Full Day Southern Everglades Tour

Highlights

Description

Venture into the wild heart of Florida on the Full Day Southern Everglades Tour, a small-group eco-adventure that reveals the many sides of this world-famous ecosystem. Led by certified Florida Master Naturalists, this immersive experience combines guided hikes, a 90-minute boat trip, and a picnic lunch to create the most complete day in the Everglades. The morning begins with a series of guided walks through three distinct habitats, each alive with color and character. Wander beneath the shade of tropical hardwood hammocks, cross the open expanse of sawgrass marshes, and explore the delicate pine uplands. Along the way, your naturalist explains the intricate connections between plants, wildlife, and water that make the Everglades one of Earth’s most extraordinary ecosystems. After exploring on foot, relax on a 90-minute boat ride through mangrove-lined waterways and open wetlands. From your seat, watch alligators sunning along the banks, birds soaring overhead, and maybe even spot a gentle manatee surfacing nearby. The quiet pace of the cruise invites reflection and appreciation for this fragile wilderness. Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature, featuring vegan and vegetarian options, snacks, and beverages. With fewer than 12 guests per group, this tour provides personal attention, hands-on learning, and time to ask questions or simply soak in the scenery. As one of the few eco-certified operators permitted to guide within the park, Wild Lime Adventures ensures every detail — from transportation and gear to sustainable practices — enhances both your comfort and the conservation of the Everglades. Perfect for photographers, families, and curious travelers, this full-day journey offers a rare chance to see, feel, and understand the Everglades up close — not as a tourist, but as an explorer.

Itinerary

8:00 AM — Meet at pickup point; 8:15 AM — Depart with guide intro; 9:00 AM — First guided hike; 10:30 AM — Refreshment break; 11:00 AM — Second hike; 12:30 PM — Picnic lunch; 1:30 PM — 90-minute boat trip; 3:30 PM — Third hike or visitor center stop; 5:00 PM — Return to pickup point.

Price & Availability

Adults $285 • Children $255. Includes transportation, boat trip, hikes, snacks, drinks, and picnic lunch. Private tours available.

Food & Drink

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options included.

Instructions

Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Hotel pickups in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood.

Restrictions

Minimum age 5. Moderate fitness required. Not suitable for young children or mobility issues.

Transportation

Included.