10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades!
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Is 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades! worth booking?
10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades! is a 5.5-hour experience in Naples, United States, from $169 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $169 per person
Visit two national parks in a half day! Experience the remote estuary ecosystem of Everglades National Park and see dolphins near our boat! There is always the chance to spot manatees, critically endangered sawtooth fish
What you get
About this experience
Visit two national parks in a half day! Experience the remote estuary ecosystem of Everglades National Park and see dolphins near our boat! There is always the chance to spot manatees, critically endangered sawtooth fish and sharks. This is a birding hot spot and you may see roseate spoonbills and white pelicans. Get off on a remote island to explore while listening to the fascinating lore of the Old Everglades from your multi-generational captain guide. We will visit an historic trading post. This trip combines this saltwater region with the fresh water swamps of Big Cypress. Our tours are led by experienced biologist/naturalist guides. Our specialty is seeing wildlife in the wild, as they are naturally. Never to places with animals in cages and pens. This tour combines history and ecology. See why we are so passionate about what we do! WILD LIME ADVENTURES IS THE ONLY COMPANY TO HOLD SPECIAL PERMITS TO GUIDE TOURS IN EVERGLADES, BIG CYPRESS AND DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARKS.
What's included
Included
- Snacks
- Water (bring reusable water bottle)!
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What you'll see and do
Marco Island
After pick up at your location we will drive East and soon enter the wild areas of the Wesgtern Everglades
Pass by without stopping
Naples
We pick up at many of the hotels in the Naples area.
Pass by without stopping
Oasis Visitor Center
This is great area to see large alligators, turtles, fish, birds and more! This stop serves as an orientation to the ecosystems that make up Big Cypress National Preserve (the western Everglades). Your experienced naturalist guide will enjoy helping you identify all of the species of wildife you will see here!
20 minutes here
Kirby Storter Roadside Park
Walk with your master naturalist guide from a prairie habitat out to a gator hole in a cypress canopy dome forest. This cypress swamp ecosystem will amaze. There is always the chance to see all kinds of wildlife near the gator hole there! On this dry trail, learn with your guide about the breathtakingly beautiful flora of the region, and what makes the biodiversity of this region so spectacular.
55 minutes here
Everglades National Park
You will enjoy this boat trip through the mysterious maze of the 10,000 mangrove islands part of Everglades National Park. Your guide will identify the variety of birds and other animals. Keep a watchful eye out for wild dolphins and mantaees. Learn the fascinating history of the people who have lived in this regions for thousands of years.
75 minutes here
Big Cypress National Preserve
Learn about the 5 different ecosystems of Big Cypress National Preserve on a scenic, narrated driving tour led by your experienced naturalist. Stop in at Nathaniel Reed Visitor Center. Take a walk out back, with the chance to spot manatees! Get your National Park and National Preserve stamps here, or any other souvenir you might like.
20 minutes here
Everglades City
Enjoy a scenic, narrated driving tour of this special Old Florida town. With its fascinating history, colorful characters, and unique placement as the ultimate frontier town of the true Glades, it's a great place to tour and visit!
Pass by without stopping
Smallwood Store
Step back in time when entering this preserved trading post, listed on the National Regsitry of Historic Places. Understand why the counters are angled outwards, and how this place once served as a chief place of trade between the Seminoles and the first non-Native people living in the area. Look out into the 10,000 Islands from the balcony to understand its important location for the history of the region.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Chokoloskee
Embark on a 75-80 minute boat trip through the pristine 10,000 islands region of Everglades National Park. We are one of only a few select tour providers who hold permits to go into the actual national park. Our tours are led by very knowledgeable guides who are expert in finding the wildlife! This boat trip is co-led by our multi-generational boat captain / guides, who know the region like the back of their hands. This is your chance to possibly have dolphins jump with the boat; and to see manatees! There is an amazing array of birds out there amidst the bird rookeries we wil pass near. We will most likely get an opportunity to get off and explore an island out there in this remote region.
75 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Naples
We will meet and pick you up at the Walmart near the intersection of Collier Blvd. and the Tamiami Trail (also known as US41) - at 6650 Collier Blvd, in Naples.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We will meet and pick you up at the Walmart near the intersection of Collier Blvd. and the Tamiami Trail (also known as US41) - at 6650 Collier Blvd, in Naples.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Wild Lime Adventures
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome!!!
Abigail was incredibly knowledgeable and personable. I will absolutely be recommending this tour and Abigail to my friends and family in the future.
Response from the operator: Super. Thanks for recommending it to others. Thanks for coming out there with us!
via Tripadvisor
Western Everglades Tour
Our guide Abigail was a marine biologist and very definitely a people person. She was a wonderful knowledgeable guide . We enjoyed our day with her and we learned a lot about the diverse ecosystems of the Everglades. Highly recommended . Our tour entered from the west. We would like to do a tour from the east entrance someday..
Response from the operator: Really thrilled that you learned a lot from your guide that day, and that you had fun. It means a lot that you took some time to leave us this nice review.
via Viator
Great hiking and boating trip in the Everglades.
The trip with our guide, Abigail was fantastic. She was friendly, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable on the full range of Everglade topics. Our boat ride was also great as several dolphins played in the wake of the boat right next to us. Take this trip, you will enjoy it.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for recommending to others that they try this trip. This particular tour is a bit of a newer one for us. We are so glad you enjoyed it! We hope to see you again one day!
via Viator
We learned SO much, and I think we'll remember it because what we were learning about was right in front of us.
I (Kami Day) really think everything was equally memorable. Michele and I have wanted to visit 10 Thousand Islands and the Everglades every since we read Shadow Country by Peter Mathiesson. We loved riding around among the islands, seeing the mangroves and birds, playing with the dolphins (very fun!); seeing the alligators and more birds (especially the wood stork) at the visitors' center; our walk through a bit of Big Cypress. We have continued to talk about all we learned about the trees, plants, prescribed burn, environment, etc. etc. I thought there was an awful lot of driving, and I wondered if Abigail was maybe overloading us with information, but we loved her enthusiasm and expertise and we have found we remember so much of what she taught us. We were fortunate to have a tour guide with so much expertise and knowledge. I cannot stop thinking about the Everglades as a slow-flowing river, about Lake Okeechobee and the fact that it should be able to empty freely into that river. The way I think about the Everglades is forever changed. I hope we get to take an airboat tour someday.
Response from the operator: Truly incredible review. Thank you for taking the time to leave this thorough feedback. We really appreciate it. What I most appreciate, as the manager of the company, is how your guide, Abigail, provided so much interesting information, about the things that were seen and experienced, as they were taking place. I agree with you that this is the way we can really learn and appreciate everything. It's through the experience that makes it register with us, and makes it so memorable. We hope to see you again one day. Thanks again for taking the time to leave this most wonderful review!
via Viator
Great trip!
This was a great excursion to see the 10,000 islands in the Everglades. Our guide, Abigail, was very attentive and knowledgeable. She was a gem! The boat ride was great and throughout the trip we saw lots of wildlife. Highly recommend this trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your kind review. We hope to see you on another adventure one day!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
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10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Naples.
How much does 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades! cost?
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Prices start at $169 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Naples usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades! take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Naples is not rushed.
Is 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Naples, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades! suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades!?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Naples can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Naples and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Naples within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Naples?
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Naples is the launch point for Everglades airboat rides and Ten Thousand Islands boat tours, along with shelling trips, sunset sails off the pier and small-group food walks downtown. On Outty we rank every Naples experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Marco Island and Naples Pedal or Paddle Kayak Tour, Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides, Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Naples?
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November to April, the dry season with the best wildlife viewing. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Naples?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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