Explore the real Everglades with a master naturalist on this full-day adventure. Enjoy a Ten Thousand Islands boat tour to spot birds, manatees, and dolphins; and a master-naturalist-led dry nature hike in Big Cypress National Preserve. Also included are a 1-hour airboat ride far from land into the River of Grass; a visit to a Native tree island village only accessible via boat; time at a historical trading post, and lunch.
Tour highlights
- Full-day Everglades cruise, hike, and airboat tour with master naturalist
- 1-hour airboat ride into River of Grass to see alligators and more up-close
- 1-hour cruise in Ten Thousand Islands to spot manatees, dolphins, and birds
- Visit a Native tree island village and historical trading post
- Includes wildlife-spotting experiences in Big Cypress; plus delicious lunch
What to expect
This is the Everglades for curious minds — a full-day immersion led by a master naturalist who knows this wilderness inside and out. You’ll cruise the maze of mangrove islands in the Ten Thousand Islands, keeping your eyes peeled for manatees surfacing nearby, dolphins playing in the wake, and wading birds everywhere you look. On the dry nature hike through Big Cypress National Preserve, your guide reveals the hidden stories of the swamp, from wild orchids to the wildlife most visitors walk right past.
The 1-hour airboat ride takes you far from land into the River of Grass, where alligators slide off the banks and sawgrass stretches to the horizon. Then step back in time at a Native tree island village — reachable only by boat — and a historical trading post echoing with frontier history. With lunch included and wildlife-spotting woven through the whole day, it’s a deeply happy day in wild Florida.
Good to know before you go
This is a full-day adventure, so wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and insect repellent — plus binoculars and a camera for the wildlife. A master naturalist leads the way all day, so come ready with questions; these guides love sharing their passion for the ecosystem. Lunch is included, which keeps the logistics wonderfully simple.
Want more Everglades? Check out the classic airboat ride at Everglades Holiday Park, the airboat adventure from Fort Lauderdale with transportation included, or the do-it-all-in-one-day combo that bundles the city, the bay, and the Everglades.
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