Top 4 Everglades National Park Tours

1.Everglades National Park: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $109Our pick

Follow guides such as Chris, Guy, Don, or Carter through Everglades mangrove tunnels in a stable two-person sit-on-top kayak. Expect gentle paddling, wildlife stops, local history, and close looks at birds, alligators, turtles, and native plants. No previous kayaking experience is required.

“It was absolutely great and very insightful. Chris (our guide) was really passionate about the wildlife and we learnt a lot. We also felt safe during the whole trip. Would 100% do it again!”

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2.Everglades: Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour and Boardwalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 588 reviews · 50 - 80 minutes · from $64Best value

Join Jungle Erv’s Airboat Tours for a fast or gentle ride through narrow mangrove channels, with an English-speaking guide such as Gene, Brian, Riley, or Ralph when available. Then drive about five miles to the Everglades City Boardwalk for a self-guided walk among mangroves and wildlife.

“I had a really young guide who gave us the option of having a slow ride or a fast ride. We chose fast, it was so much fun.”

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3.Everglades City: Guided Kayaking Tour of the Wetlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 182 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $102

From the Ivey House area, you’ll ride to the launch point, learn basic kayak handling, then paddle mangrove tunnels and cypress waterways with an English-speaking naturalist. Guides such as Matt, Ryan, Jean, and Kenzie help spot wildlife and explain the Everglades ecosystem.

“Ryan was a great guide. We really enjoyed the 3 hours we spent on the water. I think the actual area that you kayak in is the Big Cypress National Preserve so it’s 1.5hr drive from the entrance of the Everglades NP. We felt safe and cared for the entire time. Ryan helped us spot gators and other wildlife, and was very knowledgeable about the area. It felt way safer than if we had just rented our own kayaks! Ryan brought us each a bottle of water and a muesli bar. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.”

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4.Small Group Boat, Kayak and Walking Guided Eco Tour Everglades

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Join Captain Don, Dan, Jason, or another Florida Master Naturalist for a 3.5-hour trip from Chokoloskee through the Ten Thousand Islands. Ride by boat, kayak through mangroves, and walk Barrier Island Beach while learning about shells, birds, dolphins, tides, and Everglades history.

“Don McCumber was an excellent guide who loves the Everglades. He's knowledgeable and friendly and gave me a great introduction to the wonderful world of the Everglades. I'll be back!”

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