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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

1. 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: USA eSIM Roaming Data Plan

2. Miami: USA eSIM Roaming Data Plan

Make your trip to Miami hassle-free with a convenient eSIM data plan of your choosing. Stay connected on your travels with high-speed coverage allowing you to easily upload your photos, navigate on maps, and communicate with your friends. Purchase and install your eSIM anytime and anywhere, choosing from a variety of data packages and validity options. Simply scan the eSIM QR code to access all your essential apps on your vacation. Choose a zero-waste solution and avoid the trouble of having to manage multiple SIM cards. Once activated, your coverage will begin according to your selected duration. All iPhone model launched beyond iPhone XS can support eSIM. For Android, if you are unsure, please check with the guideline photo for eligibility. If you can not connect to the internet after install this eSIM, please follow the Self Help Troubleshooting Guide in your GYG voucher. APN (Access Point Name): internet Local operator: AT&T/ T-Mobile

From Miami: Everglades Airboat Ride and Nature Walk

3. 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: 4-Hour Deep Sea Drift Fishing Trip

4. Fort Lauderdale: 4-Hour Deep Sea Drift Fishing Trip

Set sail on board an 85-foot Gulfcraft fishing boat and fish off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a 4-hour morning, afternoon or evening fishing trip. The tour cost per person includes all rod and reel rental, bait and tackle. You will fish approximately 1 mile off the coast, where the ocean bottom drops off quickly to depths of up to 150 feet and the inside edge of the Gulfstream current provides perfect fishing conditions. On daytime trips, you will drift or anchor fish over the reefs, wrecks and rock piles of Fort Lauderdale, and fish for kingfish, tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, snapper, grouper, or whatever is biting. For added adventure, nighttime trips anchor up over a spot where the crew chum the water for snapper and grouper. Everything is included in the price; just bring along any food and drink you like. This is a fun trip for novice and experienced anglers, and the crew is there to help you 1-on-1 for the entire trip.

From Fort Lauderdale: Day Trip to Bimini

5. From Fort Lauderdale: Day Trip to Bimini

Discover the beauty of Bimini Island in the Bahamas on this day trip from Fort Lauderdale. Step off the mainland and onto a high-speed 600-passenger, modern, comfortable vessel that will whisk you away from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in The Bahamas in just 2 hours. Sit back and relax with a snack and let your worries slip away. Once on the island, you will have the day at leisure to explore the wonders of Bimini, choose from local authentic food, swim with dolphins, or kayaking. Available for $40, you may purchase a Day Pass to Hilton Resort World Bimini facilities onboard the vessel.

Fort Lauderdale: Flamingo Gardens Entry Ticket

6. Fort Lauderdale: Flamingo Gardens Entry Ticket

Experience a taste of tropical Florida as soon as you enter Flamingo Gardens with a jungle of tropical trees, plants, and over 1,000 orchids. Enjoy a wildlife encounter show presented three times a day, watch playful river otters, and meet some of the animals protected by the sanctuary, such as Josh, a native black bear. Take a narrated 30-minute tram tour through the back 50 acres and experience three different ecosystems, as well as the largest cycad collection in the United States. Stay on the tram the entire time or disembark to discover the Wetlands, the Cycad Garden, the Native Plant Walkway, the Wildflower Garden or the Mango Grove. Visit the Birds of Prey Center, and walk through a half-acre aviary with over 250 wetland birds native to Florida. Step into the past in the historic Wray Home Museum, built in 1933, and stop in the gallery for different shows and exhibits. Tour guides are always present to help you get a taste of old Florida history. In the summer of 2020 — from June 6 until September 13, 2020 — see the award-winning “Nature Connects” exhibit created with over 1.6 million LEGO pieces. The summer of 2021 will host David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit, a must-see for lovers or art and nature.

Miami: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

7. Miami: Go City Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

The Miami Explorer Pass offers a selection of many must-see South Florida attractions, museums, and tours to enjoy at a single, low prepaid price. Save as much as 50%* compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Simply show your QR-coded pass on your phone (or print it at home) at any attraction or tour for immediate entry. Choose to visit the Seaquarium or hop on a Big Bus Miami tour for the day. You might choose an Everglades Tour from Miami or a South Beach Duck Tour. Plus, there are many more possibilities to choose from in Miami, Key West, and Fort Lauderdale. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the Miami Explorer Pass (choice of 2, 3, 4, or 5): • Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Miami: 1-Day All Loops Tour • Miami Seaquarium • Duck Tours South Beach • Island Queen Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise • Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures • Everglades Alligator Farm and Airboat • The Official Art Deco Walking Tour • Zoo Miami • Fort Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Option • Gator Park Airboat Tour • Big Bus Miami: Night Tour • Wynwood Outer Walls Audio-Guided Tour • Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Adventures • Key Largo Glass Bottom Boat Cruise • Conch Tour Train • Island Safari Bike Rental • ARTECHOUSE Miami • Sunset Watersports Key West Snorkel Dip and Sip • Sunset Watersports Key West 2-Hour Kayak Rental • Sunset Watersports Paddle Board Rental • Salsa Night! Lessons, Mojitos, Music & Dancing • Key West Aquarium • Truman Little White House • Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum • Superblue Miami • Paradox Museum Miami • Reef Snorkel Sunrise • Bike and Roll 4-Hour Bike Rental • Miami Beach Highlights Bike Tour • Miami Beach Full-Day Bike Rental or 2-Hour e-Bike Rental 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. *Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Express Tour with Airboat Ride

8. 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.

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

9. Orlando: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Discover the best of Orlando with this all-inclusive pass. Choose between a 2, 3, or 5-day pass, valid over a 2-week window, and get exploring. The more you see, the more you save. Enjoy popular attractions such as Kennedy Space Center and LEGOLAND Florida. Explore surrounding area attractions in Tampa and Miami, perfect for a road trip. There's no need to choose your attractions before you buy the pass, you can pick and choose as you go. Rub shoulders with the celebrities at Madame Tussauds Orlando, take a spin on The Wheel at Icon Park, and more. Benefit from a digital pass and guide, which can be used on a mobile device or to printed at home. Attractions include: • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • LEGOLAND® Florida Resort • Fun Spot America Theme Park - 4 Ride Sampler • Madame Tussauds Orlando • WonderWorks All-Access Pass • SEA LIFE Aquarium Orlando • The Wheel at ICON Park • Gatorland - The Alligator Capital of the World • The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show • Titanic - the Artifact Exhibition • Gray Line Orlando - City of Orlando Tour • Congo River Adventure Golf • Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour • American Police Hall of Fame • ZooTampa at Lowry Park • Boggy Creek Airboat Tour • Lion Country Safari • Miami Seaquarium • Duck Tours South Beach • Island Queen Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise • Ft. Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Trip • Big Bus Miami Hop on Hop off Tour • Gator Park Airboat Tour • Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Adventures • Gray Line Miami: Everglades Airboat Adventure Tour • Daytona International Speedway All Access Tour • Island H2O Waterpark - Weekday Admission • Clearwater Marine Aquarium and more! *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Sawgrass Park: Private 1-Hour Airboat Adventure Tour

10. Sawgrass Park: Private 1-Hour Airboat Adventure Tour

Embark on a 60-minute airboat tour of the Everglades and get to see all the wildlife, flora, and fauna of this incredible ecosystem. During this tour, which is guided by an experienced Everglades captain, listen to tales of how the Seminole and panther once coexisted in the lush Everglades wilderness. Learn a wealth of other facts and information about the region. As well as catching a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the water, all airboat ticket purchases automatically include entrance into the Alligator and Reptile exhibit where you can catch educational presentations and even get up close to a baby alligator and touch its unique skin. Choose how you would like to experience the Everglades. The Day Time tour explores this unique ecosystem in full daylight, perfect for getting clear views of the diverse wildlife. The Night Tour travels the dark river to seek out the sights and sounds of various creatures including the nocturnal alligator, distinguishable only by its glowing red eyes.

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Fantastic airboat ride through the Everglades! Daniel was an amazing guide - he knew all of the best places to see alligators (we saw 8-10 of them up close), and he was knowledgeable in answering our many questions about the Everglades. I went with my husband and adult children - we all loved it and would highly recommend it!

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.

It was a lot of fun and we got to see great views and learn interesting facts about the area. I think Shantelle was our guide? Her name definitely begins with "S." She was great.

this is my 2nd ride in 4 months. i enjoyed both and gets better based on the diversity of the guide.

Beautiful gardens and great tram ride. Loved all the free peacocks roaming about.