Explore All Experiences in the Everglades

You can choose between the 3-hour 10,000 Islands Boat Tour or the 1-hour and 45-minute Mangrove Wilderness Tour. Both tours include wildlife viewing and expert narration, with departures from Port of the Islands Marina or Everglades City.

The 10,000 Islands Boat Tour departs from Port of the Islands Marina in Naples. The Mangrove Wilderness Tour departs from 905 Copeland Ave in Everglades City.

Yes. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Lookout Tower Gift Shop in Everglades City.

The Thousand Islands Tour has a wheelchair-accessible path and gangway. The Mangrove Tour dock and vessel are not wheelchair accessible, and passengers must be able to walk on board.

Guests may see manatees, dolphins, alligators, and many bird species throughout the 10,000 Islands and mangrove backcountry.

Rentals begin from 905 Copeland Ave and allow you to explore mangrove tunnels and quiet waterways. You can rent for a few hours or choose a multi-day rental for extended exploration.

Yes. Both kayaks and canoes are available for multi-day rentals so you can explore the Everglades at your own pace.

The kayak launch is not adaptive, and the dock is not wheelchair accessible.

Single and double sit-on-top kayaks are available for short trips or multi-day excursions.

The tower offers panoramic views of mangroves, wetlands, winding waterways, and wildlife such as ospreys and herons. It is also a popular sunrise and sunset viewpoint.

The tower is at 905 Copeland Ave, next to the Diving Pelican Restaurant and Gator Hole Tiki Bar.

The building is accessible by a concrete ramp, but the tower itself can only be reached by stairs.

Yes. One designated accessible parking spot is available on site.

Hours vary seasonally and on holidays. We recommend calling ahead for the most current schedule.