Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

Highlights

1-hour River of Grass airboat trip to look for alligators in the wild
See dolphins, manatees, and more on 1-hour Ten Thousand Islands boat ride
Visit old trading post and Native tree island village only reached by boat
Naturalist-led Big Cypress hike and drive; lunch, and transfers included

Summary

1-hour River of Grass airboat trip to look for alligators in the wild

Tour info

Duration

9 hours 30 minutes - 10 hours

Why take this tour?

Delve deep into the Everglades National Park on this master-naturalist-led experience. Look for manatees, birds, and dolphins on a Ten Thousand Island boat trip, ride an airboat deep into the River of Grass to see alligators, take a wildlife-spotting dry nature hike and drive under huge cypress trees; and visit a Native tree island village only reachable by boat and a historical trading post. Lunch and multi-location pickups are included.

What’s included?

Delicious local lunch, including vegetarian and gluten free options
Snacks, fresh fruit, soft drinks, water, and sparkling water
Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off or designated meeting points
Drop off at airports in time for flight home
Free luggage storage
master naturalist guide
sunscreen, insect repellent, ponchos and binoculars for guest use
Wild Lime eco-canteens as our gift
National Park maps to keep
Entry/Admission - Shark Valley
Entry/Admission - Big Cypress National Preserve
Entry/Admission - Oasis Visitor Center
Entry/Admission - Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center
Entry/Admission - Smallwood Store
Entry/Admission - Loop Road
Entry/Admission - Chokoloskee
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 570-600 minutes
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Wild Lime Adventures

About operator:

We provide authentic, immersive eco-tours and cultural tours with round-trip transportation from hotels and other locations in Miami, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale, and other South Florida locations. Guests can also travel to convenient meet up locations to start any tour. These part and full day tours offer an opportunity to go way beyond the kitsch and the touristy - to venture into the real spaces of natural areas of Everglades National Park, Big Cypress, the Florida Keys, and more. All adventures are led by experienced naturalists guides. As for our intriguing cultural tours, each experience is led by compelling local, native guide. We are frequently able to offer flexible logistics on our small group shared tours, and on private excursions. We are experienced with larger group tours too, along with unique, immersive and effective corporate team building events. Trips are all inclusive. We never go to places with animals in cages and pens. Come with us and find the real Florida!