Testimonials

  This tour and going to Everglades city was definitely the highlight of our vacation. Captain Josh is very knowledgeable, and made the whole trip very interesting. We got to see... read more dolphins in the wake of our boat which were so amazing. And he pointed out the different types of birds and told us a lot about the history of the area. This tour is a must do. We were actually spending the most time of our vacation in Key Largo, and made the day trip over to Everglades city and stayed the night to do this tour. We also got to stop on a little island that had more seashells that I’ve been able to collect before! Well worth it to book this tour! Thanks Captain!

  I agree with another reviewer, I would definitely give this experience more than five stars. Captain Josh was fantastic and knew the area well. We didn't realize this... read more would be a private tour and were thrilled to spend the morning and early afternoon exploring the 1000+ islands with Captain Josh. The weather was absolutely perfect, the island we visited was beautiful, the dolphin show behind the boat was spectacular. It is an experience we will never forget and I highly recommend booking this type of tour. An airboat experience was just not what we wanted and how we wished to see the Everglades and beyond, so glad I found the wonderful reviews which led me to Native Tours. Thank you so much for making our time there a much richer experience.

  Absolutely Fantastic. Although we have lived in Florida for nearly 40 years we had never been to the Everglades. We wanted to experience them in a quite and... read more peacful manner so airboats and swamp buggies were not what we were after. Thankfully, I found Native Eco Tour and booked with Capt Josh. We could not be more pleased with the experience. As a native Capt Josh knew and shared so mush about the local area and the history of the Everglades. He was able to provide information on a variety of vegetation, birds, fish and other marine life that inhabit the glades. He spent 3 hours showing us around the lower reaches of the area and explained a lot of the history and facts about the indigenous people who first inhabited the Everglades. He had a vast knowledge of marine life and explained several of the research projects he led or participated in. Highly recommend Native Eco Tours if you are looking for an informative and peaceful experience in the Everglades.

  If we could give more than 5 stars we would! This experience FAR exceeded our expectations. You will not find a more knowledgeable and experienced guide than Josh. He knows... read more the area like the back of his hand and had interesting facts and stories about the area, the history and the birds, plants, animals and fish. We saw (and interacted with!) dolphins, sea turtles, and countless birds and stopped for a rest on a beautiful island. He even told us where to see alligators after we left. This tour was a highlight of our vacation and we would recommend it to anyone who wants to really see the Everglades!

  If we could give more than 5 stars we would! This experience was one of the highlights of our vacation. You will not find a more knowledgeable guide than Josh.... read more He knows the area like the back of his hand and shared so many facts and stories about the history of the area as well as the plants, animals and birds. We played with dolphins, saw sea turtles and countless beautiful birds, and stopped on an island for exploration and to stretch our legs. He even told us where to drive afterwards to see alligators in the wild.
Thanks, Josh, for such a great tour!
The Joneses

  Fantastic! We enjoyed the whole experience. Could watch the dolphins swimming beside the boat for a long time. And we found many lovely shells on the beach.

  My family of 4 (2 adults, 10 year old, 13 year old) had a fabulous experience on our small group EcoTour with Captain Josh. The directions to the marina were... read more detailed and accurate. We enjoyed a morning of education, animals, and scenery. The dolphins riding our wake was the highlight - but also visiting Pavillion Key was an amazing stop. Captain Josh made sure he answered all of our questions and shared many interesting and personal stories. We were looking for a unique Everglades experience (instead of an airboat tour) and this was perfect! Both children have repeatedly said this tour was the "best" part of our south Florida Spring Break vacation.

  Captain Josh gave us an exceptional experience boating thru the mangroves on a private tour (just two in our group). He would point out wildlife and explain animal behavior and... read more habitat throughout the tour. We had the privilege to see many varieties of birds, a sea turtle, sting rays, and many dolphins joined us, even playing in the wake of the boat. He also took us to a sandy island to explore—where he continued to answer questions about the shells and other items discovered. It was a delightful day and a highlight of our trip to Florida.