Experience three contrasting Everglades habitats and a 90-minute mangrove boat trip led by a Master Naturalist. This full-day small-group tour blends easy hikes, guided wildlife viewing, and a picnic lunch with vegan options.
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You step off the shuttle into a heat-washed sky where sawgrass moves like a slow ocean and birds cut the horizon. The guide checks binoculars and maps while the air smells faintly of peat and salt; the day ahead alternates quiet hardwood hammocks, open marl prairies and the shadowed tunnels of mangroves.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; walkers should be comfortable on flat, sometimes wet surfaces for repeated 30–60 minute stretches.
Wildlife
History
The Everglades formed as a shallow flow from Lake Okeechobee over limestone; 20th-century drainage projects spurred conservation that ultimately created the national park and restoration efforts.
Conservation
Restoration of natural water flow and invasive species control (notably Burmese pythons) are ongoing priorities—stay on trails and follow guides to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Everglades National Park: 3 Hikes + 90 minute Boat Tour + Lunch today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Time your visit
Start early or late afternoon to avoid the hottest midday hours and increase wildlife sightings.
Insect protection
Apply high-DEET or picaridin repellent and consider permethrin-treated clothing—mosquitoes are most active near water and at dawn/dusk.
Footwear choice
Wear closed-toe, quick-drying shoes or lightweight hiking boots—trails can be muddy and boardwalks wet.
Keep distance from wildlife
Stay on trails and follow guide instructions—alligators and crocodiles can be nearby and move quickly; never feed animals.
Refillable water bottle (1–2L)
Hydration is critical in subtropical heat; guides provide refills.
summer
Quick-dry shoes
Protects feet on muddy trails and during boat transfer; dries faster than cotton.
summer
Insect repellent (DEET or picaridin)
Mosquitoes can be persistent—use before departure and reapply as needed.
spring
Light rain shell or packable windbreaker
Useful for sudden showers, wind on the boat, and cooler winter mornings.
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