#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.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and for the safety of our guests and employees, we do the following:

Adhere to CDC guidelines.
Limit the number of guests on our vehicles to half capacity (unless it is a family group that has been social distancing together).
Conduct private tours as well, like we have always done.
Provide hand sanitizer with 70% alcohol content to each guest entering the vehicle.
Require each guest wear a mask (unless out in nature and there ample social distancing).
Encourage those participants who can meet at a meet up location at the start of the tour to do so.
Mandate effective social distancing. Please note that during parts of the tour we are out in nature, with ample social distancing.
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 frequently.
Conduct temperature checks on each guest at the start of the tour.
Conduct temperature checks on all employees daily, and require they wear a mask.
Request that guests refrain from handshakes and be courteous of the personal space of others.
Request that a guest not participate if he/she falls into any of the following 3 categories:
1. Individuals who currently or within the past fourteen (14) days have experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19, which include but are not limited to fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, and shortness of breath. 2. Individuals who have traveled at any point in the past fourteen (14) days either internationally or domestically (in the U.S.) to a community that has experienced or is experiencing a sustained or heightened community spread of COVID-19. 3. Individuals who believe that they may have been exposed to a person or people who are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19; or individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities or by the health care professional(s) responsible for their treatment.

Small group, personalized shared tour

$145 per Adult
$115 per Child

Promo code - adult res. – $10 off pp: Eco123 (direct bookings only).

Want to meet at a meet up point to start the tour? Then...

$20 off in total: Promo code - Meetup1 (direct adult bookings only).

Private tour rate -- $1085 (up to 4). Sale price right now: $925!

All parts of the tour are private, including the over 1-hour air boat trip.

All-inclusive, except gratuities (optional). Snacks, water, sparkling water, soft drinks, and fresh fruit included.

We provide everything you'll need - binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent (just in case), a National Park map, a Wild Lime eco-canteen as our gift, and more!

Please ask for rates for slightly larger groups.

Great for corporate or other group outings!

Ask us about special group rates.

We can entertain groups of up to 70 on this tour. Groups can include a catered lunch or lunch prepared by Native women out in the middle of the "River of Grass," and other VIP parts of the trip. Please inquire for more details.

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.