Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale

Overview

Explore the wilderness of the Everglades on a full day adventure from Ft Lauderdale. With your naturalist guide, take a thrilling airboat tour in Everglades National Park, spot wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, enjoy a nature walk through a towering cypress forest, and relax on a boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Learn about the Everglades from your guide and have lunch at a waterside restaurant, where you'll get to try some appetizers!

City: Fort Lauderdale

Thu 27 Nov

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Starting at $225.00

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Thu 27 Nov

Starting at $225.00

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What's Included

Nature Walk

Airboat Ride

Expert naturalist or biologist guide

Lunch

Mangrove Wilderness Boat Cruise

Wildlife Drive

Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 6 years old
Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended

What To Expect

Everglades Day Safari

Tours offered by Everglades Day Safari

Miccosukee Indian Village

Depart from the Miccosukee Indian Village on an airboat tour of the "River of Grass" portion of the Everglades on the iconic airboat - a flat-bottomed boat built to skim across the shallow wetlands of the Everglades! Visit an authentic Miccosukee chikee village and learn about the history of the tribe.

Big Cypress National Preserve

A wildlife drive through the pine savannas and cypress forests of Big Cypress National Preserve.

Everglades National Park

Guests take a 90-minute pontoon boat tour into the mangrove wilderness of Everglades National Park. In the Ten Thousand Islands you'll search for dolphins, manatee, sharks, rays, a variety of birds and other coastal species of wildlife.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (456)

CFDDS

Mar 2021

This was just a great day. I don't know how else to put it. Our tour was toward the end of March. It was our family of four on the bus tour, air boat ride, nature hike, boat ride in the mangroves. Our tour guide, Marc, was awesome. The only way to describe him would be "Above and Beyond." He came off as just a sincerely nice/patient guy who definitely knows his stuff. We felt safe the whole trip. He picked us up at our hotel, took our temperatures, we all wore masks when needed. He safely drove us around making sure to be courteous to other drivers as he stopped or slowed down to point out the beautiful wildlife. He made sure our kids had life jackets for the boat rides as well. We have an 8-year-old son diagnosed with ADHD/ODD who is very inquisitive and easily comes off as annoying with all of his questions/talking. Marc was so very patient with him and took time to show him things and discuss things the whole trip. Our other son (6-year-old) forgot his sunglasses in the vehicle for one of the boat rides and Marc, without skipping a beat, asked us permission to let our son use the sunglasses off his own head. During the trip, we stopped off at a nice little restaurant in the Everglades (where we were able to eat some fried alligator) and Marc slipped away and told the staff it was our son's 6th birthday. He had them bring him a dessert and sing. He also had them bring dessert for our older son so that he would not feel left out. This was all on his own. Just an overall nice guy who obviously is passionate about his job/wildlife. He knew every plant, every animal, geology, history, etc. On the way back to our hotel, he gave us quiet time but my wife and I were both in agreement that we could listen to Marc talk all day. We drove down the Keys to Key West a couple days later and kept mentioning to each other how we wish Marc were with us showing us around. Above and beyond. You won't regret it.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

I really appreciate you taking the time to offer a detailed review of the tour. Marc is an excellent guide and I thank you for recognizing how much he is devoted to giving the best possible tours. I cannot speak for Marc but I know I enjoy the questions guests of all ages ask because they come from their perspective and allow us to understand how they are seeing this beautiful place that we experience daily. It's a genuine joy. Thank you again!

TIMOTHY_K

Mar 2020

One of the best tours we have ever been on our tour guide zack was extremely knowledgeable and pointed out lots of things most pll miss . everything was on time and very enjoyable small group tours are definatly the way to go

Response from Host

Jun 2020

Zak really does an amazing job and I'm glad you enjoyed your tour with him!

chris_c

Mar 2020

Mark is a first class host. We had perfect weather, saw everything and more than expected. One suggestion to improve even further would be an opportunity for a coffee/drink during the morning as it is a long day with a lot of driving.