Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale
Everglades Day Safari
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Anu G
40 days ago
The booking was smooth. The manager/organizer was a good communicator and answered all questions regarding the trip whenever I had questions. The pick up was great. The Guide Reza was also wonderful and very knowledgeable. He took time to answer questions and explained a lot about the flora and fauna and history of the region that we were visiting. He explained the great biodiversity of the Everglades as well as cypress preserve. Had a wonderful day. The lunch was excellent. Enough restroom stops. On the whole, a memorable trip.
Explore the wilderness of the Everglades on a full day adventure from Ft Lauderdale. With your naturalist guide, take a thrilling airboat tour in Everglades National Park, spot wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, enjoy a nature walk through a towering cypress forest, and relax on a boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Learn about the Everglades from your guide and have lunch at a waterside restaurant, where you'll get to try some appetizers!
Departure Point
- Flamingo Gardens Botanical Gardens (3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330) - Guests can park on the south side of SW 36th Court for a pickup at 7:45am.
- Tesla Supercharging Stations at The Galleria Mall - Guests meet at 7:15am near the Tesla Charging Station (2352 Northeast 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304) behind the Macy's at the Galleria Mall.
Return Details
- Flamingo Gardens Botanical Gardens (3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330) - Guests can park on the south side of SW 36th Court for a pickup at 7:45am.
- Tesla Supercharging Stations at The Galleria Mall - Guests meet at 7:15am near the Tesla Charging Station (2352 Northeast 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304) behind the Macy's at the Galleria Mall.
Duration
10 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Everglades Day Safari
3750 S Flamingo Rd, , Davie, Florida
An ecotour along the Tamiami Trail offers a vivid glimpse into Florida’s wild heart. Guests travel through sawgrass prairies, cypress swamps, and wetland sloughs, surrounded by towering bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Wildlife sightings often include American alligators, white-tailed deer, otters, turtles, and a dazzling array of birds like egrets, spoonbills, herons, and barred owls. The preserve is also rich in rare plants like ghost orchids and air plants clinging to ancient trees. Guides share stories of the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes, the area’s early development, and conservation efforts that saved this vital ecosystem. Each season offers something new—migratory birds, blooming bromeliads, or low waters that reveal the swamp’s secrets. Whether by van, boardwalk, or airboat ride, this tour is a chance to connect with nature and witness the timeless beauty of the Everglades.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Miccosukee Indian Village
500 US Hwy 41, Mile Marker 36, Tamiami, Florida
Tour the “River of Grass” aboard an iconic airboat—flat-bottomed and perfectly designed to glide over the shallow wetlands of the Everglades. As the wind rushes past and birds soar overhead, your captain shares stories of the land, wildlife, and traditions passed down through generations. The journey leads to a remote chickee island, a thatched-roof platform built on stilts, where the tribe once lived in harmony with the swamp. Surrounded by sawgrass prairies and endless sky, this stop offers a rare chance to experience the cultural heart of the Everglades and gain insight into the resilience and legacy of the Miccosukee people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Big Cypress National Preserve
33100 Tamiami Trl E, , Ochopee, Florida
Big Cypress National Preserve is a vast, wild landscape spanning over 700,000 acres in South Florida, just north of Everglades National Park. It protects a rich mosaic of swamps, pinelands, prairies, and hardwood hammocks that support a wide range of wildlife, including alligators, Florida panthers, black bears, white-tailed deer, and hundreds of bird species. Unlike a traditional national park, Big Cypress allows for multiple uses—hunting, off-road vehicle access, and tribal living—while still preserving its unique ecology. A visit to the Oasis Visitor Center, located right along the Tamiami Trail, is the perfect introduction to the preserve. Guests can view educational exhibits about the swamp's wildlife, hydrology, and cultural history, chat with rangers, and enjoy up-close views of alligators sunning in the canal just outside. It's an ideal launch point for deeper exploration into this subtropical wilderness—whether by boardwalk, scenic drive, or guided ecotour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Triad Seafood Market & Cafe
401 West School Drive, Everglades City, FL 34139
Island Cafe in Everglades City offers a free and satisfying lunch menu featuring local flavors and classic favorites. Guests can enjoy fried oysters, perfectly crispy and full of coastal flavor, or savor a tender, flaky grilled Mahi filet. For something hearty and familiar, the grilled chicken and juicy burgers are always a hit. Those craving bold flavors can dig into BBQ pork tacos or cheesy quesadillas, served hot and loaded with flavor. Lighter fare includes a variety of veggie wraps and fresh salads, perfect for guests looking for a plant-based or refreshing option. Whether you’re in the mood for seafood, comfort food, or something green, Island Cafe serves it up with a smile—completely free on tour!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Smallwood Store
360 Mamie St., Everglades National Park area, Chokoloskee, Florida
A visit to the Historic Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee adds rich cultural depth to your adventure. Perched on stilts above the edge of the Ten Thousand Islands, this preserved trading post from 1906 offers a fascinating glimpse into frontier life in the Florida Everglades. Guests can explore artifacts, tools, and stories from early settlers, Gladesmen, and the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes who once traded goods here. The museum is steeped in legend, including tales of infamous outlaw Ed Watson and the rugged isolation that shaped the region. Visiting the Smallwood Store is like stepping back in time—guests seeking history, mystery, and a deeper connection to the people of the Everglades. It’s a rare chance to see the human side of the swamp, and a powerful companion experience to the wildlife and ecology showcased on the safari.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Everglades National Park
Florida
Enjoy an unforgettable 60-minute boat tour into the heart of Everglades National Park, launching from the edge of Chokoloskee Bay. Glide through a maze of mangrove forests and coastal estuaries in the Ten Thousand Islands, where land and sea blur in a stunning display of natural beauty. Your captain, a local expert, shares fascinating insights into the Everglades’ unique ecology and the region’s rich history. Keep your eyes peeled for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, manatees, sharks, and a variety of coastal birds like ospreys, herons, and roseate spoonbills. This peaceful ride through Florida’s remote backwaters offers close encounters with wildlife and a deeper appreciation for one of the most diverse ecosystems in North America—a serene yet thrilling highlight of the day’s adventure.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- Nature Walk
- Airboat Ride
- Expert naturalist or biologist guide
- Mangrove Wilderness Boat Cruise
- Wildlife Drive
- Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
- Pickup and drop-off from select locations
Redemption Instructions
• Guests are asked to sign our waiver prior to the tour date. A link to the waiver will be included with a confirmation message from the provider.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Everglades Day Safari in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Explore the wilderness of the Everglades on a full day adventure from Ft Lauderdale. With your naturalist guide, take a thrilling airboat tour in Everglades National Park, spot wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, enjoy a nature walk through a towering cypress forest, and relax on a boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Learn about the Everglades from your guide and have lunch at a waterside restaurant, where you'll get to try some appetizers!
Departure Point
- Flamingo Gardens Botanical Gardens (3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330) - Guests can park on the south side of SW 36th Court for a pickup at 7:45am.
- Tesla Supercharging Stations at The Galleria Mall - Guests meet at 7:15am near the Tesla Charging Station (2352 Northeast 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304) behind the Macy's at the Galleria Mall.
Return Details
- Flamingo Gardens Botanical Gardens (3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330) - Guests can park on the south side of SW 36th Court for a pickup at 7:45am.
- Tesla Supercharging Stations at The Galleria Mall - Guests meet at 7:15am near the Tesla Charging Station (2352 Northeast 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304) behind the Macy's at the Galleria Mall.
Duration
10 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Everglades Day Safari
3750 S Flamingo Rd, , Davie, Florida
An ecotour along the Tamiami Trail offers a vivid glimpse into Florida’s wild heart. Guests travel through sawgrass prairies, cypress swamps, and wetland sloughs, surrounded by towering bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Wildlife sightings often include American alligators, white-tailed deer, otters, turtles, and a dazzling array of birds like egrets, spoonbills, herons, and barred owls. The preserve is also rich in rare plants like ghost orchids and air plants clinging to ancient trees. Guides share stories of the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes, the area’s early development, and conservation efforts that saved this vital ecosystem. Each season offers something new—migratory birds, blooming bromeliads, or low waters that reveal the swamp’s secrets. Whether by van, boardwalk, or airboat ride, this tour is a chance to connect with nature and witness the timeless beauty of the Everglades.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Miccosukee Indian Village
500 US Hwy 41, Mile Marker 36, Tamiami, Florida
Tour the “River of Grass” aboard an iconic airboat—flat-bottomed and perfectly designed to glide over the shallow wetlands of the Everglades. As the wind rushes past and birds soar overhead, your captain shares stories of the land, wildlife, and traditions passed down through generations. The journey leads to a remote chickee island, a thatched-roof platform built on stilts, where the tribe once lived in harmony with the swamp. Surrounded by sawgrass prairies and endless sky, this stop offers a rare chance to experience the cultural heart of the Everglades and gain insight into the resilience and legacy of the Miccosukee people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Big Cypress National Preserve
33100 Tamiami Trl E, , Ochopee, Florida
Big Cypress National Preserve is a vast, wild landscape spanning over 700,000 acres in South Florida, just north of Everglades National Park. It protects a rich mosaic of swamps, pinelands, prairies, and hardwood hammocks that support a wide range of wildlife, including alligators, Florida panthers, black bears, white-tailed deer, and hundreds of bird species. Unlike a traditional national park, Big Cypress allows for multiple uses—hunting, off-road vehicle access, and tribal living—while still preserving its unique ecology. A visit to the Oasis Visitor Center, located right along the Tamiami Trail, is the perfect introduction to the preserve. Guests can view educational exhibits about the swamp's wildlife, hydrology, and cultural history, chat with rangers, and enjoy up-close views of alligators sunning in the canal just outside. It's an ideal launch point for deeper exploration into this subtropical wilderness—whether by boardwalk, scenic drive, or guided ecotour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Triad Seafood Market & Cafe
401 West School Drive, Everglades City, FL 34139
Island Cafe in Everglades City offers a free and satisfying lunch menu featuring local flavors and classic favorites. Guests can enjoy fried oysters, perfectly crispy and full of coastal flavor, or savor a tender, flaky grilled Mahi filet. For something hearty and familiar, the grilled chicken and juicy burgers are always a hit. Those craving bold flavors can dig into BBQ pork tacos or cheesy quesadillas, served hot and loaded with flavor. Lighter fare includes a variety of veggie wraps and fresh salads, perfect for guests looking for a plant-based or refreshing option. Whether you’re in the mood for seafood, comfort food, or something green, Island Cafe serves it up with a smile—completely free on tour!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Smallwood Store
360 Mamie St., Everglades National Park area, Chokoloskee, Florida
A visit to the Historic Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee adds rich cultural depth to your adventure. Perched on stilts above the edge of the Ten Thousand Islands, this preserved trading post from 1906 offers a fascinating glimpse into frontier life in the Florida Everglades. Guests can explore artifacts, tools, and stories from early settlers, Gladesmen, and the Seminole and Miccosukee tribes who once traded goods here. The museum is steeped in legend, including tales of infamous outlaw Ed Watson and the rugged isolation that shaped the region. Visiting the Smallwood Store is like stepping back in time—guests seeking history, mystery, and a deeper connection to the people of the Everglades. It’s a rare chance to see the human side of the swamp, and a powerful companion experience to the wildlife and ecology showcased on the safari.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Everglades National Park
Florida
Enjoy an unforgettable 60-minute boat tour into the heart of Everglades National Park, launching from the edge of Chokoloskee Bay. Glide through a maze of mangrove forests and coastal estuaries in the Ten Thousand Islands, where land and sea blur in a stunning display of natural beauty. Your captain, a local expert, shares fascinating insights into the Everglades’ unique ecology and the region’s rich history. Keep your eyes peeled for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, manatees, sharks, and a variety of coastal birds like ospreys, herons, and roseate spoonbills. This peaceful ride through Florida’s remote backwaters offers close encounters with wildlife and a deeper appreciation for one of the most diverse ecosystems in North America—a serene yet thrilling highlight of the day’s adventure.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- Nature Walk
- Airboat Ride
- Expert naturalist or biologist guide
- Mangrove Wilderness Boat Cruise
- Wildlife Drive
- Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
- Pickup and drop-off from select locations
Redemption Instructions
• Guests are asked to sign our waiver prior to the tour date. A link to the waiver will be included with a confirmation message from the provider.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Everglades Day Safari in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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