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Everglades National Park

Glide across Florida’s famed wetlands on an airboat, spotting anything from alligators to panthers along the way.

Everglades National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

1. Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

Discover the Everglades National Park, a diverse landscape providing crucial habitats for numerous rare and endangered species. Take an airboat ride, and view alligators, turtles, and even the elusive Florida panther.  After paying the park admission fee, immerse yourself in swampland often referred to as the River of Grass. The park known as such because of the endless prairies of sawgrass that rise three to ten feet above the surface of the water. Encounter lush vegetation of the Everglades which also includes mangroves, cypress, palms, pines, and hardwood hammocks (small islands). The sawgrass is often so dense that travel is only possible through natural water passages. Ride on an airboat, which is designed to operate well in shallow water and marshlands. Propelled by an aircraft-type propeller and powered by either an aircraft or automotive engine, have a fast and fun journey. Complete your visit with a wildlife and alligator show. Get up close with these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.

Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, & Roundtrip Bus

2. Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, & Roundtrip Bus

Set off on a guided trip from Miami to discover Florida’s wildlife. Enter Everglades Holiday Park to enjoy a 45-minute airboat tour and an educational wildlife show. Save time with skip-the-line entry and receive a free photo of your group. Head to the airboat to begin your guided tour through the Everglades. Keep watch for native wildlife as your experienced guide will point out alligators, soft-shelled turtles, and birds in their natural habitat.  Next, join a wildlife show and get up close and personal with alligators. Learn how these reptiles — who were once nearly hunted to extinction — made a dramatic recovery in numbers. Even take a photo with a baby alligator at the end of the show.  Board the bus to return to Miami.

Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance

3. Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance

Discover the flora and fauna of Everglades Safari Park while your captains navigate through the pristine waters of the national park on an airboat tour. Get to know this unique landscape up close with a guide. Enjoy wildlife shows, exhibits, an observation platform, and a jungle trail boardwalk. Begin your airboat journey deep into nature's mysterious wilderness. Relax as you pass through an intricate River of Grass system. Learn about the wetlands from your guide as you maneuver through this secretly preserved jungle and its inhabitants. Experience breathtaking panoramic views as you glide along the park with stops on levees along the way. Be on the lookout for alligators, turtles, deers, wild hogs, and raccoons. Encounter native flora and other exotic wildlife in the Everglades' lush vegetation and tranquility. After your 40-minute airboat ride, take a closer look at some of the animals that call the Florida Everglades home during an interactive Wildlife Nature Show. You can also explore the winding Jungle Trail on foot, view the observation deck, and see other park exhibits.

Miami Combo: Panoramic Bus Tour, Bay Cruise, & Everglades

4. Miami Combo: Panoramic Bus Tour, Bay Cruise, & Everglades

Enjoy this 3-part Miami tour to make sure you catch all the must-sees of this vibrant city. From an airboat ride in the Everglades to a guided city tour of Miami, and a boat cruise of Biscayne Bay, cover many bases on this combo tour.  First, discover the Florida Everglades with its rich wildlife of exotic birds, snakes, fish, and turtles. Enjoy a wildlife show with an opportunity to hold a baby alligator. Then, take an airboat ride along the “River of Grass”. Next, discover the city of Miami, hitting all the major spots such as Wynwood, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District. See movie stars’ and millionaires’ mansions, and hear stories of love, passion, betrayal, and even murder. Finally, take a sightseeing cruise of Biscayne Bay through the Port of Miami and Fisher Island, passing by the “Millionaire’s Row”, a luxurious stretch of real estate – home to wealthy elite movie stars, politicians, famous sports figures, and business leaders. Get a schedule of departures for each experience when you arrive.

Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

5. Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

Embark on a real adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and entry to the alligator and reptile exhibit. Explore this fascinating natural wonder, hear the history of the Seminole people, and learn about the wildlife you sport from your captain. Board your airboat and glide out into the Everglades. As you cruise, listen to fascinating historical and ecological facts from your captain. Listen to tales of how the Native American Seminole people and panthers once coexisted in this lush wilderness. Keep an eye out for rare and endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water, through grassy rivers, and over the tropical marsh. After your airboat tour, head into the alligator and reptile exhibit. Get up close to a baby alligator and touch its unique skin and learn about these formidable predators.

Miami: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

6. Miami: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Hop on and off during this Miami sightseeing bus tour and enjoy panoramic views of the Art Deco District and South Beach. Discover iconic locations like Wynwood and Lincoln Road and visit the best of Miami’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like.  The City Loop (Red) will take you through diverse and unique areas of Upper Miami. Travel through Midtown with its newly developed shopping, dining and living areas before making your way through the streets of Wynwood, famous for its street graffiti art and building murals. Then check out Little Havana to experience a taste of Cuba. Buses pick up and drop off at 30-minute intervals. Hear the history and life of the city through expert digital commentary in 6 languages. Upgrade your experience with a 90-minute Biscayne Bay Cruise past Millionaire's Row and the city skyline. Cruise past Fisher Island, Miami Beach, and the Port of Miami cruise ships and cargo districts. Spot the homes of Miami's rich and famous from the open-air upper deck or enclosed lower deck of your boat. Soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails, and snacks are available for purchase onboard.  Choose the Deluxe option to also discover the Everglades National Park with its rich wildlife of exotic birds, snakes, fish, and turtles. Enjoy a 4-hour tour with a wildlife show with an opportunity to hold a baby alligator. Then take an airboat ride along the River of Grass. For Deluxe Option Everglades Pick-Up: Select 8.30am & 2:00pm for pick up from Stop #2 in Miami Beach (Soundscape Park, 1680 Washington Ave) Select 9.00am & 2:30pm for pick up from Stop #1 in Downtown Miami (Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd)

Miami: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

7. Miami: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Visit the Seaquarium, Zoo Miami, and the Kennedy Space Center. Take an Everglades tour from Miami, and many more of the best things to do in Miami and beyond. Passes are available for 3, 4, or 5 calendar days, and you can take up to 2 weeks from the first use of the pass to use the remaining days. The Miami All-Inclusive Pass comes with a digital guide including opening times and helpful attraction information. You'll also get extra perks including gift shop discounts on selected attractions. Simply show your QR-coded pass on your phone (or print it at home) at each attraction or tour for free admission. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the Miami All-Inclusive Pass: Outdoor Attractions • Everglades Alligator Farm & Airboat • Island Queen Millionaire Sightseeing Cruise • Ft. Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Trip • Bike and Roll: Full-Day Bike Rental • Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Adventures • Gator Park Airboat Tour • Boggy Creek Airboat Tour • Key Largo Glass Bottom Boat Cruise • The Official Art Deco Walking Tour Family-Friendly • Miami Seaquarium • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Zoo Miami • Miami Children's Museum • Duck Tours South Beach • Lion Country Safari • Gatorland: The Alligator Capital of the World • WonderWorks All-Access Pass Orlando • Fun Spot America Theme Park - 4 Ride Sampler Orlando • ARTECHOUSE Miami Tours and Experiences • Hop-on Hop-Off Big Bus Miami: 1-Day All Loops Tour • Gray Line Miami: Key West Day Trip (from Miami) • Big Bus Miami: Night Tour • Perez Art Museum Miami • Gray Line Miami: Everglades Airboat Adventure Tour • Daytona International Speedway • Big Bus Miami Everglades Tour • Salsa Night! Lessons, Mojitos, Music & Dancing • Little Havana Audio-Guided Walking Tour • Wynwood Outer Walls Audio-Guided Tour Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go.

Miami: Everglades Full-Day Tour with 2 Boat Trips and Lunch

8. Miami: Everglades Full-Day Tour with 2 Boat Trips and Lunch

Benefit from pickup at a pre-arranged location, and then travel in comfort to Everglades National Park. Climb aboard a boat on arrival to take a 1-hour cruise through the pristine freshwaters. Look for native bird and animal species in their natural environment, including roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, manatees, and dolphins.  Then, travel to the heart of the Everglades by airboat, and enjoy an exclusive visit to a Native American tree island village only accessible from the water. Hear how the Miccosukee have survived in the harsh environment, and go for a hike in Big Cypress National Preserve or Everglades National Park. Feast on a delicious lunch of local produce, discover an historic trading post, see the smallest post office in the US, and visit the art gallery of a famous local artist. Get dropped off at your hotel, the airport, or cruise port to end your amazing experience. 

From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

9. From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

Benefit from pickup at your hotel or other location in the Greater Fort Lauderdale and Miami-Dade County area, and then travel by brand new sprinter-style vehicle to Everglades National Park. Appreciate the natural beauty of the area, and learn about its ecological importance. Join a naturalist guide on a walk in Everglades National Park and learn about the different ecosystems of the park. Walk through a tropical hardwood hammock to admire the mature trees and beautiful plants and wildlife. Then, drive to the launch site of your 1-hour airboat ride, and glide through the grasses to see wild alligators up close in their natural environment. Visit an historic Miccosukee Indian village, exclusive to the airboat company, and learn about their special customs and way of life. Head back to your hotel at the end of your exhilarating airboat tour, better acquainted with the real Florida.

Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Express Tour with Airboat Ride

10. Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Express Tour with Airboat Ride

Explore Everglades National Park on an airboat tour across the Florida wetlands on a day trip from Fort Lauderdale. Learn about the native plants and animals from guides who have unparalleled knowledge of the trails, plants, and wildlife. Get picked up from your downtown hotel before setting off on your drive to Sawgrass Recreation Park. Relax as your driver gets you to your destination in the comfort of a Mercedes Metris van. Upon arrival, get up close and personal with the Everglades’ native wildlife. Hop on one of the park’s thrilling airboats and glide across miles of wetlands while you learn about the flora and fauna of the region. Be sure to keep an eye out for alligators. Stop by the park’s reptile sanctuary, which features over 50 reptiles that have been adopted and rescued, including tortoises and iguanas. See the park’s main reptile exhibit, the Florida Alligator. You may even get the chance to meet a baby alligator. If you get hungry during your adventure, make a stop at The Gator Grill. Enjoy Gator Bites, tacos, burgers, and more at the on-site food truck. Or go to the Gator Emporium for souvenirs, snacks, and beverages. Once you are finished with your experience, be accompanied back to your hotel by a driver.

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What people are saying about Everglades National Park

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4.3 / 5

based on 6,400 reviews

We got on the boat right away! The tour was very informative & a lot of fun! At the specific location we met at, there was a gift shop and a bar to grab a bite to eat when we got off the airboat. We really enjoyed the wildlife show following the airboat ride as well. Would definitely go again!!

Very cool experience. Really very informative and a good alternative to discover the Everglades. Recommended in the winter months when the alligators prefer to be on the shore. Really great guide and highly recommended.

Worked great! Enjoyed our Big Bus tour, especially our stop in Little Havana for lunch! Highly recommend Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina. Also, the Millionaire’s Row Sightseeing Cruise was fun for the whole family.

We got to see several alligators, crocodile, and birds. It was a quality experience and fun for the value

Would highly recommend this excursion for the entire family. Fun, informative and the area is beautiful.