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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

36073 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194, USA
Duration

9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore the real Everglades with a master naturalist on this full-day adventure. Enjoy a Ten Thousand Islands boat tour to spot birds, manatees, and dolphins; and a master-naturalist-led dry nature hike in Big Cypress National Preserve. Also included are a 1-hour airboat ride far from land into the River of Grass; a visit to a Native tree island village only accessible via boat; time at a historical trading post, and lunch.

  • Full-day Everglades cruise, hike, and airboat tour with master naturalist
  • 1-hour airboat ride into River of Grass to see alligators and more up-close
  • 1-hour and 20 minutes cruise in Ten Thousand Islands to spot manatees, dolphins, and birds
  • Visit a Native tree island village and historical trading post
  • Includes wildlife-spotting experiences in Big Cypress; plus delicious lunch

What To Expect

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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!

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Oasis Visitor Center



Big alligators live here.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket 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.

1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket 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 Ticket Included

Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center



Great spot to potentially see manatees.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket 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 • Admission Ticket Free

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.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are also available for lunch
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Delicious local lunch, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
  • Snacks, soft drinks, water, and sparkling water
  • Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off or designated meeting points
  • Drop off at airports in time for flight home
  • Free luggage storage
  • master naturalist guide
  • sunscreen, insect repellent, poncos for guest use
  • National Park maps to keep
  • Gratuities

Durations

9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

36073 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194, USA
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