Are you looking for a peaceful and easy paddle to see the most wildlife in Southwest Florida? If so, please join us in our 17th year of business on our award-winning 2 hour kayaking adventure with the most comfortable and stable boats on the market. This Everglades Safari/ kayaking adventure is best location for a great introductory paddle into this mesmerizing freshwater ecosystem and the mangrove tunnels. Our Professional naturalist guides will take you to seldom seen parts of the Everglades where you’ll paddle past cypress trees laden with dangling Spanish moss, alligators sunning on the side of the river, and birds looking for lunch. This freshwater river is, hands down, the best place to see wildlife in Southwest Florida with three different ecosystems in one tour. This trip is an excellent choice for families with younger children, people in a time crunch for dinner plans or longer drive back to Miami or Naples, and people that can't sit down for more than two hours.
Posted By : F6116NGemilyh
Joe was AMAZING! We did a private tour with my husband & mother in law. Joe was knowledgeable, kind & patient! We saw alligators, several different species of birds including osprey, a snake, air plants, Cyprus trees, Spanish moss, button bush & bladderwort. The tour was approximately 3 hours but it went so fast because we had so much fun!
Thank you Joe!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 15:31:34 
Posted By : Julainne B
It was so much fun. Alligators, snakes, turtles, fish, and birds. Joe was our guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. It was just our family and another family of 4. Nice small group. Mangrove tunnels were super cool.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 19:40:27
Posted By : Z8239FHheidih
Be sure to ask for Aidan! He is an astonishingly knowledgeable guide whose ability to weave together fascinating lessons about ecology, biology, botany, zoology, and regional history is unparalleled. He’s the perfect person with whom to venture into a very exotic environment—fun, reassuring, and a great educator. We had the best time ever!
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Posted On : 2024-03-11 13:16:56
Posted By : watermanjt
What a great trip! Joe, our guide was perfect….knowledgeable, articulate and very aware. This is my second time with Shurr Adventures. My first was in 2017 and they still had info about that trip! Highly recommend this company!
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Posted On : 2024-03-01 10:29:42
Posted By : X3055UJarthurm
Our experience with the mangrove kayaking in the Turner River was amazing. The whole process was very simple and the instructions were easy to follow. When we got to the boat ramp our guide Aidan gave each of us a bag with goodies and told us how it would work. They had these really nice kayaks that we launched off of and then had a brief orientation. Aidan was very easy to understand and follow and he made the adventure super fun.
The actual kayaking is easy if you are experienced in kayaking and understand the basics of it. Don't be afraid to touch things and push off of stuff while you're moving! We saw a few birds, alligators, and even river otters! While the wildlife was nice, it wasn't the greatest nature show of all time. However, it made up for that by just being a stunning trip down these unique mangrove tunnels. Overall it was an amazing experience and I highly recommend. Thank you Aidan and Shurr Adventures!
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Posted On : 2024-01-23 22:52:27
Posted By : D1717EUjohnt
It was a solid experience. Very chilled and relaxed whilst really unique and memorable. Highly recommend Joe if you can get him. Excellent knowledge, very personable and professional and easy to engage with. Pretty sure we had the best guide out there.
The kayaks were more comfortable than I anticipated as well which was nice. Good times.
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Posted On : 2023-11-14 22:47:26
Posted By : Harry D
Christian took my girlfriend and I on the 2 hour tour around the mangroves. The volume of wildlife that we saw was genuinely incredible, especially the alligators! Everything was enhanced by Christian’s outstanding knowledge of the area, it’s history, it’s wildlife and it’s future which filled our time with fascinating conversation. Would highly recommend the trip to anyone looking to experience the Everglades. Thanks Christian you were an awesome host!
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Posted On : 2023-06-13 22:53:26
Posted By : katiegV7744KI
I feel super lucky that we picked Shurr for our kayak tour. Christian was great. Extremely knowledgeable about everything from the native history of the area, to all the nature that surrounds you on this tour. My wife was apprehensive about kayaking that close to the gators, but he was super patient and helped her through the tight spots.
I couldn't recommend Shurr or Christian enough. They are are a first class outfit.
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Posted On : 2023-01-31 20:57:48
Posted By : DoingTheBestICan
What an amazing experience! It is magical to be able to see the mangrove tunnels from the inside. It's more like being a bona fide part of nature rather than simply an observer. James, our guide, was wonderful in every way – friendly, considerate, and aware at all times of how everyone on the tour was doing. The gear was already set up when we arrived at the kayak site so, after some lessons, we were ready to go.
James is also experienced and knowledgeable about the preserve and the wildlife we could expect to see and, lucky for us, he has a keen eye! We saw baby alligators that had stacked themselves like firewood to keep warm and James alerted us that mama would be close by. (She obviously didn't find us threatening since she didn't make an appearance!) We saw baby turtles, plenty of beautiful birds, and two more alligators sleepily sunning themselves. Apparently, the two are regulars on the route and have been given names by the guides.
I also want to say how glad I am that we chose Shurr Adventures. They have a long history of leading kayak tours in the Everglades, they make sure everyone feels comfortable and safe in the kayak before taking off, and they keep the tour group small. We are getting a little older and had only one brief kayaking experience prior to signing up for the mangrove tunnel tour with Shurr Adventures. We were a little nervous about the weather (wind in particular), and Alli Shurr responded to our questions quickly and with understanding. We're super glad we went and strongly recommend this tour for anyone, regardless of age or prior experience!
Thank you Alli and Justin Shurr AND James, the best guide ever.
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Posted On : 2023-01-30 17:28:09
Posted By : vacation2349
This was an amazing experience and a must-do if you are visiting Florida. We had a group of 9 ranging in ages from 11-76 (including one recovering from a broken leg) and everyone had a great time. My family took an airboat tour of the Everglades years ago, and this was a much better way to experience the Everglades. The kayaks were very comfortable, and getting in and out of the water was very easy - particularly since Shurr set everything up in advance of our launch, so we can get going right away on the tour. We were treated like VIP throughout the entire process, from the very personal booking process through our excellent and knowledgeable guide Christian. Christian got us right up close to the wildlife and alligators, but also made us feel that if survival came down to a fight between Christian and the alligator - then the alligator was going to have a bad day. Thank you Shurr and Christian for an unforgettable family experience.
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Posted On : 2023-01-15 09:40:54
