Everglades National Park Biologist Led Full-Day Tour: Airboat, Hike, 10,000 Islands Cruise & Lunch from Fort Lauderdale
by Wild Lime Adventures
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$590Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 9.5 to 10 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Miami and Fort Lauderdale using comfortable 15-passenger vans. The drive to Everglades National Park includes wildlife spotting along the way. A biologist leads the group on a 75-minute airboat ride deep into the River of Grass, where participants can see alligators, the endangered Everglades snail kite, and other wildlife in their natural environment. The route passes remote Native American tree island villages formerly inhabited by the Miccosukee tribe. The tour then stops for about one hour at the Miccosukee Indian Village to learn about local culture and wildlife. Next, the group visits Big Cypress National Preserve for a guided nature hike lasting approximately one hour. This walk covers several Everglades ecosystems and offers chances to see native plants, rare orchids, and wildlife. Following the hike, there is a narrated drive through remote wilderness with stops to observe animals such as Florida panthers, black bears, wild boars, Osceola turkeys, white-tailed deer, bobcats, alligators, and numerous bird species. Lunch is served in Chokoloskee, where guests order from a menu featuring local seafood along with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. After lunch, an 80-minute boat cruise explores the 10,000 Islands area, providing opportunities to see dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sawfish, and various birds including roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and ospreys. The tour also includes a stop at the Smallwood Store, a historic trading post listed on the National Register of Historic Places, where guests learn about early settlers and Seminole trade. In Everglades City, the group takes a driving tour that includes the Rod and Gun Club and a local museum. When in season, fresh stone crabs can be purchased and stored in provided coolers. Included in the tour are sunscreen, insect repellent, ponchos, snacks, soft drinks, sparkling water, a biologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, free luggage storage, and National Park maps. Gratuities and bottled water are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Miami
After pickup from hotels in Miami, guests travel in comfortable 15-passenger vans toward Everglades National Park. The guide points out wildlife along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
Pickup occurs in Fort Lauderdale with clustered stops to reduce van time. Wildlife spotting continues during the drive to the park.
Everglades National Park
Guests take a 75-minute airboat ride far into the River of Grass. The ride offers chances to see endangered Everglades snail kites, large and small alligators, and other wildlife in their natural environment. The airboat passes remote Native American tree island villages accessible only by boat.
60 min
Miccosukee Indian Village
The group spends about one hour in a remote Miccosukee Village, learning about the tribe's history and viewing local wildlife such as wading birds, turtles, and alligators.
60 min
Oasis Visitor Center
This stop includes viewing large alligators in their habitat.
20 min
Big Cypress National Preserve
Guests take a guided nature walk lasting about one hour through five of the nine ecosystems found in the Everglades. A second optional walk may be available in a different location. The tour continues with a narrated drive through remote wilderness, with stops to observe wildlife including Florida panthers, black bears, wild boars, Osceola turkeys, white-tailed deer, bobcats, alligators, and various bird species.
100 min
Smallwood Store
This historic trading post, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a look into early settler and Seminole trade history. The store remains family-owned, with opportunities to ask about Old Florida lore.
25 min
Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center
This location is a good spot to potentially see manatees.
20 min
Chokoloskee
Guests enjoy a lunch where they order from a menu featuring local seafood as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
45 min
Southwest Gulf Coast
An 80-minute boat cruise explores the 10,000 Islands area of Everglades National Park. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sawfish, white pelicans, roseate spoonbills, ospreys, and other shore and wading birds.
75 min
Everglades City
The tour includes a driving visit to Everglades City, known as the "Stone Crab Capital of the World." Stops include the Rod and Gun Club and a local museum. When in season, guests can purchase fresh stone crabs and store them in provided coolers.
30 min
Meeting point
We will meet you directly across the street at the Miccosukee Gas Station. There is free and safe parking available.
End point
We will meet you directly across the street at the Miccosukee Gas Station. There is free and safe parking available.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Everglades National Park Biologist Led Full-Day Tour: Airboat, Hike, 10,000 Islands Cruise & Lunch from Fort Lauderdale
by Wild Lime Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$590Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 9.5 to 10 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Miami and Fort Lauderdale using comfortable 15-passenger vans. The drive to Everglades National Park includes wildlife spotting along the way. A biologist leads the group on a 75-minute airboat ride deep into the River of Grass, where participants can see alligators, the endangered Everglades snail kite, and other wildlife in their natural environment. The route passes remote Native American tree island villages formerly inhabited by the Miccosukee tribe. The tour then stops for about one hour at the Miccosukee Indian Village to learn about local culture and wildlife. Next, the group visits Big Cypress National Preserve for a guided nature hike lasting approximately one hour. This walk covers several Everglades ecosystems and offers chances to see native plants, rare orchids, and wildlife. Following the hike, there is a narrated drive through remote wilderness with stops to observe animals such as Florida panthers, black bears, wild boars, Osceola turkeys, white-tailed deer, bobcats, alligators, and numerous bird species. Lunch is served in Chokoloskee, where guests order from a menu featuring local seafood along with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. After lunch, an 80-minute boat cruise explores the 10,000 Islands area, providing opportunities to see dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sawfish, and various birds including roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and ospreys. The tour also includes a stop at the Smallwood Store, a historic trading post listed on the National Register of Historic Places, where guests learn about early settlers and Seminole trade. In Everglades City, the group takes a driving tour that includes the Rod and Gun Club and a local museum. When in season, fresh stone crabs can be purchased and stored in provided coolers. Included in the tour are sunscreen, insect repellent, ponchos, snacks, soft drinks, sparkling water, a biologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, free luggage storage, and National Park maps. Gratuities and bottled water are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Miami
After pickup from hotels in Miami, guests travel in comfortable 15-passenger vans toward Everglades National Park. The guide points out wildlife along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
Pickup occurs in Fort Lauderdale with clustered stops to reduce van time. Wildlife spotting continues during the drive to the park.
Everglades National Park
Guests take a 75-minute airboat ride far into the River of Grass. The ride offers chances to see endangered Everglades snail kites, large and small alligators, and other wildlife in their natural environment. The airboat passes remote Native American tree island villages accessible only by boat.
60 min
Miccosukee Indian Village
The group spends about one hour in a remote Miccosukee Village, learning about the tribe's history and viewing local wildlife such as wading birds, turtles, and alligators.
60 min
Oasis Visitor Center
This stop includes viewing large alligators in their habitat.
20 min
Big Cypress National Preserve
Guests take a guided nature walk lasting about one hour through five of the nine ecosystems found in the Everglades. A second optional walk may be available in a different location. The tour continues with a narrated drive through remote wilderness, with stops to observe wildlife including Florida panthers, black bears, wild boars, Osceola turkeys, white-tailed deer, bobcats, alligators, and various bird species.
100 min
Smallwood Store
This historic trading post, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a look into early settler and Seminole trade history. The store remains family-owned, with opportunities to ask about Old Florida lore.
25 min
Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center
This location is a good spot to potentially see manatees.
20 min
Chokoloskee
Guests enjoy a lunch where they order from a menu featuring local seafood as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
45 min
Southwest Gulf Coast
An 80-minute boat cruise explores the 10,000 Islands area of Everglades National Park. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sawfish, white pelicans, roseate spoonbills, ospreys, and other shore and wading birds.
75 min
Everglades City
The tour includes a driving visit to Everglades City, known as the "Stone Crab Capital of the World." Stops include the Rod and Gun Club and a local museum. When in season, guests can purchase fresh stone crabs and store them in provided coolers.
30 min
Meeting point
We will meet you directly across the street at the Miccosukee Gas Station. There is free and safe parking available.
End point
We will meet you directly across the street at the Miccosukee Gas Station. There is free and safe parking available.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.