Full Day Everglades: Biologist Led WET walk + 2 boat trips + lunch small group
This incredible real eco adventure starts with an amazing wet walk led by an experienced naturalist. Here you’ll have the opportunity to see rare orchids, other amazing epiphytes, and incredible wildlife; all under a beautiful canopy of cypress trees few get to see. This wet walk in this is a bucket list item that will change your life! Next, take a spectacular guided 60 minute boat tour of the 10,000 Islands in Everglades National Park with a multi-generational boat captain guide. Chance to see pods of dolphins, manatees, saw tooth fish, roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and more. Visit a historic trading post along with other surprise eco stops! A delicious local lunch is included. Then wrap up the day with a 1-hour air boat trip way out in the real Everglades; with a stop at a Native tree island village. Small group and personalized.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
We pick you up in Fort Lauderdale
Pass By: Miami, Miami, Florida
Enjoy a narrated scenic tour of Miami as we head out to our destination. Learn about Miami, old and new, from your interesting local guide.
Pass By: Tamiami Trail, 24050 SW 8th street, FL 33194
Pass by without stopping
Stop At: Miccosukee Indian Village, US Hwy 41 Mile Marker 36, Tamiami Trail, Tamiami, FL 33194
Head out on a small air boat far from land. On this 1-hour trip, stop at 1 or 2 native tree island villages where the Natives used to live. Explore, and wonder about the remote beauty of their unique way of life and culture. This is your chance to see large and small alligators, and baby alligators; along with a wide variety of bird species, including the endangered Everglades snail kite.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-2046
Visit this famous photographers gallery to see some impressive photographs of the Everglades and More
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Shark Valley, 36000 SW 8th Street. Miami, FL, Everglades National Park, FL 33194
Watch how the sun and clouds reflect off the water way out in this "River of Grass," perhaps the widest river in the world.
Stop At: Loop Road, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL 34141-2083
Head off road to hidden spots to see the largest alligators imaginable. Learn about the remote way of life of the people who inhabit this region, and become fascinated with endless natural discoveries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Oasis Visitor Center, 52105 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-2044
This little stop typically includes a lot of birds, and super big alligators!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ochopee Post Office, 75 mi west of Miami 38000 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141
Visit this historic post office!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Big Cypress National Preserve, 33100 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-1000
Go on a swamp walk adventure with your expert Florida Master Naturalist guide into the lush cypress canopy of a breathtakingly amazing eco-system. This highly personalized, small-group tour is a bucket list item not to be missed. Water shoes can be provided during your walk. After becoming fully immersed in the beauty of this region, which is the most biologically diverse in Florida, relish in a wondrous scenic wildlife drive. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local cafe in Everglades City and learn what makes the history of this area fascinating.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Everglades City, Everglades City, Florida
Enjoy lunch and a guided tour of this small town, which was once the county seat for Collier County.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Smallwood Store, 360 Mamie St. Everglades National Park area, Chokoloskee, FL 34138
You will feel like you have entered a time capsule in this wonderful museum
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chokoloskee, Chokoloskee, Florida
Take an hour boat trip through the 10,000 Islands area of Everglades National Park.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Regular water, sparkling water, soda
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Walking Sticks
- Water shoes to use if needed. Bring own sneakers if preferred
- Entry/Admission - Oasis Visitor Center
- Entry/Admission - Ochopee Post Office
- Entry/Admission - Smallwood Store
- Entry/Admission - Loop Road
- Entry/Admission - Big Cypress National Preserve
- Entry/Admission - Miccosukee Indian Village
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Bring a change of shoes and pants for after the wet walk
Additional information
- Please bring a change of clothing
- We have water shoes to borrow but you can also bring old sneakers to wear
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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