7-Day Kayaking Adventure with Everglades Adventures
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
7 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have good endurance and upper-body strength to paddle multiple hours daily while managing gear and camping.
Overview
Paddle seven days through Everglades National Park’s Wilderness Waterway with Everglades Adventures Kayak & Eco Tours. Camp under stars, spot wildlife, and journey through one of Florida’s most remote wildlands.
7-Day Wilderness Waterway Adventure
From $830 | The adventure of a lifetime
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About This Adventure
Embark on a week-long kayaking adventure through the breathtaking Wilderness Waterway in the Everglades. Paddle past uninhabited mangrove islets, encounter diverse wildlife like crocodiles and dolphins, and camp under the stars. With flexible departure points and shuttle services, this unique experience promises unforgettable memories in a stunning natural paradise.
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: $350 1 Sea Touring Tandem Kayak for 2 people: $525 1 Canoe for 2 People with seat cushions: $343
(All Ages Welcome)
Duration
Seven 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
Secure Your Campsite Early
Campsites along the Waterway fill quickly—reserve your spots in advance to ensure a smooth trip.
Carry Waterproof Gear Bags
Protect your clothes, food, and electronics in dry bags to keep them safe during paddling sections.
Monitor Tide Charts
Tides can significantly affect water levels and currents; plan your paddling times accordingly for safety and efficiency.
Practice Responsible Wildlife Viewing
Observe crocodiles and birds from a distance to avoid disturbing their natural behavior.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American crocodiles
- Bottlenose dolphins
History
The Wilderness Waterway follows ancient Native American canoe routes that stretch back thousands of years in the Everglades.
Conservation
Everglades Adventures prioritizes low-impact travel to protect fragile mangroves and critical habitats supporting endangered species.
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Recommended Gear
High-Quality Dry Bags
Protect all your gear and keep essentials dry throughout the multi-day trip.
Lightweight Camping Tent
Compact tent suited for sandy, tidal beach campsites.
Insect Repellent with DEET
A must-have to combat mosquitoes, especially during the warmer months.
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UV Protection Clothing
Long sleeves and hats help protect from strong Florida sun on open waters.
summer specific