Photo Courtesy of Bob Nodell Shark Valley Tram ToursGuided two-hour narrated tram tours are offered along a fifteen-mile loop trail into the "River of Grass". Guided two-hour narrated tram tours are offered along a fifteen-mile loop trail into the "River of Grass".
Tours depart from the Shark Valley Visitor Center located along U.S. Hwy 41/Tamiami Trail, 25 miles west of Miami, FL. Reservations are strongly recommended from November through April when Everglades National Park is at its busiest. Guided two-hour narrated tram tours are offered along a fifteen-mile loop trail into the "River of Grass". Bicycle rentals are $9/hour and are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a driver’s license or ID is required to rent bikes. All rentals are single-gear, coaster brake models with adjustable seats to accommodate riders of different heights. Baskets and helmets are available for all rental bikes. In addition, 20” children’s bikes and bikes with child seats are available for children of 35 pounds or less. 
Photo Courtesy of Flamingo Adventures Everglades Guest Services - Long Pine Key, FlamingoBoth the Florida Bay and the Whitewater Bay Boat Tours are available daily! Back Country Boat Tour Florida Bay Boat Tour Reservations and additional information for all camping accomodations can be found at https://flamingoeverglades.com/camping/. The Flamingo Marina, open year-round, can accommodate boats with electric and water hookups. Marina is currently open with access to power, 30A water pedestals, pump out, showers, fuel, and fully stocked marina store (beer, water, sunscreen, bug spray, to-go food etc.) The channel will accept a four-foot maximum draft at HIGH-TIDE. At SLACK TIDE (0 tide) the channel is approximately two feet deep.
Courtesy of Everglades Florida Adventures Everglades Florida Adventures - Gulf CoastThe National Park Service has awarded a 1-year temporary concessions contract to Guest Services, Inc. to provide interpretive boat tours and equipment rentals at Everglades National Park's entrance in Everglades City. The 10,000 Islands tour departs daily from the Gulf Coast Visitor Center in beautiful Everglades City, FL. This 90-minute excursion ventures across Chokoloskee Bay, into Indian Key Pass, and through the mangrove islands of Everglades National Park. Canoe and kayak rentals are available, daily and hourly. Visit https://evergladesfloridaadventures.com/ for more information and reservations. Airboat ToursThere are three authorized airboat businesses that offer professional airboat tours inside Everglades National Park. Airboat tours are provided at 22700 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33194, located approximately 11 miles west of the Florida Turnpike on US 41, the Tamiami Trail. Tours operate 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:50 PM.
Airboat tours are provided at 26700 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33194, located approximately 15 miles west of the Florida Turnpike on US 41, the Tamiami Trail. Tours operate 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Airboat tours are provided at 24050 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33194, located approximately 12 miles west of the Florida Turnpike on US 41, the Tamiami Trail. Tours operate 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Courtesy of the Everglades National Park Institute Everglades National Park InstituteEverglades National Park Institute (EVERI) is an entity of the Florida National Parks Association, an official private, non-profit partner supporting educational, interpretive, and historical and scientific research responsibilities of South Florida’s National Parks. The Everglades Institute supplements park programs by offering interpretive and educational programs, such as the Everglades Experience sightseeing program. 
Permitted Tour GuidesGuided tours are available for those who'd like to see the park with assistance of someone who's familiar with different aspects of this 1.5 million acre wilderness, but want to do this on their own schedule and in smaller more personal groups or individually.
NPS Photo D. Diaz Ranger-Guided ToursNote: Ranger-guided tours are temporarily unavailable during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Last updated: October 6, 2020