Explore the Everglades
Explore the world-renowned Everglades National Park, gaining valuable insight into the park's rich history and diverse wildlife on nature walk and exhilarating airboat ride.
Take an expedition to the legendary Everglades National Park in Florida, a place of unparalleled natural splendor and complexity. Your adventure begins at the visitors center, where you're invited to plunge into the history and biological diversity that defines the Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Set out on a 1.5-hour stroll with a seasoned naturalist along an easy trail that winds through a landscape found nowhere else on the planet. This journey offers you a front-row seat to observe local wildlife, from adult alligators to their young offspring, from graceful turtles to an array of birds in their natural habitat. Our expert guide will unveil the secrets that make this ecosystem utterly unique and will discuss Everglades National Park's distinction as Florida's sole UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the walk, you'll also learn about the crucial role of water flow in the Everglades' past and present, as well as current efforts to conserve and rehabilitate this exceptional area. The adventure progresses as we make our way to a small village where they used to live. This island is accessible only by boat, making for an exhilarating 70-minute airboat adventure across the legendary "River of Grass." Piloted by a Native-operated company, this journey transports you deep into the Everglades' heart, allowing for an authentic immersion in the wilderness. We'll pause at significant tree islands to explore and appreciate the Native communities' profound connections to these lands and their ingenious adaptations for living in harmony with the Everglades. These islands also serve as important nesting sites for turtles, alligators, and many birds. This tour offers an expansive and engaging examination of the Everglades, intertwining the awe of its natural beauty with the resonance of its cultural history. It's an enlightening excursion that reveals the intricacies of this irreplaceable ecosystem, underscoring the imperative to safeguard its legacy for the generations yet to come.
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Cruise Ship Pier
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes or sneakers.
- Guests must be able to navigate paved surfaces, steps and steep curbs in some areas. This tour can accommodate a folding wheelchair or walker. This tour is not suitable for children under 5 years old.
- Food & beverages: A snack of fresh fruit, granola bar, and chips is included and served with a bottle of water or soft drink.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.