Discover the diverse local ecosystem on a scenic Everglades airboat trip. Enjoy a transfer from your Miami hotel to visit the Everglades and the Indian reservation.

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Forget about tourist traps! This tour is completely different from the overcrowded commercial parks and massive airboats most agencies use. Instead, you’ll explore the real Everglades in an authentic and intimate way.

Your adventure begins with luxury transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter Van (14 seats) or a Chevrolet Suburban SUV, both fully licensed, insured, and designed for small groups.

Once inside the Indian reservation, you’ll board a small, open-air airboat with elevated seats, offering the best views and a far more personal experience than the 50+ passenger covered boats of the tourist parks. In most cases, our group
( max 14 pax) enjoys a private 1-hour ride, just for us with no other passengers, at the price others pay for a shared tour.

The airboat covers more miles of untouched wetlands, gliding through sawgrass prairies, mangrove forests, and cypress swamps. The experience also include stops at two private islands ( hammocks) passed down through generations of one of the most important Miccosukee Indian families. Once used as traditional hunting camps, today these islands are home to rescued and rehabilitated alligators and turtles, cared for and protected by the family. The second island is where this Miccosukee family lived until 1962 and it now serves as an educational site and gathering place where younger generations reconnect with tribal traditions. Here you may spot the legendary “Papa Alligator” or “Mama Alligator” and you’ll have the chance to walk a short boardwalk through native vegetation.
You will also have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history, culture, and traditions of the Miccosukee tribes, both during the ride and on a driving tour inside the reservation.
At the end of your tour, enjoy some free time to visit the Indian reservation handicraft store (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays), where you’ll find authentic, locally made crafts. A quick driving tour inside the reservation will follow.

Throughout the journey, your certified multilingual driver-guide will provide commentary during the transfer, while your airboat captain shares insights in English about the Everglades, often called the “River of Grass.”

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Highlights:

1-hour private airboat ride — small, open-air boats with elevated seats (no crowded tourist boats)

Stops on two private islands, with wildlife encounters and cultural insights

Safe interaction with baby alligators and turtles

Driving tour inside the Miccosukee reservation

Free time at the Indian handicraft store (closed Mon–Tue) – Stop at another Everglades store on Monday and Tuesday

Luxury small-group transport (Mercedes Sprinter or Suburban with Wi-Fi)

Licensed, insured, multilingual guides for a premium service

⏱ Duration: 4.5 – 5 hours
Pick-up: Between 7:30 am and 1:30 pm (usually 8:00 am; confirmed 1–2 days before)
⚠️ Due to fluctuating water levels inside the reservation, the airboat tour may occasionally be operated in a different Everglades park.
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Highlights
Luxury transportation with Premium SUV Suburban or Mercedes Sprinter Van
Small groups of max 14 travellers-
Flexibility with pick up-drop off and starting time.
Authentic open-air airboat
Eco tour experience

Includes
Luxury transportation from/to the Everglades with Suv Suburban lux or Mercedes Sprinter passenger van
Airboat ride tickets
Wi-Fi on board (Suburban)
Water
All tolls and parking fees
Snack
Ear protection device
Raincoat in case of rain
Gratuities
Food & Drinks

 

 

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