
Everglades Alligator Airboat Tour with Bus transfer from Miami
- Duration
- 4 h – 6 h
- Rating
- ★ 4.2 · 34 reviews
- Price
- from $59
This Everglades airboat tour stands out for its convenient roundtrip bus transfers from both Miami Beach and Downtown Miami, making it accessible for visitors staying across the city. Designed for families, couples, and solo travelers alike, this shared adventure welcomes up to 57 participants and departs from clearly marked pickup points on Collins Avenue or Biscayne Boulevard. The journey brings you straight to one of Broward County’s renowned alligator parks for an up-close experience in the Florida wilderness.
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by the park’s knowledgeable team and begin their visit with a look around the alligator exhibit. Here, you’ll get to see these iconic reptiles and learn about their behavior, biology, and vital role in the Everglades ecosystem. The setting provides opportunities to spot other wetland inhabitants, including turtles, birds, and snakes, depending on the day and season.
The centerpiece of the tour is a one-hour airboat ride across the Everglades’ vast sawgrass marshes. Your captain guides you through winding waterways, pointing out wildlife as you glide over shallow water. The airboats are designed for safety and comfort, featuring covered seating to shield passengers from the sun and rain, ensuring a pleasant ride in any weather.
Your adventure wraps up with more time to explore the exhibit before reboarding your bus for the return trip to Miami. As traffic and weather can affect the schedule, guests are advised to allow some flexibility in their plans. The trip concludes at your original pickup point, with memories of Florida’s unique landscapes and wildlife.
Included in your booking are roundtrip air-conditioned bus transfers from Miami Beach or Downtown, the airboat ride, and access to the alligator park exhibit. Meals, beverages, and gratuities are not provided, and restrooms are unavailable on board the bus, so plan accordingly. Only those who select the transfer option will have transportation included.
The adventure takes place in the northern reaches of the Everglades in Broward County, an area famous for its subtropical wetlands and rich biodiversity. The park offers a glimpse into the untamed side of Florida, where sawgrass plains meet cypress swamps and alligators are a regular sight.
Guests can choose pickup from various points along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach or from central locations in Downtown Miami. All travelers should be ready at street level at the scheduled time, as the bus cannot wait. The tour is suitable for most ages and fitness levels, but it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with heart conditions. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and food or drinks are not allowed on the bus. Please check that your name is on the driver’s list before boarding, as multiple tours may use the same stops.
What’s included
- Exhibit
- Roundtrip Air-conditioned bus transfers from Miami Beach or Downtown (Depends on the chosen option)
- Airboat ride in the Florida Everglades (Broward County)
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting & pickup
- Pickup offered, or meet at the starting point
- Shared tour, up to 57 travelers
Know before you go
- Only if this option has been selected
- Downtown Miami Meeting point: Freedom Tower - Miami-Downtown at 600 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 @ 9:50AM.
- must be ready outside in the Street on time.
- We ask for your patience, as bus arrival times may vary slightly due to traffic conditions.
- DOWNTOWN MIAMI PICK UP Option selected:
- Downtown Miami Meeting point: former Holiday Inn hotel at 340 Biscayne Blvd @ 9:50AM.
- MIAMI BEACH PICK UP if Option is selected:
- Miami Beach pick ups are between 8:30AM and 9:30AM depending on the selected location starts north to South from 71st Street to 5th Street.
- Pickup Location: Regardless of the chosen location’s main entrance, please note that buses will always arrive and stop along Collins Ave.
- Punctuality: Passengers must be waiting outside at the street-level pickup point (facing Collins Ave) by the exact scheduled time.
- Arrival Window: We ask for your patience, as arrival times may vary slightly due to traffic conditions."
- Driver will have your names and will call for Everglades tour when arrives Please make sure driver has your name on the list as several other companies may use the same stops.
- Office hours 9:00AM to 7:00PM Monday to Saturday.
- Please remember there is no restrooms on board and no food or drinks allowed on board.
- Office hours 9:00AM to 7:00PM.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration of the tour includes Travel time to and from the park and or hotel pick ups.
- There is No Restrooms on board of the buses.
- No Food or Drinks allowed on board of the buses.
