Top Everglades National Park Outdoor Activities

Go for an immersive airboat ride through Everglades National Park—and leave the transit and logistics to someone else—on this half-day tour from Fort Lauderdale. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your driver at your hotel. Then, head for the Everglades: upon arrival, transfer to your boat and zip along the waterways, soaking up the unique scenery and looking out for alligators and wildlife as you go.

Explore Everglades National Park on this small-group tour that is ideal for those with limited time. Traveling by boat, you can visit areas seldom reached by others and, depending on the season, encounter wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, and pelicans. You'll also learn about the Everglades ecosystems and its rich heritage.

Explore the pristine mangrove trails of southern Florida on this guided kayaking tour. With your naturalist guide, paddle through the winding tunnels and observe native birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Groups are small with usually 10 or less guests, allowing for a personal experience. This also increases the chances of seeing wildlife from a closer distance.

Escape to the wilderness of the Florida Everglades on this small-group eco-adventure. Explore a variety of lush landscapes by foot, kayak and boat looking for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, bald eagles and more. Hike along the beach, dunes and mangrove swamps. Kayak to Barrier Island Beach — no kayaking experience necessary. And take a boat ride through some of the most remote areas of the park. It’s the ultimate Everglades experience rolled into one unique, half-day adventure.

Explore the 10,000 islands of Florida's Everglades National Park by boat and search for bottlenose dolphins, manatees, and 300 different species of birds, including herons and osprey. This small-group tour is led by a naturalist guide who will tell you all about the Everglades' diverse wildlife, rich ecosystem, and long history.

Enjoy the best that Everglades National Park has to offer. This tour takes you on an adventure, exploring the Everglades by airboat for the chance to see alligators, iguanas, and other creatures in their natural habitat. As you glide through the water and past mangroves, your guides will provide valuable information about gators and their behavior.

Discover the beauty and diversity of Everglades National Park on an exciting wildlife boat tour from Fort Myers. In a small group, travel deep into the sleepy wetlands of the Everglades’ Ten Thousand Islands to learn about rare local flora and spot native animals. Spend time with an expert guide, learning about the unique ecosystem and snapping photos of alligators, sea turtles, manatees, native birds and more.

Discover the diverse wildlife of Everglades National Park with a combination eco tour led by a Florida Master Naturalist Guide. Begin with a boat ride and learn about different ecosystems while keeping an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and herons. Continue next in a kayak, paddling on peaceful waters that allow you to explore areas a boat can’t go. Finish with a walking tour on an uninhabited barrier island.

Get close to Florida’s native flora and fauna on an eco-friendly 3-hour kayak tour of the Everglades National Park from Naples. Paddling at a moderate pace, you’ll kayak beneath the green canopies of mangrove forests and, with luck, observe American alligators, butterflies, and wild orchids. Opt to embark on this family-friendly activity in either the morning or the afternoon. Small-group tour limited to 15 people.  

Journey deep into the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park in search of the dolphins, manatees, and 300 different species of birds that call the park home. This small-group boat tour is led by a naturalist guide who will fill you in on all the details about the Everglades' wildlife, ecosystem, and history.

This private photo safari is the best way to photograph the abundant wildlife that makes Everglades National Park home.The boat tour is fully customizable based on your preferences and is suitable for everyone, whether you're an amateur or professional photographer. A flat-decked boat with room for a tripod is your platform, which your guide will position for the best shots.