Dolphin and Sea Turtle Eco Tour: Wildlife and Island Exploration
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400 Ratings
Everglades City

Embark on an unforgettable Everglades Eco Tour and encounter dolphins, turtles, manatees, and more! Explore islands, discover ancient relics, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique ecosystem.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chokoloskee Bay - Historic Smallwood’s Store
  • Native Tours & Fishing Charters - Eco Tours and Fishing Charters in the beautiful 10,000 Islands.
  • Everglades National Park - The 10,000 Islands are located inside of Everglades National Park.
  • Smallwood Store - You will pass by the Historic Smallwoods Store
What's Included
  • Insect repellent
  • Safety equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Ponchos
Additional Information

This shallow water ecosystem offers a chance to observe marine life including bottlenose dolphins, five of the worldwide seven species of sea turtles, manatees, sting rays, and diverse types of fish and birds. Additionally, you get an opportunity to disembark on an island where you can not only explore, but possibly find age-old artifacts of the Calusa…

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Location
801 Copeland Ave
Copeland Avenue
Marina located behind The Glades Haven
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kathyg263
Sep 19, 2025
A Memory Making Experience - My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed a memorable experience exploring the beauty and bounty of the Everglades with Captain Josh. His knowledge of the area was impressive and educational. We highly recommend Native Tours for a small group tour of the Everglades.
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Cathleeng394
Sep 18, 2025
A Wonderful Nature Experience - Josh graciously and expertly guided us through the Everglades. If you appreciate nature and wildlife then this is the tour for you and you won’t get a better guide than Josh! We saw a shark, a manatee, several dolphins that played right next to the boat and many different types of birds. We also got off at one of the islands and we picked up beautiful and unique shells off the beach and also some shards of old Indian pottery. Josh also gives you a history of the Everglades. Needless to say he is very knowledgeable. We had a group of 5-my sisters and sisters-in-law and there was plenty of room to move about on the boat. We will look forward to going again!
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Eliana
Aug 22, 2025
Best day trip we’ve ever done! - We were lucky enough to spend a morning with Captain Josh on his boat exploring the Everglades. I’ve never known such a knowledgable guide. He’s also great fun and attentive. We saw the most beautiful dolphins and wildlife. We’ve done a lot of tours over the years and this is by far the best trip we’ve ever done. We have 4 teenagers who all loved it. I wish we could do it all over again!
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Stephanie
Aug 17, 2025
Great and private boat tour - The boat tour was absolutely breathtaking. The guide is great, very nice and explains a lot about the animals and nature as well as the formation of some islands in the Everglades. We saw dolphins, took great pictures and then were still on a desert island. Booked were 3 hours, on the way we were 4.5 hours. We would book this private tour again and again.
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F9517zitatianam
Jun 30, 2025
Captain Josh is second to none - Captain Josh was born and raised in the Everglades, and it shows! He’s not just a tour guide—he’s a dolphin whisperer and a walking encyclopedia of the Everglades. His knowledge, passion, and storytelling bring this unique ecosystem to life. Be sure to ask him about the documentaries he’s filmed or contributed to—his behind-the-scenes stories are just as fascinating as the tour itself. Hands down, the best tour ever! 🐬🌿🎥
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Nevadas57
Jun 13, 2025
A vacation highlight - Wow!!! Above and beyond what we expected. Dolphins were a highlight. Definitely take a waterproof camera for underwater shots. I’ll be back with more friends and family in the future.
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Barry_b
Jun 7, 2025
Great day to remember. - Experience was an absolute blast. Both for the physical beauty and the local history. Our guide had so many local stories and knowledge.
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608lyndab
Jun 7, 2025
Best Tour to Take - We went on the tour as a couple, and even though we were the only ones, we got the royal treatment. Captain Josh was amazing! We enjoyed all the wildlife and saw several dolphins. We found several cool shells on our beach walk. We especially enjoyed just listening to Captain Josh. I don’t think we could have had as good an experience with anyone else. He grew up here and we learned so much more than we thought we would. It was really interesting. Thank you for the awesome tour!❤️😊
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Rebecca_n
May 29, 2025
Worth going twice! - I would do the same trip every time I was here if I came back! He was so knowledgeable about the area and found all of the wildlife (and more) that we had hoped to see. Great time!
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Markes7393ye
May 13, 2025
Captain Josh is AMAZING! - Captain Josh is simply the best! As a lifelong Everglades resi, and a marine biologist, he has a WEALTH of knowledge of the area's flora and fauna that can't be matched. His ability to find wildlife was unbelievable. We had the BEST time! Highlight of our trip to Florida! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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