Miami Everglades Experience: Airboat Tour, Wildlife Show, & Roundtrip Transfer from Miami

Summary Description

Our Everglades Experience takes you from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park by air-conditioned motorcoach and includes a ride through the famous 'River of Grass' on an iconic Florida airboat, plus a thrilling wildlife show featuring real alligators.

Highlights
  • Ride an airboat through the heart of Everglades as you spot all the amazing wildlife in their natural habitat
  • Learn about the wildlife in the Everglades from your expert guides who will also point out best spots for photo opportunities
  • See a spectacular wildlife show where you'll have the chance to see the alligators up close
  • Enjoy a relaxed round trip journey by air conditioned bus from Miami to the Everglades and back
  • Have your photo taken with your group before entering the airboats
Description

SHORT DESCRIPTION

 Begin your Everglades adventure in Miami with pickup by our Big Bus coach for a scenic 50-minute ride to Everglades Holiday Park, located within Everglades National Park.

 Kick off your experience with a guided airboat tour through the iconic sawgrass prairies, where you’ll spot wildlife like alligators, turtles, and birds. A complimentary group photo is included before departure.

 After the ride, enjoy a live wildlife show featuring expert alligator handling using traditional Seminole techniques.

 Before returning to Miami, you’ll have free time to explore the park—enjoy optional animal encounters, grab a bite, shop for souvenirs, or relax by the water.

LONG DESCRIPTION

Start your unforgettable journey from Miami with a 50-minute bus ride to Everglades Holiday Park, the gateway to Florida's untamed wilderness. Upon arrival, capture the moment with a complimentary group photo before diving into your Everglades adventure.

Board a high-speed airboat for a thrilling 45-minute ride through the swamplands, guided by an expert who will reveal the hidden beauty of this unique ecosystem. Glide past sawgrass marshes and keep your eyes open for native wildlife such as alligators, soft-shelled turtles, and a variety of bird species soaring above.

After the airboat ride, experience a captivating wildlife show that showcases the traditional Seminole techniques of handling alligators. Get up close to these once-endangered reptiles and learn about their impressive recovery and vital role in Florida’s ecosystem.

With skip-the-ticket-line access, fascinating commentary, and a mix of excitement and education, this tour promises an immersive experience into the heart of the Everglades. Conclude your adventure with a relaxing ride back to Miami, taking home lasting memories of Florida’s rich wildlife.

Included / Excluded
  • Round-trip journey from Miami
  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Live guide
  • Priority entry to the Everglades Park
  • 45-minute airboat ride with live guide
  • Wildlife Show with alligator experts
  • Photo of your group at the Everglades Park
  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
  • Food and Drinks
Start / End Locations
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
Commentary

Guide : English, Spanish

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Please inform us in advance if you have accessibility requirements
Know Before You Go
  • Departure point is dependent on selected departure time
  • Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time.
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Includes roundtrip transportation to Everglades Holiday Park, airboat ride, and wildlife show

Miami Everglades Experience RETAIL PRICE
Adult (13 - 99 years) $60.00
Terms and Conditions

Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.

Additional Information

Everglades Departures:

Miami Beach (Soundscape Park, 1680 Washington Ave) - 8:30AM, 9AM, 2PM, & 2:30PM. 

Depart from Downtown Miami (Bayside Marketplace, 333 Biscayne Blvd) - 9:05AM, 9:35AM, 2:35PM, & 3:05PM

Please inform us in advance if you have accessibility requirements (e.g. if you are a wheelchair user) so we are able to make arrangements to accommodate you comfortably. The journey to the Everglades Holiday Park takes between 45-60 minutes. Total tour duration is approximately 4 hours.

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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