Title: Sanibel Bayous in West End - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Sanibel Bayous Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Sanibel-Bayous-Hotels.0-l553248635976194214-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Sanibel Bayous Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Sanibel-Bayous.d553248635976194214.Car-Rental-Guide)[West End Vacations](https://expedia.ca/West-End.d977664051587067904.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sanibel Bayous Tours and Activities ![It’s not everyday you see dolphins inside Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge! These two made their way through a culvert. It reportedly has been at least 15 years since any were spotted this close to the road. (Very common off of the Sanibel beaches ) Happy feeding beautiful creatures 🐬 #wildlife #sanibel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9791/7b756e94-d6f4-4afc-91f2-72603b2b245c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge featuring zoo animals and dangerous animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/1b98105e-149b-415d-8707-72b116f1e866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge showing bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/0c06977d-db37-4945-be36-617497b6d11d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge which includes a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/96749bd5-d343-4104-9d5f-6f6254b8e00b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge showing a lake or waterhole and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/91f069f5-fb37-4305-8962-9e3c236f89e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sanibel Bayous Activities --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Sanibel Bayous Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52074900/52074809/7bc32ddb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites Punta Gorda Isles CA $871 per person Apr 13 - Apr 17 found 17 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers (RSW) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,114 reviews) Room was very clean and staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The location was amazing. Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 ![The Perry Hotel Naples](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102386400/102386398/0ad2742c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Perry Hotel Naples CA $1,136 per person May 14 - May 18 found 17 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Fort Myers (RSW) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (664 reviews) The pool was nice and the grounds are beautifully maintained. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 ![The Boat House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4440000/4437700/4437617/5d355af5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Boat House Olde Marco CA $1,391 per person May 22 - May 29 found 21 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YTO) to Fort Myers (RSW) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (670 reviews) What a relaxing, casual, very cared for property. The family-owned concern for a comfortable stay was apparent throughout. It is not a brand new building but perfect for my stay. I would definitely stay again. Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge showing a bridge as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123903/1af50fa6-38dc-4276-a6dd-5b04d07f72ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge 5/5(2 reviews) See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species. [](https://expedia.ca/J-N-Ding-Darling-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Sanibel.d6123903.Vacation-Attraction) ![Seashells on Sanibel Island, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194887/1681d0fb-bad0-43e3-9dad-05ad6264d3a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Island Southern Beach 4.5/5(12 reviews) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel? [](https://expedia.ca/Sanibel-Island-Southern-Beach-Fort-Myers.d553248635976194887.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bowman\'s Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296151/4495298b-a31a-40fc-a275-ded1cba6e62a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bowman's Beach 4.5/5(14 reviews) Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells. [](https://expedia.ca/Bowmans-Beach-West-End.d6296151.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fort Myers featuring a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296084/23eab012-1f55-4d52-8f9c-07eeb7f56326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sanibel Historical Museum and Village You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village in Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sanibel-Historical-Museum-And-Village-Sanibel.d6296084.Vacation-Attraction) ![Milky Way at twilight. #beachtips](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/86452/42fb09b2-a250-48b0-bd31-d42dd64bde08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Turner Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Turner Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Captiva. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Turner-Beach-Captiva.d6182811.Vacation-Attraction) ![Summer Vacation Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296288/f3bdfee8-0d4a-4720-bff2-2255917f1960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Captiva Beach 4.5/5(31 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Captiva Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Captiva. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this relaxing area. 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