Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat
Miami, US
98% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 9.5 to 10 hours
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Master naturalist guide
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Includes delicious lunch
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Small group experience
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Hotel pickup/drop-off included
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Insect repellent and sunscreen provided
Experience the Everglades with a guided adventure featuring airboat rides, hiking, and wildlife encounters led by an expert naturalist.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Sunscreen, insect repellent, poncos for guest use -
Master naturalist guide
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Delicious local lunch, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
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Drop off at airports in time for flight home
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Snacks, soft drinks, water, and sparkling water
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Free luggage storage
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National park maps to keep
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Hotel/port pickup and drop-off or designated meeting points
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Gratuities
Experience the Everglades with a guided adventure featuring airboat rides, hiking, and wildlife encounters led by an expert naturalist.
Highlights
- See bird species and wildlife up close
- Experience an exhilarating airboat ride
- Visit a Native American tree island village
- Explore the unique flora and fauna of Big Cypress National Preserve
- Enjoy an amazing boat trip through the 10,000 Islands
Meeting Point
We will meet you directly across the street at the Miccosukee Gas Station. There is free and safe parking available.
36073 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194 , United States
End Point
We will meet you directly across the street at the Miccosukee Gas Station. There is free and safe parking available.
36073 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194 , United States
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Miami
After pick up from your hotel in our new and comfortable 15 passenger vans, enjoy the ride out to Everglades National Park. Your guide will be sure to point out the abundant wildlife en route to your first stop!
Fort Lauderdale
We pick up in Fort Lauderdale and go directly out to the park. We try to cluster our pickups to limit the time on the van. Your guide will point out the abundant wildlife enroute.
Everglades National Park
Go on a 1-hour air boat ride that way out far from land in the River of Grass. This is your chance to see the endangered Everglades snail kite, large and small alligators, and much more; all where it should be experienced, up close and in the wild! Visit a Native tree island village or two where they used to live. You can only get there by boat and on this tour.
60 minutes
Miccosukee Indian Village
You will embark on an amazing 1 hour airboat journey way out onto the pristine "River of Grass". We will spend some time in a remote Miccosukee Village and we will also encounter a plethora of wildlife from wading birds to turtles, alligators and more!
60 minutes
Admission Included
Oasis Visitor Center
Big alligators live here.
20 minutes
Admission Included
Big Cypress National Preserve
Go on a nature walk led by your experienced naturalist in this pristine National Preserve that contains 5 of the 9 ecosystems found in the real Everglades. This beautiful walk will have you immersed in the unique flora and fauna of this region. The chance to go on a second walk in a different location as well. Take a remote scenic narrated drive, with a few stops to get out and experience wildlife, led by your experienced naturalist guide in the remote sections of this vast wilderness; which is home to the Florida panther, black bear, wild boar, Osceola turkey, white-tail deer, Florida bobcat, American alligator, an incredible array of bird species, and more.
100 minutes
Admission Included
Smallwood Store
Go back in time in this historic trading post, listed on the National Register of historic places. Learn about the rugged and authentic history of a time when only a few white settlers arrived, to trade with the Seminoles. Still owned by the same family today, ask questions about the lore of Old Florida.
25 minutes
Admission Included
Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center
Great spot to potentially see manatees.
20 minutes
Admission Included
Chokoloskee
Enjoy a wonderful lunch. Order off the menu. Great local food with lots of fresh seafood choices as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
45 minutes
Southwest Gulf Coast
Enjoy an amazing boat trip through the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades National Park. You will have the potential to see dolphins, manatees, many wading and shore birds, white pelicans, saw fish, sea turtles and more.
75 minutes
Everglades City
This small town was recently named one of Smithsonian magazine's top 15 places to see in the United States. We will take a driving tour here in the "Stone Crab Capitol of the Wolrd" When in season we will stop at a local market where fresh off the docks stone crabs can be purchased. Store them in our cooler to be enjoyed later! We will also visit the famous Rod and Gun Club and the quaint musem of the town.
30 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are also available for lunch
What our experts say
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Grab a seafood lunch in Chokoloskee. -
Don't forget your camera for wildlife!
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Wear comfortable shoes for hiking.
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Check for manatees at Big Cypress.
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Explore the historic Smallwood Store.
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