Kayaking amongst the alligators of the Everglades

On the first day you can drive into the Everglades yourself and get to know the wonderful world of the swamps. There are 400 species of birds, 125 species of fish, 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, 25 species of mammals, 120 species of trees and 24 species of orchids.

Under the guidance of a park ranger, you can take a walk through the nature reserve. Go to the Shark Valley Visitor Center.

We even make sure that you can stay in the middle of the park in an eco-lodge, so that you can fully enjoy this nature reserve. A remarkable and very pleasant fact: the entire hotel with swimming pool is protected by a mosquito net. So you can swim and relax without any problems on the veranda.

We have booked a fantastic and safe kayak trip through the most beautiful mangrove ecosystem, a swamp area with tunnels of branches and roots and many wild animals. The alligators are sleeping on the side as you pass by, you see beautiful flowers and birds. Enjoy the silence and nature. The children loved making their way through the mangrove with the kayaks while observing the alligators. This is a very calm trip of about three hours feasible for  all families, under the guidance of a very pleasant ranger who can tell you everything about the fauna and flora.

You’d rather stay away from the alligators? Or are your children still too small for the kayak trip? Then you can discover the Everglades with one of those typical propeller boats.

In the afternoon you will leave for your next destination. You can go swimming with the dolphins and stay at the beautiful Key Largo or Islamorada. But you can also visit the bustling Miami or go to Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of Florida.