"Dedicated to fun and the experiential education of students, families and travelers from Florida, the Americas and the World"
Guided kayak, canoe, boat, hiking, fishing and birding eco-tours in Everglades National Park. Expert Florida Master Naturalists. Two locations. Limited to 6 guests.
"Dedicated to fun and the experiential education of students, families and travelers from Florida, the Americas and the World"
Everglades Area Tours welcomes you to the very edge of Florida's Last Frontier. The splendid natural world of Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands opens to our guests with a variety of Guided Eco Adventures.
We are a family owned business that has been providing intimate, guided boating, kayaking and walking eco-tours since the late 1990s. All guides are full-time, formally trained Florida Master Naturalists and are THE most experienced in the area.
We are proud to be one of only eight firms certified by the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism and the only one operating directly in Everglades National Park. We offer guided eco-educational experiences in Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Rookery Bay National Estuary — and are the only tour provider to do so.
No loud, intrusive airboats are used. They are not allowed in Everglades National Park. You may have seen us on PBS, National Geographic Travel Channel, Wild Florida and Rock the Parks.
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We limit most of our 20 different experiences to just six guests. Reservations are important. Sea kayak the Everglades, canoe through magnificent Mangrove Tunnels, or enjoy a guided dolphin eco tour in the 10,000 Islands.
Our most popular eco-adventure combines the best of a boat tour, a kayak tour and a walking tour. Paddle next to manatees and dolphins. Explore a remote island beach few can ever get to. No previous paddling experience required.
A boat and walking tour through Everglades National Park. Observe dolphins, roseate spoonbills, manatees and the spectacular coastal wildlife of the 10,000 Islands.
Canoe or kayak through the magnificent, cathedral-like mangrove tunnels of Everglades National Park. A quiet, intimate, and unforgettable paddling experience.
Kayak fish in the backcountry of Everglades National Park. Target tarpon, redfish and snook in one of the world's most pristine fisheries with an expert guide.
Guided walking eco-tours amongst old-growth cypress hammocks and wetlands in search of rare orchids, wildlife and the rich cultural heritage of the Everglades.
Multi-day paddle camping expeditions through the wilderness waterways of Florida's Last Frontier. From half-day tours to seven-day experiential courses in the Everglades wilderness.
Private tours tailored for photographers and birders. Led by our award-winning outdoor photography guide with 25+ years of teaching and 17 years specializing in nature photography.
Catch tarpon, redfish and snook on a guided fishing charter in the 10,000 Islands, Everglades National Park and Big Cypress with Capt. Don McCumber.
Experience the breathtaking sunsets of the Everglades and 10,000 Islands from a kayak or boat. One of the most serene and memorable ways to end a day in Florida's Last Frontier.
Everglades Area Tours is an educational tour operator working in Florida's Everglades National Park and surrounding protected areas. All guides are formally trained Florida Master Naturalists, Environmental Educators and Full-Time Outdoor Leaders.
Our tours encourage stewardship of Florida's natural resources and, as important, awareness of its history and cultural heritage. We cover the complete educational gamut for students of all ages — from half-day tours to seven-day experiential courses in the Everglades wilderness.
We offer guided eco-educational experiences in Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Rookery Bay National Estuary — and are the only tour provider to do so.
One of only eight firms in Florida certified by the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism — and the only one operating directly inside Everglades National Park.
We believe intimacy and small group size is important to education. As such, we limit most of our 20 different experiences to just six guests. Reservations are important.
Family owned and operating since the late 1990s. Our guides have more combined hours in the Everglades than any other operator in the region.
Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, 10,000 Islands NWR, and Rookery Bay National Estuary. We're the only operator in all four.
Featured on PBS, National Geographic Travel Channel, Wild Florida and Rock the Parks. Published in Southern Living, USA Today Travel, Outside Magazine and Lonely Planet.
No loud, intrusive airboats are used. They are not allowed in Everglades National Park. Silence and intimacy are how you truly experience the Everglades wilderness.
Everglades National Park & 10,000 Islands. Note: Multiple tour packages available — call for pricing on fishing, hiking, sunset, overnight and special tours.
With two locations — Marco Island and Everglades City (Chokoloskee) — we are just 10 minutes from the beaches of Marco Island, 35 minutes from Naples, and 1.5 hours from Miami. A perfect day trip or multi-day adventure. Combine tours in a single day or over several days to enjoy the small town ambience of our waterside community.
Located just 10 minutes from the beaches of Marco Island; 35 minutes from Naples; one and a half hours from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers and two hours from West Palm Beach. A great destination for a day trip or multi-day adventure.