Miami: Airboat Tour with Wildlife Show & Transportation from Miami

About this experience

This half-day trip takes you from Miami to Sawgrass Recreation Park in the Everglades, the famous "River of Grass". You ride an airboat across the shallow wetlands, watch a live wildlife show with real alligators and travel there and back in a coach from central Miami. Choose the English or Spanish option when you book your Everglades airboat tour tickets, then pick your date. What you will do on the Everglades airboat tour After the drive from Miami, a free photo is taken before you board the airboat. The airboat skims over the shallow water and sawgrass while your guide points out turtles, alligators and wading birds such as the roseate spoonbill, great blue heron and egrets, and explains how the Everglades ecosystem works. Wildlife is wild, so sightings are not guaranteed and one recent guest did not see an alligator on the day. Back on land, the wildlife show lets you see alligators up close in a controlled setting while you learn about these animals. There is also free time at the park before the coach returns to Miami. The Everglades is the only known place in the world where alligators and crocodiles live side by side. Itinerary Departure from Miami Beach or Bayside Marketplace Drive to Sawgrass Recreation Park Airboat ride on the River of Grass Wildlife show and free time at the park Return to Miami What is included Round-trip transportation from select locations in Miami (Miami Beach and Bayside Marketplace) Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide, depending on the option you choose Entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park Airboat ride Wildlife show Free photo before the airboat ride Before you go Allow about 4 hours for the whole experience, including transport. Pick-up is only from the select Miami locations above, so check your departure point on your voucher, and look at the departure times and locations provided by the operator. The park is about 45 miles from Miami and 22 miles west of Fort Lauderdale. Show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Bring comfortable shoes, water, insect repellent, a hat and sunscreen, as some areas have limited shade. The experience is wheelchair and pram or stroller accessible. Children under 5 may not be able to take the airboat ride, but they can still join for the wildlife show and other activities. Who the Everglades airboat tour suits The tour is a good fit for wildlife lovers, families and anyone who wants a break from the city without arranging their own transport. The Everglades is a short journey from Miami in distance, but very different in feel, with open water, tall grass and big skies. Because the coach handles the driving, you can watch the scenery and save your energy for the airboat ride and the show. Choose your language option There are two options on the same tour, one led by an English-speaking guide and one by a Spanish-speaking guide. Both include the same transport, park entry, airboat ride and wildlife show, so pick the language you prefer when you book your Miami to Everglades tour. Managing your booking You can view your tickets through the operator's Manage My Booking portal by entering the booking reference (PRN) printed on your voucher and your registered last name. Your voucher is emailed shortly after you book, and you can show it on your phone at the starting point. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for an outdoor trip, and remember that the weather in Florida can change quickly. Cancellation Both the English and the Spanish options can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the start time. After that point the booking cannot be cancelled, so check your plans before you book. Plan more of your Miami trip Browse more Miami boat tours for time on the water in the city, look at other Miami day trips and city tours, or explore everything on offer in Miami with VervTrip.

Highlights

• Ride an airboat across the Everglades River of Grass at Sawgrass Recreation Park
• Watch a live wildlife show with real alligators
• Round-trip transport from Miami Beach or Bayside Marketplace
• English or Spanish-speaking guide, depending on your option
• Free photo before the airboat ride
• Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time

What is included

• Round-trip transportation from select locations in Miami (Miami Beach and Bayside Marketplace)
• Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide, depending on the option selected
• Entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park
• Airboat ride
• Wildlife show
• Free photo before the airboat ride

Before you go

Show your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Check your voucher for the start point and departure details. Pick-up is from select Miami locations only: Miami Beach or Bayside Marketplace. Arrive at your pickup point at least 15 minutes before departure. Allow about 4 hours for the whole experience, including transport. Bring comfortable shoes, water, insect repellent, a hat and sunscreen. Some areas have limited shade. Children under 5 may not be able to take the airboat ride but can join for the wildlife show and other activities. Both options can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the start time.

Cancellation terms

Both the English and Spanish options can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the start time. After that the booking cannot be cancelled.