Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Encounter & Roundtrip Bus from Miami
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the city and experience the wild heart of Florida on an unforgettable Everglades adventure at Sawgrass Recreation Park, complete with convenient Big Bus transportation from Miami. Glide across open waters at up to 40 mph on a thrilling airboat ride while your expert captain shares insights about this unique ecosystem and helps you spot native wildlife, including alligators, birds, and turtles.
Afterward, explore the reptile sanctuary, home to over 50 rescued reptiles, meet the impressive 1,000-pound alligator Cannibal, and enjoy the interactive “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. With engaging presentations and a stop at The Gator Grill for tasty bites, this tour offers the perfect mix of excitement, education, and fun.
Enjoy priority airboat boarding at the park and a comfortable, air-conditioned bus to and from Miami.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of your chosen departure time.
The journey to the Everglades takes between 45-60 minutes. Total tour duration is approximately 5 hours.
Please inform us in advance if you have accessibility requirements (e.g. if you are a wheelchair user) so we are able to make arrangements to accommodate you comfortably.
Spanish Everglades tour option includes Spanish on bus only. Everglades tour in English.
We recommend bringing sunscreen, water, and wearing comfortable clothing to ensure a pleasant experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Miami
We meet all travellers at a meeting point.
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Enjoy a thrilling Everglades airboat ride and wildlife encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park, with comfortable round-trip travel from Miami by Big Bus for an unforgettable half-day adventure.
What‘s Included
No additional fees
Roundtrip bus transfer in motorcoach
Air-conditioned vehicle
"Meet a Baby Alligator" Experience
Wildlife encounter exhibits with over 50 rescued and adopted animals
Free Group Photo at Everglades Park
Guided Airboat Tour with Priority Boarding
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Options
Downtown Miami Departure
Bayside Marketplace Pick-up: 10:00am tour in both English and Spanish (bus commentary only)
Starting point:
333 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Miami Beach Departure
Soundscape Park Pick-Up: 9:30am tour in both English and Spanish (bus commentary only)
Starting point:
1680 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
Reviews
2,112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed the airboats!
Tour74217,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a fun overall experience for our family of four including 2 teenagers. Seeing gators on the airboats was cool. The animal exhibit, which is the other half of the time, was a bit underwhelming. It looked like there were multiple shows or events throughout the day but we only saw one.
Don’t waste your money!!! Terrible!!
Jessica F,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Don’t waste your money, it was terrible! 2 hour hot bus ride, tour guides were rude and disorganized. Arrived at the Everglades for a LAME 40 minute tour! Saw a couple alligators. Absolutely awful, I wish I had saved my $180!!
Gator airboat
Y9382QEnicholasb,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good airboat ride and gator talk.
No Spanish
Maria P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was overall nice but I booked it in Spanish since my partner does not speak English, but it ended up being a 100% in English with no Spanish option.
A memorable trip!
BijitS11,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with a great guide Ronet. He is doing a great job for Big Bus and deserve a lot of credit.
Don't waste your time
Navigator18694435951,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We were cheated. This is a private crocodile farm, not the Everglades Park at all. It's very small and boring, with very few crocodiles. We only saw the back of one crocodile.
Family owned and...
Jill C,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Family owned and operated. Great tour guided trip. Loved the alligator show and the ride through the everglades. Gift shop was so reasonably priced
The bus driver was the best part
LindygirlUSA,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best part of the day was actually the bus driver RONET from Miami Beach. He was so funny and worked hard to keep everyone’s spirit up and I was definitely laughing. The boat tour was nice. It would’ve been better if it hadn’t started pouring down raining and I didn’t have my rain jacket since no rain was in the forecast, but that is not their fault. The alligator presentation afterwards felt more like a scolding or something to tacky tourists and “spring breakers” (he mentioned them so much) he was going on and on about people who disregard alligators and treat them poorly, Causing their death. Meanwhile the next sentence was how much we should eat the gator meat, so it was weird. I’m literally just visiting. It felt like going to church and being yelled at by a priest a little bit. And I don’t sign up for that either. I am totally on his side, but I don’t know why he was seeming to scold us for it. On the positive side, he was very knowledgeable and I’m sure a huge asset to their organization. He is extremely committed and passionate. Sorry I don’t know his name but he was very attractive if you go for those long-haired hippie types, which I do 😊 And then the guy holding the baby alligator was super annoyed. I’m sure it’s an annoying job, but he’s definitely not a people person. My last complaint were the gator bites. Don’t get me wrong. They were absolutely delicious, but I felt like the girl led me to believe was going to be a full plate when I asked her if it was bigger than the tacos, she said yes if this lets me post a picture, I will. It was literally a few bites. I was starving and ended up going to the gift shop and spending way too much for a bag of chips to go with it. Anyway, I’m sure Ronet will end up in comedy one day or he should. He’s the best part of your tour. He was so nice and welcoming and hilarious. He even played some fun music on the way home.
Alligators and more
Guide06463214308,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience. Was nice to see the alligators. Our Captain Rafael Acosta is an amazing Guide!
Aligator tour
Quest64780183874,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We did see 3 aligators in the first 10 minutes
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