Paddle the Everglades on our Eco Adventures!

Join one of the exceptional and unique guided paddling trips we offer daily, all year-round (except Seafood Festival weekend in early February). Each trip explores a specific area of fresh water Everglades habitat with special wonders all its own. Imagine paddling quietly through smooth waters, becoming immersed in the sheer beauty of a land that has remained almost unchanged for millions of years. In the distance, a curious laugh may be heard, one you’ll later learn to be one of a myriad of local bird species: a Green Heron. Not far from your group, a pair of eyes is visible just above the water’s surface next to a beautiful water lily, and on shore a group of tiny young alligators scatters to hide from the passing boats: nature is everywhere.

Let our naturalist guides show you their favorite hidden places and share their secrets and facts about the magical, mysterious Western Everglades. Your visit to this world treasure will leave you with memories of a place both fragile and fascinating, enchanting and timeless. Experience these amazing adventures with us!

The maximum number of participants on each guided adventure is twelve: the minimum number is two, not including the guide. Traveling alone? Check with our adventure reservations staff to see if others have signed up. Once a trip has reached its minimum, you’re welcome to join in!

Kayak into a New Day (Mornings)

There are few things more enchanting than the Everglades as she awakens. Glide through pristeen waterways as birds soar, trees whisper and the morning light and colors change

Availability: This adventure is offered all year, weather permitting*. This adventure is offered all year, weather permitting*.

Time: 7:00am-11:00 am (May-November); 7:30am-11:30am (December-April)* 7:00am-11:00 am (May-November); 7:30am-11:30am (December-April)*

Minimum Age: At least 7 years of age. Children under 12 must paddle with a parent. At least 7 years of age. Children under 12 must paddle with a parent.

Physical Challenges: Approximately 3 hours of paddling, but the trip is slow and leisurely. Approximately 3 hours of paddling, but the trip is slow and leisurely.

Recommended: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet/muddy, bug spray. Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet/muddy, bug spray.

Experience the Magic of the Mangroves (Afternoons)

Paddle into the heart of the Everglades through a cypress swamp to a tunnel of mangroves, and perhaps float by turtles sunning on low branches or alligators basking on nearby banks.

Availability: This adventure is offered November 1 - April 30 only*, conditions permitting. This adventure is offered November 1 - April 30 only*, conditions permitting.

Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm (off-season only: November 1 through April 30) 1:00pm - 5:00pm (off-season only: November 1 through April 30)

Minimum Age: At least 7 years of age. Children under 12 must paddle with a parent. At least 7 years of age. Children under 12 must paddle with a parent.

Physical Challenges: Approximately 3 hours of paddling, but the trip is slow and leisurely. Approximately 3 hours of paddling, but the trip is slow and leisurely.

Recommended: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet/muddy, bug spray. Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet/muddy, bug spray.

Paddle Into the Twilight (Evenings)

Feel the mystery and magic as night falls over the Everglades. Paddle through mangrove tunnels into a sawgrass prairie to watch the setting Florida sun. As darkness arrives, don a headlamp (provided) to paddle easily back to your launch point. Along the way you’re likely to see some of our unique Everglades’ nightlife as your headlamp illuminates the glow of alligator eyes on shore or the emerald shine of small spiders in the trees. And on a clear night, you’ll see a most amazing canopy of stars that stretches from the distant horizon clear up to the limits of our fantastic night sky.

Availability: This adventure is offered November 1 - April 30 only*, conditions permitting. This adventure is offered November 1 - April 30 only*, conditions permitting.

Time: Varies: 4 hours total between 3:30 and 9:30pm, depending on time of sunset. Varies: 4 hours total between 3:30 and 9:30pm, depending on time of sunset.

Minimum Age: At least 10 years of age. Children under 12 must paddle with a parent. At least 10 years of age. Children under 12 must paddle with a parent.

Physical Challenges: Approximately 3 hours of paddling, but the trip is slow and leisurely. Approximately 3 hours of paddling, but the trip is slow and leisurely.

Recommended: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet/muddy, bug spray. Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet/muddy, bug spray.