Everglades Kayak Tour: Exotic Wildlife Adventure
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97 Ratings
Everglades City

Embark on an unforgettable journey as you peacefully sail through the mangrove channels of the Everglades and cypress pools teeming with unusual creatures such as American alligators, osprey, bald eagles, and other unique birds.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Everglades City - Explore unique Everglades mangrove tunnels and cypress ponds home to exotic plants and animals.
  • Big Cypress National Preserve - Explore unique Everglades mangrove tunnels and cypress ponds home to exotic plants and animals.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled Water
  • Paddling Instruction
  • Personal Flotation Device
  • Snacks
  • Kayak or Canoe
Location
Ivey House Everglades Adventures Hotel
Buckner Avenue North
Park in the lot east of the Ivey House Hotel and check in for the activity at the hotel front desk.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(97 Ratings)
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Barbuckle1996
Mar 20, 2024
Kenzie was the best! - Our guide, Kenzie was the best. Her knowledge of the area, its history, the eco-system, and love of kayaking helped us enjoy a beautiful trip through the mangroves.
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Pamela
Mar 13, 2024
Wonderful tour! Highly recommend! - This trip so so much fun! Our guide, Matthew, was fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He had a definite respect for the wildlife and the ecosystem. I know what you’re thinking - kayaking with alligators?! You’ve got to be crazy! But no, the gators just stayed put and never bothered us at all. Matthew made sure that we were safe, and the gators were safe from us. It was such an interesting, exciting tour! We had the best time!
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Ingridsims
Feb 23, 2024
See the Everglades wildlife close up from a kayak - Fantastic kayak trip out on the Turner River and into the mangroves with the very knowledgeable Matt. Had a great time and saw loads of birds and alligators.
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957hayleye
Feb 14, 2024
Great tour! - Kenzie was a fantastic guide, she pointed out lots of wildlife and shared interesting info with us during the tour. The meeting site was easy to find in front of the hotel
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O3368ybkathrynh
Dec 26, 2023
Solitude - Great afternoon through three ecosystems, a little chilly, but had guide all to myself! Beautiful, pristine, saw 5 or so gators, up close!!!
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Susanwi6846ic
Dec 9, 2023
Wonderful - Wonderful trip for our whole family. Matthew our guide was very good about pointing out wildlife and other interesting points along this very slow moving stream. Very relaxing paddling and the mangrove tunnels are amazing. This tour was the highlight of our trip to the Everglades. I strongly recommend this one
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Familym2
Jan 12, 2023
Great experience in mangrove tunnels - Wonderful tour with a small group. The trip through the mangrove tunnels is extraordinary. Along the way, we saw an array of wildlife and plenty of gators. Our guide was attentive, helpful, and patient with the less experienced paddlers in the group.
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Alexander_r
Apr 1, 2024
3 Hours of nature and paddling - It´s all about the impression of pure nature. But do not expect too many animals. It really depends on time, day and weather. Ryan was a great guide.
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Flameleafmom
Feb 10, 2024
Smooth Kayaking and ecotour - Highly recommend this kayaking trip to see the area up close. The guide was very knowledgeable and without her we would have missed spying the alligators hiding in the river. Loved seeing the bird life and Ospreys. No bugs so this was a plus. The trip is leisurely and not rushed. Thanks for the experience!
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Surgeonckw
Feb 13, 2023
totally different from ad. - we have reserved tandem guided kayaking tour. Tandom boat was not ready. No guidence. One guy just took us to kayak launch and was the end. He told us to do kayaking freely and leave. No instruction of paddling. No water . No snack. I told him we were beginner (Actually second experience of kayaking) but We had nothing from him. How is it different from kayak rental?
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