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Everglades National Park Small Group Guided Boating & Walking Tour Expedition

Everglades National Park Small Group Guided Boating & Walking Tour Expedition

Overview

This is a premier learning experience in the Everglades Area and is superb for the entire family... from toddlers to the grandparents. Limited to just six guests, it is a personalized eco-adventure. Every day is different in the Everglades and 10,000 Islands so we try to be very flexible and dynamic. The tour may/will include a bit of birding, some photography, strolling thru tidal pools, shelling on a remote beach, exploration of one of the 10,000 Islands and/or beach seine netting for underwater life. The first part of the experience is a guided boating eco tour in search of the areas rich wildlife. The second part is an interpretive, guided walk on a remote barrier island to explore the island's beaches, tidal pools and inter-tidal zones.

City: Everglades National Park

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $172.95

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $172.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Everglades boat tour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You will need to access the boat by ladder. With enough notice, you can load from a floating dock. Please advise in the 'Special Requirements' field at the time of booking if you require this option.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
FRESH AIR All guests on the boat tours are seated in front of our captains/guides as such are upwind from the guide whenever the boat is moving....germs/breathe cannot migrate upwind to you.

What To Expect

Everglades Area Tours

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.

Everglades National Park

fter a relaxing, scenic 1.5-hour drive from Fort Myers, arrive at the Florida Everglades National Park. Begin your small-group tour with a leisurely powerboat ride through the park with your guide. The boat is limited to six passengers and features comfortable seating and a large, stable platform for great bird watching and photo opportunities. After, explore the beautiful Ten Thousand Islands on an interpretive nature tour. Learn about the area’s rich heritage and culture, as well as its unique ecosystems, as your guide points out surrounding wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, herons, pelicans, alligators and numerous species of fish and shore birds. Many species in the area are seasonal and inhabit various areas in different environmental conditions, so the tour will adapt according to the season. You are encouraged to bring your own lunch and refreshments to enjoy on the boat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (51)

Helen_S

Feb 2020

This was the best eco tour we’ve taken anywhere. Captain Dan was very knowledgeable, and his love of the Everglades was contagious. The highlight was the trip to the remote island where we found unusual rocks and shells and Calusa Indian artifacts. We recommend very highly.

12556jk

Feb 2020

Captain Don was excellent. Very knowledgeable and knew all the good spots to hit. He explained the different shells and how they live and coexist.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you for taking the time to review your tour with Capt Dan,

ElaineH350

Jan 2020

We talked to Charles Wright several years at Canoecopia (the world's largest paddlesport show in Madison, Wisconsin). This was a trip we really wanted to do and this year we finally made it a reality - it was worth the wait! Our 3 day 2 night base camp boat assisted tour was amazing! Our tour was January 5 - 7, 2020 and the weather was perfect. After a boat ride to the outer island of Picnic Key, seeing lots of birds on the way, especially white pelicans, we were ready to set up camp. Our guide was Dan McCumber, who really made our trip the wonderful experience that it was. He was very knowledgeable about the area and plants and birds, and made us very delicious meals, which we sat and ate on the beach. Each evening we had a bonfire on the beach near the shoreline. It was almost full moon, so we sat by a bonfire on a moonlit beach - it doesn't get much better than that! We dealt with Charles Wright when making our reservations and he couldn't have been more helpful. He arranged everything and answered all of our questions with very quick email replies. He also was the person that took us out to the island with the kayaks and all the camping gear and food and such, and came to pick us up at the end of our tour, although we really weren't ready to leave the island! We were joined by a father and daughter on the tour, and they were also fun to spend the 3 days with. By the third day, we had enjoyed paddling each day, seeing dolphins play in front of us near our beach, had enjoyable bonfires and lots of great conversation on our beach and while kayaking, excellent food for all of our meals, we learned a lot about the area, even saw a mangrove cuckoo bird at our campsite, and were guided by someone that took care of our every need and made the trip so enjoyable. We definitely would like to do this trip again and highly recommend Everglades Area Tours.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for taking the time to review your tour with Don. We are so glad you finally got down here to experience what Charles goes to Canoecopia to talk about.