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Miami's Best Everglades Airboat Rides!

Airboat tours starting at $50.

Explore the wide expanse of the famous River of Grass and catch a glimpse of exotic and rare plants and animals that open your eyes to the beauty of Mother Nature’s work.

Airboat Tours Starting at $200

Our private tours are designed to give you, your family, and friends the airboat ride of a lifetime by having them carried out by the most passionate and well-informed tour guides.

Airboat Tours Starting at $275

Our sunset tour take you through the beautiful scenery to witness the sunset, surrounded by greenery, water, and a sense of tranquility.

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Private and Group Everglades Airboat Tours in Miami

Discover the magic of the Everglades with our scenic airboat tours, a must-try experience in Miami. We specialize in creating extraordinary airboat adventures, perfect for those looking for an up-close encounter with Florida's unique ecosystem. From private, romantic airboat rides to fun-filled group tours, our offerings are diverse. Each tour is meticulously crafted to showcase the beauty and excitement of the Everglades, ensuring your time with us is unforgettable.

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Glide through these legendary wetlands, where each turn reveals the untamed beauty of alligators, exotic plants, and a kaleidoscope of wildlife. Our tours offer more than just a scenic ride; they are an educational voyage into the heart of the Everglades’ ecosystems. Perfect for first-time visitors to South Florida, an airboat experience with us is not just a trip but a journey into the wild, creating memories that will last a lifetime

Miami's Everglades Sunset Tour

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Everglades with our Sunset Airboat Tour, a highlight among Everglades airboat tours. Perfect for those seeking airboat rides that offer a unique perspective, this tour combines romance with the breathtaking scenery of the Everglades at dusk. Navigate the peaceful waterways on our state-of-the-art airboats and be captivated by the stunning sunset, creating a magical atmosphere.

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Such a blast! We saw dozens of alligators on the trip as well as other wildlife! The boat ride was fun and smooth! Our boat captain and guide Taylor was awesome! He was personable and very knowledgeable! He made our experience special! Everyone had a blast! I would highly recommend this company! Thanks for the awesome man Experience!.

I met the tour guide driver today and it feels like i’ve known him for years. His name is Taylor and is probably one of the most friendliest people I have ever met. I was worried it was going to be an awkward and quiet boat ride the whole tour, but it was an amazing experience! 11/10 would do again!!!.

We went out with Taylor on Saturday morning; my brother and nephew visiting me from California • We’ve never been on an airboat and what an incredible experience!!! Taylor couldn’t have been more informative, friendly, professional and just an awesome guide!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour, just an incredible experience! I would love to do it again!! Thank you Taylor!

Had a fantastic time experiencing all of the wildlife within the habitat...Taylor took the time to share several stories involving his many experiences within the Everglades.....5 plus stars .....A definite must...WE WILL BE BACK.....

Excellent tour. We were a group of 7 and all enjoy it. The reservation and organization was impecable. The tour guide was excellent and fun. I fully recommend Everglades boat tour.

Captain Taylor was the best guide I ever had! He was so personable and fun and did an excellent job of explaining all the beautiful intricacies of what makes the Everglades so great! I would highly recommend him over any of the other tour guides. Plus they have a new boat with cool green gator coverings that made for a smooth safe ride.

First time in Miami and first time to the glades and it was beyond what we expected! Taylor was incredibly knowledgeable about the area due to him growing up and being in the glades since a young child. We got up and close with gators. My son (10) had an unbelievable time. Definitely would recommend taking private tours over anything. We will be back and will definitely take another tour with Taylor!

We had such a great time on this airboat ride! From the get-go Jodi was so kind and responsive on the phone, answering all our questions and just generally being very friendly. We wanted to do a sunrise tour, which she said they didn't normally do, but she checked and accommodated us as she thought it would be an interesting experience as well. It turned out to be really, really nice. We met up with Taylor, who was also very kind and friendly. He didn't rush the experience at all and was very knowledgeable about the area, wildlife and plant life. They are a family owned business and local to the Everglades, so if you want a great experience...go with them!

Had a great 1hr tour with Taylor. This was the only company that managed to sqeeze us in on short notice. It was easy to find the departure point. Taylor is very knowledgable about the history and ecology of the everglades. Learned a lot and saw a few gatoors and birds. Because our tour was pretty late in the day, we saw a wonderful sunset. I would definitly recommend everglades airboat tours to anyone. They are the best.

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Miami Everglades Tours

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Our authentic Everglades guided airboat tour through the grasslands of the Everglades is not to be missed! You will see the animals of the Everglades in their natural habitat. See an alligator show and take a picture with a baby gator if you wish to! Come join us for a once in a lifetime experience!

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Everglades Eco-Adventure Tour

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There is no better way to experience the unique and vibrant environment of the Everglades than by taking an Airboat Ride. Journey deep into nature’s mysterious wilderness aboard an airboat & come face to face with alligators & other exotic wildlife as you glide through the Everglades. Tour includes:

• Hotel pick-ups & drop-offs from hotels in Miami Beach
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Everglades Airboat Adventure & Miami Sightseeing Cruise

This eight-hour excursion combines an eco-adventure in an airboat on the shallow waters of the Everglades with a cruise along Biscayne Bay, where you’ll see the homes of Miami’s millionaires as well as the Port of Miami and the beautiful Miami skyline. It’s the best of Miami on the Water.

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Everglades Park Admission Tickets

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Visit the Florida Everglades premier and most complete airboat ride attraction!

Entrance Ticket Includes:

• Shared 30-minute air boat ride
• Live alligator wildlife show
• Jungle Trail access

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Climb aboard for an Everglades airboat ride in Miami , and go on an adventure in the Florida Everglades. Your airboat ride is guided by one of our highly-trained, experienced captains, who takes you on a thrilling ride. During your Everglades airboat tour , listen to fun facts about this impressive ecosystem while you take in the exciting sights.

You may even catch a glimpse of the wildlife as you skim across the glassy water on your adventure. Keep your eyes peeled as you cruise through the unbridled wild beauty of the Florida Everglades. Feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest on the best Miami everglades tour !

Everglades Sightseeing

Gators are Florida’s most popular residents, however, you will also experience a variety of different wildlife in their natural habitat. You will also see frogs, snakes, and lizards – as well as some of the most plentiful and varied bird and fish populations in the entire world.

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Your Miami airboat tour guide will get you as close to the action as is safely possible, all the while educating you and your family about everything that you are seeing along the way.

The Everglades ecosystem provides a natural habitat for alligators and crocodiles, and it is the only place on the planet where these reptiles coexist in the wild.

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Experience a one in a lifetime adventure on the best Everglades tours in Miami ! See alligators, ride an airboat, see a live gator show, see lush vegetation, hold a baby alligator (for a fee), and more. Let our experienced tour guides show you the mystery and ecology of the Everglades.

Fun Facts about the Florida Everglades  

The Florida Everglades National Park is incredible, and it’s easy to see why people travel from all over the world to take an Everglades tour through the wetlands. The Everglades is incredible to see in person, with their unique vegetation and exciting wildlife. Despite the recent focus on the ecosystem, there is still much to learn about its contribution to South Florida and beyond. Here are three fascinating facts about the Everglades gleaned from park experts that may surprise you.

• The Everglades is a river: Believe it or not, the Everglades is a constantly moving river, which is ideal for an Everglades airboat tour . Water trickles from Lake Okeechobee to the south, forming a slow-moving river sixty miles wide and a hundred miles long. However, the “River of Grass” is much smaller than it used to be. Construction and related drainage projects have destroyed up to 50% of the wetland habitat.
• It is the only location on the planet where alligators and crocodiles coexist:  The Everglades are home to both crocodiles and gators. Crocs are mostly found in small numbers along the ‘glades’ coast, whereas alligators prefer to stay inland, near freshwater. Despite this, the Everglades ecosystem provides a natural habitat for both, and it is the only place on the planet where these reptiles coexist in the wild.
• There are 9 habitats providing a home to 16 endangered or threatened species: The Florida Everglades may be complex, but it’s that complexity that makes them so spectacular. The Florida panther and alligator are just two of the endangered animals that the Everglades ecosystem protects. With nine distinct habitats, the Everglades is also home to more than 16 species of birds, a variety of mammals, reptiles, plants, and a wealth of unique flora. America’s wetlands are spectacular and a fantastic learning environment for adventurous families, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

If you want to learn more and a trip through the Everglades sounds like fun, a narrated tour could be the answer! Visit our Best Everglades Tours in Miami , featuring 60-minute airboat ride, live alligator shows and a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Florida’s finest.

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Our Miami airboat rides are properly maintained, and our safe, knowledgeable captains are Coast Guard-licensed.

Alligators & Animals

Take a closer look at some of the animals that call the Florida Everglades home during our interactive Wildlife Nature Show.

Our expert guides share their experiences and discuss the unique abilities and adaptations the local wildlife use to survive in nature.

Jungle Trail

Explore Everglades National Park on Foot.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along our winding Jungle Trail. Have your camera ready to quickly capture the moment, the Everglades is teeming with exotic birds, reptiles and fish species.

Make sure to stop along the way and absorb the breathtaking views in all their splendor.

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Saw some gators and had a show at the end. Boat was fun, gave us ear plugs for the fan. Didn’t get wet.

Great place, awesome tours of the Everglades, guided airboat tour was great fun. Great informative show, lovely nature trail, managed to get within 3ft of a 'gator to get a quick selfie!

Very informative Everglades tour in Miami. Great park to walk around. Good show commentated by a knowledgable member of staff. Saw 3 alligators as well while doing the wind boat tour. It was very exciting. Great day in the swamp area. Next time we might book their shark valley private tour.

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The Original Everglades National Park Airboat Tour

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Travel Deeper into Everglades National Park Aboard A Private Tour

Go off the beaten path as we journey deeper into florida's everglades national park, as expert guides, our captains have unparalleled knowledge of the trails, plants, and animals. join us for a truly unique and unforgettable experience today.

So much fun!! We did a private tour with LOU, and had an absolute blast!! Thanks to all the staff for being so friendly and knowledgeable! Make sure you go to the alligator show!

Wonderful place, excellent your guide and really awesome Alligator show. Highly recommend!!! Will definitely be back

Wondering What to Do When Visiting the Everglades?

From airboats to camping, we've listed our top picks in our latest article: Top 7 Things to Do in the Everglades!

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So fun!  Beautiful tour flying around the everglades on an airboat!  Wear the ear buds they give you. And you can hold Snappy!

This place is awesome!  We saw a Snail Kite, momma alligator and her nest. The boat ride was sooo much fun. We actually drove by it and turned around just to see the place.

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Find out everything you can do during your visit to the florida everglades, from airboats to nature walks, wildlife shows to gator bites, we offer family fun in the warm florida sun all year long. we're sure your experience will be unforgettable., ever wonder what that alligator is doing.

Top 7 Things to do in the Everglades

If you ask anyone about the Everglades, they will most probably say that it is the greatest swamp in Florida. They are close but not exactly right! It is a slow-running river that entails around nine contrasting, elegant ecosystems.

History of Airboats

In 1930, airboats started becoming popular in the United States. Many Floridians made them famously known when they began to invent them independently, these Floridians mostly lived in or near the Florida Everglades.

Ultimate Guide: Animals of the Everglades

Did you know the Florida Everglades sustains a unique environment that provides safe refuge to the wildlife that inhabits the wetlands, some of which are not found anywhere else in the world? This guide tells you all about them!

The Ultimate Guide to Everglades National Park

With so much to do in South Florida, it’s easy to miss the adventure that can be found in our very own backyard. In this article, we will shed light on one of the hidden gems often overlooked by visitors and residents alike; the Florida Everglades.

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We offer various discounts to make your Everglades National Park experience more memorable and less stressful on your wallet.

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Group tours of all sizes are welcome to enjoy the adventure, together! Our custom made, twin rotor airboats are the largest in the industy, holding a whopping 45 visitors each!

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TOUR OPTIONS STARTING AT $200

PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOURS (REGULAR HOURS)

1 HOUR – $200

1.5 HOUR – $275

2 HOUR – $375

2.5 HOUR – $475

3 HOUR – $575

All tour pricing are for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $60 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

SUNSET/SUNRISE PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

• 1 HOUR – $275
• 2 HOUR – $475
• 1.5 HOUR – $375

All tour pricing starts at $275 for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $60 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

1/2 AND FULL DAY AIRBOAT FISHING TRIPS

Fishing Trips are customized to our clients needs and wants. It doesn’t matter if you want to cast your luck at the trophy Large Mouth bass, Butterfly Peacock, or if you have another specific fish in mind. We are here to fill your Angling Fresh water and Salt Flat needs. Come try your luck at over 250 fresh water species of fish the South Florida Everglades has to offer.

1/2 Day – $899

Full Day – $1599

All fishing trip pricing starts at $899 for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $100 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

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NIGHT PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

The Night Tours we offer are for the Brave of Heart. Visiting the Magnificent Florida Everglades is an entirely different experience after the sun sets. Book Now , if you think you have what it takes.

Tour pricing starting as low as $200. All tour pricing are for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $60 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

Welcome to Airboat Adventures Everglades!

We’re thrilled to have you join us on a one-of-a-kind journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of the Florida Everglades in Miami. As you hop aboard one of our top-rated everglades airboat tours, get ready for a truly unique experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Our ultimate goal is to leave you spellbound with memories that will last a lifetime. We want you to witness the raw beauty of the Everglades, encounter the extraordinary wildlife that calls it home, and gain insightful knowledge about this breathtaking wonderland waiting to be explored.

Everglades Airboat Rides in Miami

Set out on an exciting expedition through the magnificent Everglades on one of our high-performance airboats. Prepare to witness the marvels of this unique ecosystem and its wildlife up close and personal. Get ready to embrace your inner adventurer and hold on tight for a wild ride you’ll never forget! Book our Best airboat rides in everglades Miami!

Airboat Tours in Miami, Florida

Are you heading to Miami, Florida, and searching for a thrilling excursion in the Florida Everglades? Look no further than our Airboat Tours in Miami, Florida. Our skilled airboat captains possess years of experience, so you can sit back and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. Get ready to discover the Everglades’ remarkable wildlife up close and personal as you explore one of America’s most significant natural wonders.

Everglades Boat Tours in Miami

If you’re seeking an unparalleled adventure in Miami’s Everglades, our Everglades Boat Tours in Miami are just what you need. With our professional airboat drivers at the helm, you can rest easy knowing that safety is our top priority, allowing you to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Our tour captains will take you to the most sought-after locations in the Everglades, ensuring an extraordinary and unparalleled tour experience.

Airboat Tours Everglades Near You

If you’re looking for Airboat Tours Everglades Near You, look no further. Our airboats come fully equipped with various supplies and tools to enhance your experience. We provide coolers with ice and complimentary water bottles on every airboat, so you can stay refreshed while basking in the Florida sunshine. So, book your Airboat Tour with us today and get ready to explore the beauty of the Everglades in comfort and style!

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For those looking for the V.I.P Experience, or whether you just want the Luxury of not dealing with the South Florida traffic yourself. We have Private Transportation on standby.

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Airboat Rides Miami is one of a select few facilities operating inside the heart of Everglades National Park. The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, home to a variety of reptiles, birds, turtles, deer, wild boars and the elusive Florida Panther.

Private & Group Everglades Airboat Tours

Airboat Rides Miami offers daily airboat tours departing every 20 – 30 minutes throughout the day. There are plenty of photo ops to catch wildlife in their natural habitat. Our experienced guides help you spot alligators, soft-shelled turtles and a variety of birds you won’t find anywhere else but the Florida Everglades.

Private airboat tours are also available for a more personal experience and extended trips into the Florida Everglades. Private tours are available by the hour. Booking in advance is recommended but not required.

Tickets purchased online will be available at the gate under your name. No additional reservations required! Airboat rides depart from: 24050 SW 8th street Miami FL 33194 Gator Park Airboat Tours. Tickets purchased online are non-refundable. Please note that National Park Entrance is not included. It is $8 for adults, free for children under 16, NPS Pass holders, military, veterans and seniors over 62.

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Tickets for Airboat Rides Miami include access to Everglades Park, the premier facility to see Florida Alligators up close.

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The restaurant at Gator Park offers a full lunch menu, including specialties like alligator tail and alligator sausage. Sit outside on our shaded deck and enjoy the lush scenery, and browse our Souvenir shop for that perfect gift or take-home keepsake.

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9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Airboat Tours depart every 20-30 min, no reservations required! Tickets purchased online are available at the gate under your name. Just show your payment receipt at the will-call counter, and we will print your tickets!

Last airboat ride: 5:00 pm

Adult Airboat Ride Admission $29.99

Included in this package.

• Free admission for children ages 5 and younger
• Guided Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park  35-40 min
• Amazing Photo Ops to capture native wildlife in their natural habitat Don’t forget your camera!
• Souvenir Shopping: Everglades souvenirs, Native American crafts, hand crafted leather goods
• Opportunity to try some of the best alligator tail, frog legs & catfish the Everglades has to offer at our cafe

Child 6-11 y.o.  Airboat Ride Admission $19.99 Children under 6 ride for free!

Private airboat experience starts at $425.00  gratuity is included.

Want more out of your Everglades experience? Charter your own private airboat, and have one of our top notch guides take you on a personalized adventure. Travel 12-15 miles into the heart of everglades national park. This is a once in a lifetime experience your family will never forget.

• Private Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park*
• Amazing Photo Ops to capture native wildlife in their natural habitat Don’t forget your camera!

*Tickets purchased online are available at the gate. Tours depart from 24050 SW 8th street Miami FL 33194.

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Transportation to the park: Lyft or Uber. For group transportations please contact us at 305-559-2255

Additional services may be purchased at our best available rate. National Park Entrance Fee will be collected at the gate.

Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offer or contract. Gratuities are not included, unless otherwise noted.

Customers are no longer allowed to hold a live baby alligator for a photo. Thank you for your understanding!

The management reserves the right to postpone or cancel tours due to weather.

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The 9 best everglades airboat and swamp tours.

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The Top Everglades Airboat & Swamp Tours

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If you're planning a trip to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, Florida , visiting Everglades National Park should be on your to-do list. The South Florida national park is known for its expansive beauty, as well as its varied population of wildlife that includes everything from bobcats to alligators.

To see all the Everglades has to offer, sign up for a guided tour. U.S. News consulted both traveler sentiment and expert opinion to identify the top Everglades tours. Before you go, make sure you read through the National Park Service's Wildlife Viewing Ethics to keep both yourself and the animals safe during your time in the park. When choosing the best Everglades tours, we avoided recommending operators that promote wildlife shows or encourage feeding or holding the animals for photo-ops.

Visitors should plan to pay a fee to enter the park, as it may not be included in the price of the tour ticket. You should also keep in mind that many of these tour operators are located at least 30 miles west of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Tours that run on airboats – open-air vessels with huge fans at the back that propel the boat – can be very loud. Companies will generally offer ear protection, but if you or your companions are sensitive to loud noises, contact the tour provider to discuss options before you book.

The Best Everglades Airboat and Swamp Tours

Everglades swamp tours – one hour group tour.

Price: Adults from $60; kids from $30 Duration: 1 hour

This sightseeing trip takes you out on an airboat to cruise through the Everglades' main waterways in search of alligators, birds and interesting vegetation. Throughout the ride, knowledgeable guides share facts about the area's history and ecology. Many travelers recommend booking this tour, describing it as fun and informative, with plenty of wildlife sightings. Departures generally take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., but availability may vary by month.

Children 5 and younger can ride for free, but still require a reserved seats. Also check out Everglades Swamp Tours for private airboat tours that last up to two hours.

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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures – 30-Minute Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $35; kids from $30 Duration: 30 minutes

Located at the headwaters of the Everglades in Kissimmee, Florida (about 40 miles south of Orlando), Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures earns praise from reviewers for its personable, experienced staff and the family-friendly environment. On the airboat ride, you and up to 16 other passengers will glide through the tall grass in search of eagles, alligators, raccoons and more. In addition to airboat rides, the site houses a replica of a Jororo Tribe village, as well as a gem and fossil mining activity for kids.

Tours depart throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. You can buy your tickets online, but there are no reservations for this tour. For a longer adventure, consider the company's hourlong airboat ride. There are also sunset and night tours, if you're hoping to avoid the midday heat and crowds.

Marsh Landing Adventures – 90-Minute Everglades Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $65; kids from $60 Duration: 1.5 hours

For wildlife lovers who want more than half an hour to experience the Everglades, this 1.5-hour airboat ride from Marsh Landing Adventures is an excellent experience. Located in Kissimmee on Lake Tohopekaliga, Marsh Landing Adventures promises travelers an in-depth look at the headwaters of the Everglades and the plants and animals that inhabit its waters. What's more, the company says it can reach areas of the Everglades that are inaccessible to larger boats because of its small crafts. Travelers give kudos to the boat captain for their educational and entertaining delivery. Many call the experience the highlight of their Florida vacation.

Tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations are required, and there is a 1% fuel surcharge added to each ticket. Marsh Landing Adventures also offers hourlong, two-hour and four-hour airboat rides.

Everglades City Airboat Tours

Price: Adults from $47; kids from $31 Duration: 1 hour

Everglades City Airboat Tours sets itself apart from other companies by offering participants two-way headsets, which allow passengers and guides to better engage with one another throughout the hourlong ride. As you navigate through narrow creeks and shallow bays, you may spot alligators, manatees and birds. Tourists enjoy the ride and appreciate the headsets. Reviewers are also complimentary of the boat captains, who they describe as entertaining and knowledgeable.

Tours depart multiple times Monday through Saturday, although timing may be modified based on the season. It's a good idea to reserve your tour in advance. Everglades City Airboat Tours is located approximately 85 miles west of Miami and 35 miles southeast of Naples, Florida.

Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tours – 45-Minute Standard Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $45; kids from $27.50 Duration: 45 minutes

For an excursion that combines cultural immersion and wildlife viewing, consider this outing from Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tours. The Miccosukee family-owned company's standard tour focuses on introducing visitors to the homelands of the Miccosukee people: an American Indian tribe that migrated to Florida before it became a state. During the tour, you'll not only see local wildlife, but also will get to see a Miccosukee Indian camp and take a nature walk. Visitors recommend the tour, describing it as an amazing experience thanks to the small, intimate group size.

Tours run daily at multiple times between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The company also offers private outings.

Everglades River of Grass Adventures – Semi-Private River of Grass Airboat Tours Everglades

Price: Adults from $85; kids from $45 Duration: 1.5 hours

One perk of this tour is that it is capped at six to eight travelers per boat. During the excursion, you'll get the chance to see the famous flora and fauna of the Everglades, including herons and alligators. Visitors say this is a family-friendly tour and call the trip "memorable" and "amazing."

These tours run seven days a week; since they're semiprivate, you must call or email to find out the best times to depart. River of Grass Adventures also offers sunset tours of the Everglades.

Other Popular Everglades Tours

Shurr Adventures Everglades – Three Hour Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour Small Group Adventure

Price: Adults from $109; kids from $99 Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Enjoy an up-close view of animals and nature, and get some exercise in too, on this kayak tour of the Everglades' mangroves. As you paddle your way through the mangrove tunnels, you may spot orchids, birds and, of course, alligators. Kayakers say this tour is excellent and appreciate the patient, experienced guides who share a wealth of information about the plants and animals that reside in this unique ecosystem. What's more, reviewers appreciate that the tours are limited to just eight participants.

Tours are available Monday through Saturday from August to April; times vary by season. Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. Tourgoers will enjoy three to 3.5 hours out on the water but should plan to spend a total of four hours on-site from start to finish. Shurr Adventures Everglades also offers a full-day tour of the mangrove tunnels, as well as a motorboat tour in the Ten Thousand Islands region of Everglades National Park, among other options.

Shark Valley Tram Tours

Price: Adults from $31; kids from $16 Duration: 2 hours

These naturalist-led excursions not only include a tour around Everglades National Park in an open-air tram, they also give tourgoers the chance to explore on foot. Halfway through the tour, participants can climb a 45-foot-tall observation deck to see sweeping views of the surrounding vegetation. During the two-hour tour, travelers also have the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife. Tourgoers enjoy learning about the Everglades from the expert guides and say riding the tram is part of the fun. Many also recommended taking a morning tour to avoid the midday heat.

From mid-December through late April, tours depart on the hour daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. From May through mid-December, tours depart at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. Shark Valley Tram Tours also offers self-guided bike tours. (Note that you'll have to pay a separate fee to enter Everglades National Park for any tour.)

Everglades Florida Adventures – Ten Thousand Islands Tour

Price: Adults from $59; kids from $29 Duration: 3 hours

If you're hoping to see the Everglades by boat, but want something a little quieter than an airboat ride, consider this cruise. Departing from Port of the Islands Marina in Naples, this 45-foot passenger catamaran glides across the Faka Union Canal while guides share information about the history and ecology of the area. Tourgoers report spotting lots of birds, turtles, dolphins and manatees. They also call out the insightful crew and clean, comfortable boat as highlights.

Cruises are offered Monday to Friday at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Everglades Florida Adventures also offers kayak and canoe rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Like any other form of transportation, riding an airboat may come with some risks. To stay safe on your Everglades airboat tour, be sure to choose a company run by experienced, professional boaters (most of which undergo special training and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard) and adhere to all rules set forth by your guide. Parents should keep a close eye on children and be sure they are properly fitted for their life jackets, and all passengers should protect against the heat by wearing sunscreen and staying hydrated. Commercial airboats typically do not exceed speeds of 30 to 40 mph to ensure a safe, smooth ride, and most operators will reschedule your tour in the event of lightning or other inclement weather. Tour companies will also generally provide riders with proper ear protection, as the boats are quite loud.

Typically, passengers will feel the most comfortable in lightweight, sleeveless clothing and shorts while on an Everglades airboat tour. If you are taking a wintertime tour, keep an eye on the weather – pants and long sleeves may be a better option, but you likely won't need a heavy jacket. Be sure to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water to protect yourself from the effects of the sun; you may also want a hat to provide further shade and keep hair in place. Passengers with long hair are advised to wear it in a ponytail or bun to keep it from becoming knotted in the wind. Tourgoers may also wish to apply some bug spray prior to embarking on their adventure.

Airboat tours last about an hour, though duration will depend on the tour company.

An airboat's top speed is about 30 mph.

Not normally, but you run a small risk of getting misted with water. If you take a tour when it is raining, expect to get wet.

In winter, you'll want to time your visit for midday, when it warms up. In summer, you'll want to visit in the morning or later afternoon when it's coolest. Visiting at these times can increase your chances of seeing wildlife, but you'll likely see all kinds of critters no matter when you visit year-round.

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10 Best Everglades Airboat Tours Near Miami FL

March 25, 2023 //  by  Florida Trippers

Are you looking for the best airboat tours in Miami, Florida? Well, we have you covered with all the best Everglades airboat tours! So check out our list below for the best Everglades airboat tours near Miami that fit your schedule.

Miami Florida is a town known for having tons to do! For those looking to explore more than the iconic beaches of Miami , a trip to the Everglades National park should be on any nature loves list! We have also put together a list of the best tours in Miami to take !

For those who are traveling from Miami to Key West , why not stop in the Everglades and take an airboat tours! Whether you are looking for a combination tour with an airboat ride, and bus tour, a half day tour, or a full day tour. To tours that include transportation, or tours you can take at your own pace we have you covered.

Plus, no matter which tour your choose below, you will be treated with an iconic airboat ride through the Everglades where you can get up close and personal to alligators and other Florida wildlife .

Can you visit the Everglades from Miami? 

Yes! A visit to the Everglades airboat tours from Miami are perfect for those looking for a day trip. Located west of Miami about an hour to an hour-half you will reach the entrance to the Everglades National Park.

The closest entrance to Everglades from Miami is Shark Valley Visitor Center an hour west of downtown Miami. While the main entrance is located in Homestead Florida.  One of the best ways to explore the Everglades is by booking an airboat tour out of Miami especially for those without a car.

Are Everglades tours in Miami worth it?

You might be asking, can you just visit the Everglades without taking a tour? The answer is yes. However, we recommend taking a tour as you do not have to worry about researching the best spots to go, renting a car, or worrying about not having cell reception and getting lost!

We think one of the best ways to see the Everglades and get a true feel of this awe inspiring place, is by experiencing it from the water! Airboats are one of the best ways to explore the rivers, mangrove tunnels, and see alligators.  We have listed some of the Best Everglades Airboat Tours near Miami for you to check out!

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3 – 4 hours everglades tour from miami.

Are you looking for Miami everglades tours? This 3 – 4 hours Everglades Tour from Miami is for you. Best of all this tour offers hotel pickup, live commentary, a professional guide, and your airboat ride. 

This is another small group Everglades tour from Miami. This nature tour includes a guided airboat ride, where you will be taught about the history, flora and wildlife. Keep your eyes out for alligators, birds, panthers, and more on this 40-minute to hour-long ride.

After your airboat tour, you will head to see the alligator show! Take a picture with a baby alligator. This show is about 15 to 20 minutes and teaches you all about alligators’ life! 

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Semi-Private 1-Hour Airboat Tour of Miami Everglades

Semi-Private 1-Hour Air b oat Tour of Miami Everglades is the perfect option for nature lovers looking for more personalized Miami airboat tours. The meeting point for one of the best Everglades airboat tours near Miami departs from 5334 FL-90, just 27 minutes from Miami Beach and 22 minutes from MIA airport.

This small group tour of fewer than 5 people, will have you out whizzing through the water, with Jack the very knowledgeable captain. Listen to fun facts about the diverse ecosystems of the Everglades.

The approximately hour-long tour will take you along or personalized spots, with great views. Keep a lookout for alligators along the airboat ride.

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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits is a great option for a Florida Everglades tour near Miami. This tour is perfect for those near Fort Lauderdale. For those interested in this Everglades tour, you will meet at the Sawgrass Recreation Park, off of Highway 27.

This is a great option for those not looking for a set-in-stone itinerary, yet are looking for Everglades airboat rides near Miami. The tour is offered 7 days a week, every 20 to 30 minutes from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The park closes at 5 pm, so you will want to make sure you are here before the last 3:30 pm airboat ride. 

Included on this tour is your 40 minute airboat ride, where you will cruise along listening to interesting ecological facts of the Everglades from the very knowledgeable captain. From Native American Seminole history to wildlife like the panther, and all about the Everglade’s flora and fauna. 

Also, included with your tour is a wildlife show and reptile exhibit. You can choose to partake in this before or after your airboat tour. Get up close to wildlife like the iconic baby alligator, where you can learn all about their history in relation to the Everglades. 

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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance

Are you looking for a Florida Everglades tour near Miami that you can take at your own pace? If so, the Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance tour is for you. We think this tour is perfect for those with a car who are looking to spend the day exploring the Everglades at their own pace. 

So you might be asking, what is included in this tour? A guide, an airboat tour ride, a wildlife nature show, parking, and the jungle trail and Shark Valley observation platform. What is not included is transportation to and from the Everglades nor the $5 National park admission fee.

First, on this tour option, is your 40-minute airboat trip deep into the Everglades. This is one of the best ways to see the unique Everglades ecosystem. Your guide will guide you through this “jungle” while spotting wildlife and stops along the levees where alligators, wild hogs, deers and others hang out. 

After your airboat tour, you will be treated to an interactive wildlife tour.  And finally, you will have time to explore the winding Jungle Trail and head up to the observation deck for panoramic views.  

Book Here : Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance

Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

For those visitors who are looking for a tour that starts in the Everglades, the  Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show is for you. It is important to note that this is one of the few Everglades boat tours in Miami that does not include transportation to the everglades nor the admission fee to the National park.

We think this is an amazing option for those looking to explore the vast Everglades National Park, but, still want to take an iconic airboat ride.

You will meet at the Airboat Rides in Miami location, and the tours depart every 20-30 minutes throughout the day! 5 pm is the last airboat tour of the day, and 4:30 pm is the last wildlife tour. 

We think this is the best tour option for those looking to explore the Everglades at their own pace. Yet, still, experience one of the best Everglades airboat tours near Miami Florida. This tour takes you through the River of Grass. 

What is included is a 45 minute airboat ride through the diverse landscape of the Everglades! Keep your eyes peeled for alligators, turtles, and even the Florida panther. Glide over the sawgrass prairies that rise up to 10 feet in the air from the water, cruise through the mangroves and hardwood hammocks,

Also included, is a wildlife show featuring alligators. See these majestic creatures in their natural habitat and learn all about them.

Book Here : Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

Miami Combo: Panoramic Bus Tour, Bay Cruise, & Everglades

This is one of the best Everglades tours from Miami as it is a triple combo comprehensive sightseeing tour! This 3-part tour includes the quintessential airboat tour of the Everglades, a guided tour of Miami, and a boat cruise on the Biscayne Bay. It is worth noting this a full-day 9 hour tour!

First, on the airboat tour of the Everglades, you will cruise over the water with time to spot local wildlife like birds, fish, turtles, and alligators along the River of Grass. Followed by a wildlife tour where you can hold a baby alligator.

Second, on the tour is a highlight of all the Miami hotspots on this 45 minute open air bus tour. See the walls of Wynwood , Miami Beach, art deco district of south beach and hear all the history of Miami and fun stories about the area!

Finally, end your day with a sightseeing cruise along Biscayne bay, fisher island and the port of Miami, and all the famous houses in the area. We think this is an excellent comprehensive Miami Everglades tour. Book Here: Miami Combo: Panoramic Bus Tour, Bay Cruise, & Everglades

Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

If you are ready to explore Miami by bus, boat, and airboat this full-day guided sightseeing adventure is for you. From the bus ride around Miami, to Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach to the airboat rides through the Everglades this tour is for you.

Pickup begins at 10:15 am for this 6 hour full day tour. First, you are picked up and then depart on a 30 minute airboat ride through the Everglades. You will view wildlife such as fish, birds, alligators, and more.

Next, your tour will take you on a jungle trail with crocodile exhibits and a live alligator wildlife show. Then you will board a 90 minute cruise along Biscayne Bay. The cruise takes you along the skyline of Miami Beach and Fisher Island, keeping an eye out for manatees, dolphins, and rays in the clear water off the coast.

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Everglades VIP Tour and Show

The Everglades VIP tour and Show provides transportation to and from select hotels in the Miami area. The tour is about 4 hours long with transportation time included.

There are two VIP tour options offered one in the morning at 8:30 am and one in the afternoon at 1 pm. After being picked up you will begin your tour on an hour long airboat tour with in-depth commentary through the Everglades. The guides will explain the ecosystem as well as the behavior of the alligators. 

Once you return you will be treated to a live in-person presentation by the Gator Boys alligator rescue team. The show is both informative and entertaining! This is a great option for gator tours in Miami.

After the show you may take a picture with one of the baby alligators and you will be given a little keepsake of your day spent exploring the Everglades and learning about alligators.

Book Here: 1 hour Airboat Ride and Pick Up

Full-Day Everglades Naturalist-Led Adventure

If you are looking for a Full-Day tour, this is one of the top Everglades boat tours from Miami. What makes the Full Day Everglades Naturalist led adventure unique is this tour is a full-day package! There is also a half day option for those looking for a quicker trip.

Best of all this tour offers complimentary pickup from hotels in the Miami area! Then you will be on your way to explore the Everglades National Park with a master naturalist where you will take an hour-long airboat ride through the river of Grass to see alligators up close in Shark Valley.

Next, on the tour, you will take an hour-long cruise to the Ten Thousand Islands, a saltwater area of the Everglades where you can spot manatees, birds, dolphins, and more.

Here you will experience a visit to a Native tree island village ( Miccouskee) that once served as a historic trading post, and finally a wildlife spotting tour on Big Cyprus.

Finally, it is onto lunch at the Havana Cafe. The lunch has both vegetarian and gluten-free options in addition to the traditional menu. Snacks, fresh fruit, water, and soft drinks are also offered during the tour.

In addition, there is a dedicated airport drop-off perfect for those looking for an interesting tour on their day of departure! They will even hold your luggage! Guests are offered bug spray, sunscreen, ponchos, binoculars, an eco-canteen and a National Parks map! 

Book Here: Full Day Adventure

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

For those looking for full day tours, the Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat is one of the best options! Are you looking for a specialized tour with a master naturalist? This full-day tour takes you to all the popular and less visited areas of the Everglades.

Be prepared to head out early! Pickup time is between 7 am and 7:30 am! First, you will enjoy a boat tour to the ten-thousands island area where visitors can see manatees, dolphins, and other fish. Next, you will hike in Big Cypress National preserve. Your guide will teach you all about the flora of the area.

The fourth stop on the tour is an hour-long airboat ride from the River of Grass. Finally, you will have the chance to visit a special Native tree island village that is only accessible by boat.

Here you will stop at the historic trading post where you will be treated to a delicious lunch! There are vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options! Also included on this tour are hotel pickups, drinks, and snacks along the way.

For those not interested in hotel pickups, the meeting point is Shark Valley Visitor Center.

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

Breaking News:

Gator Park is open every day. No reservations required, just show up!

NPS Entrance Fee is now $8 per person for adults, free for seniors, children under 16, National Park passholders, military and veterans.

Please be advised that holding live baby alligator for a photo is no longer allowed. Thank you for your understanding.

We have a limitied availability for private tours. Please call to make reservation in advance. 

Walk-ins are always welcome!

Attention Drivers: Please exercise increased caution while traveling on US41 due to current road conditions. Stay alert, reduce speed , and maintain a safe following distance. 

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An alligator adventure in the heart of the everglades national park..

Looking for some serious gator action? Gator Park is the premier airboat tour in the Florida Everglades to spy these fierce reptiles. Airboat rides depart every few minutes, so your Everglades experience begins the moment you arrive. We also offer private airboat tours for a more up close and personal look at the alligators .

The Everglades National Park is known for its vast wildlife, many of whom you’ll meet on your airboat tour. From endangered birds you won’t find anywhere else to small creatures that live among these wild alligators , you’ll see Florida as few people do.

The Everglades' marine life includes more than 200,000 alligators, so you’re guaranteed to spy quite a few on your Everglades tour! American crocodiles and fish, including large mouth bass,  blue gil and catfish, are also frequent guest stars on the tour.

More than 28 different snakes - a few of which are venomous – also call the Everglades home, alongside the beautiful and elusive endangered Florida panther.

Experience this unique Miami, Florida attraction by booking your airboat ride through the Everglades National Park today. Give us a call at 800-559-2205 or buy tour tickets online now.

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Airboat Tours

Get ready for the ride of your life. The Gator Park Airboat Tour begins by winding down the canal, providing plenty of photo ops to catch wildlife in their natural habitat. Experienced guides offer tips to ensure you spot alligators large and small...

Wildlife Show

Go beyond the Everglades with Gator Park's famous alligator and wildlife show and watch alligators from just a few steps away! This barehanded technique was originally used to capture alligators and showcases the great power and agility of the gators.

ALLIGATOR TOUR HOURS & RATES

Looking for a unique change of pace from other Florida tourist attractions? An Everglades airboat safari is just what you need. Gator Park is open and ready for your Everglades adventure every day, rain or shine! (The gators like the rain.)

Monday – Sunday:

• 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Tickets to Gator Park include admission, airboat ride through the Everglades and watch alligators at the Wildlife show. Buy tickets online and save. 

• Adults: $29.99 ($29.99 at the gate)
• Children: $19.99 (Kids 1-5 years old ride for free!)

Private airboat tours run on your schedule and are a great way to get up close and personal with the gators. Rates are by the hour.

• 1-4 People: $525.00
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Everything you need to know about Everglades National Park

Plan your trip to the southern tip of Florida to visit the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.

Why you should go to Everglades National Park

Sprawling between South Florida’s Lake Okeechobee and the Gulf of Mexico, the Everglades is one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands. About 20 percent of the region is protected within the confines of Everglades National Park , the third largest national park after Death Valley and Yellowstone in the lower 48 states. While the park’s main purpose is preserving wilderness, Everglades also provides plenty of scope for outdoor adventure.

Although technically a wetland , perhaps it’s best to think of the Everglades as the nation’s slowest, widest river—a constant stream of freshwater roughly 60 miles wide, moving at a speed of around 2.5 miles per day as it makes its way south to Florida Bay. The Seminole people called the region Okeechobee (“river of grass”). And while a large part of the Everglades is covered in razor-sharp sawgrass, the region also encompasses mangroves , tropical hardwood hammocks (island forests), pine and cypress forests, freshwater prairie, and various marine and estuarine habitats.

(This ambitious new trail will someday connect South Florida’s two national parks.)

“A visitor with an untrained eye—especially one used to the dramatic vistas of some western national parks—might arrive at Everglades National Park and think ‘What's the big deal?’” says Eve Samples, executive director of Friends of the Everglades. “It's a park that requires you to really train your eye and be mindful and be present. When you do that, you can experience some really incredible and subtle nature.”

Where to find the best views in the park

With elevation ranging between sea level and eight feet, it’s not easy to snatch a lofty view of the park anywhere other than the 70-foot-high Shark Valley Observation Tower . Opened in 1984, the futuristic spiral renders views of up to 20 miles across the Everglades.

Fourteen miles west of Coe Visitor Center along the Main Park Road, the Pa-Hay-Okee boardwalk and elevated shade shelter provides another wide view across the river of grass.

One of the best coastal views is from the second-floor breezeway of the Guy Bradley Visitor Center in Flamingo.

Where to find the park’s best trails

Located near Coe Visitor Center, the Gumbo Limbo Trail (0.4 mile) and Anhinga Trail (0.8 mile) meander through Royal Palm hammock, while the 22-mile Long Pine Key Trails   penetrate the park’s largest stand of native pines.

Dead flat and paved, the 15-mile Shark Valley Trail varies between sawgrass marsh and tropical hardwood hammocks. Despite the name, there aren’t any sharks, just snoozing gators to step around (at a safe distance, of course).

Where to spot wildlife

Flamingo village is surprisingly good for wildlife. Osprey hatch and raise their young on nesting towers beside the marina, while manatees and American crocodile are sometimes spotted in the bay and nearby mangrove channels.

Alligators   routinely emerge from the swamp and sun themselves on or beside the Shark Valley Trail . It’s also a primo bird habitat for creepy-looking wood storks, gorgeous roseate spoonbills, and anhinga “snakebirds.”

Other places to watch gators and birdlife are the Anhinga Trail and Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk   in Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park adjacent to the national park.

(Go on a wildlife odyssey through the Everglades and Key West.)

How to visit the park like a Nat Geo Explorer

National Geographic Young Explorer and conservation biologist Gabriela Tejeda has guided visitors along the park’s Florida Bay coast in boats, kayaks, and on paddleboards.

Her favorite way to explore inland areas is "slough slogging." It entails hiking in knee-to-waist-high water through sawgrass to reach secluded hardwood hammocks   or cypress domes —flora and fauna rich arboreal islands in the sawgrass.

When viewed from above, the domes form a rough circle around a pond. “What I didn’t know the first time I explored a dome,” Tejeda recalls, “is that the water in the middle is an ‘alligator hole’—a place where they hang out in the winter when the rest of the Everglades is drying out.”

“[The cypress domes] are unlike anything I had ever seen,” Tejeda continues. “I like to equate them to a fairy tale—a little fairy dome where you just feel like there’s going to be something magical flying around.” No fairy sightings so far. “But I always see owls and alligators and snakes.”

She highly recommends joining a ranger-led slough slog to Double Dome or other cypress domes along the Main Park Road.

Notable activities and excursions

Driving:   The Main Park Road runs through a variety of Everglades ecosystems—freshwater prairie, cypress forest, mangrove, and coastal marsh — on a 38-mile journey between the Coe Visitor Center and Flamingo . Along the way are sideroads to the Royal Palm trails, Historic Nike Missile Site , the   Mahogany Hammock boardwalk trail, and West Lake Boardwalk .

Tours:   Shark Valley offers two-hour narrated tram tours that stop at the Shark Valley Observation Tower. January through April, rangers lead Full Moon/New Moon Bike Rides and other activities.

Narrated boat tours depart from Flamingo and Everglades City . The latter is also homebase for private outfitters offering airboat tours, including Everglades City Airboat Tours. History buffs should visit the town’s small but interesting Museum of the Everglades .

Paddling:   Flamingo and Everglades City bookend the Everglades’ ultimate kayak/canoe experience —the Wilderness Waterway —a 99-mile meander through mangroves and marshes with raised platform “chickee hut” campsites along the way. Everglades City is also the starting point for self-guided paddles along the Turner River Canoe Trails .

Best things to do for families

Bikes & boats:   If keeping kids active is your mission, rent bikes and dodge snoozing alligators along the Shark Valley Tram Trail or explore Florida Bay and the mangroves by boat. Flamingo Adventures   offers canoe and kayak rentals in two-hour increments, as well as full-day pontoon boat rentals.

Tours:   Hop aboard a narrated boat tour of Florida Bay (from Flamingo Marina) or the Ten Thousand Islands (from Port Everglades); or feel the wind in your face during an adrenaline-pumping airboat ride from outfitters around the periphery of the park.

Junior Rangers:   Offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, the park’s Junior Ranger Booklet features hands-on and self-guided activities including a scavenger hunt to spot wild animals that call the park home.

The park also participates in the Every Kid Outdoors program that provides vouchers for fourth graders and their families in the U.S. to visit the Everglades (and other national parks) free of charge for an entire year.

Where to stay

Hotels: Destroyed by a hurricane in 2005, Flaming Lodge is open again with new waterview rooms. Outside the park, the closest hotels are in Homestead and Doral (on the eastern edge of the park) and Everglades City, Marco Island, and Naples (beyond the western edge).

Houseboats: Modern, six-person, 42-foot houseboats at Flamingo Marina are equipped with a bathroom (and with shower), an indoor galley, outside grill, air conditioning, bedding, and fish-cutting tables.

Camping: Long Pine Key Campground is open November 1 to April 30. Flamingo Campground is open year-round. Both feature bath houses, dump stations, and potable water. Reservations highly recommended. For camping with the comforts of home, Winter Glamping Tents are available November-April in Flamingo.

Wilderness camping is allowed on certain ground or beach sites or “chickees” (elevated camping platforms). Most sites are accessible only by water and all require wilderness permits. Reservations at Recreation.gov .

Here’s what else you need to know

Access: Although the entire coast is open to exploration via watercraft, land-bound visitors have three options for entering the park: Everglades Homestead in the east, Shark Valley in the north, and Gulf Coast in the northwest.

When to visit:   The dry season (December to March) is when most ranger programs and park concessions are available. This is also the best time to see wading birds and other wildlife. The wet season (April to November) is hot, humid, buggy, and has fewer park services.

“Many people prefer the winter for the terrific weather,” says ranger Allyson Gantt. “But each season offers something special. The shoulder seasons of fall and spring are less busy and may offer more solitude. Summer is especially great for boating and other water activities.”

Closures: A multi-year construction project to raise the level of the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) often features delays. Shark Valley parking is often full by 10 a.m. Check out the latest road, trail, and parking lot conditions, plus weather and prescribed burning alerts at the park’s   conditions page.  

Fishing: Unless you’re under 16 or a Florida resident 65 or older, a state fishing license is required. Anglers casting south of Nine Mile Pond need a saltwater fishing license; from Nine Mile Pond northwards, a freshwater fishing license is mandatory.

Swimming: Swimming and snorkeling are forbidden anywhere inside the park.

Remote control aircraft: Drones, model airplanes, and similar unmanned aircraft are not allowed in the park.

Read before you go:   Originally published in 1947, the definitive Everglades book remains The Everglades: River of Grass ,   by Florida writer and conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

Are pets allowed?  

Because of the park’s wildlife-rich environment—and the potential threat that it poses to both pets and wild animals—pets and service animals are only allowed in parking lots, on boats, and in the campgrounds and picnic areas at Flamingo and Long Pine Key.

How accessible is Everglades?

Among the accessible sites and services are seven trails, all four visitors centers, two developed campgrounds and one backcountry campsite, narrated boat tours, and the Shark Valley Tram Tour. Visitor information via TDD is available at (305) 242-7740.

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A Back Eddy in the Moscow Everglades

Let me begin by inviting the uninterested to just skip this one, a post on one particular backwater eddy in the swamp that has become the Moscow Everglades. At the same time, some may be interested in this feature of our ongoing “rage for diversity” campaign because it is part of the reason that some professing evangelical Christians have teamed up with our secular intoleristas. Nevertheless, as a public service I will activate the continue reading feature earlier than normal for this one.

A number of months ago on this blog, I interacted in detail with some of the claims made by Terry Morin, an elder who left our church in the early 90’s. Terry is now a deacon in a nearby EFree church, where he persists by his behavior and associations to put his current elders in a really awkward position.

I had explained in my earlier posts that the cover letter that went out with the elders’ plan for removing me from office (in 1993) explained in very clear terms that their letter was just a proposal. At that time, I pressed Terry to post that cover letter on his web page, which he has now done. I also promised one of Terry’s elders that if Terry did this, along with a sober explanation of those words, I would “evaluate it seriously and prayerfully.” Terry has now posted the cover letter, along with a five page letter of explanation.

His letter of explanation does not really deal with the words of the cover letter at all (which I will address below), but it was still revelatory for me on other grounds. And since I promised that I would consider an effort of this kind seriously and prayerfully, let me start with something I think I can offer. It may not seem like much, but I still think it is important. Over the years, I have mulled over in my mind whether or not I should have spoken at all at the infamous December 10 meeting, at which time I said that the elders of the church needed to seek forgiveness from the men of the congregation for the way they were going about their business, business which I had acknowledged to them privately that they had the votes to do.

Prior to the meeting, I had assured the elders that I would submit to their decision, period. Terry has posted on his site the letter I wrote them saying exactly that. At the same time, I also warned them verbally in the strongest possible way that the way they were going about the whole thing was going to be extremely destructive. I told them that what they were doing was like throwing a hand grenade into a flock of sheep, and that they should not do it the way they were doing it. At the time, our fellowship had quite a mix of paedo-baptists, baptists, and agno-baptists in it. As it turned out, the actions of the three baptist elders managed to alienate virtually everyone in the church, including nearly all the baptists. No small feat.

I did not speak at this meeting until it was well under way, and the fact that the entire church was in a state of consternation over what these three elders had done was very plain. In other words, I did not lead the meeting, and had done no “politicking” before the meeting. I just watched, and it was plainly evident that my prediction of a bad reaction was completely and entirely fulfilled. At that point in the meeting, I was asked what I thought. And as I said, over the years, I have wondered if I ought to have said anything at all. But I answered the question, and said that the way the elders had gone about this was something that I believed they needed to repent of. One of those three elders came to agree with this statement, and he sought the men’s forgiveness that evening. He was the one elder who has remained in our church.

But reading Terry’s account of all this yesterday, it was very apparent that the other two interpreted this as a flat out double cross on my part. I had assured them that I would submit to their decision to have me step down. I would not leave the church, would not start another church, etc. Then, at the meeting, when asked, I addressed the foolish way they were proceeding, the destructive effects of which were already evident in the way the meeting had gone for them. But when feelings were running high for everyone, as they certainly were that evening, this was a distinction that these two men missed completely. They thought I had set them up for a sucker punch, pretending to be compliant, and then reversing direction at the last minute. But, as God is my witness, the entire time I had every intention of submitting to their decision once they made it (which brings up the crucial issue of whether or not this was a “proposal” or a settled decision, about which more below). But I did believe myself to be in a position where I was probably going to have to submit to the outcome of an unjust procedure. And when asked about it at this meeting, I said so.

I have gone back and forth in my mind over the years about whether I should have remained silent. Having read this full account by Terry for the first time yesterday, I have now come to the conclusion that I should have said nothing at all, and just remained silent. I had already privately warned the other elders about the folly of what they were doing. Because I spoke up, I created an opportunity for them to (easily) misunderstand me, and a good measure of that misunderstanding was therefore my responsibility. My private warnings had gone unheeded, and I think that after that point I should simply have watched. The content of what I said was accurate, and the consequences of their pastoral folly were unfolding in front of them, and that should have been enough.

Given how much bitterness has accumulated over all this, and given what I have to say in a moment about the rest of Terry’s letter, I am not at all confident that this will do any good at all, but I think it is still morally necessary. If I should not have spoken at all at that meeting, and if doing so contributed in any measure to the bitterness Terry now finds himself in, I need to seek his forgiveness publicly. And so I do. I should not have spoken the way I did at the men’s meeting on December 10, 1993, and I would like to publicly seek forgiveness from Terry Morin, Bob Callihan, and Fred Kohl for having done so. I should simply have remained silent. To the extent possible, I am also communicating this privately to these three men.

But many of the monkeys are still out of the cage, and it remains for us to chase a few of them around the zoo. I would like to do that briefly here, and in summary fashion, and then be done with this subject. I have tried repeatedly and in various ways to arrange a private meeting with Terry for going on three years now, and if he ever shows the slightest inclination, I will still jump at it. But until that happens, or unless Terry raises a set of new charges, I intend to hit these issues and then give this subject a rest.

1. Terry accuses me of misquoting “a phrase from the cover letter to the 12/5/93 letter, and he [Doug Wilson] has used this misrepresentation to obscure the clear statements of intent in the twenty pages of correspondence addressed to him and to the congregation.” Terry says this because I represented their cover letter as saying “this is only a proposal.” In actual fact, what the elders at the time said was far stronger than my summary. They said, and I quote verbatim from the letter now posted on Terry’s website, the bold, italics, and underlining all in the original: “This is our proposal . We need your opinions on all of what we have written in the enclosed document. We will not initiate anything without that counsel. We need your input. ” I summarized this as saying “this is only a proposal.” I would ask any fairminded observer if this is an accurate summary or not.

2. Terry now says in his letter that these words in the body of their cover letter were simply an effort to “soften the blow” of the subject heading of their letter, which read “significant changes in CEF.” He then says “there could be no mistaking that we were long past any thought of negotiating a doctrinal of governmental compromise.”

Now think for a moment. Terry is seriously maintaining that my summary “this is only a proposal” is a misquotation and distortion of the words in bold above, and that we should rather understand them as showing there was clearly no “thought of negotiating a doctrinal or governmental compromise.” The former is supposedly a misquotation, and the latter is an accurate way to interpret them. In other words, according to this exegetical calculus, “we will not initiate anything without that counsel” means that “we have already initiated and settled the matter before receiving that counsel.” According to this method of interpretation, “We have not decided yet” means “We have already decided.” “We will not initiate anything” means “We have already initiated everything.”

This is very serious. It means, if words still have meaning, that either Terry is lying to his elders at EFree now (this explanation is in his letter to his elders), and to everyone who reads this lettter on his web site, or the elders of CEF were lying to the men then . It is not “softening the blow” to tell someone you will not initiate anything until you have heard from them when you have initiated everything without having heard from them. This is called lying. So in either case, Terry is in a serious and significant breach of the ninth commandment. Look carefully at the words, and consider what twelve years of bitterness can do to you. When I knew him, Terry was an honest man.

3. Terry tries to argue for this grotesque distortion by quoting some of the men who wrote to the elders at that time in response to all this. One of them, for example, pointed out that the “proposal” language of their cover letter seemed a little disingenuous. As he put it, “While the letter was prefaced with the caveat that it was only a proposal, the terms of the letter itself suggested that the baptistic position of the church and the ultimatum given to Doug were done deals . . .” And Terry quotes this, taking this questioning of their forthrightness then as evidence of their forthrightness!

4. I explained in my previous posts that before this big mess the elders had removed the clause on baptism from our statement of faith, making our church no longer a baptist church. Terry says now that this was done as “a stopgap measure for Doug’s sake.” But that was not how they described it at the time to the men of the church. And I had told them at the time that it was not necessary to do something like this for my sake, but they went ahead and did it anyway. This meant that when they later brought their charge against me, which Terry is now speaking of as public discipline of an elder, for doctrinal reasons, “in the presence of all,” they were charging me with being out of compliance with the church’s statement of faith (for being paedobaptist) when the church’s statement of faith had nothing in it one way or the other on the subject of baptism. The elders concluded that I was out of compliance to the baptism section of a statement of faith that had no baptism section. This kind of convoluted exegesis has been par for the course, and as this letter indicates, continues down to the present.

5. There are a number of other niggling thing that I will just wave at from a distance, as much as to say that Terry misunderstands the little things as drastically as he misunderstands the great things. For those who come across this letter/explanation, it is not a trustworthy account at any level.

6. And last, Terry has posted the anonymous “Labour of Love” on his web site. The only response I will give to this is to say that if a personal enemy of Terry’s ever circulated an anonymous attack against him, I would not help to circulate it, and would have no response other than simple and forthright condemnation. In a situation like this, men who don’t have the backbone to bring their charges in an accountable way do not have the right to bring charges against anyone, including Terry. I have shown here that Terry is now lying to his elders, but I have also signed my name to this charge.

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