Full-Day Kayak Adventure in the Everglades

Overview

Everglades kayaking and slogging adventure at it's best! Enjoy an eco-tour in the Everglades and experience nature in the best way possible from the top rated Everglades tour available. This tour is the real deal and you can experience the beauty and excitement of the Everglades without the noise of an airboat or large group.
We try to limit our groups to 8-10 but can take larger groups easily with advanced notice.

City: Florida

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $189.74

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Wed 20 Nov

Starting at $189.74

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What's Included

Trip includes experienced Everglades guide, single or double kayak, life jacket, mosquito resistant clothing if needed.

Landing and facility fees

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
People with special needs welcome, please let us know how we can accommodate you
Moderate level of fitness
Minimum age is 5 years
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
All of our guides and employees are fully vaccinated

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (492)

periwinklepearls

Dec 2014

I booked the all-day tour to celebrate my 60th birthday with a group of 10 well traveled women from all over the country. We were blown away by this unique experience. Suzette was delightful in accommodating our various requests and needs, helping to outfit us in water shoes and quick dry pants. Garl and Geoff were outstanding naturalists, educating us about this delicate ecosystem and its flora and fauna. We started the day with a walk on the Anhinga trail where we saw an array of wildlife, including its amazing namesake bird. We then rode in a comfortable van to the Cypress Domes where we walked through knee deep water to an alligator hole surrounded by ferns, orchids, cypress trees and bromeliads. Next we went kayaking on a beautiful lake and through a mangrove forest. As the sun was setting, we gathered our kayaks in the center of the lake and Geoff broke open a bottle of delicious champagne. Simply wonderful. But the day was not over. We went back to the Anhinga trail, this time outfitted with flashlights for a night time hike to see the eerily florescent eyes of alligators, fish, birds, spiders and insects. The experience provided was spectacular. The guides were in tune to the unique interests or needs of individuals in the group. We traveled at a comfortable pace. There were adequate bathroom breaks. We were well outfitted. With the exception of the first hike on the Anhinga trail, we ran into no other people. It was us, our wonderful guides and nature. This was the perfect way to fully experience the magic of the Everglades.

Marguerite D

Nov 2014

We booked an all-day adventure with Garl, and it was the best way to see the Everglades. Our adventure included a brief walk to an alligator hole, kayaking through the mangroves and a nature walk at night with flashlights. Garl has an "eagle eye" and was always on the look out for wildlife that would have been impossible to spot on our own. If you enjoy wildlife, don't hesitate to book this tour. You won't be disappointed!

sbethOmaha

Nov 2014

I knew one thing I wanted to see in southern flirida was the Everglades, and Garl's was the best way to do so. My husband and I booked a day-long tour for a Tuesday, and though I was a little apprehensive about the amount of activity (being that I would be 24 weeks pregnant at the time of this excursion), it was really quite manageable - assuming you're at a reasonable level of fitness. The slogging was definitely the most "difficult" part of the trip, but take that for what it's worth as my center of gravity wasn't normal and I didn't fall down or anything. I did, however acquire myself a walking stick that helped immensely as I could then focus on my surroundings instead of immediate foot placement. We did spot "the competitor" tour group going into a slog and I was jealous to see that THEY had all been provided with walking sticks. But our group was MUCH smaller, with only 4 total plus our guide. Make sure to be early so you can stop at Robert's fruit stand for a smoothie. And do yourself a favor and pack a lunch so you aren't stuck eating from a convenience store - which we were actually lucky to do as we stopped at Flamingo for lunch. Bring a camera, as our guide did not have one. Waterproof would be best. There are times where items can be left in the van (your car will be left at the meeting point and you'll be shuttled into the park by van). But anything you bring - lunch aside - should be easily portable. There was a cooler, but no ice (seemed to be the theme of our trip). Mosquitos definitely came out at the hint of sundown, and I managed to acquire at least a dozen despite my efforts to thwart the bastards with spray and a mosquito shirt - at times. And even though we weren't able to do the saltwater paddle due to wind conditions, we got a full day and a great value! (Also bring cash to tip. Or you can be like me and do it via PayPal after the fact.) Here's just a sampling of what we saw... Wood stork Cigar orchid Roseate Spoonbill American Alligator Brown Water Snake Green Anole Green Heron Soft shell turtle Yellow belly slider Osprey American Crocodile Bard owl Cyprus knees Southern black Racer snake Cormorant