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. 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.
Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.
Posted By : 325bew
It was an unforgettable nature experience with our guide Don! He explained things well and clearly and pointed out many things. We felt very well looked after! Many thanks to Don!
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 16:04:56 
Posted By : G2587SPjiml
Very informative. Saw lots of gators, varieties of fish, and nesting Osprey. Bring plenty of bug spray for when in dense tree over-story.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 12:46:24
Posted By : LynnB990
Easy paddle through a natural habitat few experience. Chris is an experienced and knowledgeable guide who makes learning fun. He is helpful, patient and friends with the natives! I wish we could have had more time in
the preserve to experience other flora and fauna. I would, without a doubt, book with this company again but only if Chris were our guide again.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 20:10:27
Posted By : Leah_S
Great experience, lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery. It was a relaxing paddle through the mangroves. My teen boys enjoyed it and we would definitely do again.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 09:12:25 
Posted By : Summitee
Alligators=Super Cool. Bromeliads were awesome. We all had a good time!
Educational, good and fun for kids. Carter was very helpful!
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 20:27:05
Posted By : W5907FMbrittanys
Our group of five teenagers and other family members had a great time with Chris! A beautiful trip with amazing detail on the ecosystem and habitat, plus super fun seeing alligators. Not too hot or difficult, and minimal bugs made this a highlight of our trip to Marco Island. We definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 15:49:49
Posted By : F9968AFeliash
The tour was our highlight during our trip through the Everglades. We could experience alligators, turtles and stunning birds and plants from very close. Chris, our guide was very knowledgeable and kind -he shared all his experience and passion for this special ecosystem with us. We learned a lot and every question has been answered and the time really was flying by. I only regret to have booked "just" 3 hours. Keep up the good work, Chris!
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Posted On : 2024-03-20 21:01:18
Posted By : Jim B
Friendly skilled guide took us up and down a spectacular river in the Everglades. This short trip introduced you to the magic of the Everglades. It covers a section of the Turner River before it meets salt water where you see bromeliads, orchids, cypress trees and of course alligators
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 13:39:07
Posted By : U1604HHkatiea
We really enjoyed this tour and left feeling like we had experienced a unique and special tour. Chris was a wonderful guide. We learned a lot about the mangrove and its ecosystem, and we loved the kayaking through it all. It was a fabulous tour and we highly recommend it!
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Posted On : 2024-03-15 21:55:27
Posted By : SYLVIA_L
The whole 3 hours was so diversified, there was something new around every bend! Our guide, Carter, was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna, and historical background of the area. The mangrove tunnels were beautiful to say the least, and paddling on the river was a little challenging at times, but overall, very serene and relaxing. Up close and personal with the Gators! My group of three had the best time!!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 14:05:53
