The 10,000 Islands Excursion is the best way to experience the natural beauty around Marco Island. Within the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, you will experience what many describe as the best of Florida. The tour offers a two-part experience, the first part is an intimate boating tour amongst the remote islands of the Ten Thousand Islands. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. You may encounter ospreys, bald eagles, ibis, roseate spoonbill, egrets, herons and an array of shorebirds species. Your trained Florida Master Naturalist guide will fill you in on the area's ecosystems, history and culture. The second part of your excursion is an exploration of a remote barrier island beach accessible by boat. Learn about beach dynamics and stroll through the tidal flats while wading in the tidal pools of these remote islands.