The 10 National Parks Tours near Miami That Earn Their Price

1.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42Our pick

At Gator Park, you’ll take a 35 to 40 minute narrated airboat ride through the Everglades, then watch a 30 minute alligator and wildlife presentation. Guides such as Cody, Jay, Tom, and John are known for humor and clear explanations. Bring sun protection and allow about two hours on site.

“The two guides were very knowledgeable. I wish we would have seen more wildlife but it was very hot.”

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2.Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189Top rated

Join Wild Lime Adventures for a small-group Everglades outing with a naturalist guide such as Ryan, Mitch, Tammy, or Addy. Walk in the national park, ride a smaller airboat through remote waterways, visit Miccosukee tree-island sites, and return by scenic Tamiami Trail.

“Absolutely the best day trip! Addy was our guide and was knowledgeable, organized, and has a positive personality. We saw turtles, birds, and plenty of alligators!”

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3.Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 590 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Paddle a sit-on-top, two-person kayak through Everglades mangrove tunnels with guides such as Chris, Guy, or Don. Expect a gentle three-hour route, wildlife stops, and lively lessons on plants, animals, and local history. No previous kayaking experience is needed.

“Our guide Guy was great. Very friendly, knowledgeable and fun to do the tour with. Overall I would have loved to see a little more wildlife but you also need a little bit of luck I presume.”

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4.Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Drive 48 miles from Florida City to Flamingo with the Action tour app guiding you to Anhinga Trail, Pa-Hay-Okee, Mahogany Hammock, Eco Pond, and more. Short audio stories explain wildlife, trails, and conservation. You set the pace, stop for walks, and use one purchase for up to four people in the car.

“This was super cool for my Everglades trip. I enjoyed the history and the fact I could do this at my own pace. Loved that it gives you the option to hop off trail complete a small hike then just pick up where you left off. I will definitely do this for my next adventure if there is a product available.”

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5.2 hour Dolphin & Birding Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · from $110

Spend two hours in Everglades National Park on a quiet six-passenger boat with an English-speaking naturalist guide. Search for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, eagles, ospreys, herons, and spoonbills while learning about the park, its ecosystem, and the Colusa people.

“A great tour. Capt. Don is a knowledgeable and friendly guide, perfect for our 6 person family, age 7 to 71. Highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Everglades National Park 3-Hour Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Launch from Chokoloskee Island for a three-hour kayak tour through the Everglades 10,000 Islands. Your Florida Master Naturalist guide chooses the route based on tides and season, seeking wading birds, dolphins, manatees, turtles, and old Calusa shell mounds.

“Our guide was accommodating and informative..trying to connect with each of us. We hoped for single kayaks as advertised, but doubles were okay. I understand why... Photographers needed more time. Water was low, so that was limiting.”

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7.Luxury Charter + Access to Hidden Gems in Biscayne National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Take a 4 or 6-hour private Sea Ray 29 charter from Key Biscayne with a certified captain, fuel, ice, water, floats, and snorkels. Visit Biscayne National Park, Miami sandbars, celebrity homes, or waterfront restaurants while your captain shapes the route around your group.

“This boat tour was awesome! The captain was very accommodating to our requests, and took us to some awesome places. This is a great deal, and is a ton of fun with a group of friends and family! No better way to experience the South Florida waterways!”

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8.Private 2.5-Hour Photo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews

You and one companion explore Everglades National Park by small, quiet power boat with a USCG naturalist guide. Expect bird rookeries, shorebirds, wading birds, raptors, and possible dolphins, manatees, alligators, and sea turtles, with time to reposition for photos.

“Friendly, knowledgeable guide who knew how to put photographer in good positions to get great images!”

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9.Big Cypress National Preserve Self Guided Driving Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Drive 42-plus miles through Big Cypress National Preserve with the Action’s Tour Guide app directing you between 27-plus audio stories. Hear tales of the Miccosukee and Seminole, pause for boardwalks and wildlife, and visit the Ochopee Post Office at your own pace. The tour is private to your car and costs $16.99 per group.

“Great Tour. Well planned and very interesting. Two suggestions for improvement. Would be helpful if your instructions included a preparation section. For example, that shoes to go into wet areas would be needed for the Gator hook trail.”

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10.Everglades National Park Hiking and Kayaking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $285

Join Wild Lime Adventures for a full day in Everglades National Park, with two guided hikes, a two-hour kayak trip, picnic lunch, snacks, drinks, and transport from Miami or Homestead. Guides such as Ryan and Zac explain the plants, animals, and history as you explore by land and water.

“We actually went on the trip with the wet walk instead. Saw a lot of cool things, and many different areas.”

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