Christian took my girlfriend and I on the 2 hour tour around the mangroves. The volume of wildlife that we saw was genuinely incredible, especially the alligators! Everything was enhanced by Christian’s outstanding knowledge of the area, it’s history, it’s wildlife and it’s future which filled our time with fascinating conversation. Would highly recommend the trip to anyone looking to experience the Everglades. Thanks Christian you were an awesome host!

My wife and I went on the 3 hr Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour Small Group Adventure in early March 2023. The trip was phenomenal from start to finish. Our guide (Christian) was extremely knowledgable about the area, ecosystem, fish, bird, reptile and mammal life. He brought tremendous enthusiasm to the tour and the 3 hours passed by extremely quickly. We saw things we would never have noticed on our own and learned a great deal about all that we saw. In addition, Christian took time to help us plan or paddle for the next day to and around Sandfly Island , enhancing that trip as well. Thank you Alli and Justin for providing a top-notch organization, and thank you Christian for an unforgettable experience.

My husband and I had almost arrived at the kayak launch when we came upon an accident that had the road completely closed. The closure went on nearly the entire day which resulted in us not being able to attend the tour. Even still, I felt compelled to write about the EXCEPTIONAL customer service we experienced with Alli. “Top knotch” is an understatement. Alli was incredible right from the start. Upon booking our experience, Alli texted me to ask if I would prefer to meet at the Kayak ramp which would save me 20 minutes from the original meeting point. To ensure that I made it to the right location she sent a pinned location to my iPhone. She answered all of my questions and provided helpful driving instructions. Every time I texted Alli about the delay she was prompt, helpful and reassuring that they would work to rebook us on a later tour. She was incredibly compassionate about the whole thing. When booking with this company, I loved that they were a husband & wife small business. What would make me recommend them again and again is the service I received. 10/10!

We signed up for a 2-hour kayaking tour into mangrove tunnels. About 10 minutes into the trip we realized that the tour was too strenuous for us (we are healthy 70 somethings). The guide James was very accomodating and changed the itinerary to a slow paddling along the shorelines, that still included very interesting information about the flora and fauna. We were very pleased that we still were able to have a fun and informative experience

I feel super lucky that we picked Shurr for our kayak tour. Christian was great. Extremely knowledgeable about everything from the native history of the area, to all the nature that surrounds you on this tour. My wife was apprehensive about kayaking that close to the gators, but he was super patient and helped her through the tight spots. I couldn't recommend Shurr or Christian enough. They are are a first class outfit.

What an amazing experience! It is magical to be able to see the mangrove tunnels from the inside. It's more like being a bona fide part of nature rather than simply an observer. James, our guide, was wonderful in every way – friendly, considerate, and aware at all times of how everyone on the tour was doing. The gear was already set up when we arrived at the kayak site so, after some lessons, we were ready to go. James is also experienced and knowledgeable about the preserve and the wildlife we could expect to see and, lucky for us, he has a keen eye! We saw baby alligators that had stacked themselves like firewood to keep warm and James alerted us that mama would be close by. (She obviously didn't find us threatening since she didn't make an appearance!) We saw baby turtles, plenty of beautiful birds, and two more alligators sleepily sunning themselves. Apparently, the two are regulars on the route and have been given names by the guides. I also want to say how glad I am that we chose Shurr Adventures. They have a long history of leading kayak tours in the Everglades, they make sure everyone feels comfortable and safe in the kayak before taking off, and they keep the tour group small. We are getting a little older and had only one brief kayaking experience prior to signing up for the mangrove tunnel tour with Shurr Adventures. We were a little nervous about the weather (wind in particular), and Alli Shurr responded to our questions quickly and with understanding. We're super glad we went and strongly recommend this tour for anyone, regardless of age or prior experience! Thank you Alli and Justin Shurr AND James, the best guide ever.

This was an amazing experience and a must-do if you are visiting Florida. We had a group of 9 ranging in ages from 11-76 (including one recovering from a broken leg) and everyone had a great time. My family took an airboat tour of the Everglades years ago, and this was a much better way to experience the Everglades. The kayaks were very comfortable, and getting in and out of the water was very easy - particularly since Shurr set everything up in advance of our launch, so we can get going right away on the tour. We were treated like VIP throughout the entire process, from the very personal booking process through our excellent and knowledgeable guide Christian. Christian got us right up close to the wildlife and alligators, but also made us feel that if survival came down to a fight between Christian and the alligator - then the alligator was going to have a bad day. Thank you Shurr and Christian for an unforgettable family experience.

Excellent guides, customer service and knowledgeable - would highly recommend for your outdoor adventure tours!

While we never actually took a trip with Shurr Adventures Everglades, Alli was such a caring and generous person that she refunded us the night before our trip becuase she was soo concerned that the trip we booked would not be very comfortable or enjoyable, considering I was pregnant. She even recommended another tour company which in the end was a much better fit for us. I hope one day we will be able to come back and take this tour and meet Alli to say thanks!

We had an absolutely fantastic adventure paddling the full 10-mile length of the Turner River Trail with our fabulous guide, Trey. Trey was a lot of fun and we never, ever could have ventured as far as we did through the mangrove tunnels and sawgrass mazes without his expert guidance. And Shurr was really helpful with the ground logistics. I will absolutely call Shurr Adventures the next time I want to get out and really explore the Everglades. Thank you!

Appreciated their flexibility when the weather cancelled our morning private kayak tour. Weather was a bit rough but we caught a good break for a sunset tour. Viewed lots of beautiful birds, good informative and fun guide. Observed some gators along kayak path. Mangrove tunnels were fun and we were very glad we were able to make a trip work.

I participated in an Everglades Kayak tour and this was the best experience I could have asked for. The guide was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Everything was on time and ready for us. The tour itself was serene and breathtaking at the same time - being few feet away from a gator (and there were quite a few of them around) in a kayak just a foot or so above ground is something that seems totally foreign from somebody from Colorado. It was a 2 hour drive each way for me from where we stayed in Fort Lauderdale, but it was totally worth it! The company is great too - I called few places asking for a last minute spot on a kayaking tour in Everglades and they were the only ones who not only called me back (or picked up the phone), but also made an effort to accommodate me. If we're ever back in the area, they'd definitely be on my to-do list

We went on this adventure not knowing exactly what to expect. It turns out we went from not knowing to learning quite a lot about this part of the Everglades. Equally important, maybe even more importantly, we had so much fun. Patrick was our guide and frankly he made the trip. He was of course knowledgeable, and made the trip way interesting, but also he created a great overall experience. We saw only a few other paddlers on the river - definitely not a big tourist scene. We also met Alli, the owner - she was super nice, and left Patrick to guide us. Her confidence in him is well placed. The "river" we went down was beautiful, peaceful, and we did see a number of gaiters. The mangrove tunnels were mysterious (we actually did learn how these tunnels come about, so no longer mysterious), something out of Lord of the Rings. The paddle was not really taxing; it was pretty mellow. I think this is the type of trip that kids would love and remember. Who doesn't remember their first alligator. Overall - go go go!!!

We booked a private sunset through the Mangroves not knowing it's the same route as all the other tours that are much less expensive. while it was nice having our own smaller group, you still pass other tour groups (frequently very loud) so it wasn't very helpful to be "private". Patrick, our guide, was great guy but can't say we learned much (not anything more then we'd already learned during other random tourist stops). The mangroves are a must due but save the money and just book a regular tour.

This was a great family kayak trip through an absolutely beautiful part of the Everglades. P. B. with Shurr Adventures was an excellent guide, and took it at just the right pace. We were fortunate to see Lucy the alligator up close (but not too close). Note: When I booked through TripAdvisor, it incorrectly booked us for the other ocean kayak excursion that Shurr offers. Ms. A, the owner, called us in the morning to confirm, and got us all straightened out. We would definitely book with Shurr again! Thanks!