Overview

Hype:

Just outside Everglades National Park, private tour operators take guests on airboat tours through the Everglades to view alligators and other wildlife.

Time:

Fees: Tour fee

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:

Lakes and Reservoirs
Rivers and Streams
Road Access is Paved
Access Road is 2WD Accessible
Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
Boating
Wildflowers and Vegitation
Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 25.761874, -80.502348.

Location

Closest City or Region: Miami, Florida

Coordinates: 25.761874, -80.502348

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April 5, 2024 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye,

Story

After picking up our rental car, we drove west to the Everglades and signed up for an airboat tour. We had a couple hours until that started, so we drove to the Shark Valley Visitor Center to pass the time. It ended up being too busy and there was a line to enter the park, so we went to Big Cyprus National Preserve instead. It was a bit of a drive, but Madi didn't mind because it gave her more time to listen to her audiobook (Ranger's Apprentice). We did their boardwalk hike and saw several alligators and birds and fish. Then we drove back for our airboat tour. The airboat tour was super fun, and we enjoyed it a lot. We saw six or seven alligators and some other wildlife and had a really fun guide.

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