Escape the city and experience the Florida Everglades. Compare Everglades tours from Miami with transportation, airboat rides, wildlife viewing and different ways to explore one of South Florida's most distinctive natural environments.
Compare Miami Everglades tours, from classic airboat rides to guided experiences with transportation and wildlife viewing. Prices can vary by travel date, availability and ticket type.
Travel from Miami to the Everglades for an airboat ride through South Florida's wetlands, followed by a wildlife show. Transportation makes this an easy option for visitors without a car.
$44 per person
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Experience the Everglades from the water on an airboat adventure through the wetlands. Look for native wildlife along the way and enjoy a wildlife show as part of your Everglades experience.
$40 per person
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Ride through the Florida Everglades on a daytime airboat adventure at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Explore the wetlands from the water and visit the park's wildlife exhibits after your ride.
$31 per person
View Activity →The Florida Everglades offer a completely different experience from Miami's beaches, skyline and waterfront. Visitors can leave the city behind and explore a landscape of wetlands, sawgrass and wildlife that has become one of South Florida's most recognizable natural attractions.
For Miami visitors without a rental car, an organized tour can also simplify the trip. Many experiences combine transportation from Miami with an airboat ride and additional time at an Everglades attraction.
Airboat rides are one of the most popular ways to experience the Everglades. These shallow-draft boats are designed to travel through wetland areas where conventional boats may not be able to operate.
Experiences vary considerably. Some focus primarily on the airboat ride, while others combine transportation, wildlife viewing, educational presentations or additional time at an Everglades facility.
Transportation is one of the most important details to compare when choosing an Everglades tour. Some products require visitors to reach the attraction independently, while others include round-trip transportation from Miami.
If you are staying in Miami without a vehicle, a tour that includes transportation can make the experience considerably easier. Check the exact pickup location and return point before booking.
Wildlife is one of the main reasons people visit the Everglades. Depending on the location, season and conditions, visitors may have opportunities to see alligators, birds, turtles and other animals associated with South Florida's wetland environment.
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, so the quality of an Everglades experience should not be judged only by whether a particular animal appears during the tour.
A half-day tour can be useful for travelers who want to experience the Everglades while leaving part of the day available for other Miami attractions.
Longer experiences may provide more time for transportation, wildlife viewing, educational programs or exploring different parts of the Everglades. Compare the actual itinerary rather than relying only on the advertised tour length.
Travelers looking for a more personalized experience may want to compare smaller-group tours with larger bus excursions. Smaller groups can offer a different pace and may provide more opportunities to interact with a guide.
They can also cost more, so consider whether group size, transportation style and additional guiding are important to your experience.
Compare the pickup location, transportation, total duration, airboat ride length, wildlife components and what admission charges are included in the advertised price.
It is also worth checking whether the experience includes a wildlife presentation, how much time is spent traveling from Miami and whether food, drinks or other amenities are available at the Everglades location.
The Everglades are an outdoor environment, so prepare for South Florida weather. Lightweight clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sun protection can make the experience more comfortable.
Weather can change quickly, and some visitors may also prefer to bring insect repellent. Check the individual tour instructions before departure for any specific recommendations.
Everglades tours can work well for families, couples, groups and first-time South Florida visitors who want to experience something beyond Miami's urban attractions.
They can be particularly appealing to travelers interested in nature, wildlife, photography or simply seeing a side of South Florida that feels dramatically different from Miami Beach and downtown Miami.
Depending on the length of your Everglades tour, you may still have time for another Miami attraction before or after the trip. A half-day experience can pair with dining, shopping or an evening along the waterfront.
Longer Everglades excursions are better treated as the main activity for the day, with boat tours, city tours and other Bayside attractions planned for another part of your visit.
Compare Bayside boat tours, Miami city tours, water activities and Key West day trips while planning the rest of your South Florida visit.
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