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Everglades Expedition

"Naturalist-Led Boat & Walking Tour"

A longer, deeper tour for travelers who want to see everything. We combine the best of our shorter tours into one half-day expedition — bays, mangrove tunnels, remote islands, and backcountry that 99% of visitors never reach.

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What this tour is.

Our Expedition tour is the most comprehensive Everglades National Park boat experience we offer. Where our shorter tours focus on a specific area or theme, the Expedition combines bays, mangrove tunnels, and remote backcountry into one half-day journey.

If you only have one chance to see the Everglades and you want to see all of it — this is the tour.

What you'll experience.

Coastal bays — dolphins, manatees, and shorebirds
Pelican rookeries — entire islands of nesting birds
Mangrove tunnels — quiet passages through ancient root systems
Remote shell beaches — places only accessible by boat
Backcountry channels — the wildest part of the park
Optional shore stops — beach the boat, walk a remote island

Who it's for.

Travelers who want depth, not just highlights. People with limited time in Florida who want to maximize their Everglades experience in a single day. Anyone who's done a shorter tour before and wants to see what they missed. Photographers wanting more time on the water.

What's included.

Florida Master Naturalist guide for the full duration
Comfortable skiff with shaded seating
Optional shore stops for stretching and photos
USCG-required safety equipment

What to bring.

Sunscreen, hat, polarized sunglasses
Light jacket or rain layer
Water shoes if you want to walk shore stops
Camera and binoculars
Snacks and water (we don't provide them)

Highlights

What makes this tour different.

Maximum coverage

Bays, tunnels, and remote backcountry in one tour.

Half-day depth

Time to actually slow down and look.

Optional shore stops

Walk remote islands no road reaches.

Every habitat type

Open water, mangrove, shell beach, channel.

FAQ

Common questions.

Sort of, but more than that. We cover more area, include mangrove tunnel transit, and have time for shore stops. Most expedition guests tell us it's the difference between seeing the Everglades and experiencing it.

No. The expedition is comfortable for any age — you're sitting on the boat for most of it. Optional shore stops are easy walking.

We don't provide food or drinks. Bring your own packed lunch, snacks, and water — we recommend a small soft-side cooler.

Yes — within reason. If you'd prefer afternoon over morning, or specific timing for tides or light, we can usually accommodate with advance notice.

Photography tours are slower and built around shot opportunities. Expeditions move more — covering more territory at a relaxed but steady pace.