Everglades National Park, Florida $3,500 • February 21-27, 2027
Everglades National Park in South Florida plays host to a biologically diverse and incredible ecosystem! Mangrove forests, cypress trees, alligators, crocodiles, manatees and a large variety of bird species all call this unique wetlands home. Our canoe route will take us through intercostal waterways where we will explore fresh water ecosystems as well as saltwater ecosystems. We will spend our nights camping on raised freshwater platforms called “chickees” and we will also have the opportunity to spend a few nights on coastal beaches. Days will be sunny and comfortable and nights will be very mild since we will be visiting in the winter months. Everglades National Park is a dynamic ecosystem with many diverse areas to explore. When we are able, we will also venture on foot into parts of the Park that are accessible from a few of our overnight camps. Come experience the warm, sunny southern Florida weather in February and shake off the winter dust with Big Wild Adventures!
Trek Base: Everglades City, FL. Lodging reservations will be made for each guest at the Ivey House Everglades Adventures Hotel in Everglades City for February 20, and is included in the price of the trip. Transportation from Miami to Everglades city on February 20th will be arranged by Big Wild Adventures and is also included in the price of the trip. The vehicle will pick you up at your hotel or at the Miami Airport at 1:30pm on the 20th.
Meeting Time: Pre-trip orientation plus food/gear handout and safety talk will be February 20th, when we arrive at the at the Ivey House Everglades Adventures. After checking in we will spend two hours on gear prep and a safety briefing.
Trek Rating: This trip is rated Strenuous. No paddling experience is necessary for this trip but being in good physical shape will make the paddling much easier! Headwinds and changing tides can make for tough paddling conditions.
Elevations: 0… we will be canoeing at sea level!!
Weather: Mild to warm sunny days that are generally in the 70’s but can reach into the low 90’s in a hot year. Nights can be warm when we are in the interior or on the chickees. Cooler and breezier nights are found when camping on the key islands.
Special Tips: While this trip is on the water and in boats, we still run this trip much like a backpacking trip when it comes to gear. These kayaks have limited space for gear and you will be glad to have the boat as light as possible. Please see our Everglades Pack List.
