Everglades Airboat Adventure from Miami
About this activity
Highlights
- Thrilling 90-minute airboat ride
- Spot native wildlife like alligators
- Guided tour through Everglades' waterways
- Educational wildlife show with reptiles
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Miami
- 90-minute airboat tour through Everglades National Park
- Wildlife show featuring native reptiles and birds
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Climb aboard a state-of-the-art airboat for a 40-minute ride that will take you deep into the Everglades. The airboat, powered by a giant propeller, will glide across the shallow waters at thrilling speeds, offering you an exhilarating experience as you explore this natural wonder. As you cruise through the “River of Grass,” keep your eyes peeled for the incredible wildlife that calls the Everglades home. Your experienced guide will help you spot alligators lurking in the water, as well as a variety of bird species, turtles, and maybe even the elusive Florida panther. Learn about the unique adaptations of these creatures and how they survive in this dynamic environment. The Everglades is known for its vast, open landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. During your airboat ride, you'll have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of sawgrass marshes, cypress swamps, and mangroves, all while feeling the rush of the wind in your hair.
Meeting point
Start Location
Bayside Marketplace, Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from select Miami locations; confirm your pickup time and location upon booking.
- The airboat ride is weather-dependent; tours may be canceled in adverse conditions.
- Gratuities for the guide are not included and are appreciated for excellent service.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect against sun exposure.
- Consider bringing a waterproof camera or phone case to capture the experience.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Pick-up transportation is mandatory. Unfortunately travelers cannot drive to the park, though one can drive to the last pickup location at Holiday Inn Port of Miami and leave their car parked at Bayside Marktplace to get on the transportation there if desired
- The location is not located inside the National Park therefore no additional fees apply
Traveler reviews
The boat tour is...
The boat tour is very noisy: the captain keeps talking without it being very relevant. Every animal seen at large is harassed by tourist boats... Surprising but finally the demonstration and the info given during the visit with the captive crocs are interesting.
Excellent tour and alligator show!
Make sure to bring a jacket if the temperature is below 80 degrees F. Also, make sure you stay around for the alligator show. Excellent tour!
Great alligators experience ruined by the cranky and snarling driver
By bus to the Everglades started on time with a pick up near the hotel. There we were picked up by a grumpy driver in a very dirty bus. The air conditioning was dirty the luggage bins extremely dirty. The edges of the windows full of filth and the floor sticks because of the caked-on liquid. The man was hard to hear and when we indicated that we got an extra snarl. Everglades park was a great experience. With friendly people and 5 alligators spotted. The show was fun but the host spoke very quickly.
Good trip but Viator booking process not so much???
The trip was really good but the booking process with Viator not so much. Booked online and chatted with Gillian who seemed unable to advise where the nearest pick up was to our hotel. There was a list of addresses to choose from but nothing near us. She advised 'just pick one' and the booking would be amended on completion. This proved not to be the case and several emails later I was still none the wiser. It wasn't until Grayline the actual tour operator contacted me the day before the trip on Whatspp to offer pick up options that I felt reassured that we would be going on the trip. So probably reluctant to book with Viator again - sorry!
Not a good experience
There was a pick up at the hotel included in the price but, though we were on time, the bus had already left and we had to reach in a hurry walking the meeting point. After few minutes the bus broke down and we had to wait more than 1 hour for the bus to be replaced. They advertised a Tour of almost 6 hours and it lasted less than 4 hours The short cruise on the boat was the only nice thing that lasted about 50 minutes. Then we waited 30 minutes for a stupid and bad alligator show which was not advertised in the tour..