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Big Cypress National Preserve Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

Guided tours can only show you so much. Rather than rushing, take your time exploring the Big Cypress National Preserve at your own pace on this self-guided audio driving tour. Keep an eye out for alligators as you discover the preserve’s diverse natural habitats, snap scenic photos from boardwalks that run along serene waterways, and learn about the history of the Seminole tribe that called the region home.

Big Cypress National Preserve Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area

Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

Explore the real Everglades with a master naturalist on this full-day adventure. Enjoy a Ten Thousand Islands boat tour to spot birds, manatees, and dolphins; and a master-naturalist-led dry nature hike in Big Cypress National Preserve. Also included are a 1-hour airboat ride far from land into the River of Grass; a visit to a Native tree island village only accessible via boat; time at a historical trading post, and lunch.

Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Dark Sky's in the Florida Everglades

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Everglades Jeep Tours. Our guided safaris offer day and night adventures, allowing you to delve deep into the heart of the untamed Everglades. During the day, you'll have the chance to encounter native wildlife in their natural habitat, from alligators and birds to panthers and deer. As the sun sets, our night tours take you to an International Dark Sky Park, where you'll witness the mesmerizing beauty of the night sky, with countless stars and celestial wonders. Learn about the critical impact of invasive species on this unique ecosystem and the conservation efforts to protect it. Our expert guides, with their generations of knowledge, provide you with insights into the Everglades' intricate web of life. So, get ready for a thrilling, informative, and eco-conscious adventure in the comfort and safety of our custom safari-style jeeps. Explore the untamed Everglades with Everglades Jeep Tours and connect with the natural world like never before.

Dark Sky's in the Florida Everglades

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Everglades Guided Kayak Tour

Everglades Guided Kayak Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale

Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades!

Visit two national parks in a half day! Experience the remote estuary ecosystem of Everglades National Park and see dolphins near our boat! There is always the chance to spot manatees, critically endangered sawtooth fish and sharks. This is a birding hot spot and you may see roseate spoonbills and white pelicans. Get off on a remote island to explore while listening to the fascinating lore of the Old Everglades from your multi-generational captain guide. We will visit an historic trading post. This trip combines this saltwater region with the fresh water swamps of Big Cypress. Our tours are led by experienced biologist/naturalist guides. Our specialty is seeing wildlife in the wild, as they are naturally. Never to places with animals in cages and pens. This tour combines history and ecology. See why we are so passionate about what we do! WILD LIME ADVENTURES IS THE ONLY COMPANY TO HOLD SPECIAL PERMITS TO GUIDE TOURS IN EVERGLADES, BIG CYPRESS AND DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARKS.

10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Naturalist Led Walk in the Everglades!

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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4-Hour Swamp Buggy Adventure Tour in Florida

Explore the Big Cypress National Preserve on a private half-day swamp buggy tour near Ochopee. The open-air swamp buggy is built to cross rugged and wet terrain, making it the ideal vehicle for spotting wildlife such as alligators, turtles, birds, and deer, and even panther tracks. Your guide, whose family has lived in the region for generations, shares insightful commentary about the Florida Everglades along the way.

4-Hour Swamp Buggy Adventure Tour in Florida

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Everglades National Park Naturalist Led Hike, 2 Boat Trips + More

Discover the Florida Everglades with a guide who’s either a certified master naturalist or a trained biologist on this small-group tour that combines hiking with boat trips. Explore this World Heritage Site and surrounding towns while your local guide shares fun facts about local history, culture, flora, and fauna. Pack loads of learning into one experience and move confidently through the park in your group. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Everglades National Park Naturalist Led Hike, 2 Boat Trips + More

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Everglades Day Safari from Miami

Immerse yourself in the nature and wildlife of the Everglades with this full-day safari from Miami. With a naturalist guide in the lead, enjoy an airboat ride through the “River of Grass,” spot wildlife on a drive and nature walk through Big Cypress National Reserve, and look for dolphins and manatees on a pontoon boat tour through the mangroves. Includes lunch and transfers from Miami.

Everglades Day Safari from Miami

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Everglades Tour w/ Biologist Led WET walk + 2 Boat Trips + Lunch!

Head deep into the wilderness of the Florida Everglades and experience a small-group swamp walk led by a Master Naturalist. Start your trip with ease with hotel pickup and stop at sites along the way, including the Miccosukee Indian Village. After your swamp walk, take an hour-long boat trip through the Everglades National Park to see manatees, dolphins, and the many birds that thrive in Florida’s vast swamps.

Everglades Tour w/ Biologist Led WET walk + 2 Boat Trips + Lunch!

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Big Cypress National Preserve

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A man exploring Big Cypress National Preserve in Everglades National Park.

Big Cypress National Preserve is ideal for visitors who want to get off the beaten path and avoid the crowds of Everglades National Park.
Unlike the neighboring national park, Big Cypress is free to enter.
Paved and wooden boardwalks make many of the trails wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Bring bug spray and long-sleeve clothing to protect against mosquitos.

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