Things to do in Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park: Boat, kayak & walk eco tourOn this Everglades eco tour from Chokoloskee, you’ll travel by boat deep into Ten Thousand Islands with a local guide, paddle stable kayaks among wildlife (maybe even manatees), and walk a quiet barrier island beach few ever reach. Expect real stories, salty air, and moments of calm you’ll remember long after the trip.
Everglades: Dolphin & Manatee Boat Tour with Wildlife GuideYou’ll join a small group on a quiet boat tour deep into the Everglades’ 10,000 Islands with an expert wildlife guide. Watch dolphins swim close by, spot gentle manatees surfacing among tangled mangroves, and catch rare birds in flight—all while learning about this unique ecosystem’s secrets. It’s peaceful, honest Florida wilderness at its best.
Everglades: Small Group Kayak, Boat & Walking Eco TourYou’ll join a small group for a peaceful day trip through Chokoloskee Bay—boating past ospreys, kayaking among manatees, then walking wild beaches stacked with seashells. Led by a local master naturalist guide who brings the Everglades’ stories alive, this tour lets you slow down and really feel the place—quiet moments included.
Everglades: Boat tour with dolphins, manatees & birdsYou’ll glide quietly through Everglades National Park’s 10,000 Islands by boat with a local guide, spotting dolphins, manatees, and rare birds up close. With only six guests per group and easy boarding included, you’ll get real stories and gentle moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Flamingo Everglades boat tour: Naturalist guide Whitewater BayA 90-minute boat tour through Flamingo Everglades National Park ventures up Buttonwood Canal through Coot Bay and Tarpon Creek into Whitewater Bay, with a naturalist guide narrating the plant and animal life and the area's history. Children are welcome from age 5; the boat has a restroom on board and is wheelchair accessible. Park admission ($35 per carload for US residents, $100 per person for international visitors) is paid separately at the gate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide to explain what you're seeing as you move through the waterways—the wildlife, the plants and the history of Flamingo come into focus with someone narrating them rather than scanning the landscape on your own.
Everglades: Small group boat & walking tour with guideYou’ll join a small group for a quiet boat ride through the Everglades’ 10,000 Islands with a local guide who knows every bird call and dolphin hangout. Walk barefoot on an untouched barrier island, spot wildlife up close, and hear stories you won’t find in any brochure—the kind of moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Everglades National Park: 3 Hikes + Boat Tour with LunchThis 8-hour small-group tour of Everglades National Park combines three guided hikes through distinct ecosystems with a 90-minute backcountry boat trip, led by a Florida Master Naturalist or trained biologist. Park entry, lunch with vegan and vegetarian options, snacks and drinks are included; pickup from your hotel is part of the booking. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a small group (under 12 people) led by an actual naturalist or biologist rather than a general guide—the expertise changes what you notice on the trails and the boat. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean the day holds together without you arranging transport, meals or park entry separately.
