Night tours into wild Everglades terrain, led by guides who actually live here.
Everglades Jeep Tours runs small-group excursions into the backcountry around Everglades City, with a focus on wildlife, plants, and the kind of ecological detail you only get from someone who grew up in this ecosystem. The guides, Patricia and Matt, are locals in the truest sense. They know where to look, what to listen for, and how to read the landscape in ways that take years to learn.
The night tour is the signature experience. You're out in the dark, scanning for pythons, alligators, and whatever else decides to show up. One group pulled an 8-foot Burmese python. Another just got a sky full of stars and a quiet ride through the wetlands. Both sound like a good night to us.
What makes this work is the personal touch. Groups stay small. The pace is relaxed. Patricia has been known to bring homemade brownies along for the ride, which is not something you'll find in any park brochure. The whole thing feels less like a packaged tour and more like tagging along with someone who genuinely loves this place and wants you to love it too.
Everglades City sits on the Gulf Coast side of the park, about 35 miles from Naples and well off the beaten path that most visitors take through the main Homestead entrance. If you're coming through this side of the Everglades, this tour is a real way to see it up close.
17 reviews
a year ago
Had a great time looking for pythons with Matt and Patricia. We didn't find much that night just the luck of the draw however we did get an 8ft python. Very exciting also the stars were great. Just an overall fun experience.
a year ago
Had a wonderful tour with Everglades Jeep Tours! Patricia and Matt were amazing and their knowledge of the area, plants, and animals were top-notch. Love when the guides are native to the area, way more fun and interesting! Thank you for a lovely time!
a year ago
Great trip into the everglades. Patricia was an amazing guide, friendly, safe and laid back. The night tour was beautiful and the ecosystem fascinating. Patricia was very knowledgeable.
2 years ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our late afternoon/ evening jeep tour. Our guide lives in the region and is passionate about sharing her love for the Everglades. She gave us a most thorough ride and shared her knowledge with us. Also made us some yummy brownies that only added to the fun! A unique and eye opening experience.
2 years ago
My husband and I did the night tour with Patricia, it was really informative and she went out of her way to find as much wildlife and she could for us, thanks Patricia!
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