Everglades Overnight Kayak Camping Tours

We had a FANTASTIC time. Dave really seemed to know the needs of our family and adjusted the route each day to meet our needs. All in all it was a great trip, a true memory maker. We would greatly recommend him for any family that wants to explore the coastal Everglades without worrying about getting lost in the numerous islands that all look alike!

Thank you very much for a very well organized and interesting trip to Pavilion Key and the Everglades waterways. I enjoyed all of the campsites and the food was very good. The 10,000 Islands area is certainly is a different world from where we’ve boated before, and I am glad I was able to get a bit of a feel for the area on your trip.

Took a stunning 8-day adventure with Dave K where we camped and kayaked from Flamingo to Everglades City. Dave is an excellent guide. I had a gorgeous single kayak; a sleek fiberglass Seaward single. Saw fabulous wildlife and scenery. I cannot rate either of these trips highly enough. It helps to be a fit paddler for the 8-day expedition. Dave has double kayaks as well.

I went with three friends, all of us women in our mid 30s to early 40s, and had a fabulous time on the three day, two night kayak trip. We had all been on kayaking day trips before, but never on a multi-day kayaking trip. Also, though we are healthy and enjoy outdoor activities, we are not really athletic, and so were a little worried about the intensity of the activity, but we found it to be just right for us.
Our guide, Kevin, was top notch! We felt safe the entire time. We learned so much from him about the Everglades ecosystems and wildlife. He gave us pointers on kayaking more efficiently, and was continuously positive and cheerful from the morning coffee through the evening campfires. He was a great cook, and we enjoyed all three meals and snacks throughout the day. There were two vegetarians and both had plenty to eat.
We saw lots of wildlife including dolphins, rays, turtles, fish, osprey, a bald eagle, cormorants, etc. We camped on Picnic Key, and saw beautiful sunsets from the beach. A highlight of the three days was the mangrove tunnel which we paddled through, and swimming off the beaches.
The one downside that we encountered was the no-see-ums (small biting insects) that were only active in the morning before the breeze started. Once we were on (or in!) the water, or in the evenings when there was breeze, we had no trouble with the insects.
I highly recommend this to anyone of reasonable fitness who wants to get off the beaten path, and enjoys a little bit of adventure.