Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale
Overview
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10 hours
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Explore the wilderness of the Everglades on a full day adventure from Ft Lauderdale. With your naturalist guide, take a thrilling airboat tour in Everglades National Park, spot wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, enjoy a nature walk through a towering cypress forest, and relax on a boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Learn about the Everglades from your guide and have lunch at a waterside restaurant, where you'll get to try some appetizers!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 6 years old
Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Everglades Day Safari
An ecotour along the Tamiami Trail offers a vivid glimpse into Florida’s wild heart. Guests travel through sawgrass prairies, cypress swamps, and wetland sloughs, surrounded by towering bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Wildlife sightings often include American alligators, white-tailed deer, otters, turtles, and a dazzling array of birds like egrets, spoonbills, herons, and barred owls. The preserve is also rich in rare plants like ghost orchids and air plants clinging to ancient trees. Guides share stories of the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes, the area’s early development, and conservation efforts that saved this vital ecosystem. Each season offers something new—migratory birds, blooming bromeliads, or low waters that reveal the swamp’s secrets. Whether by van, boardwalk, or airboat ride, this tour is a chance to connect with nature and witness the timeless beauty of the Everglades.
Miccosukee Indian Village
Tour the “River of Grass” aboard an iconic airboat—flat-bottomed and perfectly designed to glide over the shallow wetlands of the Everglades. As the wind rushes past and birds soar overhead, your captain shares stories of the land, wildlife, and traditions passed down through generations. The journey leads to a remote chickee island, a thatched-roof platform built on stilts, where the tribe once lived in harmony with the swamp. Surrounded by sawgrass prairies and endless sky, this stop offers a rare chance to experience the cultural heart of the Everglades and gain insight into the resilience and legacy of the Miccosukee people.
What‘s Included
Nature Walk
Airboat Ride
Expert naturalist or biologist guide
Lunch
Mangrove Wilderness Boat Cruise
Wildlife Drive
Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
Pickup and drop-off from select locations
Gratuities
Options
Public Tour: Everglades Adv.
Triad Seafood Restaurant
Ford Transit HD
Reviews
486 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
All inclusive
Cindy B,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour includes everything. Transportation, 2 different boat rides, many many many surprise stops and a lot of information. We saw dolphins, alligators, a crocodile, manatees, turtles, and a lot of birds.
Our trip to the Florida Everglades
bharathvasud,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our Everglades Eco Safari! Our guide, Reza, was simply amazing. From the moment he picked us up at 7:30 in the morning until the drop-off at 5:00 in the evening, he impressed us with his deep knowledge of the local fauna, flora, and Florida’s fascinating history. The van was clean and comfortable, making the long day enjoyable from start to finish. The airboat ride through the prairies was awesome — we saw tons of alligators up close and learned so much about the Everglades ecosystem. To top it all off, the boat ride at Chokoloskee was the perfect ending to an incredible day. I would gladly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Florida Everglades. It’s a fantastic way to experience the area’s beauty and wildlife with an outstanding guide!
Great time in the Everglades.
LouRam92,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Reza was great. He was able to identify every bird we passed and every plant growing on trees. The day tour is well worth the cost.
Amazing adventure
Linda S,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best excursions ever! Our guide Reza was awesome! He is very knowledgeable and identified all the wildlife we saw... every bird, reptile, butterfly and plant. We saw many alligators, a saltwater crocodile, ospreys, and even enjoyed dolphins playing in the wake of our boat. I truly appreciate the eco-conscious approach to tourism! Very ethical and responsible tour company.
very fun and fulfilling, we learned so much in a short time
Carolyn T,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable in various things about the Everglades - environmental, social, historical - and he was very friendly. My family enjoyed the stories he told and the scheduling for the trip was comfortable... not too long or too short in any of our stops. We really enjoyed the air boat trip (we saw an alligator eating a python) and also the island boat trip (the dolphins came and played in the waves from our boat!) It was so much fun and its definitely worth the time and money! bring more cash than you would expect, because everyone deserves a good tip!
Marc is an excellent guide to the beautiful Everglades/Big Cypress/Chokoloskee
392JohnS392,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, Marc is passionate and expert guide to this surprisingly (to me!) beautiful part of the world! Highly recommended tour and tour guide. Spectacular wild life: gators galore (of course), gb herons, egrets, gar, pelicans and in the 10,000 Islands about 12 bottle nosed dolphins which was a highlight for me. Marc was very solicitous, frequently checking physical needs of his guests, making sure the 4 of us were comfortable. Great day, great job, Marc!
Fantastic tour!
nynhsky26,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! It includes two different boat rides & a nice lunch! We saw alligators & dolphins & lots of different birds! And the tour company did a wonderful job coordinating to pick up and drop off guests at their hotels! I am so glad that I booked this tour!
Great eco cruise
lovelocalorganic,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don was so knowledgeable! We had a great time learning about birds and conch shells, checking out the 10,000 islands. Loved hearing his stories from kayak shark shielding Diana Nyad!
Long van ride. Stopped...
andrea k,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Long van ride. Stopped several times to see different things. Driver very knowledgeable and passionate about conservation and wildlife. The lunch provided very tasty with many options.
Fantastic day!!!
Tom C,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable day all round. Our guide Julio made it perfect. He was very polite and extremely knowledgeable. He explained everything fantastically which made the day even better. Would definitely recommend
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