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Everglades: Birding, Wildlife, and Photography Expedition

By Everglades Area Tours
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $173 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Learn about flora and fauna from a Florida-certified Master Naturalist
  • Take advantage of great photo opportunities while on a large, stable boat
  • Explore an uninhabited barrier island on this exciting eco-tour
  • Travel on a steady boat fit for tripods and large telephoto lenses

Activity location

    • Homestead
    • Homestead, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 525 Newport Dr, Naples, FL 34114, USA | Meeting Location: Our meet location is The Port of the Islands Marina at 525 Newport Drive, Naples, FL 34114. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early so that you can get parked, use the restrooms, etc. We will board the boat five minutes before the tour departure time. Please know that refunds are NOT provided if you miss the tour. Parking instructions: When you arrive at Port of the Islands, continue straight towards the marina.. On your right is a large, FREE parking lot. Our guests are authorized to park here despite the Tow Away Zone signs. You should see the fire station and the ship store across the street. Should you wish to park a bit closer, you can park next to the marina/ship store and behind the fire station for a $10 parking fee. There are restrooms inside the Ship’s Store. Please meet your captain at the picnic tables located in the back of the Ship’s Store. Your captain has your name and will bring you the boat when it is time to board.
    • Naples, Florida, United States

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Everglades: Birding, Wildlife, and Photography Expedition
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$172.95 x 2 Adults$345.90

Total
Price is $345.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFlorida Master Naturalist, certified by the National Park and licensed by the US Coast Guard
  • What's includedWhat's includedA wealth of information on the colorful local history of the area and its wonderful wildlife and flora
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

What you can expect

Take a leisurely ride through the Everglades National Park's 10,000-island ecosystem, where you will enjoy perfect photo opportunities of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Stop on an uninhabited barrier island, where your Florida certified Master Naturalist guide will take you on an walk and help you discover even more photo opportunities of this impressive environment.

Your guide will be on the hunt for birds and wildlife of all types — roseate spoonbills, osprey, ibis, great blue herons, tri-color herons, snowy egrets, shore birds, and bald eagles as well as other animals like dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, and other saltwater creatures. The boat, limited to 6 passengers with comfortable seating, is a large, stable platform for birding and photography. There's even space for a camera tripod, so feel free to bring large telephoto lenses.

The Everglades Birding, Wildlife, and Photo Expedition is essentially a 2-part adventure. First, it is a boat exploration of the 10,000 islands, where you will learn about the Everglades ecosystem, its history, and rich culture. Here you are likely to encounter dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and a plethora of different birds.

On the second part, your guide will beach the boat and take you on an stroll along one of the Everglades National Park's many uninhabited barrier islands. See the unique ecosystem up close and nab more photo opportunities.

Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

Location

Activity location

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    • Homestead
    • Homestead, Florida, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 525 Newport Dr, Naples, FL 34114, USA | Meeting Location: Our meet location is The Port of the Islands Marina at 525 Newport Drive, Naples, FL 34114. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early so that you can get parked, use the restrooms, etc. We will board the boat five minutes before the tour departure time. Please know that refunds are NOT provided if you miss the tour. Parking instructions: When you arrive at Port of the Islands, continue straight towards the marina.. On your right is a large, FREE parking lot. Our guests are authorized to park here despite the Tow Away Zone signs. You should see the fire station and the ship store across the street. Should you wish to park a bit closer, you can park next to the marina/ship store and behind the fire station for a $10 parking fee. There are restrooms inside the Ship’s Store. Please meet your captain at the picnic tables located in the back of the Ship’s Store. Your captain has your name and will bring you the boat when it is time to board.
    • Naples, Florida, United States