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Small Group Motorboat Eco Tour of the Everglades
5.0
349 Ratings
Everglades City
Embark on an unforgettable Everglades Eco Tour and encounter dolphins, turtles, manatees, and more! Explore islands, discover ancient relics, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique ecosystem.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chokoloskee Bay - Historic Smallwood’s Store
- Native Tours & Fishing Charters - Eco Tours and Fishing Charters in the beautiful 10,000 Islands.
- Everglades National Park - The 10,000 Islands are located inside of Everglades National Park.
- Smallwood Store - You will pass by the Historic Smallwoods Store
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What's Included
- Complimentary insect repellent provided
- Bottled water included
- Assorted snacks available
- Ponchos available in case of rain
- Safety equipment provided for your protection
Additional Information
This shallow water ecosystem offers a chance to observe marine life including bottlenose dolphins, five of the worldwide seven species of sea turtles, manatees, sting rays, and diverse types of fish and birds. Additionally, you get an opportunity to disembark on an island where you can not only explore, but possibly find age-old artifacts of the Calusa Indians, breathtaking shells, and a serene tranquility not often found anywhere else!
Location
801 Copeland Ave
Copeland Avenue
Marina located behind The Glades Haven
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lisaa3514
Jul 13, 2024
Must do event!! - This was our third trip with Capt. Josh & each trip was an amazing experience that we all agreed was the highlight of our trips! My family still talks about the breadth of Josh's knowledge and the thrill of the up close dolphin intetactions. Capt. Josh has years of experience and ensures that every guest, regardless of age, is fully safe, comfortable, and learning how to see and appreciate the beautiful ecosystem and it's inhabitants. He paints a picture of the connectiveness of the land, water, creatures, and their complex relationships in a way that other tours do not, and offers a far superior experience over other tours. His prices are very reasonable & worth every penny. Definitely book this trip...you willnot regret it!
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Mc852022
Jul 13, 2024
Incredible! Can't wait to return! - We had high expectations going in and they were all exceeded! Captain Josh provided so much interesting information that only one born and raised in Florida can provide. He knew all the spots to scope out birds and wildlife. The dolphins seemed to recognize his boat and would follow us close enough that we would have eye contact with them before they splashed us. Captain Josh's enthusiasm and respect for his environment and job is evident and we will definitely be returning on our next visit!
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Sarahgi5719zu
Jul 9, 2024
Beautiful tour into nature exploring lots of wildlife - Josh is the perfect choice if you want to really experience nature and wildlife calmly and in a small group. He’s a passionate and very entertaining host. That knows a lot about his home town ruf and its inhabitants and will take you to very nice spots.
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Miriamr2510
Jul 1, 2024
Great tour and most beautiful dolphin encounter! - We - 2 adults and a 7 year old - enjoyed the tour with Josh very much and can recommend him as captain and the tour in general with a clear conscience. He was not only able to tell us a lot of new things about nature, the Eco System and the animals - but also to show the dolphins in the most beautiful way. He knows their behaviour so well that he always knows what “games” they are up for... They followed us for a very long time in the boat waves, showed their best jumping skills and even let us watch their lovemaking. All in all a perfect excursion that we would like to repeat one day! All the best for you - Josh!
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E409fzjordana
Jun 21, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - This was an amazing experience! Josh was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and history of the area. We got to learn so many fun facts while driving around. Seeing the dolphins and playing with them was so lovely. He has a true respect for what Mother Nature provides this area. I’d happily plan another vacation just to do this tour again.
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Richard_c
Jun 19, 2024
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and beautiful scenery. A little too much open water travel but we saw some dolphin and interesting birds.
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Kathleen_d
May 25, 2024
Best boat excursion ever. - The entire trip was just fabulous. Our skipper was knowledgeable and knew how to get the dolphins to come and play. We have never had such an experience with dolphins so close up before and so many of them.
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Michael_m
May 21, 2024
Let yourself go in the most beautiful place in Florida - We had an incredible time out in the Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the area. His passion and the beauty of the area made it the memorable part of our entire trip in Southern Florida. We highly recommend it and would do it again without hesitation.
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Mchadh
May 12, 2024
Stunning views without the chaos - We enjoyed not being in a crowded boat as we explored beautiful scenery. The captain shared great insight into the area, ecosystem and sea life.
Close up dolphin, manatee and bird viewing were bonuses on our adventure.
After leaving we were given additional suggestions for art and wildlife viewing that we took advantage of on our return home. Definitely recommend.
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Scenic551055
May 4, 2024
Make this a priority!!! - Captain Josh was incredible! His knowledge and stories are never ending. We saw dolphin, sea turtles, manatee, birds, and lots of shells on the island. Absolutely love it would do it again in a heartbeat.
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