Ten Thousand Islands

Nature, Parks, & Gardens • Naples, Florida

Ten Thousand Islands is a pristine haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers in Naples, Florida. This sprawling expanse of mangrove forests, crystal-clear waters, and uninhabited islands comprises a unique ecosystem that is brimming with biodiversity. As a designated natural feature and establishment, it offers visitors a chance to explore the beauty of the Florida Everglades up close.

The tranquil waters of Ten Thousand Islands are perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating, allowing visitors to navigate through winding waterways and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this place home. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the variety of bird species that inhabit the area, from graceful herons to majestic bald eagles.

For those seeking a closer encounter with nature, guided eco-tours are available to help visitors learn about the fragile ecosystem and conservation efforts in place to protect it. Hiking trails wind through the mangrove forests, providing opportunities to discover the unique flora and fauna that flourish in this coastal environment.

Whether you are looking to relax in the serenity of nature or seek adventure in the great outdoors, Ten Thousand Islands offers a one-of-a-kind experience that epitomizes the natural beauty of Southwest Florida.

Tours for Ten Thousand Islands

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Ten Thousand Islands has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

$65

Everglades Airboat Tour from Fort Lauderdale with transportation

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Enjoy an exciting Florida Everglades airboat adventure on this tour from Fort Lauderdale to Everglades Park. Your expert guide will navigate you through wetlands and natural habitat. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

$179

Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

Miami, Florida

With your expert naturalist guide, head out on an amazing 90-minute nature walk in Everglades National Park, the only Unesco World Heritage Site in Florida. This is your chance to view a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, large alligators, baby alligators, turtles, and more, up close! And where it should be experienced, in the wild! Discover the biodiversity of this one-of-a-kind wetland wilderness. For 20-30 minutes, explore Everglades National Park on your own and stop in at the national park visitor center. Collect stamps, pins, or other souveneirs of your choice from ENP. Also, go on a scenic narrated drive led by your naturalist through the Everglades. Take an exhilarating 60-70 minute air boat ride way far from land way out in the true "River of Grass." This non-touristy trip is your opportunity to see all kinds of wildlife and a vast array of bird species. Learn about the Native American culture, and to experience the remote beauty of their unique way of life.

$285

Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Explore the real Everglades on a full-day guided tour, led by a master naturalist. This is a comprehensive Everglades experience! Take an 80 minute guided boat tour of the beautiful 10,000 Islands. Chance to see bird species: like roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, + ospreys. See manatees and dolphins up close. Go on a 1-hour dry nature hike, where you will immerse yourself in incredible wildlife and see rare plants + orchids, under a canopy of huge cypress trees. Hold onto your hat on an exhilarating 75 minute air boat ride, the best in the Glades. Discover the remote beauty of a Native American tree island village and learn the Miccosukee history. See alligators and other wildlife where they should be spotted, in the wild! Visit a historic trading post and other intriguing cultural and ecological stops. A delicious order from the menu lunch is included. We have a PERMIT to guide in the parks. Wild Lime Adventures is the highest rated tour company in South Florida!

$52

Flamingo Everglades Boat Tours

Naples, Florida

We are 38 miles inside the Everglades. This is where you will venture up the Buttonwood Canal through Coot Bay and Tarpon Creek into Whitewater Bay as your naturalist highlights the unique plant and animal life found here and outlines the rich history of Flamingo Everglades National Park.

$727

Private Everglades Inshore Fishing Charter in Chokoloskee

Naples, Florida

Experience and explore Everglades Chokoloskee area surrounded by the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands, centrally located between the east and west coasts on the southernmost tip of Florida. Enjoy fishing in one of the most pristine and remote areas in Florida with an ecosystem found nowhere else in the world. Fishing is great all year round, even on windy days, even in the heat of summer produce some of the best trips. Throughout the Ten Thousand Islands you can fish the outside barrier islands, rivers and creeks, and hundreds of miles of backcountry water shoreline. This charter is a bucket list item for many anglers and a Photobucket for the eco-friendly visitor, you won't want to leave! Travelers also enjoyed a Smallwood Store visit or a tour through the Museum of the Everglades! Booking with confidence on TripAdvisor, it makes this charter an easy, reliable and enjoyable decision. Reserve Today to get hooked up!