The Real Everglades - Full Day Private Experience
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Overview
Begin your exploration of the Florida Everglades with a one hour boat tour of some of the 10,000 islands contained within. Besides beautiful scenery, you can hope to see a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat, including manatees, roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and many dolphins.
Next up is the best way to see the interior of this magnificent and important ecosystem...airboat! This is not the commercial airboat adventure that everyone else does but a thrilling ride among the "River of Grass" that will take you far out into the wilderness to show you a true close-up look at alligators, birds, and other native animals.
A true cultural experience awaits during your visit to a Native American tree island village. Accessible only by boat, these villages reflect the lives of the native peoples who previously inhabited them.
Having seen the Everglades by boat and airboat, you now explore on foot. This 1-hour in-depth walk in either Everglades National Park or Big Cypress National Preserve will help you understand the flora and fauna of this unique environment. It is also the opportunity to see alligators and other wildlife up close.
Visit a historic trading post that reveals the past of both Seminole and pioneer life of long ago.
You will also embark on a wildlife safari drive through Big Cypress National Preserve with the chance to see a wide array of birds, (some of which are only found here) and other wildlife such as the Florida panther. Enjoy other interesting nature and cultural surprises along the way.
Included in this tour is a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with many choices, including vegetarian options.
At the end of your tour, you will be dropped off based on your pre-arranged preferences, whatever your final destination this tour offers a thrilling day with your luggage and transportation needs fully taken care of!
What's Included
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Round Trip Transportation
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Pick up from your Pier or your Hotel
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Luggage Storage for Pre-cruise guests
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Luggage Storage for Post-cruise guests
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Optional Airport or Hotel drop off
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Master Naturalist Tour Guide
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English speaking guide
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All Entrance Fees and Everglades National Park Fee (including non-resident fees if applicable)
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Guided Boat Tour through the 10,000 Islands
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Everglades Air Boat Ride (One Hour)
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Visit to Historic Seminole Trading Post
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Guided Hike Through a Cypress Forest (One Hour)
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Narrated Wildlife Drive Through Big Cypress Nation
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Visit to Remote Native American
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Tree Island Village
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Everglades National Park Map
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Insect repellent and sunscreen
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Use of binoculars
Considerations
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There is a minimum of 4 guests needed to operate this tour.
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If you wish a vegetarian or vegan option for lunch, please contact us after booking this tour.
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Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or guests using a wheelchair.
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Parts of this tour are weather permitting.
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As with any tour, times may vary due to unexpected traffic issues.
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Bring cash for any additional purchases on the day.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in the tour, if you would like to give a gratuity/tip please bring cash.
Special Instructions
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Local currency is American Dollar (USD).
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Wear comfortable clothes and good walking shoes.
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Bring your sunglasses and a sunhat.
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We will provide insect repellent and sunscreen.
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A moderate amount of walking is involved. The nature walk is rated as easy.
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Please use our binoculars!
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We can pick you up from the Port of Miami or Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale.
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We pick up from hotels and locations in Broward County and Miami-Dade County. If you are coming from somewhere north of Commercial Blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale, we may provide you with a convenient meeting location.
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We provide complimentary luggage storage as well as optional airport/hotel drop off. We will ask you for more information at the time of booking.
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Please use our binoculars!
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Bring your fully charged camera, to capture wonderful memories on the day.
Meeting and Pickup
See Special Instructions
Specific pick up instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your tour.