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Kayaking the Everglades: Exploring the River of Grass
After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.
1. Kayak and Shuttle / Flight Information Form: in order to be prepared for your upcoming program, we need to collect some additional information including kayaking preferences as well as flight information. For your convenience, we have created an online form that can be filled out on any mobile device or computer. The link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet. We expect it will take less than 10 minutes to complete. At the bottom of the form there is a submit button. After submitting your form, you will have the opportunity to “submit another response” if you are traveling with someone in the same household. If you selected Accommodation 1, you have chosen to take the 2pm shuttle transfer from Ft. Myers International Airport to the Ivey House. The transport vehicle is equipped with seat belts. 2. North American Tours, the entity that will provide the kayaking paddles during this program, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain signed liability release waivers from all participants who participate in the paddling activity. This waiver will be included in the preparatory material participants will receive after enrolling in the program. Please refer to the end of this pre-program information packet for the waiver. The form must be completed and returned via scanned email attachment to rseastprograms@roadscholar.org. Please include name, program number, and program start date.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Arrival day is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Meet the group at Ivey House in Everglades City, FL
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 11, 2026 in Everglades City, FL at Ivey House
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after morning lecture; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out & shuttle transfer to RSW.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 73 miles .
Private Road Scholar Shuttle
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 6175215373
Cost: Included in price of program if enrolled in Accommodation 1. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Simplify your travel plans by taking the Road Scholar Transfer Shuttle, offering a round trip transfer to the program in Everglade City. The shuttle will be leaving the SW Int'l Airport for the Ivey House at 2 p.m. Please make sure your flights arrive at the airport by 1:00 p.m. Please meet the Road Scholar Representative near Door 4 at Passenger Pick Up. The representative will be there to greet you starting at 1 p.m. until the shuttle will leave promptly at 2 p.m. On the last day of the program the shuttle will be leaving the Ivey House at 11 a.m. with an estimated arrival at SW Int'l Airport at 12:30 p.m. Please make sure your flights depart after 3:00 p.m. To be added to the shuttle list please complete the online form with your flight details (the link can be found in the Recommended Websites section of your pre-program information packet).
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1.5 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 73 miles .
MBA Airport Transportation
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 2394822777
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Reservations are recommended but not required for trips originating at Southwest Florida International Airport. When reserving, make sure to specify the Ivey House in Everglade City as your destination. Trips to Southwest Florida International Airport can be arranged by calling (239) 482-2777. All fares are flat rate and are subject to change, please call in advance to verify the current rates to and from Everglade City.
Arrival day is on 12/6/2026.
Meet the group at Ivey House in Everglades City, FL.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Friday, December 11, 2026 in Everglades City, FL at Ivey House.
End of Trip: 10:30 a.m. after morning lecture; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out & shuttle transfer to RSW..
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From the Northeast (Ft. Lauderdale) to Ivey House
Travel Interstate 595 west to the large flyover bridges at the west of town and follow the signs for Interstate 75 North (also called "Alligator Alley"). Continue on Alligator Alley and leave the highway at exit 80. Make a right from the exit and travel south on FL- 29 for 17 miles to the blinking light at the intersection with U.S. 41 (landmarks: a gas station on the southwest corner and the Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce on the southeast corner). Continue south 3.2 miles and look for the Ivey House on the west side of the road just before the Circle-K and Post Office. Minimum travel time from Ft. Lauderdale: 1.5 hours.
From the Northwest (Fort Myers, Tampa, etc.) to Ivey House
Travel Interstate 75 South and leave the highway at exit 80. Make a right from the exit and travel south on FL-29 for 17 miles to the blinking light at the intersection with U.S. 41 (landmarks: a gas station on the southwest corner and the Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce on the southeast corner). Continue south 3.2 miles and look for the Ivey House on the west side of the road just before the Circle-K and Post Office. Minimum travel time from Fort Myers: 1.5 hours. Minimum travel time from Tampa: 3.5 hours.
From the West (downtown Naples area) to Ivey House
Travel U.S. Highway 41 to the intersection with FL-29 (landmarks: a gas station on the southwest corner and the Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce on the southeast corner). Make a right (go south) on FL-29, travel south 3.2 miles and look for the Ivey House on the right (west) side of the road just before the Circle-K and Post Office. The Ivey House is roughly 33 miles southeast of downtown Naples. Minimum travel time from Naples using this route: 45 minutes.
From the North (Orlando) via lesser-traveled scenic highways
Travel west on Interstate 4 and leave the highway at State Road 27 (exit 55). travel south on US-27 for about 97 miles and watch for the intersection with Florida State Road 29 just past the tiny community of Palmdale. Make a right onto FL-29 and proceed south roughly 76 miles to the blinking light at the intersection with U.S. Highway 41 (landmarks: a gas station on the southwest corner and the Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce on the southeast corner). Continue south 3.2 miles and look for the Ivey House on the west side of the road just before the Circle-K and Post Office. Minimum travel time from Orlando using this route: 3.75 hours.