Day Trips to Everglades from Miami

Located at the southern tip of the vibrant state of Florida, Everglades National Park is one of the largest parks in the country and one of the most fun and interesting because of the many activities that can be done here.

Since only a portion of the land is walkable, booking an Everglade tour from Miami is the best way to get to know this incredible natural site in depth.

Booking a tour to Everglade from Miami is the best way to fully enjoy all that this park has to offer, without worrying about the logistical aspects, such as transportation.

In fact, in the case of Everglades National Park, transportation is essential, because much of the territory can only be traveled by water, for example, aboard a hydrofoil.

Florida's wildlife will blow your mind: alligators, crocodiles, exotic snakes and a great variety of birds and fish will make this day an unforgettable experience. By the way, the alligator show will blow your mind. Word.

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• Price: from 61€.
• Duration of the excursion: between 4 and 5 hours.

Taking an Everglades tour with a Miami cruise is one of the best things to do on a Miami vacation, since no trip to Miami would be complete without a boat ride on the warm waters of Biscayne Bay and, as you already know, touring the Everglades is a must-do.

This excursion could well be described as one of contrasts, as it perfectly reflects the diversity of Florida and the United States in general. On the one hand, during the Biscayne Bay cruise you will be able to contemplate the impressive urban panorama of Miami, a luxury skyline.

On the other hand, when you tour the mangroves of the Everglades Park aboard an airboat you will be able to observe the wildlife of this natural tropical park, such as crocodiles, herons, and much more.

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• Price: from 67€.
• Duration of the excursion: 6 hours.

By booking the Miami and Everglades Savings Pack, which includes a Miami bus tour, Biscayne Bay cruise and Everglades airboat ride, you'll pack some of the best adventure activities to do in the city into a one-day tour.

Touring the city of Miami by bus, you will see some of the most emblematic corners:

• The Art Deco District, a neighborhood full of buildings built under this architectural style.
• Miami Beach and South Beach with its miles of fine sandy beaches.
• Little Havana, a charming neighborhood full of rhythm.

During the tour of Biscayne Bay you will see the city from another point of view and the airboat ride through the wetlands of Everglades Park will give you the opportunity to tour a unique ecosystem on earth.

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• Price: from 78 €.
• Duration of excursion: all day.

I'll be honest, one of the disadvantages of some tours is the number of people on the same day. By booking a small group tour to the Everglades from Miami you won't have that problem, since you will only share the experience with about 12 people at a time.

This way, the experience will be much more personalized and you will have time to see more things. For example, three key areas of the Everglades Park:

• Miccosukee Indian Reservation: home to the Miccosukee tribe of Native Americans.
• Shark Valley: a geological depression within the Park.
• Tamiami Trail: a grassy river that you will travel by airboat.

As for the fauna, you will see flamingos, herons, manatees, otters, alligators, crocodiles... and the flora is not to be missed either. Not in vain, Everglades is the largest subtropical natural park in the United States, is declared a World Heritage Site and is home to a unique ecosystem in the world

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• Price: from 151€.
• Duration of excursion: 6 hours.

You will have the opportunity to see and fly over the wild flora of the Everglades Park and enjoy a helicopter ride from the center of this beautiful American city.

This type of adventure begins with taking a helicopter or light aircraft from an airport in downtown Miami. You will board your transportation to take a private flight over the city and land directly in the Everglades Park.

Keep in mind that the activities inside the park may vary depending on the company you choose to hire for the excursion. However, most companies include in their itinerary a ride through the swampy waters in an airboat whose duration varies between 30 and 60 minutes followed by an access to enjoy the Wildlife exhibit.

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• Price: from 2000€.
• Duration of excursion: 2 hours.

If you are in town for a very short time, for example 1 day in Miami, or you are looking for interesting activities to do in Miami during the night, you should know that among the options of tours to Everglades you can find companies that offer short duration sunset tours.

You can spend the day enjoying the sun and the charm of Miami Beach and then take a moment to get to know the charm of the wilderness.

You can head to the National Park after sunset for an experience known as Gator Nights, a special swamp tour where, accompanied by a giant spotlight, the boat captain takes tourists on asearch for alligators in the dark and other swamp creatures through the Everglades.

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• Price: from 40€.
• Duration of excursion: 1 hour.

There is no doubt that taking a trip to the Everglades from Miami is among the best and most fun activities to do in Miami, as long as you are properly prepared:

• The use of sunscreen and sunglasses in the state of Florida is paramount, as it is an area with bright sun all year round and your skin and eyes should be protected to avoid burns.
• Bring binoculars with you so you won't miss any detail during the excursion. Keep in mind that you should always maintain a safe distance from the animals for safety reasons and to avoid disturbing their natural habitat.
• The humidity in the Everglades is conducive to the growth of many insects; if you don't want to end the day with hundreds of bites, be sure to use repellent and carry it with you in case you need to reapply.
• You can bring your own snacks to take during the tour. Just remember to respect the park rules, which include taking back any waste and not feeding any of the animals.
• Wear clothing that is as comfortable and practical as possible. Keep in mind that summer in Miami can be hot and humid, while winter in Miami is much more humid, with occasional cold winds from the north, so bring warm clothing.