Wilderness Waterway Kayaking
99-miles of self-supported kayak travel through the Everglades
This is a big one! Our itinerary takes us from the northernmost to southernmost parts of Everglades National Park. Over eight incredible days, we paddle tight mangrove mazes, expansive bays, sawgrass prairies, and cypress forests. Each night, we self-support kayak camp on shell mounds, beaches, and elevated chickee platforms - directly over the water.
This is an explorer's delight! Our itinerary takes us into the most remote parts of the Everglades, far deeper into the backcountry than most National Park visitors venture. Our trip is punctuated by sighting diving pelicans, wading herons, industrious woodpeckers, and hundreds of other bird species. In the water, we keep our eyes peeled for sea turtles, dolphins, manatees, alligators, and even crocodiles!
This is one truly special place. Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ seminal book, The Everglades: River of Grass sums it up with the opening words, “There are no other Everglades in the world.” If you love paddling and are ready to experience a real backcountry adventure, escape with me to the Wilderness Waterway. There is no place else like it!
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Is this for me?
Our group will be no larger than 4 incredible adventurers plus one guide.
All of our meals are cooked together at camp. Your guides have prepared scrumptious recipes, will provision the trip, and lead meal preparations. This is gonna be yummy!
We kayak camp for 6 nights in the Everglades backcountry on beaches, islands, and raised wooden platforms called chickees. Dome-style tents and self-inflating camping mattresses are provided.
We paddle single-person sit-on-top touring kayaks all seven days of the trip. The physical activity is moderate and the paddling is sustained for a few hours each day. Depending on conditions, it’s possible that we encounter chop and crosswinds. All kayaking gear is provided!
Traveling solo?
This trip works well for couples, friends, and solo travelers. The adventures we plan seem to attract like-minded people. Odds are, you'll enjoy the company of your fellow travelers.
There’s no singles supplement fee!
Here’s the plan…
What’s included?
7 Days of Incredible Guided Kayaking
Take on a little 99-mile paddling jaunt!
6 Nights of Backcountry Tent Camping
Tents and comfy camping mattresses are provided.
Kayak & Paddling Gear
We'll bring a single-person 16-foot sit-on-top touring kayak, paddle, lifejacket, dry bags, and more for you to use!
Services of a Guide
Friendly, accommodating, fully credentialed, and always professional.
6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, and 6 Dinners
Quality food provisions are important around here!
National Park Admission and All Permits
Sit back and relax! We've got the red tape covered.
Transportation in Florida
Ride in style in a comfortable Ford Transit passenger van.
Group Gear
Medical kit, satellite phone, navigation supplies, and more.
Your flights or other transportation to and from the trip, your accommodations the night before and the night after the trip, lunch on day 7, your personal clothing and gear on the packing list, travel insurance, and guide gratuity.
What should I pack?
We put together a recommended packing list with all the clothing and gear you need for the trip.
Where do we meet?
FAQs
Let’s do this!
Balance due 60 days before the trip.
Possible change of plans? You can cancel for a full refund until 90 days before the trip.