Tours/Miami/Miami: Everglades Airboat with free hotel pick up
Viator · group up to 49 pax

Miami: Everglades Airboat with free hotel pick up

3.5(296)Miami1 hour
VIATOR3.4(176)TRIPADVISOR3.6(120)

Description

Experience the thrill of the Everglades! Glide through sawgrass prairies in a thrilling airboat tour. Spot alligators in their natural habitat and learn fascinating facts from an expert guide during a live gator presentation. Immerse yourself in the unique ecosystem of the Everglades. Don't miss this unforgettable Florida adventure! Your guide will also provide you with information about the Everglades ecosystem. Airboat sizes may vary in size and may or may not be covered depending on weather, heat index, season and tour occupancy.

Tour Options

45 min Airboat, show & photo
  • photo (one per group) Duration: 5 hours bus/van & airboat wildlife presentation: brief educational wildlife presentation by licensed park ranger Pickup included
30 min Airboat from SoBe
  • Wildlife Presentation included Duration: 4 hours bus & ca. 35 min Airboat Pickup included

Itinerary

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Highlights

round trip bus or van transportation from select starting points
brief educational wildlife presentation
guided, covered airboat tour
group photo opportunity
leisure to explore Everglades park, restrooms, gift shop and snack bar

What's included

Included
round trip bus or van transportation from select starting points
brief educational wildlife presentation
guided, covered airboat tour
group photo opportunity
leisure to explore Everglades park, restrooms, gift shop and snack bar

Traveller Ratings

3.5
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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

Reviews(296)

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Jenny_A
January 8, 2026
Worthwhile experience

A great day out and a must-do if you’re in Miami! Our guide really went out of his way to help us spot alligators—and we saw about six!! The experience itself was definitely worthwhile. The bus ride was quite long with multiple pick-ups, so next time I’d probably take an Uber instead, which would be around $60 USD.

Operator response

Hi there! Reviews like yours make our day. I’m so happy you enjoyed the tour, and we really appreciate your kind words. Warmly, Vincent

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shawnd39
January 4, 2026
Family fun on the Everglades

We enjoyed ourselves. The guide Jo was funny and informative. She claimed to have had the fastest airport the company had. We did see three Alligators in the river.

Operator response

Hi there; We are thrilled that you enjoyed the Alligator Spotting Airboat Tour with us, thanks for your awesome review. Best regards, Vincent

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Mohit_R
November 27, 2025
Great Everglades experience but horrible bus ride

The Everglades holiday park was great. Got to see 3 alligators, a few birds and lizards. This would have been a 5 star review if it hadn't been the pathetic bus experience. First, the bus was 20 min late. Also, it broke down causing further 1 hour delay. It was raining heavily when we were returning. The driver didn't announce when we reached our drop off location. Us and multiple other passengers had to get off at the next stop in heavy rain and then pay for surcharge Uber pricing to get back to our original location. The driver didn't even apologize.

Operator response

Dear Mohit: Thank you for your fantastic feedback on the wildlife at the Everglades Park—we're thrilled you enjoyed seeing the alligators, birds, and lizards! However, we are deeply sorry and sincerely apologize for the absolutely unacceptable bus experience you endured. The 20-minute delay, the breakdown causing a further hour's wait, and the driver's failure to announce your stop in heavy rain are completely contrary to the service standards we uphold. Please know that all mechanical issues were fixed immediately, as guest safety is our top priority. We understand the frustration and extra cost of the Uber, and we apologize for the driver’s lack of apology. Best regards, Vincent

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sergio_f
August 18, 2025
Disappointing and with a sense of deception

Disappointing, disillusioned and even with a sense of deception. Before going, everyone told you that we were going to see crocodiles and how much fun we were going to have, as time went by and the speech was different, and they said that since they were animals, it was unpredictable and that they could not confirm seeing them. Normal that they can not confirm, they have set up a circus around the Everglades dantesco, every 5 minutes a boat full of people with their two V8 engines gasoline with a rumbling noise, how will there be crocodiles?? Since 9 a.m. those boats nonstop, what animal is gonna be so stupid to approach? Most of us were Spanish speaking and only spoke English, nothing but two small crocodiles have been seen and at the end of the tour. Of course we will not return, there are 5 of us in the family and the children with the enthusiasm that they were going, they kept saying that they wanted to leave now

Operator response

Hola Sergio: Apreciamos tus comentarios. Lamentamos mucho que tu experiencia no haya cumplido con tus expectativas. Entendemos tu frustración y vamos a revisar el problema del ruido y la frecuencia de los botes. Como los Everglades son una reserva natural, los animales viven en libertad y no podemos garantizar que se dejen ver. Vincent

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Ann-Sofi P
February 21, 2025
Horrible customer service

We got a meeting point which we could not reach due to the road being blocked. Meeting point could not be changed and no refund since it was to close to departure. Offered to meet up at the lake and join the group to get our tickets that we paid for. But then they claimed to be sold out!!!! So we got nothing for the money. Btw don't fall for the special price, that's not applief for the tour anyway.

Operator response

Dear Ms. Perjus: We regret to inform you that you missed your scheduled tour. Despite a confirmation of the meeting point sent 24 hours in advance, you did not arrive, and the tour departed as scheduled. All 18 other participants were present and on time. We must adhere to the scheduled departure time to ensure a positive experience for all our guests. Sincerely, Vincent

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Alejandro R
February 6, 2025
Native fauna and flora

Very good! A different tomorrow in a beautiful and well-kept natural environment. Thank you for keeping these places and caring for them

Operator response

Hola Alejandra, muchas gracias por tu increíble reseña, fue un placer tenerte en nuestro recorrido. Saludos cordiales, Vincent

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jeansQ8900FC
December 28, 2024
Not again

Felt like I was being herded through Disneyland…due to multiple boats in our area of the Everglades it was not the peaceful experience I had hoped for. The alligator experience was good

Operator response

Hello: We understand your frustration with the large crowds. We highly recommend taking the morning tour during peak season, when it is less crowded, given that our Everglades tours are the most popular activity in South Florida. Best regards, Vincent

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Arun_P
May 12, 2024
Horrible

Horrible Poorly planed No air conditioning Actual tour had just a boat ride and no show. Overall bad

Operator response

Dear Arun Paul, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize that local traffic caused you to be late for the tour meeting point and miss the initial pick-up, resulting in you joining our group later. We also want to clarify that our boats are open-air and therefore not air-conditioned. Best regards, Vincent

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Louise_B
April 27, 2024
Great day out in the Everglades

Great tour very well organised from the bus picking us up and Armando driving to the information we gained on the air boat ride and information about the eco system then the bonus of seeing a wild alligator sunning itself - the show was brilliant and the wrangler was both very funny and knowledgeable. The food was good and it was great to get the opportunity to hold a baby alligator for a very reasonable fee. We both thoroughly enjoyed the trip thank you

Operator response

Thanks, Louise, for your kind words, we greatly appreciate your 5star review ! Best regards, Vincent

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Steven_L
March 31, 2024
AWESOME

The Everglades has been on my bucket list for a few years, and it didn’t disappoint, it was fantastic. The gator show was brilliant, and the airboat was awesome going through the Everglades & we spotted 2 gators too !

Operator response

Thanks, Steven, for your fantastic review, it was great having you on our 60 minute Airboat tour. Best regards, Vincent

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