Miami: Everglades Roofless Airboat Tour with Hotel Pickup
Glide across the Everglades on an roofless airboat tour from Miami. Spot alligators, turtles, and birds in their natural habitat, and visit an animal exhibit to see alligators and reptiles up close.
About this activity
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of gliding across the Everglades on a shared roofless airboat for a 40-minute ride across shallow waters
- Spot alligators, turtles, and wading birds in their natural habitat
- Visit an animal exhibit and see alligators and reptiles up close
- Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Miami Beach or Downtown
- Learn about the Everglades ecosystem from your guide
Full description
Escape the city for a classic Everglades morning adventure with convenient shared hotel pickup from select areas in Miami Beach and Downtown Miami. Travel in an air-conditioned van to the Everglades, where you’ll swap streets and skylines for wide-open sawgrass wetlands and wildlife-rich waterways.
Once at the park, hop aboard a shared roofless airboat for a 40-minute ride across shallow waters. Skim through the “River of Grass” and keep watch for local wildlife such as alligators, turtles, and wading birds as your captain navigates the natural channels. Ear protection is provided for comfort during the ride.
After the airboat tour, continue your visit at the on-site animal area with an alligator and reptile exhibit and educational presentations. Take time to learn more about Florida’s native species, snap photos, and explore the facilities before meeting back up for the return transfer.
This shared experience is designed to be easy and efficient: morning departures, a clear schedule, and round-trip transportation included—so you can focus on the ride, the wildlife, and the Everglades scenery.
Includes
- Shared hotel pickup & drop-off
- 40-min shared airboat ride
- Alligator & reptile exhibit entry
- Ear protection
- Onsite complimentary parking
- Captain's gratuity
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Important information
Know before you go
- Shared experience and shared transportation.
- Airboat rides and alligator shows are conducted in English.
- On-route commentary available in English / Spanish / German.
- Extended courtesy stops outside the free pickup zones may be possible; small supplement fee may apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe for kids?
Absolutely. Life vests and ear protection are provided for all ages. The airboat ride is well-paced and supervised by professional captains.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes, closed shoes and a hat. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. Bring a light layer in winter mornings.
Will we really see alligators?
Yes — sightings are nearly guaranteed in the wild during the airboat ride, plus a guaranteed encounter at the live alligator show.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — complimentary roundtrip transportation from most Miami area hotels. Other addresses on request.
How long is the airboat ride?
About 60 minutes. The full experience including the alligator show and nature trail is around 2 hours at the park.
What if there’s rain?
Light rain is fine — airboats operate in most weather. In case of storms we offer free rescheduling or a full refund.
