Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Exhibit, & Roundtrip Bus from Miami
Description
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, see the impressive 1,000-pound alligator Cannibal, and learn about these unique creatures of the Everglades landscape. 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.
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Itinerary
We meet all travellers at a meeting point.
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(2,300)
The operators are terrible communicators. They do not answer texts, and their phone line is an invalid number. If you miss the bus because of their poor meet-up directions, they provide no way of rescheduling or refunding the tour.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced with communication and the meeting point information. We understand how frustrating this must have been and appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. Please contact us via live chat or email with your booking details, and our team will be happy to look into your experience and assist further. You can reach us by accessing our contact page: https://www.bigbustours.com/contact-us Daniel@BigBusTours
Was pretty fun and educational. I would recommend going in the cooler seasons because we went in the summer and you will see less alligators when its hot. Not at all their fault. Still a fun experience.
Our bus driver, tour guide and the show were great! We had a great time. It’s about an hour drive in a nice air conditioned bus, but there is no restrooms on the bus, so go to the restroom before you get on. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who loves to learn about animals and experience an ecosystem like no other!
I had a tour booked on 4 July 2026. I first recieved a mail 2 days who stating that my tour was rescheduled from 2.30pm to 2.35am! I mentioned that the new time was strange and if it was correct, it was unsuitable as I had just got off a flight at 9pm the night before. My tour operator then confirmed from big bus company, the tour operator had made a typographical error and it was at 2.35pm On arriving at 2.10pm at the pick up point bayside market place, I was told by the local operator that the tour was leaving from Miami port and that there was no option of pick up from bayside market place. Had I been informed earlier, I would have arranged to get picked up from the alternative, but no such communication was made by either big bus operator or viator. The whole experience has been extremely disappointing and as a regular user of viator, puts your reliability in question. Apart from the refund not being possible online, the fact that I have lost an opportunity to visit a once in lifetime experience in spite of having arrived one day earlier during a business trip, has left a bitter taste.
Hi, Anjan! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the confusion regarding your tour details and the disappointment this caused. We understand how frustrating it must have been to receive conflicting information about the tour time and then discover that the departure location differed from the one you had planned for. Given your limited time in Miami, we appreciate how disappointing it was to miss an experience you had been looking forward to. Your comments regarding communication and tour information have been noted and will be shared with the relevant teams for review. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Alexandra@BigBusTours
May not see actual alligators in the wild but the exhibit was good. The bus driver could have been nicer.
Hi, Cecily! Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the exhibit. While the alligators roam freely in their natural environment, we're glad the overall experience still had positive aspects. We're sorry to learn that the service from the bus driver did not leave a better impression. We strive to provide a friendly and welcoming experience for all our guests, and your comments will be shared with the relevant team. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Alexandra@BigBusTours
German V. did an amazing job taking care of us! Gave us a great picture as we left. Our boat captain found 2 alligators in the wild! The air boat ride was a new experience for us!! .
Hi, Kay! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that German V. took such great care of you and helped make your experience memorable with a special photo. It's also fantastic that your captain was able to spot two alligators in the wild, making your airboat adventure even more exciting. We're delighted you enjoyed this unique experience and appreciate you sharing your feedback. We hope to welcome you again for another great adventure! Alexandra@BigBusTours
Lisa was a great tour guide! Fed us some nice gator and was sweet. We got hit with bad weather but she made it alright!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear Lisa made your tour such an enjoyable experience with her kindness and great guidance, even despite the challenging weather. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely comments to her, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon. Best regards, Denis @BigBusTours
It was cool until it started to rain we had to turn around. We were told we had 10 minutes left. Hoping to get a refund?
Hi, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear your tour had to end early due to the weather, although the safety of our guests and team must always come first. We understand your disappointment and, if you haven't already, please contact us directly with your booking details so we can review your request and assist you further regarding your refund enquiry. Best regards, Denis @BigBusTours
This was a great experience. We saved money booking with trip advisor versus if we would have went to the Sawgrass Park and bought tickets in person. Our tour guide, Lisa, was a blast and made the bus ride enjoyable.
Lisa was an amazing driver and guide during our Everglades tour. She was incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming from the very beginning. She made everyone feel comfortable, shared interesting information, and always had a positive attitude. Her professionalism and warm personality made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Lisa, for making our trip so memorable. I highly recommend her!
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable Everglades tour and that Lisa made such a positive impact on your experience. It's fantastic to know that her kindness, professionalism, and welcoming attitude helped make your trip so memorable. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Lisa and the local team—they'll be thrilled to hear your recognition. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon! Andreea@BigBusTours!
