After pick up from your hotel in our new and comfortable 15 passenger vans, enjoy the ride out to Everglades National Park. Your guide will be sure to point out the abundant wildlife en route to your first stop!
We pick up in Fort Lauderdale and go directly out to the park. We try to cluster our pickups to limit the time on the van. Your guide will point out the abundant wildlife enroute.
Go on a 1-hour air boat ride that way out far from land in the River of Grass. This is your chance to see the endangered Everglades snail kite, large and small alligators, and much more; all where it should be experienced, up close and in the wild! Visit a Native tree island village or two where they used to live. You can only get there by boat and on this tour.
You will embark on an amazing 1 hour airboat journey way out onto the pristine "River of Grass". We will spend some time in a remote Miccosukee Village and we will also encounter a plethora of wildlife from wading birds to turtles, alligators and more!
Big alligators live here.
Go on a nature walk led by your experienced naturalist in this pristine National Preserve that contains 5 of the 9 ecosystems found in the real Everglades. This beautiful walk will have you immersed in the unique flora and fauna of this region. The chance to go on a second walk in a different location as well. Take a remote scenic narrated drive, with a few stops to get out and experience wildlife, led by your experienced naturalist guide in the remote sections of this vast wilderness; which is home to the Florida panther, black bear, wild boar, Osceola turkey, white-tail deer, Florida bobcat, American alligator, an incredible array of bird species, and more.
Go back in time in this historic trading post, listed on the National Register of historic places. Learn about the rugged and authentic history of a time when only a few white settlers arrived, to trade with the Seminoles. Still owned by the same family today, ask questions about the lore of Old Florida.
Great spot to potentially see manatees.
Enjoy a wonderful lunch. Order off the menu. Great local food with lots of fresh seafood choices as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
Enjoy an amazing boat trip through the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades National Park. You will have the potential to see dolphins, manatees, many wading and shore birds, white pelicans, saw fish, sea turtles and more.
This small town was recently named one of Smithsonian magazine's top 15 places to see in the United States. We will take a driving tour here in the "Stone Crab Capitol of the Wolrd" When in season we will stop at a local market where fresh off the docks stone crabs can be purchased. Store them in our cooler to be enjoyed later! We will also visit the famous Rod and Gun Club and the quaint musem of the town.
Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - Homestead
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:30 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
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Return Details :
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alt.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Explore the real Everglades on a full-day guided tour, led by an experienced master naturalist. This is a comprehensive Everglades experience! Take a 1-hour, guided boat tour of the beautiful 10,000 Islands. Chance to see bird species: like roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and ospreys. See manatees and dolphins up close. Go on a 1-hour dry nature hike led by a master naturalist, where you will immerse yourself in incredible wildlife and rare plants and orchids, under a canopy of huge cypress trees. Hold onto your hat on an exhilarating 1-hour air boat ride, the best in the Glades. Discover the remote beauty of a Native American tree island village where they used to live, one can only get to by boat. Witness alligators and other wildlife where they should be spotted, in the wild, and up close!Visit a historic trading post and other intriguing cultural and ecological stops. A delicious lunch is included.Wild Lime Adventures is the highest rated tour company in South Florida!
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Itinerary:
After pick up from your hotel in our new and comfortable 15 passenger vans, enjoy the ride out to Everglades National Park. Your guide will be sure to point out the abundant wildlife en route to your first stop!
We pick up in Fort Lauderdale and go directly out to the park. We try to cluster our pickups to limit the time on the van. Your guide will point out the abundant wildlife enroute.
Go on a 1-hour air boat ride that way out far from land in the River of Grass. This is your chance to see the endangered Everglades snail kite, large and small alligators, and much more; all where it should be experienced, up close and in the wild! Visit a Native tree island village or two where they used to live. You can only get there by boat and on this tour.
You will embark on an amazing 1 hour airboat journey way out onto the pristine "River of Grass". We will spend some time in a remote Miccosukee Village and we will also encounter a plethora of wildlife from wading birds to turtles, alligators and more!
Big alligators live here.
Go on a nature walk led by your experienced naturalist in this pristine National Preserve that contains 5 of the 9 ecosystems found in the real Everglades. This beautiful walk will have you immersed in the unique flora and fauna of this region. The chance to go on a second walk in a different location as well. Take a remote scenic narrated drive, with a few stops to get out and experience wildlife, led by your experienced naturalist guide in the remote sections of this vast wilderness; which is home to the Florida panther, black bear, wild boar, Osceola turkey, white-tail deer, Florida bobcat, American alligator, an incredible array of bird species, and more.
Go back in time in this historic trading post, listed on the National Register of historic places. Learn about the rugged and authentic history of a time when only a few white settlers arrived, to trade with the Seminoles. Still owned by the same family today, ask questions about the lore of Old Florida.
Great spot to potentially see manatees.
Enjoy a wonderful lunch. Order off the menu. Great local food with lots of fresh seafood choices as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
Enjoy an amazing boat trip through the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades National Park. You will have the potential to see dolphins, manatees, many wading and shore birds, white pelicans, saw fish, sea turtles and more.
This small town was recently named one of Smithsonian magazine's top 15 places to see in the United States. We will take a driving tour here in the "Stone Crab Capitol of the Wolrd" When in season we will stop at a local market where fresh off the docks stone crabs can be purchased. Store them in our cooler to be enjoyed later! We will also visit the famous Rod and Gun Club and the quaint musem of the town.
Inclusions
- sunscreen, insect repellent, poncos for guest use
- master naturalist guide
- Delicious local lunch, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
- Drop off at airports in time for flight home
- Snacks, soft drinks, water, and sparkling water
- Free luggage storage
- National Park maps to keep
- Hotel/Port pickup and drop-off or designated meeting points
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are also available for lunch
Traveler Reviews
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We went as a family to do the Everglades day trip including the air boat, Gulf of Mexico boat trip and nature hike. The trip was really well run, good fun, informative and Stacey and Paul were superb hosts….. knowledgeable, passionate and looked after us really well. Highly recommended.
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We had a great time. Our guide, Ben, was wonderful. Airboat was fantastic! Not sure why they call the boat ride a “cruise” but we enjoyed it as well. Our captain was very entertaining. The “hike” is really just a scroll on a walkway through a portion of the Everglades. It was interesting but July afternoon heat makes it almost unbearable with mosquitoes. Our guide had bug spray for all to use.
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This is a great way to see the Everglades and get information about its history and the wildlife and plants. Visiting an island used by the local Indians was very interesting also. Ryan was full of all that information. I couldn't imagine a whole day, but it was broken up with the various activities and the time flew by. Ryan also had beverages, snacks and even sunscreen and bug repellent!! We had lunch by the beach!! Our favorite part was the boat ride to 10,000 islands. Our guide on that boat trip was very informative and flexible. I am sorry I forgot his name. I believe he said he was 9th generation. When my grandson wanted to know if it was possible to stop on a tiny island we saw, he said yes! We saw dolphins, turtles, and went to the rookery where we saw many birds. The dolphins rode our boat waves! What a great day. Ryan could not have been more accommodating! Well worth the money!!
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Great tour! Our guide, Lindsey, was wonderful! She's friendly and very knowledgeable, making the tour even better. This is a great small group, full-day tour that visits all the key areas between the east and west coasts of Florida -- Everglades, Big Cypress, Everglades City, 10,000 Islands boat ride, and an hour-plus airboat ride and tour on the Miccosukee Nation. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learned a lot -- even our 11-year old son! We especially enjoyed the boat ride with the dolphins jumping behind our boats! I highly recommend this tour for families and those wanting to learn more about the wonders of Florida.
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We originally were scheduled to go on this tour on May 18, 2023 from Marco Island, however, the tour contacted us beforehand to advise that not enough people signed up, They offered us alternate dates - May 21,2023, but we had to drive ourselves to the start point, about 70 miles from Marco Island. At first we were no so sure, but thankfully, decided to go ahead. All we can say is what an unbelievable tour! The airboat ride with Fabio Redwing, who was able to call alligators to the boat by using a mothers call, was fantastic. Our tour guide, Ryan was extremely knowledgeable in everything, from the everglade history, to identifying different trees, birds, insects and plants, as well as a straight up funny guide. He made everyone feel welcome and I believe everyone had a great time. Everglade City was fun, the boat ride through the 10,000 islands was very fun and informative, with captain Corey. We saw dolphins, that were riding our wake, we saw sawfish, very rare and we saw the snoots of 3 manatees. Our nature walk was fun and Ryan provided soo much info. Overall, we are very happy we went on this tour and could would recommend it very highly. Thanks you to all the tour personnel for a wonderful time!
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We had a fabulous day with Lindsay. Her passion for the National Parks, the wildlife, plant life, and environs was perfect. We learned a lot, had a great lunch, and met some delightful fellow travelers. I highly recommend this adventure.
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We had a fantastic day in the Everglades and saw lots of nature, including alligators, dolphins, various raptors, vultures, turtles, lizards, a snake and a deer. Lyndsay was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly, a perfect guide. We totally recommend this trip.
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Was not expecting such a thorough and truly educational tour of the everglades. Zach and an amazing guide, crazy knowledgable and fun to listen to for hours! Went away with so much information and understanding of the entire everglades and south Florida ecosystem. The dolphins in the gulf were a treat!
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Lindsay was very knowledgeable about the everglades and the trip was a very smooth experience. Would love more time hiking in the glades or learning more about the native American tribes if I could change anything.
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We did the part-day tour which consisted of being picked up at our hotel in Miami (a VERY nice perk) followed by a drive to Big Cyprus for a dry walk and then an air boat ride. Our tour guide (Zach) was very knowledgeable and explained a great deal about the Everglades on our drive to the dry walk. The dry walk was nice as it was a mix of sun and shade and again Zach provided a great deal of information. We then took the air boat ride (about an hour) where we saw a few alligators and several birds. Zach was great, as was our boat driver. We were then returned to our hotel. All told, we spent around 6 hours and it was well worth it!