32016 Tamiami Trail East, Naples FL
Florida's Oldest Kayak Tour Outfitter — Since the 1990s

Everglades Kayaking:
Paddle Into the Wild

Guided kayak eco-tours through mangrove tunnels, alligator country, orchid forests, and the pristine backcountry of Everglades National Park. Led by Florida Master Naturalists.

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Thomas B. — Google Review
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"Paddling through the mangrove tunnels felt like being inside a nature documentary. Don is an incredible guide — his knowledge is extraordinary."
Susan L. — Google Review
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"Saw three alligators up close from the kayak. Completely safe and the most unique wildlife experience of my life."
Kevin M. — Google Review
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"The orchids and bromeliads in the mangrove canopy were breathtaking. Unlike anything I’ve seen anywhere else in the US."
Why Choose Us

Why We're the Everglades' Most Experienced Kayak Outfitter

Mangrove Tunnel Kayaking Everglades

Mangrove Tunnel Access

We paddle into the largest mangrove forest in the northern hemisphere — dense canopies of bromeliads, orchids, and wildflowers accessible only by kayak.

Alligator Tours Everglades

Alligator Encounters

Our kayaks are stealthy and quiet. We regularly observe alligators from a safe, respectful distance that no power boat could ever achieve.

Florida Master Naturalist Guide

Master Naturalist Guides

All guides are formally trained Florida Master Naturalists, biologists, botanists, and outdoor educators with 25+ years in this specific ecosystem.

Orchids Everglades Kayaking

Orchids & Wildflowers

The mangrove canopy hosts an extraordinary collection of native orchids, bromeliads, and wildflowers. Your guide will identify every species you encounter.

Everglades National Park Kayak Tours

National Park Access

We operate inside Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge — protected ecosystems that cannot be accessed any other way.

Family Kayak Tours Everglades

All Ages & Experience Levels

No kayaking experience required. Our stable kayaks and expert instruction make this accessible for children, seniors, and first-time paddlers.

Our Tours

Guided Kayak Eco-Tours

Every tour is led by a certified Florida Master Naturalist. No kayaking experience required — just a sense of adventure.

Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour Everglades
Most Popular
Half Day

Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco Tour

Paddle through the largest mangrove forest in the northern hemisphere. Dense green canopies, orchids, bromeliads, river otters, turtles, and wading birds.

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Boat Assisted Kayak Tour Everglades
Best Adventure
Full Day Option

Boat Assisted Kayak Eco Tour

Power boat to remote barrier islands, then kayak the pristine backcountry. Dolphins, wildlife, shelling, and mangrove exploration all in one extraordinary day.

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Alligators Orchids Kayak Tour
Photography
Half Day

Alligators & Orchids Kayak Tour

Morning calm waters, alligator sightings, mirror-like reflections, and an immersive paddle through orchid-draped mangrove forest. Perfect for photographers.

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Who We Serve

Our Tours Are Perfect For

Family Kayak Tours

👪 Families

No experience needed. Educational, engaging, and safe for all ages.

Wildlife Photography Everglades

📷 Photographers

Stealthy kayaks get you closer to wildlife than any other vessel.

Birding Kayak Tours Everglades

🦅 Birders

Bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, raptors, and songbirds throughout.

School Group Kayak Tours

🎓 School Groups

STEM-aligned field experiences inside Everglades National Park.

Adventure Tours Everglades

🏔️ Adventure Seekers

Alligators, backcountry wilderness, and places no tourist ever reaches.

Nature Tours Everglades

🌿 Nature Lovers

Orchids, bromeliads, mangroves — one of Earth’s most unique ecosystems.

Florida Master Naturalists — Operating Since the 1990s

The oldest and most experienced kayak tour outfitter in the Everglades. Our guides are biologists, botanists, engineers, photographers, and outdoor leaders.

🎓 Florida Master Naturalists
🌿 Florida SEE Certified
⚓️ US Coast Guard Licensed
🏖️ Operating Since the 1990s
🌐 National Park Service Permitted
What to Expect

What You Can Expect on Your Everglades Kayak Tour

Everglades Kayak Tour Details

  • No kayaking experience required — full instruction provided
  • Single and tandem kayaks available on every tour
  • Stable, comfortable kayaks safe for all ages
  • Small group sizes for a personal, educational experience
  • Alligator sightings common on mangrove tunnel tours
  • Guides narrate the full ecology of every area visited
  • All required Coast Guard and National Park safety equipment provided
  • Tours depart from our location at 32016 Tamiami Trail East, Naples FL

Add Ons & Options

  • Combine morning and afternoon tours for a full-day Everglades immersion
  • Private tours available for families and photography groups
  • Multi-night kayak camping expeditions available
  • Custom educational programs for school groups
  • Gift e-cards available for all tours
  • Kayak fishing options available
  • Turner River to Chokoloskee full-day paddle available
Pricing

How Much Does an Everglades Kayak Tour Cost?

All tours include your Florida Master Naturalist guide, kayak equipment, and safety gear. Reservations are required — tours often fill 1–2 weeks ahead in peak season.

Alligators & Orchids Kayak Tour
~3 hours · Morning
$119.95
per adult
  • Alligator sightings
  • Orchid & bromeliad canopy
  • Photography focus
  • All experience levels
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Boat Assisted Kayak Eco Tour
~3.5 hours · Full experience
$199
per adult
  • Boat + kayak combination
  • Remote barrier islands
  • Dolphins & wildlife
  • Best full-day experience
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Call (239) 695-3633 or contact us for current pricing and availability.

Our Difference

Why Choose Everglades Kayaking?

If you’re searching for an Everglades kayak tour, you’re not going to find a team with more experience in this specific ecosystem. We’ve been conducting tours in Everglades National Park since the 1990s — which means our guides have paddled these waters thousands of times and know every alligator sunning spot, every orchid tree, and every wildlife pattern by heart.

Our kayaks are stealthy in a way no power boat can be. That stealthiness is what allows us to observe alligators, otters, and birds from a close, respectful distance that simply isn’t possible from any other type of vessel. When you paddle quietly through a mangrove tunnel with an orchid canopy overhead and an alligator resting on the bank 15 feet away, you understand why this experience is unlike anything else in Florida.

This is not exercise — it is purely a means to access some of the most incredibly special places in America. No experience required. All ages welcome. All of our guides are formally trained biologists, botanists, engineers, photographers, or outdoor leaders dedicated to the experiential education of every guest who steps into our kayaks.

Questions

Everglades Kayaking FAQs

General FAQs
No experience required. We provide full instruction before every tour. Our kayaks are extremely stable and comfortable for paddlers of all levels including complete beginners.
Absolutely — and it’s one of the most remarkable wildlife experiences you’ll ever have. Our guides maintain safe, respectful distances and are trained to read alligator behavior. We carry all required Coast Guard and National Park Service safety equipment.
Yes — children particularly enjoy our tours due to the variety of activities and wildlife encounters. Single and tandem kayaks are available so children can paddle with a parent or guide.
Cancellations prior to 14 days from the tour date receive a full deposit refund. Within 14 days, we offer rescheduling. Within 2 days, the full booking fee may be forfeited or a gift certificate issued at our discretion.
Tours & Wildlife
Alligators are commonly seen on our mangrove tunnel and morning tours. The stealthy kayaks allow us to observe them from a close, respectful distance that no power boat can achieve.
River otters, turtles, raptors, wading birds, songbirds, bromeliads, orchids, bald cypress, and — on boat assisted tours — dolphins, manatees, bald eagles, and roseate spoonbills.
Yes — many guests combine a morning Mangrove Tunnel tour with an afternoon Boat Assisted Kayak tour for a full-day Everglades experience in two distinct ecosystems. Alligators in the morning. Dolphins in the afternoon.
Yes — Captain Don McCumber leads multi-night kayak camping expeditions into the Everglades backcountry. Contact us for details and scheduling.

Ready to Paddle Into the Everglades?

Book online or call (239) 695-3633. Tours depart from our location at 32016 Tamiami Trail East, Naples FL.

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