Miami to Everglades Tours

What to bring

• Remember to bring comfortable shoes, water, insect repellent, a hat, and sunscreen.

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

Additional information

• Guests simply need to access Big Bus Tour's 'Manage My Booking' portal, enter their PRN (found on their ticket voucher) and their registered last name, to view their tickets.
• Find complete details on the departure time and locations here.

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.

• 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)

Go on an airboat tour through Everglades National Park, a one-of-a-kind UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pick-up point: South Beach, Miami

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 45-min guided airboat tour through Everglades National Park and spot alligators, turtles, and exotic birds in their natural habitat. Attend a wildlife presentation to learn more about the wetland and its inhabitants. This tour includes round-trip transportation, making for a seamless Everglades adventure.
• Why choose this: Get right in the midst of the action on this Everglades National Park tour that gives you direct access to the actual Everglades, not just surrounding marshes.

Inclusions #

• 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

Glide through the Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat & see fascinating reptile exhibits up close.

• Everything you get: A 40-minute airboat tour led by an expert guide takes you through the Sawgrass Recreation Park at the UNESCO-listed Everglades. Enjoy a small-group ride and get close to rare wildlife like alligators and birds. Visit the reptile exhibit to see native species, including snakes and turtles.
• Why choose this: Sawgrass Recreation Park is approximately 30 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and 40 miles west of Miami, conveniently located from both cities.
• Upgrades: Choose the airboat tour with the wildlife show included, along with transportation from Miami for a hassle-free round-trip journey.

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.

• 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.

Spot alligators by spotlight & stargaze on this thrilling night airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park.

• Everything you get: Take a 60-min airboat ride at night through the Everglades with a captain, as you search for alligators, other reptiles, insects, and amphibians. Use a flashlight to spot these creatures, plus get free daytime entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park exhibits.
• Why choose this: Situated around 30 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and 40 miles west of Miami, Sawgrass Recreation Park is a prime destination for a quick day trip.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to include transportation to and from Miami in a comfortable shuttle, along with an expert English-speaking guide.

Inclusions #

• 1-hour nighttime airboat ride

• Ear protection for the airboat ride.

• Free parking onsite

• Complimentary entrance to exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park during the day (as per option selected)

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

• Live commentary in English by an expert guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Food and beverages

What to Bring

• To visit the exhibit areas at Sawgrass Recreation Park between 9am and 5pm, please carry your night tour voucher and a valid ID for entry.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Information

• Since each tour requires at least 10 passengers and has limited availability, booking in advance is necessary to reserve your spot.
• Guests will be informed on the tour day if the minimum isn't reached or if weather conditions lead to cancellation.
• For safety, children six years old and younger must wear a life jacket.

Private Everglades airboat tour with wildlife exhibits, no crowds, just your group, and meet an alligator!

• Everything you get: This 60-min private airboat tour zooms across the Sawgrass Recreation Park at 40mph. It includes the alligator & reptile exhibit with a 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, plus the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience with expert handlers. You can even choose between group sizes of 4, 6, 12, or 15 according to your preference.
• Why choose this: This private tour offers an intimate way to experience the Everglades. About 30 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and 40 miles west of Miami, Sawgrass Recreation Park is perfectly positioned for guests from either city.

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)