#1 - Part Day: One Hour Air Boat Ride and Nature Walk with a Naturalist in Everglades National Park Tour

Come with us on a one-hour air boat way out in the real Everglades! On this smaller air boat trip, we stop at one or two Native tree island villages where they used to live; and that you can only get to by boat and on this tour. Become immersed in their special customs and the authentic beauty of their remote way of life.
On this trip, we typically see larger alligators, baby alligators, birds and other wildlife. This sometimes includes the critically endangered Everglades snail kite! On this exhilarating trip, you’ll find yourself mesmerized by the reflection of the white clouds on the water, way out, far from land in the middle of the “River of Grass.”
You will also go on a 1.5 hour nature walk led by our master naturalist in the actual National Park. This is one of the most iconic National Parks in the United States, and we are one of just a few companies permitted to lead interpretive walking tours there. Visiting here is a bucket list for many!
On this walk, we know where all the wildlife is, and we get to see a lot of it up close! And where wildlife should be experienced, in the wild! Please know that we never go to places with animals in cages and pens. We typically see baby alligators, large alligators, other wildlife and a wide variety of bird species! Guests learn about the natural flora and fauna, and better understand the critical role of water flow and quality in shaping the historic Everglades, and learn about recent conservation efforts.
Enjoy a 25 minute narrated scenic drive provided by the master naturalist. There is also 30-45 minutes to explore on one’s own too, including a stop in at the Visitors Center.

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Round-trip from your Miami to Ft. Lauderdale based hotel (some restrictions apply).
New or like new, roomy, very clean high-roof sprinter style vehicles.
Also provided: pick up at your cruise ship at PortMiami (post-cruise) or drop off at PortMiami (pre-cruise). Drop off at Port Everglades provided (pre-cruise). There is no pick up provided for shared tours from Port Everglades at this time (post-cruise).
In most cases, we can take you to Miami Airport or Ft. Lauderdale Airport at the conclusion of the tour.
Free luggage stowage (we keep your luggage safely with us during the tour)!
Meet up locations: We have several different meet up locations we provide for those coming from outside of our pick up areas, or who prefer this option (some discounts may apply).

Hotel pick up times are usually at about 7:30 a.m. But we will message you the day before the tour to provide the exact pick up or meet up time.
We pick up in many areas from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale. However, we may need to require meeting us at a meet up location to begin the tour for those staying in Ft. Lauderdale locations north of Sunrise Blvd. or west of I-95. And in Miami we may have to provide meet up locations for those in some neighborhoods, including but not necessarily limited to Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Doral, and South Miami Dade County areas.

Due to the continued importance of preventing the spread of COVID-19, and for the safety of our guests and employees, we are:

Limiting the number of guests on our vehicles for our shared tours to 6 per tour (previous maximum was typically 14).
Conducting private tours, as we have always done.
Providing hand sanitizer with over 70% alcohol content to every guest entering the vehicle, each time they enter. We also provide guests with alcohol wipes.
Require each guest wear a mask.
Encourage those participants who can meet us at the meet up location at the start of the tour to do so.
Mandate effective social distancing. Please note that during most of the tour we are out in nature, with ample social distancing. The CDC advises that outside activities while wearing a mask, and with proper social distancing, to be the safest activities to engage in.
Make sure all interior surfaces in the vehicle are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected daily using a high alcohol content cleaning solution and soap and water.
Clean and disinfect gear during the tour.
Conduct temperature checks for each guest.
Conduct temperature checks on all employees daily, and require they where a mask.
Request that any guest who is experiencing any cold or flu like symptoms not participate.
Will not be picking up any guests coming off a cruise ship for the time being. Right now the CDC recommends people who have been on a cruise ship to stay home and self-quarantine for 14 days. Guests who have been at a particularly high risk of being exposed to others with the virus or who have traveled to high risk areas should not participate even if they are asymptomatic.
Adhere to CDC guidelines.
Have fun while doing our part! We are all in this together. We will get through this together!

Small group, personalized shared tour

$145 per Adult
$115 per Child*

Right now use the promo code for any adult reservation – for $10 off: Eco123
Looking for a great corporate group outing? Ask us about special group pricing!
Meeting Up? Please inquire about possible further discounts.
We can include a catered lunch, or a lunch prepared by the Native women out on the tree island village way out in the “River of Grass.” Please ask us for details!
Private Tour – $1085 (up to 4 people). Please ask us for rates for 5 or more. All parts of the tour, including transportation, one-on-one with the experienced naturalist guide, and the air boat is private!

Wild Lime provided a first rate tour experience. They were sincerely interested in their customers, and the backgrounds and experiences of both made available a wealth of information about the Everglades, the surrounding area, and the history. The nature walk was the best nature tour we have ever taken! A variety of alligators, birds, fish, and turtles were observed, and they had interesting information on all of the wildlife. The air boat tour was exceptional as well, and I would strongly recommend this experience.

Tour length: typically 5.5 to 6 hours (includes transportation from and back to your hotel. Tour length a bit shorter than that for those meeting at meet up location).
Return time: depends on locations, but usually at about 1:30 p.m.
Tour available year-round.
As with any tour, traffic times may vary (times based on normal conditions).
Moderate amount of walking is involved. The walk is rated as easy.
Comfortable walking shoes are required. Most of the walk is on flat, level terrain, including part of it on a boardwalk. There is one part of the walk that is off trail (still a dry walk; not a wet walk). This part is optional for individuals on the tour.
Please ask us for accommodations regarding slower walkers or those in wheelchairs.
We will call you, text you or WhatsApp you the afternoon before the tour to let you know the exact pick up or meet up time.
Parts of this tour are weather permitting. While on the tour, WLA reserves the right to replace a part of the tour with other activities and locations.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation if there are not enough participants. In the event of this occurring, you will be provided with an alternative tour, alternative date or a full refund.
Child rate applies with at least one paying adult.
The minimum age for a child on the shared tour is 5. This requirement may be waived on private tours.
This tour can be altered to include lunch or a different pick up time, or to be changed in any other way for private or group tours, based on advanced arrangements made with WLA.
Cruise ship pickups are typically between 7:30 and 7:55 a.m. We will text you once we are there at the port, and we will provide additional information about the pickup.