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According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge: Avi's Premium Dolphin Tour by Jet Ski (From €239.55) Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands (From €120.24) Private Shelling and Dolphin Excursion (From €425.45) Small-Group Everglades Boating Kayaking and Walking Eco Tour (From €159.96) Private Shelling and Eco Tour by Boat (From €439.33) See all Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge experiences on Tripadvisor

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Hotels near Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge: (15.36 km) Brand New Resort Condo for Seasonal or Annual Renters Near Naples, FL (15.59 km) Entire Home with Pool/Spa, Golf Membership and Water Views! (15.63 km) New home at The National Golf Course. Swimming pool and hot tub. (15.66 km) Golf Getaway - Top Floor Corner Unit - Very Private Views (15.79 km) Happy Haven in Ave Maria, FL View all hotels near Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge on Tripadvisor

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Small-Group Everglades Boating Kayaking and Walking Eco Tour
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Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour
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Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands
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Private Shelling and Dolphin Excursion
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Adventure Tours
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€431.47
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Private Shelling and Eco Tour by Boat
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Adventure Tours
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€422.09
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Naples Sightseeing Boat Tour
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€50.18
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Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour
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€89.11
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Two-Hour Everglades National Park Dolphin, Birding and Wildlife Boat Tour
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Water Tours
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€91.87
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Eco Shelling Cruise to Keewaydin Island
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Half-day Tours
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€79.29
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Gulf of Mexico Sunset Cruise from Naples
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€54.20
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Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR
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Half-day Tours
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€104.93
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Boat tours of the Ten Thousand Islands/Everglades, Manatee, Shelling, Dolphins
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€106.93
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Hands-On Blown Glass Ornament Experience in Naples
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Avi's Premium Dolphin Tour by Jet Ski
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€242.93
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Small Group Motorboat Eco Tour of the Everglades
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Private and Luxury
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€155.70
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abcthomas

Santa Rosa, CA10 contributions

Good way to round out a day in the Everglades to see dolphins and manatee

May 2022

This boat trip takes one off shore and thus gives the opportunity to see dolphin and manatee in the open water as well as the some birds you might not see in other parts of the Everglades.

Written 12 May 2022

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Jory N

Cincinnati, OH70 contributions

Wow, what luck!

Dec 2018 • Family

We just stopped because we saw a parking lot and we wanted to get a better look at some amazing dew-topped spiderwebs. But there was a short walk on a paved trail to a tower, which allowed us to observe a vast array of birds and gators across a gorgeous marsh. Saw roseate spoonbills, great blue herons, tri-colored herons, snowy egrets, anhingas sunning, and more, all at once!

Written 31 December 2018

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rogersober

Clermont, FL28,341 contributions

Stopped at the Trail

Sep 2018 • Couples

Stopped at the trail and it seemed a bit run down with empty cups and liter scattered about? The Marsh trail looks a tad overgrown.

Written 6 September 2018

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Didi33133

Seattle, WA168 contributions

Gorgeous wilderness

Mar 2018 • Friends

Unspoiled beaches. Remote. Need to access via boat. You could kayak and camp as well. Lots of birds roseate spoonbills, split tail kites etc. Lots of shells.

Written 6 March 2018

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JTIESA

Gretna, NE107 contributions

Beautiful beaches, shells, perfect water

Nov 2017 • Couples

This is where we go to play, and I could not imagine a better place!
There is plenty of room to find a private spot no matter when you go. Shells and treasures are plentiful and the fishing is wonderful.

Written 21 November 2017

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Marie D

York, PA9 contributions

Alligators and Birls

Mar 2017 • Friends

This little gem is a fantastic place to view wildlife. It is only a short drive from Marco Island with plenty of parking and a very easy walking trail. We always spot good size gators and a numerous birds, including the beautiful roseate spoonbills.

Written 13 March 2017

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Gail N

Northport, NY230 contributions

Everglades City Boat Tour

Mar 2017 • Couples

On our way to Marco Island we stopped at Everglade City and did the 10,000 island boat tour. Tour was and hour and a half with 2 naturalists on board. Saw lots of birds, dolphins, manatee's and mangrove trees. Very relaxing and informative ride on a lovely sunny afternoon.

Written 13 March 2017

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Matt V

Memphis, TN31 contributions

Sunrise in the Everglades

Mar 2017 • Solo

If you like bird watching this is a must. The observation tower off 41, along the marsh trail is amazing. Just a short walk and you feel like you are a world away. Sunrise is beautiful, but bring bug spray. I went back later in the day, and it was still amazing...plus the gators and crocodiles where awake! Bring a camera and binoculars if you can.

Written 11 March 2017

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VoicElation

VoicElation22 contributions

The Path Less Traveled!

Jan 2017 • Couples

We took a tour of the Ten Thousand Islands via Jet Ski! It was great to be out on the water and see Marco Island from that vantage point. My favorite parts of the tour were seeing dolphins in the bay, speeding full throttle across open water, and then careening into the narrows between islands where the mangroves almost touch. You get to swerve between these narrow water ways and feel like you are going to touch the trees on both sides. Very cool. We went with WowAdventures.com. Great tour guide! If you have back or neck issues, a jet ski is probably not for you b/c of the pounding over the waves.

Written 1 February 2017

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