Everglades National Park Biologist Led Hike, 2 boat trips + lunch

Everglades National Park Biologist Led Hike, 2 boat trips + lunch

All of our guides at Wild Lime Adventures are trained biologists or certified master naturalists. This is the only authentic and immersive tour of the Everglades. This tour is quite comprehensive as you will visit most of the unique habitiats found in the Everglades. We only experience animals in the wild! No animals in pens and cages. This is NOT a touristy tour. Also, there are many choices of tours out there but we are one of only a select few that actully hold a PERMIT to lead tours in the National Park. The NPS only gives these permits to top notch companies. Know before your Go! We are also Florida SEE eco-certified as a true ecocpmpany with high standards of respect for the animals in the wild and the environment.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Marco Island, Marco Island, Florida

After being picked up from your Marco Island location, enjoy riding to the Everglades in comfort inn our new 15 passenger Sprinter vans. This part of the journey we frequently see manatees and burrowing owls. Your guide will stop so you can photograph and observe these special creatures.

Pass By: Naples, Naples, Florida

We can meet you at several places convenient to you to start your adventure to the Everglades!

Stop At: Everglades National Park, Everglades National Park, Florida

We are one of only a select few permit holders to take guests into the ACTUAL National Park. Here you can get your official visitor's stamp and see a wide arrary of wildlife including many alligators and tropical bird species. Your naturalist guide will be sure to describe the unique flora and fauna of this special area. Everglades National Park is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Florida

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Miccosukee Indian Village, US Hwy 41 Mile Marker 36, Tamiami Trail, Tamiami, FL 33194

Go on an immersive and truly authentic 60 airboat ride way out into the "River of Grass" and learn all about the history of the Miccouskee Indians. Very few people ever get the opportunity to experience this special place.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Ochopee Post Office, 75 mi west of Miami 38000 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141

Mail a postcard from the smallest post office in the world!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Big Cypress National Preserve, 33100 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-1000

Take a beautiful guided walk thorugh this wonderful habitiat known as the "Western Everglades". We are one of only a few select permitted comanies to lead tours in this pristine environment. There are 47 species of rare orchids found here and other endangered plants. Your guide will deciribe the natural history of the species encountered along the walk.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Everglades City, Everglades City, Florida

Tour this old Florida village and hear stories of wild times in the past.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Smallwood Store, 360 Mamie St. Everglades National Park area, Chokoloskee, FL 34138

Visit the historic trading post and learn about the unique items found inside. Some people say the trading post is haunted! Judge for yourself after visiting.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chokoloskee Bay, Everglades National Park, FL

Take a thrilling, and beautiful boat ride through the maze of managrove islands known as the 10,000 Islands. Your guide will do their best to spot the wild pod of resident dolphins or find the manatee herds that live here. You also have the chance to see roseate spoonbills and the endangered smalltooth sawfish.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Pass By: Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, 137 Coastline Drive, Copeland, FL 34137

Drive by Florida's Largest State Park with a chance to see the iconic Florida panther, black bear and endangered mink as well as many speicies of wading birds



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:30 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: 1: 6650 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL 34114, USA
2: 175 S Barfield Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

  • Snacks
  • Lunch - Order off the menu from wide variety of choices including local fresh seafood. Vegan and vegetarian options always available.
  • Entry/Admission - Ochopee Post Office
  • Entry/Admission - Smallwood Store
  • Entry/Admission - Big Cypress National Preserve
  • Entry/Admission - Miccosukee Indian Village
  • Entry/Admission - Chokoloskee Bay

Not Included

  • Gratuities

Facilities


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