Let an expert local guide show you Florida’s wildlife up close on this airboat tour of Everglades National Park at Coopertown.

• Everything you get: Get a personalized, guided airboat tour of Everglades National Park, and learn about the Everglades’ wildlife & ecosystem. See Florida alligators, the Purple Gallinule, herons, and other wildlife thriving in their habitat. Meet the locals at Coopertown for more insight into their history & culture.
• Why choose this: The airboat tour, operating since 1945, offers a unique insight into the culture, evolution, and ecosystem of the area, as well as its people. Everglades National Park is 90 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and 60 miles west of Miami, closer to Miami but still within reach from both.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to enjoy an intimate small group tour (of max 7 people), with admission tickets to Everglades Safari Park, a guided airboat ride of the Everglades, and round-trip transport from select Miami hotels.

Inclusions #

• Guided airboat tour of the Everglades

• Entry to Everglades Safari Park (as per option selected)

• Access to the alligator exhibit (as per option selected)

• Round-trip hotel transportation from Miami (as per option selected)

• Small group tour (max 7 people) (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Everglades National Park entrance fee ($20–$35 for those 16 years and older) (as per option selected)

• Gratuities

• Food and beverage

What to bring

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the tour.
• Carry water, insect repellent, a hat, and sunscreen with you on this experience.

Additional information

• The entrance fee to Everglades National Park is not included in your base ticket. You’ll pay it separately at the gate at $35 per vehicle or $20 per person. Children 15 years and younger can enter for free.
• The first airboat tour begins at 9am and the final airboat tour for the day departs at 4:30pm.
• Airboats depart every 20 to 30 minutes.
• The final animal show begins at 4:30pm, and the last airboat tour departs at 5pm

An intimate group tour to Everglades Safari Park with an airboat ride & round-trip transportation.

• Everything you get: Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from Miami hotels, a guided drive to Everglades Safari Park, an exhilarating airboat ride, wildlife shows, nature trails, and the option to dine or shop, all in a small group of no more than 7 guests.
• Why choose this: At 53 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 49 miles from Miami, Everglades Safari Park offers a location closer to Miami but still an easy trip from either city.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Everglades Safari Park

• Airboat ride

• Round-trip hotel transportation from Miami

• Small group tour (max 7 people)

Glide through Everglades Holiday Park on an airboat, spot wild alligators, and catch a thrilling Gator Boys show.

• Everything you get: A 60-minute airboat ride guided by an expert, gliding through the Everglades’ cypress forests. Enjoy a 20-minute live alligator show by the Gator Boys and receive a free professional group photo. Access the gift shop, cozy café, and general store for souvenirs and refreshments.
• Why choose this: Located about 22 miles west of Fort Lauderdale, Everglades Holiday Park sits in an easy-to-reach spot for visitors from both directions.
• Upgrades: Travel with ease, book the airboat tour with round-trip Miami transportation.

Inclusions #

• Fully narrated Everglades airboat tour

• English-speaking guide

• Gator Boys alligator show

• 1 free group photo per party

• Access to gift shop and café

Zoom through Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat and encounter Florida’s native reptiles up close.

• Everything you get: Set out on a 40-minute airboat journey with a professional guide and explore the park’s wetlands, home to alligators, birds, and other wildlife. After your ride, visit the reptile exhibit, where you can see native species like snakes and turtles.
• Why choose this: Sawgrass Recreation Park is approximately 30 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and 40 miles west of Miami, making it easily accessible for guests from both cities.
• Upgrades: Choose an airboat night tour to explore the wetlands after dark or opt for a private airboat tour for a more exclusive experience. Alternatively, you can select the round-trip transportation option, where you'll be picked up and dropped off at Fort Lauderdale hotels.

Inclusions #

• 40-min airboat tour

• Live English-speaking guide

• Entry to alligator and reptile exhibit

• Ear protection for airboat ride.

• Nighttime airboat tour (as per option selected)

• Private airboat tour (as per option selected)

• Airboat tour with round-trip transportation from downtown Fort Lauderdale (as per option selected)

Accessibility

• The boats are not wheelchair accessible, but the exhibits are.

Additional information

• The night tour also comes with access to the alligator and reptile exhibit during the day of your visit.

Discover the Everglades on a full-day adventure with both airboat thrills and a guided dry walk.

• Everything you get: On this full‑day adventure, enjoy a narrated 25‑min scenic drive, a 1‑hour airboat ride, an 80‑min 10,000 Islands cruise, a 1.5‑hour nature walk, and lunch in Everglades City, with seamless round-trip transportation.
• Why choose this: At 90 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 60 miles from Miami, Everglades National Park is more convenient for guests coming from Miami, while still reachable from both.

Inclusions #

• National Park entry fee

• Round‑trip transportation from Miami & Ft. Lauderdale hotels, airports & cruise ports (restrictions apply)

• 1‑hour airboat ride in the “River of Grass”

• 80‑minute boat trip through the 10,000 Islands

• 1.5‑hour naturalist‑led dry walk in Everglades National Park or Big Cypress

• Narrated scenic drive through

• Lunch in Everglades City (vegetarian, vegan & gluten‑free options)

• Snacks, water, sparkling water & other beverages

• Sunscreen, insect repellent, ponchos & binoculars for guest use

• Luggage/bag storage

• Eco water bottle souvenir

Exclusions #

• Gratuities

Explore the River of Grass on a Native-guided airboat and on foot, with round-trip transportation**.**

• Everything you get: On this half‑day adventure, enjoy a narrated 25-min scenic drive, a thrilling 1-hour airboat ride far from shore, and a 1.5-hour nature walk to spot native wildlife and learn about the unique ecosystem. This part-day tour includes transportation options from Miami and Fort Lauderdale for added convenience.
• Why choose this: Located 90 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and 60 miles west of Miami, the park is closer to Miami but remains an easy trip from either.

Inclusions #

• National Park entry fee

• Round-trip transportation from hotels

• Transportation to and from select airports & cruise ports (restrictions apply)

• 1-hour airboat ride

• 1.5-hour naturalist‑led nature walk

• Narrated scenic drive

• Snacks, water, sparkling water & beverages

• Sunscreen, insect repellent, ponchos & binoculars

• Luggage/bag storage

• Eco water bottle souvenir

Exclusions #

Gratuities