Alternative Guided Tours

WANT TO EXPLORE THE EVERGLADES WITH A GUIDE?

Guided tours are available for those who'd like to see the park with assistance of someone who's familiar with different aspects of this 1.5 million acre wilderness, but want to do this on their own schedule. There are trips for those who'd like to fish, canoe, birdwatch, or just see the flora and fauna. These tours are in addition to the regularly scheduled concession or ranger guided tours available in the park and are provided by permitted, licensed, and insured businesses authorized to provide visitors additional options in exploring this wonderful resource.

 

Eco Tours
Tour guide listing includes individuals and businesses that provide the following:

Boat trips that traverse parts of the park and discuss the unique qualities of various habitats and species in the park.

Bird watching trips that focus on the many native and migrating birds that can be found in the park, including discussions of their preferred habitats.

Note: List is arranged by the permit holders base location; all are permitted to operate anywhere in the park. To view list, click here.

 

Kayak and Canoe Tours
The unique environment of the Everglades can be seen at water level by tours in kayaks or canoes.

Tour providers include groups who bring their own equipment to the park or outfitters who provide equipment and local guides.

Note: List is arranged by the permit holders base location; all are permitted to operate anywhere in the park. To view list, click here.

 

Photography Tours
Discover the Everglades through these unique photography workshops.

Note: List is arranged by the permit holders base location; all are permitted to operate anywhere in the park. To view list, click here.

 

Fishing Guides
Everglades offers a variety of fishing opportunities including account, flats, and kayak fishing.

Guides, using local knowledge of the waters and favorite fishing spots maximize the fishing experience in the unique waters of the park.

There are a number of fishing guides permitted to provide services to visitors in the park. Listings have been organized by the permit holders base location, though all are permitted to operate anywhere in the park.

Click here to download a PDF of the guide list.

 

Miscellaneous Activities
Some individuals or groups provide activities in Everglades National Park that may not fit into the above categories. These include: motorized camping, sailing, pole boat tours, and transportation and livery.

Note: List is arranged by the permit holders base location; all are permitted to operate anywhere in the park. To view list, click here.