Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco Tour

Highlights / General details

The Everglades area is a vast and varied ecosystem containing the largest mangrove forest in North America. Throughout the forest are brackish "lakes" whose waters are a mix of "sweet" fresh water and salt water. This is part of what makes the Everglades so special. These lakes, surrounded by mangroves, are refuges and nursery grounds for herons, egrets, stilts, ducks, wood storks, spoonbills, alligators, otters and a gamut of fishes. This is where the Everglades transitions from freshwater to saltwater and a wonderful place to experience.

Interconnecting these lakes are narrow, flowing tidal creeks. The mangrove forest grows to the very edge and even over the tops of these creeks forming a canopy or a tunnel. The sunlight (or moonlight) shimmering through the canopy, the stillness of the forest vegetation and the sounds of the forest itself, make for a surreal and mystical experience in the tunnels. The dense canopy regulates moisture and humidity allowing orchids, mosses and bromeliads to thrive. A moonlight tour or sunset tour in the tunnels can be something you will never forget.

Inclusion

Kayak tour

Exclusion

Gratuity Lunch

Hours of operation

Departs at 8:30am and 1:00pm Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Duration

Tour is 3 hours

Location Everglades City Welcome Center, 32016 Tamiami Trail East, Everglades City, FL 34139.

Redemption instructions Present voucher to representative at the departure location.

Additional information Please bring snacks, water, a hat, sunglasses, bug spray, binoculars and a camera. Protective footwear must be worn; flip flops and sandals are not appropriate.

Location

Everglades City Welcome Center, 32016 Tamiami Trail East, Everglades City, FL 34139.

Redemption instructions Present voucher to representative at the departure location.

Additional information Please bring snacks, water, a hat, sunglasses, bug spray, binoculars and a camera. Protective footwear must be worn; flip flops and sandals are not appropriate.

Policies Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the departure location. This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers with a maximum of 6 to operate.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation