Everglades Nat'l Park Small Group Guided Kayak Eco Tour
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Overview
Beautiful butterflies, abundant bromeliads (air plants), fabulous ferns and gorgeous wildflowers, including at least seven different species of wild orchids blooming at various times of the year… these are NOT the things that most people expect in the wilds of the Everglades! But these are some of the things that you may see on this easy-paced kayaking adventure with your the Florida-certified Master Naturalist guide. Of course, what Everglades experience would be complete, without seeing the Everglades’ most famous resident, the American Alligator? The unobtrusive stealth of our kayaks often affords us the opportunity to observe these iconic, magnificent creatures from a safe distance, yet close enough to take good pictures.
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Local taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Everglades Area Tours, 238 Mamie St, Everglades City, FL 34138
Meet your ground and guide and begin your Everglade Experience. Each trip is led by an experienced Florida Master Naturalist who is certified by the National Park and licensed by the US Coast Guard.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336, Florida City, FL 33034-6733
This tour provides morning and afternoon departures daily with a Florida Master Naturalist with decades of experience as your guide.
While every tour is different, depending on the season you may encounter herons, egrets, ospreys, eagles, spoonbills, dolphins and maybe manatees.
This is a learning experience for the entire family young and old. Many have remarked that taking this tour is like being inserted into a television nature documentary, except that everything is right in front of you to see, smell, and even touch. Throughout the trip, your guides will take the time to share their knowledge and experiences and encourage your involvement.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Everglades Area Tours, 238 Mamie St, Everglades City, FL 34138
Meet your ground and guide and begin your Everglade Experience. Each trip is led by an experienced Florida Master Naturalist who is certified by the National Park and licensed by the US Coast Guard.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336, Florida City, FL 33034-6733
This tour provides morning and afternoon departures daily with a Florida Master Naturalist with decades of experience as your guide.
While every tour is different, depending on the season you may encounter herons, egrets, ospreys, eagles, spoonbills, dolphins and maybe manatees.
This is a learning experience for the entire family young and old. Many have remarked that taking this tour is like being inserted into a television nature documentary, except that everything is right in front of you to see, smell, and even touch. Throughout the trip, your guides will take the time to share their knowledge and experiences and encourage your involvement.
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point
238 Mamie St, Chokoloskee, FL 34138, USA
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Child rates for children under 12
- A maximum of 13 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
jonahj245
April 2022
Our guide Don was incredibly knowledgeable, relaxed, and accommodating to our group. The wind was high but we saw lots of dolphins and went to Rabbit Key. Don gave an excellent lecture on shells. Then we went kayaking through mangroves. Fantastic time. Thank you!
Our guide Don was incredibly knowledgeable, relaxed, and accommodating to our group. The wind was high but we saw lots of dolphins and went to Rabbit Key. Don gave an excellent lecture on shells. Then we went kayaking through mangroves. Fantastic time. Thank you!Strawbed
April 2022
Our trip guide Don was outstanding. We had a really enjoyable adventure, learned a ton about the marine life in this area and the history of the islands. Super job!
Our trip guide Don was outstanding. We had a really enjoyable adventure, learned a ton about the marine life in this area and the history of the islands. Super job!U3465JFsherryj
March 2022
It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Carter was very knowledgeable of plant life and wildlife. He had a very keen eye for pointing out the gators and the beautiful birds. I highly recommend this trip. A perfect day
It was an absolutely wonderful experience. Carter was very knowledgeable of plant life and wildlife. He had a very keen eye for pointing out the gators and the beautiful birds. I highly recommend this trip. A perfect dayTraveler258089
March 2022
Ron was a great guide which made it easy and interesting despite the relatively big group size (12). We really got a good look at those alligators !
Ron was a great guide which made it easy and interesting despite the relatively big group size (12). We really got a good look at those alligators !Diana S
March 2022
It was an experience we will never forget. Driving through mangroves was great but seeing so man alligators so close was breathtaking and amazing. The guide was great and very knowledgable
It was an experience we will never forget. Driving through mangroves was great but seeing so man alligators so close was breathtaking and amazing. The guide was great and very knowledgableTour552160
February 2022
Jason was a fabulous guide. He holds a degree in biology and his knowledge of local geography & flora & fauna makes this tour particularly special. We saw dolphin, osprey (one flying a fish up to feed its new family), gorgeous blue heron, pelicans, a baby bald eagle in its nest, walked around a ...
Jason was a fabulous guide. He holds a degree in biology and his knowledge of local geography & flora & fauna makes this tour particularly special. We saw dolphin, osprey (one flying a fish up to feed its new family), gorgeous blue heron, pelicans, a baby bald eagle in its nest, walked around a small beach island(saw shorebirds, shells, horseshoe crab shells, how to decipher a male by its hooks, oyster shell clusters, & learned about the different mangrove trees & saw how their spores or glands (depending on the type of mangrove) expressed salt from their leaves to absorb fresh water. We learned about local habitats that support both fresh and saltwater fish & alligators and crocodiles (the only place in the world that can do this!), and current challenges (i.e. surplus of racoons and pythons) and how they affect natural ecosystems (eating sea turtle eggs) & what is needed to keep these ecosystems in place and in balance. Wonderful tour!