KAYAK TOURS                   

Overall stern view from above of Tour ready kayak.
View into cock pit of Touring kayak
Sunset camp on Cape Romano.
The "Hobie Revolution" is the kayak of choice for the all round paddler and rider. The full leg extending paddling system is a perfect choice for comfortable and speedy riding across a full gamut of wave types and will take on just about any current we encounter even under a decent payload .
 "Hobie Adventure"  that we can outfit for those who prefer a higher performance boat. This kayak is longer and narrower therefore faster and better paddling. Seating is luxurious and the mirage drive provides excellent acceleration and very fun to ride for most everyone. Come with shade top if preferred but fine for fishing also.
Hobie Kayak exploration is unsurpassed!

Our Kayak tours are the second level of exploration of the Everglades' Edge.  We offer daily, overnight and multi-sport trips that use the best equipped and time tested Kayaks available for this region. The tours run into the 10,000 islands to a variety of destinations.  Routes and distances de
"I absolutely loved it.  The bald eagle's nest and fledgling alone was well worth it."                           -Elizabeth from Colorado.
pend on group preferences and time of the year. Long paddles/peddles could go 20 miles + for those
cruising for distance and shorter trips could be 10 miles or less. There is a great deal of flexibility and groups can take their time and float along and relax and sightsee or even fish if they'd like. We are out here for good times and every day is a different nature experience on our tours.
We are headquartered out of Picayune Strand State Forest and Everglades City. See the Planning schedule for detailed listing of what we offer.

Everglades National Park and the 10,000 islands estuary offers the finest opportunity for eco-tour paddling in South Florida. At nearly 700,000 acres, a variety of mixed mangrove trees inhabit the old oyster bars and low lying key islands that provide food and shelter for a wide a variety of marine animals. This world was once the domain of the fierce Calusa Indians.  Many shell islands and evidence of their existence remains today from the hunter gatherer civilization thousands of years old protected  within the National Park and the Florida Bay. This area is also an integral pa
Pavilion Key beach shelter stop off.
rt of the Everglades water quality restoration project for Florida Bay and it's coral reefs and an excellent opportunity for environmentalists, nature lovers and those of other outdoor interests to observe up close  this unique and delicate biological stew. Shallow gulf waters meld into marine swamps that blend into eventually what is know as the river of grass through a patch work of pools and labyrinths of coastal eco-systems that offer extraordinary glimpses of a land still evolving and moving. An incredible outdoor adventure for anyone interested in the 10.000 islands on all levels.

Wildlife and plant viewing opportunities abound as open  bay vistas, flats, bars, creeks, passes and mangrove trails are sometimes sh
 
Down Blackwater River.
ared by adventurers and animals alike.
Our swift and silent passing always presents some wonderful sighting of a unique animal or plant on every excursion as the biological diversity of this region is incredible. Whether it be endangered birds such as Roseate Spoonbills that sometimes seem so common or up-close presentations of beautiful and free bottlenose dolphins raising their young, our experienced guide will take you to areas where encounters may most likely occur.
As a tour service that regards the sanctity of this environment as a home to the ani
mal inhabitants first, your experience will truly be on a level as presented to us by the wildlife and not pre-determined or in a manner that selfishly disturbs the wildlife. Time of day, location, season, weather, stealth and pure luck will determine just what we may see, but one thing is certain we will all be surprised and fulfilled by our adventure.

There are two basic levels available for these eco-tour kayaks. A day tour for a more physical experience and overnight tours hat can be a slower paced and scenic experience.  We also offer 2 and 3 day tours and a multi-sport tour that includes bicycling..
All necessary equipment and provisions are provided. Our trips are supported and all routes are readily accessible by emergency medical services. Our guides are trained in CPR, first aid and equipped with phones and emergency locator beacons. 

 

 

 

Fishing & cruising the Morgan River.
"Hobie Outback" is the ultimate fishing and touring kayak. Stabile, lightweight and very maneurverable make this kayak a favorite for photographers as well as fisherman. This boat is also great under sail also if preferred. (optional).