We (my family and I) had the most amazing experience with Billy.
Having read some of the reviews of the bigger companies we felt they weren't for us and saw this company.
The morning started off with a courtesy call from Billy's company asking if we are okay to find the meet up point and did we need any help. We found the boat launch with no problems what so ever (the directions were spot on) but it was nice that they called to see if we were getting on okay.
Billy arrived on time as promised by the lady on the phone.
He asked if we were ready to have some fun and we said yes and off we sped.
You can tell, as others have said that this was Billy's passion and way of life and not just a touristy job. He knew where all the wild life was (including the alligators) and he knew all about their history, their habitat, what they eat, etc. He is a real encyclopedia when it came to the Everglades, it's wildlife and its vegetation.
We learnt so much from him.
Half the time I figured he thought we couldn't hear him because we didn't say much but it was simply because we were just in awe and amazed at what he was showing us.
At our first stop he showed us the difference between some of the plantation and then said "enough of learning, do you wanna see some gators?" Naturally we said yes. And he said "good, cuz there's one right there". and pointed next to us... to what he reckoned was a 12 foot alligator staring at us!
I have to say were totally safe the whole time. Billy knew exactly what he was doing and we liked the fact that he was so respectful of all the wildlife and the Everglades as a whole.
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I'm know you can't make animals appear on command and some times this may happen on some days but Billy knew where to go that was for sure.
As first timers to the Everglades from Britain we were speechless and in awe the whole time.
Absolutely would recommend this tour of a wonderful part of Florida.
Réponse de l'hôte
Aug 2019
Thank you so much for choosing Miami Everglades Connection.Glad you guys had an amazing tour with our guide Billy.He truly loves being out there and introducing the beautiful Everglades to everyone. He doesn't even look at it as a job but a passion in which he is blessed to be part of.We are very happy to have him part of the MEC family .Again,Thank you for choosing us and hope to see you back soon.