Top 10 Things to do in Everglades City, Florida (FL)

We are a small family business that is recommend by Outside Magazine, Livewell Network, and we have worked with the Kratt brothers from PBS. Our kayak trips are like no other and when you paddle with us, you paddle with friends. Our groups have a small guest to guide ratio. We have a shuttle vehicle, variety of permits and paddling locations, comfortable kayaks (both single and doubles) and all of our guides are professional naturalists excited to share this wonderful place with "you" our guests.

Enjoy the beauty and wild life of the Everglades on a unique fishing and/or wild life trip through the 10,000 islands with a 5th generation native guide. Capt. Rodney Raffield will take you to places unknown by most. Trips leave from historic Chokoloskee Island.

Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours is the Only all inclusive Private tour operator in the Everglades! Quality instead of quantity is our goal...which means our guests receive 100% of our attention. This approach is better for the environment and hands down the best way to explore the Everglades & 10,000 Islands....just you and your own personal guide. Come with us in search of Alligator, Manatee, Black Bear, playful Dolphin and even the elusive Florida Panther! The Everglades is also a Birder's Paradise and we'll help you get your target species. We provide tours year round and all excursions are led by Local Naturalist Guides that provide EVERYTHING you'll need. Fresh fruit, cold bottled water and all the necessities are included. You won't need to purchase any additional items because we've thought of everything! Private is BEST because YOU are our #1 priority.

Eco Tours and Fishing Charters in the beautiful 10,000 Islands.

Charter fishing in Everglades National Park and 10,000 Islands in South West Florida. We deliver a custom fishing experience for all ages. Whether you are looking for a relaxed family outing or a hard core day of non-stop fishing, our goal is to exceed your expectations! Count on Captain Jesse and Outgoing Charters for near shore and backwater fishing trips from the heart of the Florida Everglades. We’re located in Everglades City, Florida which is just a short drive from Marco Island, Naples and much more secluded if you’re looking for an action-packed fishing trip away from the crowds.

Down South offers a private tour in the Grasslands of the Everglades. Our boats hold up to 6 passengers. We offer an hour, an hour and a half or a two hour tour. We have two way communication headsets, your guide will be able to tell you what you are seeing. You will also be able to talk to your group. Our tours are completely PRIVATE you will not share the boat with anyone else just your group and a captain. There are no other tour operators in our area. If you are looking to see the Everglades and not go with one of the commercial tour operators than this is the tour for you. Our Guides are local and have been raised in this area for generations. Its best to call first or email for a reservation we are a small company and fill up fast. Thank you!

Eco Everglades is a small-town family owned and operated lifestyle. Founded on our lifetime zeal for exploring and living in the Everglades! We are grateful and take pride in our professional guided Kayak, Motorboat & Wildlife Eco Tours. Private tours also available. Our tours are led by passionate trained naturalist & USCG Captains in the heart of the Everglades!

Escape Naples' dazzling pace of development for a day and spend a lazy afternoon exploring the history of nearby Everglades City. Once accessible only by boat, this remote frontier trading town took an ambitious new turn in 1923 as the hub of Barron Collier's personal Southwest Florida real estate empire - with a population of fewer than twelve families. First opened in 1927 as a commercial laundry, today's Museum of the Everglades dates back to a time when construction of the famous Tamiami Trail was well underway and the tiny settlement of Everglades served as the first County seat. The museum's permanent and rotating exhibits provide visitors with an in-depth look at over 2,000 years of human history in the area and tell the story of those adventurous enough - and stubborn enough - to settle Southwest Florida's lush "River of Grass." Faithfully restored to its original, 1920s Collier-era appearance, the museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located 35 miles east of downtown Naples.

Serving the Everglades Visitor with the information you need to make your choices in our extensive and mysterious area - The Everglades!! Whether your looking for air boat rides,swamp buggy rides, alligator shows, accommodations, dining, fishing, birdwatching, alligator sights, boating, or just plain relaxing in the swamp, you can obtain the information you need from one or more of our chamber members. If you can't find it in these pages, just call Kathy, Tary, Terri, or Helen at the Chamber Welcome Station. They're there Monday thru Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hope to see you soon in the Swamp! Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce.