Everglades Rentals and Eco Adventures North American Canoe Tours Everglades Florida

Everglades Rentals & Eco Adventures
North American Canoe Tours, Inc. ~ Located in the Ivey House Inn ~ 107 Camellia Street
P O Box 5038 ~ Everglades City, FL 34139 ~ Phone: 239-695-3299 ~ Fax: 239-695-4155

Overnight Guided Adventures

David Harraden and our experienced naturalist guides of North American Canoe Tours and the Ivey House welcome you to join us on an Everglades Eco Adventure. We have provided overnight guided adventures in the Everglades since 1979. The Everglades has an understated beauty and although you will usually not find a posing alligator around each bend in the river, you will discover the subtle and seductive beauty that is unique to our hemisphere.

All of our adventures are "self-help" trips. Your naturalist guide will prepare each meal, but you are invited to participate in camp site preparation. Equal time has been allocated to paddling and leisure activities and you should take advantage of your guide’s knowledge of the natural history of the Everglades. All participants need to be reasonably proficient in the handling of the boat (canoe or kayak) one plans to use. Trip schedules and time constraints do not allow training for paddling or boat handling. This trip is based on double occupancy in each tent.

All overnight guided adventures with North American Canoe Tours include camping in the Everglades National Park or surrounding area, all meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day, use of a boat, all necessary camping equipment, and an experienced naturalist guide. During these adventures we explore parts of the Everglades National Park by paddling through narrow mangrove tunnels and across beautiful scenic bays. Our guests have the opportunity to see ospreys, eagles, herons, turtles, alligators, and a variety of bromeliads. If the weather is cooperative, we sometimes venture to the beautiful white sandy beaches to look for seashells, bottlenose dolphin and horseshoe crabs.

We also provide overnight guided trips for large groups and will base camp outside of the Everglades National Park. If you arrange a group of seven or more on your own, you can choose your own dates, pending availability, and it will be a private trip. Arrange a family reunion, work party, wedding party, or a group of friends. NACT offers discounts for groups of seven or larger. Often, many of our guests extend their stay to see more of this unique area. We offer a variety of lodgings. Please make an advance reservation.

We recommend that our Overnight Guided participants stay at the Ivey House the night before your adventures to have the opportunity to meet your guide and receive a pre-trip briefing prior to packing for your trip. We extend a 10% discount to our confirmed Overnight Guided Trip participants.

SKIFF ASSISTED PADDLE ECO ADVENTURES

The Skiff Assisted Paddle Adventures has become the most popular NACT adventure. It consists of a smaller number of people and you are able to explore areas few others have experienced. The skiff is just a means of transportation which transports you and your kayak to unique and out of the way places. The Skiff Assisted Paddle Adventures’ most unique aspects are that you don’t have to paddle your gear each day and you won’t be paddling across the open water areas against the winds and tides. Some of our favorite spots have been Gopher Creek, the New River and Sweetwater Bay canoe trails. Often on this trip there is an opportunity to visit a pristine beach for sea shelling. Sunset and sunrise paddles are always a favorite part of the Skiff Assisted Paddle Adventure! We require a minimum of 2 participants with a maximum of 5 on our skiff assisted trips. David Harraden will be your Naturalist Guide and Licensed Captain.

Requirements: Must be at least 6 years of age and be able to paddle a canoe or kayak. Must be able to swim. If child is under twelve years they must paddle in parent’s boat.

Physical Challenges: Must be a good camper and physically fit.
Minimum Number of Participants: 2; Maximum Number of Participants: 5
Deposit: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation. The remainder is due one week prior to your trip date.
Make your reservation early for all skiff assisted trips.
Prices:
2 nights, 3 days: $799 per person
3 nights, 4 days: $924 per person
4 nights, 5 days: $1049 per person
5 nights, 6 days: $1174 per person
6 nights, 7 days: $1299 per person

**Waterway trip from Everglades City to Flamingo includes a shuttle ride back to Everglades City.

Visit our web site at www.evergladesadventures.com or call the Ivey House Adventure Desk to receive additional information for any of these adventures or additional ways to explore our unique ecosystem. Also ask about special events occurring in the enchanting Everglades. See you in the Glades!

North American Canoe Tours, Inc., Overnight Guided Adventures require an advance reservation. A 50% non refundable deposit is required upon reservation. The remainder is due one week prior to your trip date. A signed release form is required before departure. Once a trip is guaranteed a confirmation package will be mailed to you. Please add a 6% Florida Sales Tax to all listed prices and it is customary to tip the guide. Discounted prices are available to large groups. All prices are subject to change without notice, but once you pay a deposit your price is confirmed.

North American Canoe Tours, Inc. Everglades Rentals & Eco Adventures
P.O. Box 5038
Everglades City, Florida 34139
Tel - 239-695-4666 or Fax - 239-695-4155