CHOKOLOSKEE KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Three Days on the Water: Sea Kayak Camping in the Everglades’ Wilderness Waterway
A guided, three-day sea-kayak camping trip from Chokoloskee that navigates Everglades National Park and the Wilderness Waterway with local guides, customizable itineraries, and fully provisioned meals.
Three Days on the Water: Sea Kayak Camping in the Everglades’ Wilderness Waterway.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Everglades National Park and the Wilderness Waterway on a guided sea-kayak camping trip out of Chokoloskee. Local guides tailor routes to conditions and guest preferences, provision hearty meals, and operate year-round to deliver an intimate, expertly led encounter with one of North America’s most dynamic coastal ecosystems.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wilderness Waterway & the Everglades
Paddling takes you through the varied mosaic of the Everglades and the Wilderness Waterway, a region described by the operator as a kayaker’s 'Mecca' and part of the core experience offered on these trips.
Local, Year‑Round Expertise and Safety
Trips are led by experienced local guides, including Florida Master Naturalists and environmental professionals who live and work in the area year‑round; guides carry GPS, VHF radios, satellite tracking devices and other modern communications and safety equipment.
Fully Outfitted Trips with Hearty Meals
Everglades Area Tours outfits and provisions trips completely: guides prepare fresh, hearty meals tailored to guest preferences and dietary needs as part of the trip package.
What the day feels like
What the Three-Day Flow Feels Like
Over roughly 53 hours, small groups paddle under the direction of local guides who adapt routes to tides, weather and guest goals. The operator emphasizes careful planning and attention to detail: guides bring modern navigation and communications gear, meals are prepared in the field, and itinerary choices vary by season, campsite availability and group preference.
THE LANDSCAPE
Wilderness Waterway & the Everglades
Paddling takes you through the varied mosaic of the Everglades and the Wilderness Waterway, a region described by the operator as a kayaker’s 'Mecca' and part of the core experience offered on these trips.
THE GUIDES
Local, Year‑Round Expertise and Safety
Trips are led by experienced local guides, including Florida Master Naturalists and environmental professionals who live and work in the area year‑round; guides carry GPS, VHF radios, satellite tracking devices and other modern communications and safety equipment.
THE PROVISIONING
Fully Outfitted Trips with Hearty Meals
Everglades Area Tours outfits and provisions trips completely: guides prepare fresh, hearty meals tailored to guest preferences and dietary needs as part of the trip package.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip tends to suit—and what to check before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip runs approximately 53 hours and is priced at $699.95 per person (all ages).
Each guide carries GPS units, VHF marine radios, satellite tracking devices and cell/satellite phones; safety equipment and navigation are emphasized as part of the outfitting.
Trips are fully outfitted and provisioned by the operator; guides prepare fresh, hearty meals and will solicit dietary preferences during the planning process.
The operator is based in Everglades City, which the description places 40 minutes from Naples and Marco Island, 75 minutes from Fort Myers Airport and 90 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The advertised duration is 53 hours.
What does the price include?
The operator states trips are completely outfitted and provisioned; guides prepare meals and carry necessary safety and navigation equipment as part of the trip package.
Are experienced guides provided?
Yes. Guides include local Florida Master Naturalists and environmental professionals who live and work in the area year‑round and lead these sea‑kayak trips.
Are there age restrictions?
Pricing is listed as 'Person (All Ages)', indicating the operator offers per‑person pricing without an advertised age‑only restriction; contact the operator for specifics about very young children or special needs.
Will the itinerary be the same every trip?
No—routes and itineraries are adaptable and vary depending on time of year, weather, campsite availability and guest preferences; the guide will discuss expectations prior to the tour.
Where does the trip operate from?
The operator is based in Everglades City, serving Everglades National Park, the Wilderness Waterway and the 10,000 Islands region.