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Miami - After pick up from your hotel in our new and comfortable 15 passenger vans, enjoy the ride out to Everglades National Park. Your guide will be sure to point out the abundant wildlife en route to your first stop!
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Fort Lauderdale - We pick up in Fort Lauderdale and go directly out to the park. We try to cluster our pickups to limit the time on the van. Your guide will point out the abundant wildlife enroute.
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Everglades National Park - Go on a 1-hour air boat ride that way out far from land in the River of Grass. This is your chance to see the endangered Everglades snail kite, large and small alligators, and much more; all where it should be experienced, up close and in the wild! Visit a Native tree island village or two where they used to live. You can only get there by boat and on this tour.
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Miccosukee Indian Village - You will embark on an amazing 1 hour airboat journey way out onto the pristine “River of Grass”. We will spend some time in a remote Miccosukee Village and we will also encounter a plethora of wildlife from wading birds to turtles, alligators and more!
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Clyde Butcher Everglades Swamp Walk - Learn about the impressive techniques of this famous photographer and see his iconic work first hand.
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Oasis Visitor Center - Big alligators live here.
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Big Cypress National Preserve - Go on a nature walk led by your experienced naturalist in this pristine National Preserve that contains 5 of the 9 ecosystems found in the real Everglades. This beautiful walk will have you immersed in the unique flora and fauna of this region. The chance to go on a second walk in a different location as well. Take a remote scenic narrated drive, with a few stops to get out and experience wildlife, led by your experienced naturalist guide in the remote sections of this vast wilderness; which is home to the Florida panther, black bear, wild boar, Osceola turkey, white-tail deer, Florida bobcat, American alligator, an incredible array of bird species, and more.
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Smallwood Store - Go back in time in this historic trading post, listed on the National Register of historic places. Learn about the rugged and authentic history of a time when only a few white settlers arrived, to trade with the Seminoles. Still owned by the same family today, ask questions about the lore of Old Florida.
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Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center - Great spot to potentially see manatees.
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Chokoloskee - Enjoy a wonderful lunch. Order off the menu. Great local food with lots of fresh seafood choices as well as vegetarian and vegan options.
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Southwest Gulf Coast - Enjoy an amazing boat trip through the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades National Park. You will have the potential to see dolphins, manatees, many wading and shore birds, white pelicans, saw fish, sea turtles and more.
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Everglades City - This small town was recently named one of Smithsonian magazine’s top 15 places to see in the United States. We will take a driving tour here in the “Stone Crab Capitol of the Wolrd” When in season we will stop at a local market where fresh off the docks stone crabs can be purchased. Store them in our cooler to be enjoyed later! We will also visit the famous Rod and Gun Club and the quaint musem of the town.
- Master naturalist guide
- Delicious local lunch with dietary options
- Timely airport drop-off for departure flights
- Assorted snacks and beverages included
- Complimentary luggage storage
- Souvenir National Park maps
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Provided sunscreen, insect repellent, and ponchos
- Gratuities
Embark on a complete Everglades exploration with our full-day guided expedition, led by a professional master naturalist. Enjoy a 1-hour scenic boat tour around the stunning 10,000 Islands, guided by an expert. Potential sights include bird species such as the roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and ospreys, and marine life like manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat. Take part in a 1-hour wilderness hike guided by a master naturalist, where you’ll encounter enchanting wildlife, exotic plants, and stunning orchids, all under the giant cypress tree canopy. Experience the thrill of a 1-hour air boat ride, a must-do in the Everglades. Visit an isolated tree island village, a former dwelling place of the Native Americans, accessible only by boat. Experience firsthand the presence of alligators and other wildlife up close and in their natural environment. You will also get to explore a historical trading post and other compelling cultural and ecological sites. Lunch is part of the package. Wild Lime Adventures is South Florida’s top-rated tour provider!
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are also available for lunch
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
