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1-Hour Air boat Ride and Nature Walk with Naturalist in Everglades National Park

330 minutes – 360 minutes
Hollywood, USA

About this activity

Plan for an early morning pickup from your Fort Lauderdale or Miami area hotel, or Port Miami. You can also have your luggage stored free during your tour. Head to Everglades National Park, where your experienced naturalist guide leads you on a nature walk, sharing information about the various ecosystems within the park. Visit a hardwood hammock with mature trees, tropical plants, and wildlife. Experience many different variety of bird species. Next, board an airboat for a thrilling ride through the water prairie system, where wild alligators live. Visit a Native Indian tree island village and learn about the customs and culture of the local people. This tour is great for nature lovers and those who want to retreat from the bustle of Miami and see its wilder side. End your tour with drop-off to your hotel or at the airport for an afternoon flight.

Highlights

  • Enjoy one nature hike in Everglades National Park
  • Naturalist guide to maximize learning opportunities
  • Pickup and drop-off from hotel, airport, or Port Miami included

Full description

Immerse yourself in two distinct adventures on this combination tour. First, go on a nature walk with a naturalist guide in Everglades National Park. See hardwood hammocks, a variety of birds, and wild alligators. Then go on a thrilling air boat ride far from land, out over the vast expanse of the River of Grass, and a visit to a Native tree island village. Pickup and drop-off from your Fort Lauderdale or Miami area hotel, airport, or Port Miami is included.

Included / Excluded

  • National Park fees
  • Air boat fees
  • Water
  • Wild Lime eco-canteens to keep
  • All activities
  • Sunscreen for guest use
  • Insect repellent
  • Experienced naturalist guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation and luggage storage
  • Small-group, personalized experience
  • National Park maps to keep
  • Ponchos
  • Snacks
  • Entry/Admission - Tamiami Trail
  • Entry/Admission - Miccosukee Indian Village
  • Gratuities
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Meeting point

Traveler pickup is offered.<br>We pick up at hotels and vacation rentals and other locations in many Miami, Hollywood, and Ft. Lauderdale areas and neighborhoods. We also pick up from Port Miami ---- We can drop off at Port Miami and Port Everglades. We can drop off at Miami Airport and Ft. Lauderdale Airport. We can provide a convenient meet up location for anyone coming from outside our pick up areas, including those coming from the Keys, Homestead, and other south Miami-Dade County locations. This tour is also great for those coming from Fort Myers, Naples, and Marco Island! We can provide a convenient meet up location for those coming from north or west of our pick up range in Ft. Lauderdale. For shared tours, we may not be able to pick up north of Sunrise Blvd. or west of I-95 in Ft. Lauderdale. We provide free luggage stowage. Some guests may decide to be dropped off at the airport, cruise port, or at a different location or hotel at the conclusion of the tour. There is no extra charge for this service, as long as it is within our transportation zone. We assume that guests will be returning to the same pick up or meet up location at the end of the tour unless they arrange these details with us ahead of time. We are usually able to provide a broader range of transportation for private tours. The standard pick up time is about 7:15 or 7:30 a.m. However, we will message you the afternoon before the tour to provide you with the exact pick up time. This time will typically be a 10 minute window of time. Please be sure to be ready prior to that pick up window. <br>Miccosukee - Resort & Gaming, 500 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33194, USA The best place to park at this location is in the large parking lot on the north side of the casino. It is free and safe to park. We will be pulling up along the curb on the north side of the casino. This location is not be confused with the Miccosukee Village. <br>Airports:<br>Miami Intl Airport, 2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126<br>Ft. Lauderdale Intl Airport, 100 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315<br>Ports:<br>Port Miami, 1015 N America Way #2, Miami, FL 33132, USA<br>Port Everglades Midport Garage, 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA<br>Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 330-360 minutes
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

Frequently asked questions

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Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Child rate applies only with 1 paying adult
A tour can be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached.
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Covid-19 procedures: We will be limiting the number of people to 10 or 11 per vehicle. We will be vigorously cleaning and wiping down everything in each vehicle after after every tour and following CDC guidelines for many other procedures as well. We will provide hand sanitizer and sanitizer wipes for guests as they enter the vehicle and will be requiring a mask to be worn by everyone for the transportation part of our tours.
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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