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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Exhibit & Roundtrip Bus

Large airboat full of guests at the Everglades Safari dock

Explore the Florida Everglades on a scenic airboat ride through its natural wetlands. Look for alligators, soft-shelled turtles and native birds, capture memorable wildlife photos, and learn from your guide about alligators, their swamp habitat and their conservation recovery.

About this experience

  • Duration: 5 hours
  • E-ticket · Sent by email
  • Group size: Up to 49 guests
  • Runs daily · 8:30 AM – 2:35 PM

Highlights

  • Cruise through the Florida Everglades on a guided airboat ride with priority boarding
  • Look for alligators, soft-shelled turtles, native birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat
  • Explore wildlife exhibits featuring more than 50 rescued and adopted animals
  • Enjoy convenient round-trip motorcoach transportation and receive a complimentary group photo

Full description

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the Florida Everglades on a scenic airboat adventure. Cruise along the canal and through the surrounding wetlands while keeping watch for some of the animals that call this unique ecosystem home.

Look for large and small alligators in their natural habitat, along with soft-shelled turtles and a variety of native birds. Bring your camera and take advantage of opportunities to photograph wildlife and the distinctive Everglades scenery along the way.

During the airboat ride, your guide will share interesting information about alligators, including how these remarkable reptiles survive and thrive in the swamp environment. You'll also learn about their conservation history and recovery from endangered status, adding an educational element to your Everglades wildlife adventure.

Included

  • Guided Everglades airboat tour with priority boarding
  • Round-trip transportation by comfortable motorcoach
  • Wildlife exhibits featuring more than 50 rescued and adopted animals
  • Complimentary group photo
  • No additional fees for the listed inclusions

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting points

Important information

  • Arrive 30 minutes before boarding. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.
  • Booking confirmation is provided at the time of reservation
  • The departure location is near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the journey
  • This experience is suitable for most travelers
  • Travel time to the Everglades is approximately 45–60 minutes, with the complete experience lasting around 5 hours
  • Guests requiring wheelchair access or other accessibility assistance should give at least 48 hours' advance notice
  • The Spanish-language option provides Spanish commentary during the bus journey only; the Everglades portion is in English
  • Bring sunscreen and water and wear comfortable clothing

What's allowed

  • Wheelchairs (please give 48 hours' notice if you need assistance)
  • Strollers

Not allowed

  • Smoking

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 48 hours before the scheduled tour. With Ticket Assurance you can also claim a refund or move your date closer to departure. To cancel or reschedule, visit Manage Booking or Contact Support.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the bus leave from?

Miami Beach departures (8:30, 9:00, 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM) leave from Soundscape Park, 1680 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States. Downtown departures (9:05, 9:35, 10:00 AM and 2:35 PM) leave from Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, United States. Hotel pickup is not included.

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