EVERGLADES CITY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Six Days, 100 Miles: A Kayak Passage Through the Everglades’ Wilderness Waterway
A six‑day guided traverse of the 100‑mile Wilderness Waterway from Everglades City that outlines route, wildlife, and practical details for paddlers.
Six Days, 100 Miles: A Kayak Passage Through the Everglades’ Wilderness Waterway.
Embark on a week‑long passage through the Ten Thousand Islands and the 100‑mile Wilderness Waterway inside Everglades National Park. For six days you travel by kayak or canoe past uninhabited mangrove islets — places once occupied by Native Americans — and into a coastal Everglades world that is home to crocodiles, flamingos, dolphins, sharks, rays and countless migratory birds.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The full 100‑mile Wilderness Waterway
The core of the trip is the 100‑mile Wilderness Waterway, a continuous paddling corridor through the Ten Thousand Islands that defines this week‑long adventure.
Close encounters with coastal Everglades species
Expect abundant wildlife: the itinerary takes you through habitats where crocodiles, flamingos, dolphins, sharks, rays and a wide variety of migratory birds can be seen in their wild settings.
Mangrove islets and ancient human footprints
You paddle amid uninhabited mangrove islets — landscapes that once hosted Native American communities and now support only wild Everglades plants and animals.
What the day feels like
What the six‑day passage feels like
This is sustained, multi‑day paddling: days spent in a kayak or canoe threading channels between mangrove islets, evenings camping in the coastal Everglades and constant attention to water, wind and wildlife. The rhythm is deliberate — travel by paddle, stop to scout birds or marine life, and camp in places where development gives way to raw, tidal wilderness.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is aimed at and how to check fit.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The itinerary is a six‑day, week‑long passage along the Wilderness Waterway through the Ten Thousand Islands; verify seasonal considerations and exact departure dates with the operator.
Specific gear lists were not provided in the supplied data. The trip is paddled by kayak or canoe; consult the operator for a full packing list and equipment notes.
Departures are listed from local launch points, with suggested start locations including Ivey House or Flamingo campgrounds—confirm exact meeting location and transport arrangements with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Wilderness Waterway adventure?
The experience is a six‑day, week‑long journey through the Wilderness Waterway.
How far do we paddle on this trip?
The trip follows the 100‑mile Wilderness Waterway through the Ten Thousand Islands.
What kind of boats are used?
The journey is conducted by kayak or canoe.
Where do departures begin?
Departures are noted from Ivey House or Flamingo campgrounds as possible start locations.
What wildlife might we see?
Participants can expect to encounter crocodiles, flamingos, dolphins, sharks, rays and numerous migratory birds along the route.