When the buzz of Miami Beach fades and you're ready for something wilder, the Everglades are right around the corner. Just an hour from downtown Miami, this vast subtropical wilderness is packed with thrilling airboat rides, alligator sightings, and serene landscapes unlike anywhere else in the US. A day trip from Miami to the Everglades is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure.
You don’t have to drive far to leave the city behind. The Everglades start less than an hour from Miami, making it the ultimate quick escape into nature.
Hop aboard a fan-powered airboat and glide over glassy water and through tall grasses. Your captain will spin, swerve, and slow down for wildlife sightings, all in one fun ride.
From babies to big ones, alligators are everywhere out here. You’ll spot them from the boat, see them in rescue exhibits, or catch thrilling live shows starring Florida’s most famous reptile.
From giant birds taking flight to still waters that reflect the sky, the Everglades are a dream for wildlife photographers and Instagrammers alike.
The Everglades offer a rare look at Florida, untouched by development. This is the “River of Grass”, raw, rugged, and brimming with biodiversity.
Tour | Inclusions | Highlights | Duration | Price |
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![]() Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour | Entry to Everglades Safari Park - Airboat ride - Round-trip hotel transportation from Miami - Small group tour (max 7 people) | A small-group tour to Everglades Safari Park featuring an exhilarating airboat ride and convenient round-trip transportation. | 4 hours | From $129 |
![]() Everglades National Park Airboat Tour | Round-trip transportation from meeting point in South Beach, Miami - Entry to Everglades National Park - 45-min guided airboat tour - Expert English-speaking guide - 15-min wildlife presentation - Opportunities to spot wildlife like turtles, exotic birds, and alligators in their natural habitat | Experience an unforgettable airboat tour through Everglades National Park, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 4 hours | From $89 |
![]() Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tour with Wildlife Show | Round-trip transportation from select locations in Miami (Miami Beach & Bayside Marketplace) - Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (based on option selected) - Entry to Everglades National Park - Entry to Everglades Holiday Park - Airboat ride - Wildlife show | Offering convenient transportation from several Miami locations, this Everglades Holiday Park tour makes exploring effortless and stress-free. | 4 hours | From $60 |
You’ll board a flat-bottomed airboat that glides over the shallow water and grass. The ride takes you through winding waterways you can’t reach on foot.
Region | Wildlife highlights | Access from Miami | Terrain type | Tour style |
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Everglades National Park (Shark Valley) | Alligators, wading birds, turtles | Approx. 1 hour via Tamiami Trail | Wetlands, boardwalks, canals | Nature-focused, tram or biking tours |
Sawgrass Recreation Area | Gators, exotic animals, native birdlife | Approx. 45 mins west | Sawgrass prairie | Airboat rides, exhibits |
Everglades Holiday Park | Gators, birds, live Gator Boys show | Approx. 50 mins west | Open marshlands | Airboats rides, wildlife shows |
Day trips from Miami to the Everglades typically last 4 to 6 hours, including travel time. The main activities, like airboat rides, usually take about 40 mins to an hour.
Most Everglades tours from Miami require little walking. You’ll mainly be on an airboat or tram, with only short, easy walks around exhibits or boardwalks.
Many tours offer round-trip transport from Miami hotels or central locations. Be sure to confirm during booking.
Yes. Entry to Everglades National Park typically costs $35 per vehicle or $20 per person. Many tours include this fee, but check in advance.
Absolutely. Airboat tours and tram rides are suitable for kids and older adults. Let your tour operator know about your mobility needs beforehand.
With transportation from multiple spots in Miami, this Everglades Holiday Park tour is an easy-breezy experience.
Inclusions
Round-trip transportation from select locations in Miami (Miami Beach & Bayside Marketplace)
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (based on option selected)
Entry to Everglades Holiday Park
Airboat ride
Wildlife show
An intimate group tour to Everglades Safari Park with an airboat ride & round-trip transportation.
Inclusions
Entry to Everglades Safari Park
Airboat ride
Round-trip hotel transportation from Miami
Small group tour (max 7 people)
Go on an airboat tour through Everglades National Park, a one-of-a-kind UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pick-up point: South Beach, Miami
Inclusions
Glide through the Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat & see fascinating reptile exhibits up close.
Inclusions
40-minute airboat tour in Sawgrass Recreation Park
Live English-speaking guide
Entry to alligator and reptile exhibit
Ear protection for airboat ride.
Wildlife show (as per option selected)
Round-trip transportation from Miami (as per option selected)
Glide through Everglades Holiday Park on an airboat, spot wild alligators, and catch a thrilling Gator Boys show.
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.
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)
Spot alligators by spotlight & stargaze on this thrilling night airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Inclusions
60-min nighttime airboat ride
Complimentary entrance to exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park during the day
Ear protection for airboat ride.
Free parking onsite
Airboat captain gratuity
Exclusions
Private Everglades airboat tour with wildlife exhibits, no crowds, just your group, and meet an alligator!
Inclusions
Entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park
60-min private airboat tour
Entry to alligator & reptile exhibit
”Meet a Baby Alligator” experience
Gratuity for airboat captain
Ear protection for airboat ride.
Free parking onsite
Groups of 4, 6, 12, or 15 (as per option selected)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.