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Stop At: Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-2046

This is where you will meet and check in for your tour. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.

Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery is located in the middle of a million acres of National Park wilderness, is surrounded by serene beauty. Visitors will have an opportunity to view the gallery and get a close look at his astonishing black-and-white, large-format, silver gelatin photographs.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Big Cypress National Preserve, 33100 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-1000

A Big Cypress Swamp walk is more than a walk in the parkâ€”itâ€™s an adventure, a getaway, and a thrill! Experience the primordial beauty of Clyde Butcherâ€™s world when you experience a guided eco-swamp tour or private photo safari swamp tour through Big Cypress National Preserve behind his gallery. Beneath the ancient cypress trees, stop and listen to the deep stillness of an unspoiled paradise that seems far from everyday life. In this light-filled realm of wonder and awe, you are completely surrounded by nature in its purest state.

Duration: 2 hours

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Walking stick
Mosquito netting and bug spray
Cold filtered water is available (bring a water bottle)
Entry/Admission - Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery
Entry/Admission - Big Cypress National Preserve

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Guests are encouraged to wear masks inside of the Big Cypress Gallery and at any other point that may make them more comfortable.

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL 34141, USA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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JerseyGirl082 5
06 Dec 2021
I did a private photo tour with Scott and it was fantastic. He first took the time to explain to me how it worked, made sure I had what I needed (and they had provided me with that guidance in advance so I came prepared) and was patient with all of my questions especially about potential safety concerns. He is a brilliant photographer and was happy to share suggestions as we walked, as my interest was both to experience the swamp close up and to take photos. I thoroughly enjoyed it, never felt anxious or unsafe and gained a much greater appreciation for the photos hanging in the Clyde Butcher gallery, a number of which are Scott's. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about the swamp, looking to see it from a new perspective and interested in photography.
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NearlyNative553 5
28 Nov 2021
Took a swamp walk with my sister and Dad, guided by Trish. This was a bucket list item for me. It was A-MAZING! Trish was extra careful with our Dad (turning 80 in a few weeks) and he did great! Yes, you will be in the water the entire time (from your ankles to your belly button) so definitely wear close toed shoes and lightweight pants. There is a secure changing area, bring a full change of clothes and shoes (undergarments too 😉). Trish was so knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We learned a lot! We did not see any snakes, but a couple spiders, nothing too scary. We recommend this adventure! Our take away about this precious environment, in the words of our guide Trish: "Everybody Needs Everybody" ❤
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gettherealready 5
15 Nov 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed this guided swamp tour! Matt, our guide, was friendly, fun and knowledgeable. He pointed out underwater branch and root obstacles, gave great information about the flora and fauna and took lots of photos that were air dropped free of charge at the end of our 2 hour tour. Walking through a swamp in this way is a unique, peaceful and beautiful experience.
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232wallisp 5
13 Nov 2021
One of the best things to do in South Florida. If you want to experience the "real" Florida, this is a must. We plan to visit again!
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S5721RLstevenm 5
09 Nov 2021
If you only do one thing when you visit the Everglades, make sure it is the Swamp Walk at Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery. The gallery and Swamp Walk are located about 25 miles east of Everglade City. Catherine and Barbara do a great job showing you Clyde's beautiful, sometimes haunting, black and white photography in the gallery. The images are truly breathtaking. But, the best part of the visit are Matt's guided Swamp Walks. You wade through perfectly clear, gently flowing, water to experience the beauty of the Big Cypress swamp. Matt's tours are both fun and very educational. The Swamp Walks are truly a "don't miss" activity. Call to make your reservations early because the tours fill up quickly!
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Nettieloveslife 5
08 Nov 2021
We will be going back! We had a great time with our guide Matt. Matt was very knowledgeable and showed us so many amazing things. The water is clean & clear. It wasn't what I thought every swamp would be like which is a good thing. We learned a lot.
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moregreenpapaya 4
06 Nov 2021
Had a great time with our guide Matt as he walked us through a known loop in the swamp. I learned a lot and had a great time. The water was clear and everything was beautiful. Lots of orchids and life from the bottom through the top of the dome. I even got to see "Big Momma" - a gator who has lived there for years. I'd love to spend more time there and hopefully catch some more wildlife. I heard the skunkape was last seen not more than 2 months ago around those parts.
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S368PJpatrickk 5
11 Oct 2021
Matt our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the flora and fauna in the area, the pace was perfect and just the right amount of adventure. Overall a great experience.
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Bob B 5
15 Sep 2021
You can ride through a swamp on an airboat, you can paddle through a swamp in a kayak, you can view a swamp from a boardwalk but to experience a swamp you have to walk in it! I spent the morning doing just that and was amazed by what I saw and felt. Trish, my wonderful guide, led me through crystal clear fresh water (often waist deep) in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Walking in the swamp allows up close views of the limestone bottom, the cypress trees with their roots just beneath the water, and many examples of the more than 150 species of exotic plant species found in the Preserve.
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