Is prior experience needed for paddling?

No prior paddling experience is required; guides provide instruction and support.

Are meals or snacks included?

Typically, light snacks and water are provided, but it's best to bring additional provisions for the day.

What is the best time of year to visit?

Fall and winter offer milder weather and are ideal for outdoor activities, but the tour runs year-round.

Are children allowed on this tour?

Yes, children aged 8 and above can participate with adult supervision.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour involves walking and paddling, so it's best for participants with good mobility.

What should I do if I have food allergies?

Please inform the tour operator in advance; they can accommodate specific dietary needs.

Wild Lime Adventures™ Full-Day Hiking and Paddling Tour in Everglades National Park (Tour 5) | Hiking in Hollywood, Florida | Hiking | History Tour

Experience the wild beauty of the Everglades on the Wild Lime Adventures™ Full-Day Hiking and Paddling Tour in Everglades National Park. This immersive journey combines a scenic hike through diverse wetlands with a thrilling paddling excursion across calm waters, providing a perfect blend of adventure and history. As you explore the unique ecosystem, guides share fascinating insights into the area's rich cultural past and ecological significance, making it a memorable educational experience. The tour offers a chance to get up close with native wildlife like boardwalks, exotic bird species, and impressive gators, all while navigating through lush mangroves and sawgrass marshes. Whether you're a nature enthusiast or seeking a family-friendly outing, this full-day adventure reveals the complexity and beauty of the Everglades in an engaging and accessible way. Pack your curiosity and sense of adventure for a day that will leave you appreciating the wilderness and history of Florida's most iconic river of grass.

About Wild Lime Adventures

Wild Lime Adventures is a Hollywood, Florida-based ecotour company that leads guided experiences in Everglades National Park, Big Cypress, the 10,000 Islands and nearby marine areas.

Staffed by trained biologists and certified master naturalists, Wild Lime Adventures offers airboat rides, guided boat trips, kayak tours, wet and dry hikes, cultural visits to Native tree island villages, and urban excursions such as a Little Havana walking tour paired with Everglades time.

The company emphasizes authentic, small-group exploration of wild habitats: tours focus on wildlife viewing in natural settings rather than animals in pens, and guides hold special permits issued by the National Park Service to operate in Everglades, Big Cypress and Dry Tortugas National Parks. Wild Lime Adventures is also eco-certified, maintaining standards for low-impact travel and environmental respect.

Tour options range from short airboat or one-hour boat trips to full-day multi-activity adventures that include lunch, multiple boat trips, wet walks, and guided paddling. Several itineraries highlight the 10,000 Islands and Florida Bay where visitors commonly see dolphins, manatees, wading birds and large alligators. Small groups, private tours and multi-day programs are available upon request.

Guests looking for a scientifically informed, conservation-minded Everglades experience will find Wild Lime Adventures delivers experienced naturalists, permitted access to protected areas, and immersive field-based learning suitable for families, photographers and serious nature travelers. Booking is available from the Hollywood, Florida meeting point; customized itineraries can accommodate educational groups, photographers, researchers, and private charters with advance notice and confirmed permits for special locations and seasonal scheduling.