Jenny grew up here. That's the thing that sets this tour apart before you even push off from shore. She knows these waterways the way most people know their own neighborhood, and that knowledge comes through in every paddle stroke and every quiet moment she uses to point out something you'd have paddled right past.
The tours wind through mangrove-lined canals and open lake systems on the Gulf Coast side of the Everglades, near Everglades City. You're in a kayak, at water level, close enough to the wildlife that you feel like you're in it rather than looking at it. Birds are everywhere out here. Alligators too. Jenny has a good eye for both.
She thinks of the details. Seat cushions, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, water. The equipment is well-kept. The pace is relaxed and easy, which means this works for first-timers and experienced paddlers alike. She also takes photos during the tour and shares them afterward, which is a genuinely nice touch.
Reviews consistently call this the highlight of the whole Florida trip. That's a high bar, especially for people who came to see the Everglades. Jenny clears it regularly.
If you're approaching from the east side of South Florida, Everglades City sits about two hours from Miami and an hour from Naples. It's a longer drive than the main park entrance at Homestead, but the Ten Thousand Islands ecosystem out here is worth the extra miles.
