Everglades National Park: Our most recommended tours and activities

Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, & Roundtrip Bus

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

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Miami to explore the wildlife of Florida. With skip-the-ticket-line entry and a free photo of your group included, your adventure begins at Everglades Holiday Park where you'll enjoy a thrilling 45-minute airboat ride and an educational wildlife show. Let our expert guide take you on a cruise through the Everglades, where you'll witness the beauty of native wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for alligators, soft-shelled turtles, and birds as your guide shares fascinating insights about these magnificent creatures. Experience a heart-pumping wildlife show and get up close with alligators. Discover how these captivating reptiles, once on the brink of extinction, made an incredible comeback in numbers. And don't forget to snap a photo with a baby alligator at the end of the show. As the tour comes to an end, board the bus back to Miami, filled with unforgettable memories of your wildlife adventure.

Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance

2. 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.

Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

3. 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.

Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

4. 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.

Everglades National Park: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco-Tour

5. Everglades National Park: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco-Tour

The Everglades area is home to a vast and varied ecosystem containing the largest mangrove forest in North America. The unique Everglades lakes, surrounded by mangroves, are refuges and nursery grounds for herons, egrets, stilts, ducks, wood storks, spoonbills, alligators, otters, and a variety of cute little fish. The Everglades National Park Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco-Tour takes you inside the unique mangrove ecosystem in a stable "sit-on-top" kayak (no previous experience required). Weave through the interconnecting, narrow lakes and flowing tidal creeks. Float through tunnels in the mangrove forest, created by the dense mangrove growth up the edges and even over the tops of the interlocking creeks and narrow lakes. The mangrove tunnels make for a surreal and mystical experience with the sunlight shimmering through the canopy, the stillness of the forest vegetation and the sounds of the forest itself. Enjoy learning a wealth of information on the colorful local history of Everglades National Park and its wonderful wildlife and flora.

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

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

Experience the vibrant city of Miami like never before with our 3-part tour package. This is your chance to see all the top sights of Miami, from the exotic wildlife of the Florida Everglades to the luxurious mansions of Miami Beach. Start your adventure with an exhilarating airboat ride through the Everglades, where you'll witness a rich array of wildlife and enjoy a wildlife show complete with the opportunity to hold a baby alligator. After your airboat ride, dive into the city of Miami with a guided tour of all the major spots, including Wynwood, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District. You'll see the homes of movie stars and millionaires, and hear stories of love, passion, betrayal, and even murder. But that's not all - we'll take you on a sightseeing cruise of Biscayne Bay, where you'll see the Port of Miami, Fisher Island, and "Millionaire's Row" - a luxurious stretch of real estate home to the elite of Hollywood, politics, sports, and business. With our flexible scheduling, you can enjoy these three amazing experiences on different days based on your schedule, giving you plenty of time to take it all in. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure in Miami - book your tour today!

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

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

Are you ready to experience the magic of Miami? Look no further than our Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour! Sit back and relax on our open-top double decker sightseeing bus while you soak in the sights and sounds of one of America's most vibrant cities. Our entertaining and informative audio commentary will guide you through Miami's rich history and daily life, highlighting all the must-see spots along the way. With the flexibility to hop off and explore at your leisure, you'll have the opportunity to discover Miami's iconic beaches, Cuban culture, and lively lifestyle. Take your time and enjoy the city at your own pace, deciding when and where to hop off and explore. And with buses arriving every 30 minutes, you'll never have to wait long to continue your adventure. For those looking to truly immerse themselves in Miami's unique atmosphere, we offer the option to explore the Design District with its stunning Art Deco style and the beautiful Botanical Garden at Soundscape Park with free general admission. And when you're ready for a break, indulge in the delicious restaurants around Lincoln Road. But that's not all - we also offer an adventure to the nearby Everglades National Park, where you can witness exotic birds, snakes, fish, and turtles in their natural habitat. And for a truly thrilling experience, take a ride on an airboat along the river of grass! Don't miss out on all that Miami has to offer - join us on our flexible and exciting tour designed to show you the very best of this incredible city. Top Sights Include: • Bayside Marketplace • South Beach • Soundscape Park • Design District • Wynwood Walls • Downtown Miami • Little Havana • And more!

Orlando: Boggy Creek Airboat Ride with Options

8. Orlando: Boggy Creek Airboat Ride with Options

The Central Florida Everglades are natural wonders, best explored with locals who know their backwaters. The beautiful landscape and expert guidance of your captain will make this tour a trip that you'll never forget. Guests on the Scenic Nature Tour explore narrow water trails engulfed in the brush of the Central Florida Everglades. On this tour you'll stop periodically, hoping to spot Florida's state reptile, the American Alligator, in its natural setting. Witness rare and endangered birds swooping effortlessly through the skies as the sunshine warms your body and the wind whips through your hair. Other wildlife abounds throughout the trip. This tour is perfect for groups and families looking to explore and learn about the unexpected side of Central Florida. A longer trip on a Detailed Nature Tour of 1-hour increases the number of encounters with Florida's wildlife, especially the American Alligator, which can reach up to 15 feet in length and 1,000 pounds. You'll experience nature right alongside turtles, bald eagles, blue herons, deer, and a wide variety of waterfowl in their natural environment, not in captivity. Be sure to also check out the Gem Mining Station. You will be able to purchase buckets filled with treasures that are native to Florida and take them to the mining station. While mining, you will discover various gems, alligator teeth, shark teeth, rocks, and other treasures. There will be an additional charge for gem mining bags or buckets. A restaurant with indoor or patio seating is available, where you can dine before or after your tour (at your own expense).

Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Alligator Exhibit

9. Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Alligator Exhibit

Stop by Coopertown Everglades, Airboat Tour’s and visit the Home of the original airboat tours since 1945. You can visit with big man our 14 foot alligator and watch out animal show under an authentic Indian cheekie. Then we will depart on a guided Airboat Tour by one of our guides. Our tours last 40 to 45 minutes where we will head out into the wide open sawgrass prairies and you will see why they call this the River of Grass. Then we will head into a trail through two hardwood hammocks when we will stop at a few alligator holes and talk about the all the different wildlife, flora and fauna we will see along the way .

From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

10. 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.

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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.