Things to do in Everglades City, Florida (FL): The Best Tours

You will have the opportunity to see: bottlenose dolphin, five of the worlds seven different species of sea turtles, along with manatee, sting ray, and a variety of fish and birds in this shallow water eco system. you will also have an opportunity to stop along an island to: explore, and possibly even find an ancient calusa Indian Relic, beautiful shells, and peace that’s rarely experienced elsewhere!

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, insect repellent, Ponchos, Safety Equipment

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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 amazing ecosystem is a bucket list item that will change your life! Next, take a spectacular guided 1-hour 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, and a scenic narrated drive through Big Cypress National Preserve for wildlife viewing and photography. A wonderful local lunch and other eco stops are 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 or two where they used to live. Small group and personalized.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Regular water, sparkling water, soda, Snacks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All necessary gear: walking sticks, binoculars, and more., Sunscreen, Insect repellent (in case needed), National park maps to keep, Wild Lime eco-bottles to keep

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

In comfortable captain's style seating an, you will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for a two-hour interpretive tour of the area led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, rosette spoonbills, as well as, numerous species of fish and shore birds.

Inclusions: We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.

Exclusions: Bottled water

Your day tour starts in The Ft. Myers Area and takes you to one of the most beautiful and diverse national parks in The United States. This small group tour, no more than 4 guest. You will have your own tour guide as well as professional photographer. All fees, snacks, water, and transportation are included. You can expect to encounter many animals and see lots of unique plants. Lunch will be midway on the tour at a world famous soft shell crab restaurant. You have the opportunity to add an airboat ride the day of the tour.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

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Paddling through the mangrove forest: gliding along the marsh prairies during the Everglades Mangrove Forest and Marsh Prairie Kayak Eco tour is a mystical experience of a lifetime. The two best times of the day to experience wildlife are on our sunrise or sunset eco tours! *During Summer Months: The Sunrise Kayak Eco Tour is the best time to experience the Everglades! We set out for a morning kayak eco tour immersing ourselves into the mangrove forest while the wildlife in the Glades is waking up. Watching birds fly out for the day and the gators making an appearance. Or we can paddle back as the birds fly in to roost and the gators move about for the dusk activity, as we bask in the beauty of the gorgeous Everglades sunset!​ All you need to bring is you! ​ **Please send a text to us (also avail. on WhatsApp) for personal booking conformation if booking on TripAdvisor.** **For other time slots please give us a call**

Inclusions: Kayak and Paddle , water, snacks, dry bags, mosquito head nets (if needed), insect repellent, sun protection

Exclusions: Hat, Polarized Sunglasses - (inexpensive pair or with strap, they could fall in the water), lip balm, tennis shoes, water shoes or closed toed sandals are best

Shurr Adventures has always promoted smaller groups to "ensure" the guest's enjoyment and safety during our last 15 years of business. Our Small group size limit per tour is only 8 people max and one guide making it easier to hear your guide and for your safety as we weave in and out of the mangrove maze. WE OFFER THE SMALLEST GROUP SIZE TOUR ON THE WATER. Our highly experienced guides have a healthy balance of information, fun and time to enjoy the peacefulness of this beautiful mangrove maze.

Inclusions: bottled water and light snacks, Smallest trip size on the water (8 people with guide max) for your safety and enjoyment., Dry bags and dry boxes for phones, keys, camera, light jacket and etc.., Guides that have at least four years of kayak guiding experience at the minimum for your safety, Professional naturalists that are knowledgeable and know how to give our guest a great experience, safety instruction and paddle talk before the adventure, Free smiles and great memories

Exclusions: Clothes and shoes (flip flops, or water shoes) that you don't mind getting dirty or wet, Things to bring: sunscreen (we recommend at least SPF 45), bug spray, sunglasses, and hat for sun , Personal items to bring: Medication (inhalers, epi-pens etc..), and change of clothes just in case, Gratuities for guide are not expected but appreciated for a job well done

No large groups here 8 kayakers max! WE ARE OFFERING INDIVIDUAL SHUTTLES FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD, utilizing our passenger van in a safe environment. PLEASE REACH OUT FOR MORE COVID-19 SAFETY PRACTICES. Guests will start their paddle through the salt marsh, a popular feeding zone for numerous long-legged wading birds and river otters. 30 minutes in guests will notice a change in habitat, transitioning into Mangroves, indicating a change in salinity and elevation. This is where you will enter one of the best Mangrove Tunnels in the county. After numerous mangrove tunnels, creeks and ponds and hopefully tons of wildlife guests will then empty out into the Port of The Islands residential area. This is the last 30 minutes of the tour and you can expect to see alligators, great blue herons, possibly baby bull sharks, and hopefully manatees. This tour is offered at 9:oo am and 1:30 pm 7 days a week. PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE TOO.

Inclusions: Tandem Kayak (singles not available through TripAdvisor booking), Paddle, PFD (life jacket), ACA Certified Kayak Guide, Hand Sanitizer, Disposable Masks if needed

Exclusions: Gratuities, No Refund for going to the wrong location Meet us at 525 Newport Drive Naples, FL 34114

A kayak safari with our very comfortable and stable kayaks is an excellent way to see the Everglades up close with a guide leading the way. Our Biologist Trained Guides/ Florida Naturalists are the top in their field and truly have a genuine passion for conservation and showing our guests this amazing area. These mangrove tunnels are truly special and different then those in nearby Marco and Naples; holding more wildlife and biodiversity. Once you get back from the trip there are some great nearby places to get lunch and other activities that our guide will point out. A percentage of every tour goes towards the conservation of these amazing areas! Paddling with us is like paddling with friends who truly care.

Inclusions: Comfortable and Stable Kayaks with adjustable seats and high quality lifejackets, Bottled water, Great variety of snack options such as Granola Bars, nuts, and fruit Leather, Dry bags and dry boxes for cameras, phones or anything else you want to keep dry, Dry boxes for electronics that you may choose to bring, Professional Naturalist Guide that will show you this amazing area in a fun and safe way!, Safety Instruction and Paddle Talk before the adventure

Exclusions: Clothes and shoes (flip flops, water shoes, or old sneakers) that you don’t mind getting dirty, Things to bring: Sunscreen (at least SPF 45), Bug spray, Sunglasses, Hat for sun protection, Personal item to bring: Medication (inhalers, epi-pens etc...), change of clothes if needed, Gratuities

This is a wonderful alternative to an airboat ride … quiet, peaceful and surreal. It is a leisurely paddle experience with a naturalist guide who throughout the tour will be interpreting and explaining what you are seeing. It is a great learning experience in a very unique part of the Everglades. The Everglades is a vast and varied ecosystem containing the largest mangrove forest in North America. Throughout the forest are brackish "lakes" whose waters are a mix of "sweet" fresh water and salt water. They are refuges and nursery grounds for alligators, herons, egrets, stilts, ducks, wood storks, spoonbills,  otters, orchids and bromeliads and a gamut of fishes. Some lakes are host to colonies of roosting and breeding birds. Interconnecting these lakes are narrow, flowing tidal creeks. The mangrove forest grows to the very edge and over the tops of these creeks forming a canopy or a tunnel. The dense canopy regulates moisture and humidity allowing  to thrive.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Kayaking equipment and safety briefing

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime tour as you safely glide through Everglades mangrove tunnels and cypress ponds flush with exotic wildlife like American alligators, osprey, bald eagles, and other rare birds.

Inclusions: Personal Flotation Device, Paddling Instruction , Bottled Water, Private transportation, Snacks, Kayak or Canoe

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