Kleine groepsboot, kajak en wandeltocht met gids Eco Tour Everglades
Beschrijving
Dit zeer populaire eco-avontuur combineert het beste van een boottocht, een kajaktocht en een wandeltocht in één geweldige leerervaring. Afhankelijk van het seizoen kunt u zeekoeien, dolfijnen, zeeschildpadden, visarenden, reigers, zilverreigers, pelikanen, rozelepelaars en/of talloze soorten vissen en kustvogels tegenkomen. Een zeer comfortabele transportboot brengt u diep in Everglades National Park met uw Florida Master Naturalist Gids. Eenmaal op de eerste bestemming vertraagt de tour met behulp van zeer stabiele, comfortabele kajaks om u dicht bij de flora en fauna te brengen. Stel je voor dat je naast een zeekoe of dolfijn peddelt! (Er is geen voorafgaande kajakervaring vereist en er zijn een- en tweepersoonskajaks op elke tour). Vervolg uw interpretatieve ervaring met een wandeltocht op afgelegen, ongerepte barrière-eilandstrand ... een strand dat zelden door anderen wordt bezocht. Opmerking : juni tot oktober, stellen wij de ochtend ervaringen als gevolg van het weer.
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Reisroute
Ontmoet je grond en gids en begin je Everglade Experience. Elke reis wordt geleid door een ervaren Florida Master Naturalist die is gecertificeerd door het National Park en een vergunning heeft van de Amerikaanse kustwacht.
Ontvang de ultieme ervaring van de Florida Everglades op dit leuke, opwindende eco-avontuur per boot, kajak en te voet! Je tour wordt geleid door een ervaren natuuronderzoeker die is gecertificeerd door het nationale park en een vergunning heeft van de Amerikaanse kustwacht. Gedurende je hele reis, zal je gids je alles leren over de geschiedenis van het gebied, evenals de natuur en diverse vegetatie. Begin je tour met een boottocht door enkele van de mooiste en afgelegen gebieden van het Everglades National Park. Zodra u op uw bestemming aankomt, ontvangt u een korte veiligheidsinstructie voordat u uw kajak induikt (geen ervaring vereist) en de omgeving van dichtbij kunt verkennen. Paddle je weg naar Barrier Island Beach, een afgelegen strand dat zelden door anderen wordt bezocht. Hier maak je een begeleide wandeling door het gebied en zie je de wrakken, ondiepe getijdenzones, duinen, uniek aangepaste planten, mangrovemoerassen en veel verschillende ongewervelde soorten. Je gids zal de rondleiding aanpassen aan de interesses van de groep en de weersomstandigheden van de dag. Je kunt een groot aantal van de dieren in het park tegenkomen, zoals zeekoeien, dolfijnen, zeeschildpadden, zeearenden, visarenden, reigers, zilverreigers, roseate lepelaars en nog veel meer! Na je wandeling op het strand ga je terug naar je kajak en peddel je terug naar de boot voor je terugreis.
De 10.000 eilanden strekken zich uit van Marco Island tot in het Everglades National Park.
Chokoloskee was het "Wilde Zuidoosten". Leer meer over de geschiedenis en cultuur van het gebied.
Chokoloskee is een 150 hectare groot eiland dat al duizenden jaren wordt bewoond. Eerst door de Calusa-indianen en sinds 1870 door moderne kolonisten.
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Wat is inbegrepen
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Belangrijke informatie
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Kinderen moeten bij een volwassene op schoot zitten
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Reizigers moeten ten minste een gemiddelde conditie hebben
- Je moet toegang krijgen tot de boot door een paar treden van een ladder af te dalen.
Beoordelingen(164)
Amazing tour with such a knowledgeable guide. The entire experience was perfect and we learned so much about the area.
The website and/or guide could easily have recommended super heavy duty clothing or even provided a few critical items (like apparently other guide services did for their clients). The mosquitos were so bad we couldn’t enjoy any of this, and seeing/hearing the unescapable pain my family was in was brutal. We’ve done similar Everglades kayak tours before so we showed up in reasonable clothing drenched head to toe in repellant, and this worked very well previously. The guide (Guy) showed up dressed like a beekeeper with heavy duty clothing, gloves, a hat/mosquito net, with no visible skin. If the service knew we'd be paddling into an inescapable onslaught, it would have been helpful if the website recommended dressing this way to clients. We met Guy at a local gas station that sells such items/ clothing, and if Guy knew we were headed into what he later said “had been one of the worst mosquito periods [he’d] ever seen lately”, it would have really helpful had he recommended gearing up a lot more. Instead, we all set off into the mangroves and into a pulsating fog of mosquitos. No additional clothing/ gloves/ netting was offered by the service/our guide, which was particularly infuriating after we passed multiple other tours whose participants reported that their guides had given their clients gloves and hats/mosquito nets etc. Once we were out in the mangroves, there was no escape from getting constantly needled from head to toe. We counted the seconds until we could get out of there. I’m just glad that Guy, dressed in his beekeeper outfit, could find humor in the situation by pointing out multiple times that “man, the bugs are really eating you guys alive” and “hey, your Dad seems pretty angry”. But I think Guy had a good time, and thankfully he really didn’t seem to be bothered by the mosquitos at all.
We are sorry for the “brutal, inescapable onslaught”. As you said, insect repellent usually is fine. When mosquitos are bad, we do offer head nets to our guests.I am sure that your guide was just trying to add a little levity to the situation We experienced the worst drought in over two decades. Once the rains started, they really hatched out. The dragonflies and other predators have caught up with them and things are back to normal.
Our guide was awesome - we learned a lot about the local flora and fauna and kept the tour fun and light.
Thank you for the review!! Glad you had a great time in the Everglades with us! Our guides love to share their knowledge and passion of the everglades in a way that is fun and engaging! Thanks again for coming out with us!
Fantastic tour in the Everglades National Park! This is out in the ocean so no alligators but saw 4 dolphins (by kayak and jumping our boat waves), many different birds, tons of crabs, and learned a lot about the the history and ecology of the area. Captain Don is a true pro!
I can’t imagine a better tour guide than Don! He is so interesting and knowledgeable. His enthusiasm is contagious and you definitely realize that he has a deep love and regard for this beautiful area
We had a fabulous guided tour with Captain Don; his enthusiasm and knowledge were delightful. The weather was beautiful and we saw lots of sea birds and dolphins. The mangroves were fascinating as were the lightning whelks and horsehoe crabs. The trip was not quite as described by Viator - no manatees for example (apparently they are rarely spotted) and the 'hike' was a short walk on a beach (which was lovely but not a hike). We enjoyed the boat ride and the kayaking and the wild life we saw. As mentioned earlier, Captain Don was an excellent guide.
Thank you for leaving a review! Captain Don is one of the best captains you could ask for! Sorry the manatees were not out to play, as they can hide in spots we can't really get the boat into. Thanks again for coming out with us!
We had an amazing experience! Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, teaching us about the history of the Everglades and surrounding area. He was able to tailor the tour as we encountered wildlife, knowing the best change to spot birds and dolphins! The kayak portion was my personal favorite part, I liked being tucked away in a cove and taking the time to paddle about close to the mangroves. My husband and I both agree this was the highlight of our trip, thank you again!
Thank you for the great review!! Getting to experience the Everglades via boat and kayak in one trip really takes the experience to the next level!! Glad we could make this trip the highlight of your vacation!
The boat ride was comfortable and fun. Our guide, Don, was outstanding. He took us into pods of dolphins who "surfed" in the wake of our boat, showed us numerous bird habitats and took us to an island with more shells than I have ever seen in one place. Lots of stories and information was shared. Kayaking off the island with Don and one other couple on the tour was peaceful and enjoyable. It is obvious he has been doing this for quite awhile and loves what he is doing, which made for an interesting and enjoyable day. We highly recommend this tour.
It sounds like you had an amazing experience on the boat tour! Don is a fantastic guide, and it's great to hear that the whole day was both informative and fun. Experiencing The Everglades via boat and kayak is the way to go! Plus, kayaking with such a small group must have made it even more special and serene. Thank you coming out with us and leaving a review!!
The guide was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable and helped us see lots of wildlife, including dolphins! The area where the tour is conducted is beautiful and not crowded. I had an amazing time!
Thanks for coming out with us! It sounds like an amazing experience! It always makes for a special time when the dolphins come up close and personal. Thank you for the review!
What an outing! 3.5 hours into the Everglades. Don is amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and full of interesting stories and explanations. Came away with a much greater appreciation of the Everglades, its wildlife, flora and history.
Captain Don is one of the best and he loves sharing his passion and knowledge about the Everglades! Thanks for leaving a review!
