Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco Tour

The Everglades area is a vast and varied ecosystem containing the largest mangrove forest in North America. Throughout the forest are brackish «lakes» whose waters are a mix of «sweet» fresh water and salt water. This is part of what makes the Everglades so special. These lakes, surrounded by mangroves, are refuges and nursery grounds for herons, egrets, stilts, ducks, wood storks, spoonbills, alligators, otters and a gamut of fishes. Interconnecting these lakes are narrow, flowing tidal creeks.

The mangrove forest grows to the very edge and even over the tops of these creeks forming a canopy or a tunnel. The sunlight (or moonlight) shimmering through the canopy, the stillness of the forest vegetation and the sounds of the forest itself, make for a surreal and mystical experience in the tunnels. The dense canopy regulates moisture and humidity allowing orchids, mosses and bromeliads to thrive.

A moonlight tour or sunset tour in the tunnels can be something you will never forget The mangrove tunnel tour is a completely different experience than the Boat Assisted Kayak/Canoe Tour. Many guests enjoy both. As well, if you enjoy the mangrove tunnel tours, you may enjoy one of our Special Tours, but it is an important experience in understanding the multiple facets of the Everglades.

The Everglades are huge and diverse. It is not possible to experience all of its components in a single outing. However, this adventure, combined with the Boat Assisted Kayak Eco Tour and a Swamp Walk Eco Tour, provides a Complete Everglades Experience as practical… three major pieces of the Everglades «pie». We do have a special three-tour package (discounted) for this combined experience…