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Everglades National Park Small Group Guided Boating & Walking Tour Expedition
Everglades National Park, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beauty and diversity of Everglades National Park on an exciting wildlife boat tour from Fort Myers. In a small group, travel deep into the sleepy wetlands of the Everglades’ Ten Thousand Islands to learn about rare local flora and spot native animals. Spend time with an expert guide, learning about the unique ecosystem and snapping photos of alligators, sea turtles, manatees, native birds and more.
- Small-group wildlife expedition through the Everglades National Park
- Take a powerboat through the Ten Thousand Islands for an interpretive nature tour
- Watch for manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles and more
- Guide points out interesting flora and fauna along the way
- Boat seats up to 6 people, ensuring a more personalized, intimate experience
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Everglades boat tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (you may bring your own)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 238 Mamie St, Chokoloskee, FL 34138, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Choose a morning or afternoon start time for your wildlife expedition and make your way to the boat launch in Chokoloskee, a 1.5-hour drive from Fort Myers. Enjoy the changing scenery as you head into the Florida Everglades National Park. At the dock, climb aboard the 6-passenger powerboat, grab a comfortable seat and head out into the wild wetlands.
Your naturalist guide will take you on an unforgettable wildlife-spotting expedition through this diverse and historic terrain. Glide along the water, viewing the lush greenery and abundant local wildlife, including manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, egrets, pelicans, alligators and shore birds. Get great up-close photos and learn about the development of the Everglades, including the culture and ingenuity of Native Americans and the Anglo-American ‘Gladesmen’ who have populated this area for hundreds of years. Your guide will share facts about the local lifestyle, environmental conditions and seasonal animal patterns, as well as information about the region’s wetland conservation efforts.
Your excursion returns to the dock by mid-afternoon or evening, depending on your start time.
Note: It is recommended that you bring your own snacks and/or lunch on this excursion.
Your naturalist guide will take you on an unforgettable wildlife-spotting expedition through this diverse and historic terrain. Glide along the water, viewing the lush greenery and abundant local wildlife, including manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, egrets, pelicans, alligators and shore birds. Get great up-close photos and learn about the development of the Everglades, including the culture and ingenuity of Native Americans and the Anglo-American ‘Gladesmen’ who have populated this area for hundreds of years. Your guide will share facts about the local lifestyle, environmental conditions and seasonal animal patterns, as well as information about the region’s wetland conservation efforts.
Your excursion returns to the dock by mid-afternoon or evening, depending on your start time.
Note: It is recommended that you bring your own snacks and/or lunch on this excursion.
Everglades Area Tours
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Everglades National Park
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
59 reviews
Michael_M, Jan 2024
Dan was a very knowledgeable guide and we learned a lot from him. It was nice to spend the afternoon out on the boat. Due to the weather we saw mostly birds, but a dolphin did stick its fin out of the water a few times!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
We're so happy you enjoyed your tour, even though the weather wasn't as kind as it could have been. Dan really does know his stuff, so we're glad you still got a lot out of the excursion.
Thank yo so much for touring with us and leaving a review.
Stephen_A, May 2023
Had an easy drive down thru Everglade City. Captain Dan was wonderful! Saw dolphins, manatees, pelicans, egrets and blue herons.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
thanks
Marion_G, Apr 2023
The boating in the Everglades was wonderful. The weather was spectacular, and the tour guide knew a good deal about the ecosystem and history. There is a nice amount of boating, but very little walking. We really walked for only about 200 feet, I would guess.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thanks .. the walking is about accessing the inter-tidal zones of the islands. Many times we, do not have to walk far.
Paul_R, Mar 2022
We had an excellent tour guide-very knowledgeable about the islands and sea life. He took us way out away from shore so we could have the ultimate experience. We saw dolphins, sharks, eagles, several other birds, and more. Rabbit Island was neat to see with all the shells on the shoreline. It was interesting to learn about the trees and experience the changes in tide. I highly recommend the tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thank You, Hope to see you again some day
Susan_C, Jan 2022
Don's knowledge of the area and the wildlife was impressive. He is a very personable individual. Loved our trip!
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Thank You, so glad you enjoyed your tour with your guide
James_s, Dec 2021
Excellent tour. Dave is a knowledgeable and patient captain and guide. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Everglades National Park.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
Thank You
Haodong_L, Oct 2021
Captain Dan is amazing. Being a fisherman, he knows the waterways, the creatures in the park and the mangroves covered islands, the ups and downs of tides very well. We enjoyed our tour led by him.
Response from Host, Nov 2021
Thank you for doing a review
TERRAL_A, Apr 2021
We had a good 3.5 hour trip. The guide was very knowledgeable, and gave us a good tour. There were 6 of us in the boat, plus the guide. We were able to get up and close to Osprey nests, many dolphins, Pelicans, and other wildlife. A trip to the island was also a good experience. I would definitely use them again.
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thank you for taking the time to conduct this review. It means a lot to us all.
Margaret_W, Mar 2021
This tour is amazing! We spent four incredible hours exploring in the Everglades off the beaten path. Our guide Dan was very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. He had so many stories to share and knew a lot about the ecosystem and the animals. We saw dolphins swimming alo.gside our boat, watched an osprey feed her chick's, and got to explore a remote island. The trip was worth every penny and I would do it again!
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thanks Margaret! The Expedtion is one of the best tours that we offer.
Lona_R, Feb 2021
We had a great tour with Jerry! Very informative and provided a lot of information and history about the area and everglades. We saw a lot of beautiful sites and wildlife (Ospreys, Herons, sea hawks, pelicans, tidal racoons, horseshoe crab, stingray and dolphins) and learned about the area. We recommend it!! Thanks again
Response from Host, Feb 2021
Thanks Lona. This is a very special place.
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