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Small Group Boat, Kayak and Walking Guided Eco Tour in Everglades National Park

Overview
This very popular eco-adventure and combines the best of a boat tour, a kayak tour and a walking tour in a single great learning experience. Depending on the season, you can encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, roseate spoonbills and/or numerous species of fish and shore birds. A very comfortable transport boat will bring you deep into Everglades National Park with your Florida Master Naturalist guide. Once at the first destination, the tour slows down using very stable, comfortable kayaks to get you close to the flora and fauna. Imagine paddling next to a manatee or a dolphin! (No previous kayaking experience is required and there are single and two-person kayaks on every tour). Continue your interpretive experience with a walking tour on remote, pristine barrier island beach … a beach that is seldom visited by others.

Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.
City: Everglades National Park
Tue 22 Apr
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Starting at $199.95
Tue 22 Apr
Starting at $199.95
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What's Included
Professional guide
Guided nature hike
Kayak equipment and instruction
Boat ride
Professional naturalist guide
Additional Info
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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 decending a couple steps of a ladder.
What To Expect
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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.
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Everglades National Park
Get the ultimate experience of the Florida Everglades on this fun, exciting eco-adventure by boat, kayak and foot! Your tour is led by an experienced naturalist who is certified by the national park and licensed by the US Coast Guard. Throughout your tour, your guide will teach you all about the history of the area, as well as the wildlife and diverse vegetation. Begin your tour with a boat ride through some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Everglades National Park. Once you arrive at your destination, receive a brief safety instruction before getting into your kayak (no experience required) and exploring the area up close. Paddle your way to Barrier Island Beach, a remote beach seldom visited by others. Here, take a guided walking tour of the area and see the wrack lines, shallow tidal zones, dunes, uniquely adapted plants, mangrove swamps and many different invertebrate species. Your guide will tailor the tour according to the group’s interests and the day’s environmental conditions. You may encounter a wide array of the park’s wildlife including manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, roseate spoonbills and more! After your hike on the beach, get back into your kayak and paddle back to the boat for your return journey.
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Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
The 10,000 Islands extend from Marco Island into Everglades National Park.
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Smallwood Store
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (153)
Tiamet4
Feb 2025
The guide was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable and helped us see lots of wildlife, including dolphins! The area where the tour is conducted is beautiful and not crowded. I had an amazing time!
Response from Host
Feb 2025
Thanks for coming out with us! It sounds like an amazing experience! It always makes for a special time when the dolphins come up close and personal. Thank you for the review!
johnbD1843RU
Jan 2025
What an outing! 3.5 hours into the Everglades. Don is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and full of interesting stories and explanations. Came away with a much greater appreciation of the Everglades, its wildlife, flora and history.
Response from Host
Jan 2025
Captain Don is one of the best and he loves sharing his passion and knowledge about the Everglades! Thanks for leaving a review!
YvonneFL
Jan 2025
Our guide, Don, was professional, extremely knowledgeable, and a skilled captain. We learned so much about the Everglades, the wildlife, and the ancient Calusa culture. We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host
Jan 2025
Glad you all had a great time! Don certainly knows his stuff about the Everglades and loves sharing his knowledge and passion with everyone! Thanks again for coming out with us!

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