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The 15 Best Everglades Tours from Miami

51 tours  ·  from $33 a head

The Everglades start where the western suburbs stop. These 15 trips cover the airboats, the wildlife shows, the national park itself and the small-group days with hotel pickup, with what each costs and how long it takes.

From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer - The 45-minute airboat ride
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From Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

1.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,622 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Our pick

Ride an airboat through the Everglades with a captain who points out wildlife, then visit the park’s alligator presentation. The five-hour outing from Miami includes round-trip bus transport, priority park entry, and a group photo. Guides such as Jose, German, and Captain Kyle have earned praise for clear directions and lively commentary, though wildlife sightings and show timing can vary.

“We had a wonderful time. Our boat captain Jeff was wonderful and we saw at least 12 alligators !”

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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show - Sawgrass, wildlife, and what you might spot
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Miami: Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42

At Gator Park, an English-speaking guide takes you on a 35 to 40 minute airboat ride through the Everglades, followed by a 30 minute alligator and wildlife show. Guides such as Cody, Anthony, Jay, and John have earned praise for mixing useful facts with humor. The $42 price does not include the $8 park fee or transportation.

“Super fun captain! We saw several animals including birds turtles and alligators, even babies! Highly recommend!!”

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Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation - The drive is part of the tour, not dead time
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Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation

3.Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,657 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Ride from selected Miami Beach and Downtown pickup points in a small group, then take a narrated airboat through the Everglades for about 50 to 60 minutes. Look for alligators and birds, and stay for an educational program about rescued alligators. Driver-guides such as Antoine and Simona share information on the road; park activities are in English.

“We were lucky enough to be able to see 4 alligators on the jet boat ride. Our driver was great!!!!!!”

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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride - Bayside Marketplace and the Biscayne Bay cruise
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Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

4.Miami Combo: City Tour, Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,487 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $69

This roughly nine-hour Miami combo pairs a narrated double-decker city tour with a 90-minute Biscayne Bay cruise and an Everglades airboat ride. Expect South Beach, Little Havana, Millionaire’s Row, and a chance to spot wildlife. An Everglades captain, including Captain Jack on some departures, explains the subtropical ecosystem. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“The Everglades was awesome, Captain Jack very informative. The city tour was awesome set up too on the double decker bus seen the whole city from there. The Biscayne bay cruise was ok. We did this cruise a few years back and it was open not closed like today was and I enjoyed it much better open could not see everything due to it you being on the inside I would have rather it have been all open. Just my take on it”

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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour - Airboat ride across the Everglades
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Miami: Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

5.Everglades Experience, Bay Cruise & Open-Top Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,918 reviews · from $80

Take a 45-minute airboat ride at Everglades Holiday Park, watch an alligator and wildlife show, tour Miami by open-top double-decker bus, and cruise Biscayne Bay past Millionaire’s Row. The $80 package includes transport to the Everglades, but the three parts are often better spread across separate days.

“All were perfecly organized, guys in office were kind and pick up at hotel was on time. Everglades was nice, bus tour was fun and boat was good. We enjoyed IT. I can really recomended.”

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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami - From Miami pickup to the park
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Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

6.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,886 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park for a guided airboat trip and an alligator and wildlife show. The captain may spot alligators and other animals in the wild, while guides such as Ronet Blanc, Raphael Acosta, and Captain Zack have been praised for lively explanations. The tour takes about four hours, though traffic can add time.

“The explanations on the bus were very good; however, the speakers were set far too loud. The boat ride was very interesting! The crocodile show can be skipped - to be honest, we felt a bit sorry for the animals.”

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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides - What the guide brings to the outing
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Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

7.Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,884 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

At Everglades Holiday Park, take an approximately 60-minute narrated airboat ride across the wetlands, with a captain pointing out wildlife and explaining the Everglades ecosystem. Alligators and birds are frequent highlights, but sightings vary. The park is home to The Gator Boys, and one group photo is included. Tickets cover the airboat tour only.

“Very cool ride to do. We see 5 or 6 alligators. The guide was good. We are very happy to choose this compagny”

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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits - Looking for alligators without a guarantee
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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

8.Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,857 reviews · 40 min · from $33Best value

At Sawgrass Recreation Park, a live English-speaking captain takes you on a 40-minute airboat ride through grassy Everglades waterways, sharing wildlife and Seminole history along the way. Look for alligators and birds, then visit the reptile exhibit, where you can touch a baby alligator. Ear protection and exhibit admission are included.

“Excellent tour! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and guides!”

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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter - The ride starts with speed, sound, and open sky
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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

9.Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,791 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

At Sawgrass Recreation Park, board a guided airboat for a 30 to 40 minute ride across the Everglades, with a captain pointing out wildlife and explaining the ecosystem. Then explore the Alligator and Reptile Exhibit and other park displays. It is about 25 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, and wildlife sightings vary with weather and time of day.

“If you’re using a ride share, just know it is not too close to town. Boats do not go fast or far. We mostly trolled around the bank and we never saw a gator or really any wildlife. The exhibits were the best part of the experience. Getting to pet an alligator was so cool. The people who work at the exhibits are super friendly, intelligent about the wildlife and willing to spend time with visitors. The gift shop has a lot to choose from.”

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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour - A wildlife show and a boardwalk finish
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Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

10.Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,267 reviews · 1 day · from $41

At Everglades Safari Park, an English-speaking guide takes you on a roughly 40-minute airboat ride through the River of Grass. Look for alligators, turtles, deer, wild hogs, and raccoons, then visit the wildlife show, exhibits, observation platform, and jungle trail. Captain Joe is one of the guides named by visitors, but your captain may vary.

“Excellent activity! The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us loads of information. The show and walking trail after the boat ride were also very good!”

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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide - On the airboat, speed and sightlines matter
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60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

11.60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,252 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

Banana Joe Tours combines Miami pickup and a guide-led drive with an airboat ride advertised at up to 60 minutes, a short alligator show, and return transport. Expect a shared boat of up to 25 people, not a private outing. Guides such as Christian, Ray, Ruslan, Ross, and Dominick have led tours, but your guide will vary.

“Easy booking and fast confirmation Got picked up and dropped off at our hotel by host Ross who was super! Shuttle van was comfortable and not crowded. Ross gave nice narrative and on arrival made sure our small group knew what to expect and where to go. Airboat ride with Captain Victor was super fun and lasted about an hour!! A mix of fast and slow speeds. It was beautiful and we saw lots of wildlife. The gator show after was nice and the guy was funny and entertaining. We received free individual photos which was a nice surprise. There’s time to buy souvenirs food & drinks. Ross drove expertly…”

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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation - The airboat ride is the main event
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Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

12.Everglades Airboat Safari Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 956 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Travel by bus from Miami Beach to an airboat operator in the Everglades area, then take a roughly 40-minute ride through marsh grass and mangrove channels. A captain points out the ecosystem and wildlife, which may include alligators, turtles, deer, and birds. You also get time for exhibits and a meal, though the schedule can be tight.

“Overall, it was definitely worth the money. The beginning of the trip is quite chaotic but once you are on the correct bus, it flows smoother. The Airboat excusion is great. There was not not enough time to explore the animal sanctuary, get food, and see the gift shop. It seemed you could do one of those. The traffic coming back was a nightmare so our return was significantly delayed. Don't plan on getting back at a certain time.”

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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer - The bus ride out to the River of Grass
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From Miami: Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

13.Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 817 reviews · from $40

Travel from Miami by air-conditioned bus for a 40-minute narrated airboat ride, a 40-minute alligator presentation, and time to explore the park. Choose the full-day option to add an open-top Miami bus tour and a Biscayne Bay cruise past celebrity homes. Captain Andrew, handlers Will and Josh, and other guides may lead different parts of the day.

“The bus ride was comfortable, and the driver was very friendly and provided us with very clear tips and directions for the tour. Once we arrived we went to the boat, and Captain Andrew was our tour guide. We had a lot of luck with the weather because it was sunny and not too cold, but we definitely recommend long sleeves for the wind as the boat speeds through the canal. Captain Andrew spotted 4 alligators for us, we got close to them and took many pics! He had a lot of dad jokes lol and answered many of our questions about the reptiles, which made the boat ride super…”

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Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride - The airboat’s wide-water perspective
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Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

14.Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Join a naturalist guide for a half-day Everglades outing with hotel or port pickup, a guided nature walk, scenic drive and roughly one-hour airboat ride. Look for alligators, turtles and birds, and learn about the region’s water systems and Native history. Small groups are capped at 15; guides such as Ryan, Mitch, Lindsay and Addy have earned praise for making the natural details easy to follow.

“It was a very nice tour completing a very nice cruise vacation. I would just make sure you have enough time if you are flying out that day. Delay in tour and traffic, made for a stressful ride to the airport.”

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Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area - Wildlife is wild, and sightings change
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Miami: Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area

15.Original Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive area

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 3 months · from $39

At Coopertown, the original airboat tour operator dating to 1945, you’ll visit an alligator exhibit and animal presentation before a 40 to 45-minute guided ride through sawgrass prairie and hardwood hammocks. Guides such as Will, Dwight, and Bobby have been praised for their humor and Everglades knowledge. Expect wildlife sightings to vary.

“The guides were very informative and fun, telling jokes throughout the tour and show. We got up close to an alligator on our airboat, and the guide even explained this is the same alligator that normally appears on this route (it has a scar on its head). Would definitely recommend — good value for the cost!”

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