- Everglades Area Tours - A mere 90-minute journey southward from Fort Myers brings you to the magnificent Florida Everglades. Embark on a 3.5-hour ecological excursion and paddle through the verdant mangrove passageways to witness the region’s rich biodiversity.
Your adventure kicks off with a concise primer on navigating your solo kayak (beginners welcome). Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll glide across the water to a slender gateway, where the mangrove tunnels stretch a canopy about 10 feet (3 meters) above. This is part of the most extensive mangrove forests on the continent!
Accompany your expert nature guide through this sprawling and diverse habitat, keeping an eye out for wildlife such as herons, egrets, ducks, spoonbills, alligators, otters, and various fish species. As you journey, your guide will share fascinating insights and information about the unique environment and its inhabitants.
- Professional guide
- Kayaking equipment and safety briefing
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
This is a splendid substitute for an airboat trip… serene, tranquil, and other-worldly. You’ll take a relaxed paddling journey accompanied by a guide well-versed in nature, providing insightful explanations of the sights you encounter. It serves as an excellent educational excursion in a unique corner of the Everglades. An expansive habitat full of diversity, the Everglades houses North America’s largest mangrove forest. Scattered across the forest are ‘lakes’ with brackish water – a combination of fresh ‘sweet’ water and sea water. These lakes serve as shelters and breeding grounds for creatures such as alligators, herons, egrets, stilts, ducks, wood storks, spoonbills, otters and a range of fish species. They’re also home to plants like orchids and bromeliads. Certain lakes are a haven for nesting and mating birds. Tidal creeks that flow among these lakes link them together. The mangrove forest extends to the creek’s border and spans over their tops, creating a roof-like structure or a tunnel. The thick canopy maintains the moisture and humidity levels, fostering thriving life.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
