
Egret on the Turner River

Kayaking the Gulf of Mexico- Delnor-Wiggens State
Park, Naples, FL

Big House Cafe, Chokoloskee

Shells on Chokoloskee Island

Collier Seminole State Park

Southwest FL kayaking

Kayaking with Mangroves

Beautiful Flowers
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Kayak Camping
Itinerary (Everglades, multi-day
or 10,000 Islands multi-day)
Kayak Day-Tripping
Itinerary (Gulf of Mexico, Estero
River and Estero Bay, Manatee River)
Kayak/Hiking Combo Itinerary (Gulf of
Mexico, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge,
Collier-Seminole State Park
Backpacking Itinerary (Florida Panther
National Wildlife Refuge)
Kayak Camping Trips
Itinerary
Day
1:
Meet at Club House in Bonita Springs ( a 15 minute
cab ride from the Fort Meyers Airport)
10amWe will have a pre-trip meeting- sort thru
gear and fit kayaks to people.
Meet fellow participants, have safety and group
discussion, talk about goals of the trip, last
minute packing questions, we will do
a test pack of the camping gear in the kayaks.
Lunch will be provided
3pm Afternoon paddle at Delnor-Wiggens State Park
in Naples, FL or Lover's Key State Park in Bonita.
Day 2:
9am: Drive to Everglades National Park .
Pack and load boats for our adventure
Paddle to destination and set up camp (each trip
will have a different paddle time/distance) Plan on
being in your boat for approx 4 hours to get to your
camping destination. We can stop for a break,
but depending on tides, we may not be able to get
out of the kayak until we land at our destination
(again, depends on which trip)
Day
3-7 (depending on which trip you are on)
day paddles to explore surrounding areas. Navigation and course
plotting, rescue practice, towing, and other skill
based exercises will be held. We will travel to
areas known to have wildlife, areas of unique flora
and fauna.
Last
day
7am pack up camp
Head back to launch area – (depending on your
trip, the tide table, and how far of a paddle back
to launch)if time allows, follow up hike at Collier
Seminole State Park (or if you are in town, maybe
the day after)
5pm - Farewell Dinner at the Oyster House –
Everglades City Trip review and lessons learned.
*All meals and campground fees to be paid by
individual unless otherwise stated.
*All camping fees and permits related to kayaking
in the 10,000 islands and the Everglades are included in your class
fee.
Kayak
Day-Tripping
Day 1
Meet at Club House in Bonita Springs ( a 15 minute
cab ride from the Fort Meyers Airport)
10amWe
will have a pre-trip meeting- sort thru gear and fit
kayaks to people.
Meet fellow participants, have safety and group
discussion, talk about goals of the trip, last
minute packing questions, Lunch will be
provided
3pm Afternoon paddle at Delanor-Wiggens State Park
in Naples, FL or Lover's Key State Park in Bonita.
Day 2-4:
(depending on which trip you are on)
9am: Meet at Boat Launch.
Pack and load boats for our adventure. We will travel to areas
known to have wildlife, areas of unique flora and
fauna.
You should bring water, plenty of snacks, sunblock,
a sun hat, and clothing that will protect you from
the UV rays.
We will return to the boat launch by 4pm each day.
Evenings are free to hike, visit a wildlife park,
museum, or walk the beaches.
*All meals and campground fees or lodging fees to be paid by
individual unless otherwise stated.
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