Fort Lauderdale to Everglades Tours
Discover Florida’s wild side with an Everglades tour from Fort Lauderdale. Glide through the wetlands on an airboat, spotting alligators and exotic wildlife. Choose from thrilling rides, guided tours, and wildlife shows—book your adventure today!
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The airboat ride through the Everglades, takes you across miles of waterways at speeds up to 40 mph, spotting alligators and exotic wildlife along the way.
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Learn from expert guides who share fascinating insights into the Everglades ecosystem and the important role reptiles play in its survival.
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Explore the reptile sanctuary with over 50 rescued reptiles, including the iconic Florida alligator, and get an up-close look at baby alligators.
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Opt for the airboat tour with the wildlife show and transportation from Miami for a seamless round-trip adventure.
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The airboat ride through the Everglades, takes you across miles of waterways at speeds up to 40 mph, spotting alligators and exotic wildlife along the way.
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Learn from expert guides who share fascinating insights into the Everglades ecosystem and the important role reptiles play in its survival.
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Explore the reptile sanctuary with over 50 rescued reptiles, including the iconic Florida alligator, and get an up-close look at baby alligators.
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Opt for the airboat tour with the wildlife show and transportation from Miami for a seamless round-trip adventure.
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This airboat tour is approximately 60-mins in length, combining high-speed thrills with expert narration as you explore the Florida Everglades. Spot wild alligators, rare birds, and more in their natural habitat.
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Nothing beats the rush of skimming across the wetlands while learning about one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Expect fascinating stories and plenty of surprises along the way!
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Get up close with Florida’s most famous reptile at a live alligator show by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team—an experience that’s as thrilling as it is unforgettable.
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One free professional-grade group photo per party makes sure your adventure isn’t just a memory. Don’t forget to browse the gift shop for Everglades-inspired keepsakes!
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Upgrade for convenience—choose the airboat tour with included Miami transfers.
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This airboat tour is approximately 60-mins in length, combining high-speed thrills with expert narration as you explore the Florida Everglades. Spot wild alligators, rare birds, and more in their natural habitat.
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Nothing beats the rush of skimming across the wetlands while learning about one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. Expect fascinating stories and plenty of surprises along the way!
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Get up close with Florida’s most famous reptile at a live alligator show by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team—an experience that’s as thrilling as it is unforgettable.
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One free professional-grade group photo per party makes sure your adventure isn’t just a memory. Don’t forget to browse the gift shop for Everglades-inspired keepsakes!
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Upgrade for convenience—choose the airboat tour with included Miami transfers.
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Alligators, adventure, and an airboat ride are what you can expect from this one-of-a-kind trip from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park.
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With an English or Spanish live guide, gain insights into the Everglades ecosystem and frame your memories with a complimentary pre-journey photo.
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Glide through the Everglades to spot diverse wildlife like turtles and birds, and enjoy an interactive show featuring majestic Floridian alligators.
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With transfers from select central locations in Miami, this is a seamless way to explore the Everglades without the hassle of planning your way to the National Park.
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Fun fact: The Everglades is the only known place in the world where alligators and crocodiles coexist.
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Alligators, adventure, and an airboat ride are what you can expect from this one-of-a-kind trip from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park.
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With an English or Spanish live guide, gain insights into the Everglades ecosystem and frame your memories with a complimentary pre-journey photo.
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Glide through the Everglades to spot diverse wildlife like turtles and birds, and enjoy an interactive show featuring majestic Floridian alligators.
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With transfers from select central locations in Miami, this is a seamless way to explore the Everglades without the hassle of planning your way to the National Park.
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Fun fact: The Everglades is the only known place in the world where alligators and crocodiles coexist.
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Feel the rush of an airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park, zipping through lush marshes at speeds up to 40 mph while spotting wildlife.
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Learn from expert guides about the park’s fascinating ecosystem and how reptiles contribute to its delicate balance.
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Step into the reptile sanctuary, where you’ll encounter a variety of native species, including rescued alligators and snakes.
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Upgrade your adventure with a private airboat tour for a customized experience or take an airboat night tour for an after-dark wildlife encounter.
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Feel the rush of an airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park, zipping through lush marshes at speeds up to 40 mph while spotting wildlife.
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Learn from expert guides about the park’s fascinating ecosystem and how reptiles contribute to its delicate balance.
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Step into the reptile sanctuary, where you’ll encounter a variety of native species, including rescued alligators and snakes.
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Upgrade your adventure with a private airboat tour for a customized experience or take an airboat night tour for an after-dark wildlife encounter.
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This unforgettable nighttime adventure takes you through the Sawgrass Recreation Park for 1-hour to explore the swamp's mysteries under the cover of darkness with experienced captains.
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Opting for a night tour enhances your experience by showcasing ways of the nocturnal wildlife, including alligators and other creatures like bobcats and owls that are more active after sunset.
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Your captain, who knows the area well, will navigate through the waters to locate the famous American Alligator using flashlights and share fascinating insights about the ecosystem.
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As you glide through the Everglades, you'll not only see the eerie glow of alligator eyes but also hear the sounds of various reptiles, insects, and amphibians.
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Your ticket even comes with access to exhibit areas at Sawgrass Recreation Park between 9am and 5pm for a bit of daytime sightseeing before you visit the Everglades on your night tour.
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This unforgettable nighttime adventure takes you through the Sawgrass Recreation Park for 1-hour to explore the swamp's mysteries under the cover of darkness with experienced captains.
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Opting for a night tour enhances your experience by showcasing ways of the nocturnal wildlife, including alligators and other creatures like bobcats and owls that are more active after sunset.
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Your captain, who knows the area well, will navigate through the waters to locate the famous American Alligator using flashlights and share fascinating insights about the ecosystem.
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As you glide through the Everglades, you'll not only see the eerie glow of alligator eyes but also hear the sounds of various reptiles, insects, and amphibians.
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Your ticket even comes with access to exhibit areas at Sawgrass Recreation Park between 9am and 5pm for a bit of daytime sightseeing before you visit the Everglades on your night tour.
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Experience the magic of the Everglades for an hour with a private tour on a custom airboat at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
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Learn about the 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, turtles, and iguanas, among other native and exotic wildlife species, at the Alligator & Reptile Exhibit.
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Get a chance to interact with a baby alligator under the guidance of expert handlers with the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience.
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This private experience with just your group, offers a relaxed and intimate way to explore the Everglades. With no strangers on board, you’ll get uninterrupted views, personal attention from your guide, and a deeper connection to the wildlife around you.
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You can even pick the group size that works best for you, whether it’s 4, 6, 12, or 15 people.
More details
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Experience the magic of the Everglades for an hour with a private tour on a custom airboat at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
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Learn about the 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, turtles, and iguanas, among other native and exotic wildlife species, at the Alligator & Reptile Exhibit.
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Get a chance to interact with a baby alligator under the guidance of expert handlers with the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience.
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This private experience with just your group, offers a relaxed and intimate way to explore the Everglades. With no strangers on board, you’ll get uninterrupted views, personal attention from your guide, and a deeper connection to the wildlife around you.
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You can even pick the group size that works best for you, whether it’s 4, 6, 12, or 15 people.
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About Everglades Airboat tours
From scenic boat tours to thrilling animal encounters, the Everglades is where wild really means wild. Get ready to dive into one of North America's most iconic natural landscapes with exhilarating airboat rides, peaceful kayak routes, and the chance to spot rare wildlife like the elusive Florida panther. Book an Everglades tour to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s wetlands, trails, and waterways.
Why visit Everglades Airboat tours?
Plan your visit
Main Entrance (Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center)
Address: 40001 State Highway 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 | Find on Maps
Closest city: Homestead, FL
If it’s your first time visiting, this is the go-to gateway. From here, you can explore spots like Royal Palm, the Anhinga Trail, and Long Pine Key, or take the scenic drive all the way down to Flamingo for epic water views and kayaking.
Shark Valley Entrance
Address: 36000 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194 | Find on Maps
Closest city: Miami, FL
Perfect for a day trip from Miami, this entrance is famous for its 15-mile paved loop (great for biking or tram tours), a sky-high observation tower, and prime gator-spotting all year long. It’s a quick escape into nature without going too far off the grid.
Restrooms are available at all main visitor centers and along popular trails.
Free parking is available at Ernest F. Coe, Shark Valley, and other centers.
First aid assistance is available at visitor centers with trained staff on site.
Souvenir shops selling Everglades-themed merchandise are located at main visitor centers.
Some tour operators provide shuttle services to and within the Everglades park.
Information desks staffed by rangers are available at all main visitor centers.
Lost and found services are managed at the visitor centers in the park.
The Everglades has wheelchair-accessible paved paths and ramps at most visitor centers.
Strollers are welcome on paved trails and boardwalks throughout the park.
Service animals are permitted anywhere within the Everglades National Park.
Mobility scooters are allowed but must stay on paved or designated paths.
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