parking lot booth.

Before you go, be aware of the following:

  • When you book, you will receive confirmation.
  • Wheelchair access is availabl
  • Accessible for strollers.
  • Accessible for strollers.
  • The majority of passengers are able to participate.
  • There will be a maximum of 32 people on this tour/activity.
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