EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK TOURS
Spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and most of Florida
Bay, Everglades National Park is the only subtropical preserve in North
America. It contains both temperate and tropical plant communities,
including sawgrass prairies, mangrove and cypress swamps,
pinelands, and hardwood hammocks, as well as marine and estuarine
environments. The park is known for its rich bird life, particularly large
wading birds, such as the roseate spoonbill, wood stork, great blue
heron and a variety of egrets. It is also the only place in the world where
alligators and crocodiles exist side by side.
Everglades National Park is a large park. Plan on staying at least one
day and perhaps several to get a good feel for what the park offers.
Walking and canoe trails, boat tours and tram tours are excellent for
viewing wildlife, including alligators and a multitude of tropical and
temperate birds. Boat tours are available year-round at Flamingo and
Gulf Coast. For information, call Flamingo Lodge at 239-695-3101, or
Everglades National Park Boat Tours at 239-695-2591. Tram tours are
available at Shark Valley year round; call 305-221-8455 for information.
Visitors are advised to bring drinks and snacks since these items are
sparsely located. Sun screen and insect repellent are advised. Insects
can make a visit unbearable during the summer months if you are not
prepared.
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK TOURS AND
ACTIVITIES
Three-In-One Bike Hike (2 ½ hours, fee charged)
Explore rarely seen ‘glades habitats by bicycle including hammocks,
finger glades, and pinelands, the most diverse and endangered habitat
in South Florida! Bike, helmet and water provided (10 person limit).
Purchase tickets at the Coe Visitor Center or Long Pine Key
Campground at least 30-minutes prior to program.Cost is $20 per
person, $15 for those who bring their own bike.
Everglades Wet Walk(2 ½ hours, fee charged)
Get your feet wet on a Slough Slog! Walk off-trail with a ranger into some
of the park’s most beautiful settings like the interior of a cypress dome
or an alligator hole. Wear lace-up shoes, socks and long pants that can
get wet. Walking stick and water provided (20 person limit). Purchase
tickets at the Coe Visitor Center or Long Pine Key Campground at least
30-minutes prior to program. Cost is $15 per person, $7 for explorers
12 and under.
Anhinga Amble (1 hour)
Anhingas, alligators, turtles and gar can all be seen on this guided tour
of the Anhinga Trail. Meet at the Royal Palm benches. Wheelchair
accessible
‘Glades Glimpse (20 minutes)
Learn about hurricanes, ‘gators, panthers or other Everglades tidbits.
Meet at the Royal Palm benches. Wheelchair accessible
Mahogany Hammock Walk (1 hour)
Experience one of the most beautiful and pristine tree islands in the
Everglades! Meet in the Mahogany Hammock parking lot, halfway
between Royal Palm and Flamingo. Wheelchair accessible
Starlight Talk (50 minutes)
Meet under the stars at the amphitheater located at the south end of
Long Pine Key Campground. Check bulletin boards and visitor centers
for the night’s topic. Flashlights recommended. Wheelchair accessible
Canoe Trip (4 ½ hours, fee charged)
Morning canoe trip. Meet the ranger at the Flamingo Visitor Center at 7:
30 a.m. Be prepared to drive to the canoeing site. Cost is $20 per
person. Call the Flamingo Visitor Center for additional information: 239-
695-2945. Reservations are required.
Naturalist Knapsack (30 minutes)
From manatees to mosquitoes, discover what makes the Everglades
like no other place on earth. Meet at the benches below the Flamingo
Visitor Center. Wheelchair accessible
Early Bird Walk (1 1/2 hours)
Join us for an easy stroll around Eco Pond. Come prepared for
mosquitoes and bring your binoculars if you have them. Meet at Eco
Pond.
Discovery Walk (1 1/2hours)
Experience the Everglades! Please check at the Flamingo Visitor Center
for the meeting place of the program. Or call 239-695-2945. Check by 1
pm on the day of the walk to allow time to get to the location.
Evening Program (1 hour)
Birds, reptiles, water, and music! Meet at the Flamingo campground
amphitheater for a ranger’s choice of topics.
Spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and most of Florida
Bay, Everglades National Park is the only subtropical preserve in North
America. It contains both temperate and tropical plant communities,
including sawgrass prairies, mangrove and cypress swamps,
pinelands, and hardwood hammocks, as well as marine and estuarine
environments. The park is known for its rich bird life, particularly large
wading birds, such as the roseate spoonbill, wood stork, great blue
heron and a variety of egrets. It is also the only place in the world where
alligators and crocodiles exist side by side.
Everglades National Park is a large park. Plan on staying at least one
day and perhaps several to get a good feel for what the park offers.
Walking and canoe trails, boat tours and tram tours are excellent for
viewing wildlife, including alligators and a multitude of tropical and
temperate birds. Boat tours are available year-round at Flamingo and
Gulf Coast. For information, call Flamingo Lodge at 239-695-3101, or
Everglades National Park Boat Tours at 239-695-2591. Tram tours are
available at Shark Valley year round; call 305-221-8455 for information.
Visitors are advised to bring drinks and snacks since these items are
sparsely located. Sun screen and insect repellent are advised. Insects
can make a visit unbearable during the summer months if you are not
prepared.
EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK TOURS AND
ACTIVITIES
Three-In-One Bike Hike (2 ½ hours, fee charged)
Explore rarely seen ‘glades habitats by bicycle including hammocks,
finger glades, and pinelands, the most diverse and endangered habitat
in South Florida! Bike, helmet and water provided (10 person limit).
Purchase tickets at the Coe Visitor Center or Long Pine Key
Campground at least 30-minutes prior to program.Cost is $20 per
person, $15 for those who bring their own bike.
Everglades Wet Walk(2 ½ hours, fee charged)
Get your feet wet on a Slough Slog! Walk off-trail with a ranger into some
of the park’s most beautiful settings like the interior of a cypress dome
or an alligator hole. Wear lace-up shoes, socks and long pants that can
get wet. Walking stick and water provided (20 person limit). Purchase
tickets at the Coe Visitor Center or Long Pine Key Campground at least
30-minutes prior to program. Cost is $15 per person, $7 for explorers
12 and under.
Anhinga Amble (1 hour)
Anhingas, alligators, turtles and gar can all be seen on this guided tour
of the Anhinga Trail. Meet at the Royal Palm benches. Wheelchair
accessible
‘Glades Glimpse (20 minutes)
Learn about hurricanes, ‘gators, panthers or other Everglades tidbits.
Meet at the Royal Palm benches. Wheelchair accessible
Mahogany Hammock Walk (1 hour)
Experience one of the most beautiful and pristine tree islands in the
Everglades! Meet in the Mahogany Hammock parking lot, halfway
between Royal Palm and Flamingo. Wheelchair accessible
Starlight Talk (50 minutes)
Meet under the stars at the amphitheater located at the south end of
Long Pine Key Campground. Check bulletin boards and visitor centers
for the night’s topic. Flashlights recommended. Wheelchair accessible
Canoe Trip (4 ½ hours, fee charged)
Morning canoe trip. Meet the ranger at the Flamingo Visitor Center at 7:
30 a.m. Be prepared to drive to the canoeing site. Cost is $20 per
person. Call the Flamingo Visitor Center for additional information: 239-
695-2945. Reservations are required.
Naturalist Knapsack (30 minutes)
From manatees to mosquitoes, discover what makes the Everglades
like no other place on earth. Meet at the benches below the Flamingo
Visitor Center. Wheelchair accessible
Early Bird Walk (1 1/2 hours)
Join us for an easy stroll around Eco Pond. Come prepared for
mosquitoes and bring your binoculars if you have them. Meet at Eco
Pond.
Discovery Walk (1 1/2hours)
Experience the Everglades! Please check at the Flamingo Visitor Center
for the meeting place of the program. Or call 239-695-2945. Check by 1
pm on the day of the walk to allow time to get to the location.
Evening Program (1 hour)
Birds, reptiles, water, and music! Meet at the Flamingo campground
amphitheater for a ranger’s choice of topics.
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