About the Everglades
The Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, covering 1.5 million acres in South Florida. Everglades National Park protects a portion of this ecosystem and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Everglades is home to alligators, crocodiles, manatees, Florida panthers, and over 350 bird species.
Airboat Rides
Airboat tours are the most popular way to experience the Everglades. Operators in the northern Everglades near Miami offer 30 to 60 minute rides through sawgrass marshes with frequent alligator sightings. Some operations include alligator handling demonstrations and wildlife exhibits. Airboat rides are available from operators along US-41 (Tamiami Trail) and Alligator Alley.
Shark Valley
Shark Valley in Everglades National Park offers a 15-mile paved loop road accessible by bicycle, tram tour, or on foot. The road passes through sawgrass prairie with an observation tower at the midpoint offering 360-degree views of the Everglades. Alligators are commonly seen basking on the road shoulders throughout the loop.
Group Everglades Trips
BusBrother provides group charter service from Orlando to the Everglades, a drive of approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the specific destination. Groups can choose airboat tours in the northern Everglades or the Shark Valley experience in the national park. The trip makes for a full and memorable day of Florida wildlife and nature.
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