From Naples: 10,000 Islands Boat Trip & Everglades Walk with a Naturalist
What your day looks like
Embark on this super exhilarating boat trip out through the 10,000 Islands system of Everglades National Park. We take you beyond all the other boat trips out there, so we can witness the vast array of bird species, including the roseate spoonbill, white pelican, and all of the shore birds on remote beaches. Get off on a remote island to explore, while listening to the fascinating lore of the Old Everglades from your multi-generational captain guide. This is your chance to possibly see dolphins jumping out of the water, manatees, the critically endangered sawtooth fish, and more! Stop at a historic trading post, enjoy a narrated scenic drive, and grab lunch if you would like (the cost of lunch not included). Nature Walk led by a Naturalist - Head out with our experienced naturalist guide on an immersive dry walk along a linear strand in the Fakahatchee; often referred to as the "Amazon of North America." This is a wild and wonderful place, with the chance to encounter all kinds of wildlife, including large alligators, baby alligators, turtles, a vast array of bird species, and much more! Learn more about this incredible Everglades ecosystem from our experienced guide.
The experience, in brief
- Boat Trip: Explore the 10,000 Islands and spot birds like roseate spoonbills
- Island Visit: Discover a remote island and learn about Everglades lore
- See dolphins, manatees, and more, plus visit a historic trading post
- Wildlife Spotting: Discover alligators, turtles, and birds in Fakahatchee Strand
- Guided Insight: Learn about the Everglades from an expert naturalist
The journey, in full
You will be picked up in the greater Marco Island area or meet us at a convienent spot with free and safe parking. We will then enjoy a narrated drive through wilderness areas including the Fakahatchee and the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge and stop in the BIg Cypress National Preserve where you will be led on a 60 mintue walk with your biologist/naturalist guide. Here you can possibly see a lot of wildlife. You will also learn about the plant life in the area including indigenious uses of the plants. After our walk, we will have a snack and then visit a historic trading post. We will then embark on a 90 minute boat excurstion in the 10,000 Islands part of Everglades Natioal Park. This is the salt water portio of the Everglades and is teaming with an abundance of marine life. We will then make a visit to a historic fishing community before driving back to our meeting spots.
Your day, step by step
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Boating at Everglades.
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Eco Tour at Everglades.
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Eco Tour at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.
What to know before booking
Included
Naturalist guide 1H boat ride
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity Food & Drinks
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear camera and bag for essentials
Meeting & Pickup
R/T transporation is available from hotels and other locations in Naples/Marco Island. We meet at Walmart at 6650 Collier Blvd. Look for a van that says "Wild Lime Adventures" and has a butterfly logo.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business