Paddle the 6-Day Wilderness Waterway with Everglades Adventures
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate to high endurance with comfort in long-distance paddling and overnight camping.
Overview
Paddle 100 miles through Florida’s iconic Everglades National Park on a week-long kayaking and camping journey with Everglades Adventures Kayak & Eco Tours. Witness crocodiles, flamingos, and haunting mangrove islets on this immersive Wilderness Waterway trip.
6-Day Wilderness Waterway Adventure
From $780 | The adventure of a lifetime
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About This Adventure
Embark on a week-long kayaking adventure through the breathtaking 100-mile Wilderness Waterway in the Everglades. Paddle past uninhabited mangrove islets, rich in wildlife like crocodiles and flamingos, while camping under the stars. Experience the untouched beauty of nature and the thrill of exploring a historic landscape once inhabited by Native Americans.
Customize your trip with your choice of ruddered single sea touring kayaks, ruddered tandem sea touring kayaks, or 17-foot Grumman canoes with seat cushions. Each watercraft includes paddles, PFDs, a bilge pump, and bow & stern lines.
Rates
Wilderness Waterway Adventure: $480
Price includes 2 people. Additional participants are $25 each. Includes 130-mile shuttle service between Everglades City and Flamingo.
Choose one or more watercraft for your adventure. All watercraft include paddles, PFDs, bilge pump, and bow & stern lines. 1 Sea Touring Single Kayak for 1 person: $300 1 Sea Touring Tandem Kayak for 2 people: $450 1 Canoe for 2 People with seat cushions: $294
(All Ages Welcome)
Duration
Six Days
About
Immerse yourself in the most pristine and profound Everglades experience available by traveling the 100-mile Wilderness Waterway, a week-long adventure through the Ten Thousand Islands in Southwest Florida’s Everglades National Park. You’ll paddle a kayak or canoe through uninhabited mangrove islets once occupied by Native Americans for thousands of years but now home only to wild Everglades plants and animals, including crocodiles, flamingos, dolphins, sharks, rays, and countless migratory birds.
You can choose to depart from the Ivey House in Everglades City or the campgrounds near Flamingo. After paddling and camping for 5-10 days you’ll reach the opposite end of the Waterway.
Our shuttles will travel 130 miles by road to pick you up or drop you off, depending on the direction you wish to travel. We can also move your vehicle so it will be waiting for you in Flamingo when you arrive.
Free admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk is also included.
What to Bring
Please bring a copy of your confirmation email
Adventure Tips
Pack Lightweight, Waterproof Gear
Waterproof bags or dry sacks are essential for keeping your equipment and clothes dry while paddling and camping.
Start Early Each Day
Begin paddling at sunrise to avoid midday heat and catch wildlife activity during cooler hours.
Respect Wildlife Distance
Maintain at least 50 yards from crocodiles and nesting birds to avoid disturbing sensitive animals.
Use Shuttle Services Wisely
Coordinate with Everglades Adventures for shuttle pickups and vehicle moves between launch and endpoint to avoid logistical issues.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American crocodile
- Roseate flamingo
History
The Wilderness Waterway follows ancient paths used by Native American communities for thousands of years, reflecting a deep cultural connection to the Everglades.
Conservation
Everglades National Park limits development and encourages responsible paddling to protect its delicate mangrove ecosystems and endangered species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof Dry Bag
Protects gear and essentials from water exposure while paddling and camping.
Lightweight Tent or Hammock Shelter
Provides shelter during overnight stops in remote campgrounds.
Sun Protection (Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen)
Prevents sunburn and heat exhaustion during daytime paddling.
summer specific
Insect Repellent
Helps ward off mosquitoes and biting insects common in wetland ecosystems.
spring|summer specific