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Dubbed the River of Grass for the sawgrass that flourished throughout the marsh, the Everglades is a mosaic of freshwater ponds, prairies and forested uplands that supports a rich plant and wildlife community. The river spans as much as 60 miles in width, yet is only six inches deep in some places.

Known throughout the world for its abundant bird life, the Everglades is home to several species of large wading birds such as the roseate spoonbill, the wood stork, the great blue heron and a variety of egrets. The mix of salt and freshwater makes it the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles exist side by side.

gator-underwaterIn 1905, former Florida Governor Napoleon Bonaparte Broward began a concerted effort to drain the Everglades to make the land suitable for agriculture and development. Large tracts of swamp were transformed into productive farmland, and cities such as Miami and Fort Lauderdale began sprouting up along the coast.

As the population grew, so did the need to provide flood control to the new residents of South Florida. In 1948, the U.S. Congress authorized the Central and South Florida Project , which created the most effective water management system in the world. Today, the project’s extensive network of man-made canals, levees and water control structures channel 1.7 billion gallons of water daily from the Everglades out into the ocean.

The Everglades is still considered a national treasure just as extraordinary as the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes or the Redwood Forests. To revive and protect this national treasure, Florida is undertaking the largest environmental ecosystem restoration in the world. It is Florida’s top priority to improve the quality of life for all south Floridians, provide adequate water supply for south Florida’s growing population and provide improved flood control, all while preserving America’s Everglades and Florida’s Liquid Heart – Lake Okeechobee – and protecting natural wildlife and plants for future generations.

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For Reservations Call: 954-646-9478


Adult $55 • Child $45 (Under 8)*

Two Tours Daily

Morning Trip: 9:00am to 9:15am
Return 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Afternoon Trip: 1:00pm to 1:15pm
Return 4:00pm to 4:30pm
Adult $55 • Child $45 (Under 8)

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Testimony

  • We were picked up from our hotel, and our guide had us laughing all the way to the park.

    Frantz Paul - Haiti

  • By far, this is the best tour in South Florida. Thank you for a great experience!

    Linda Donithan - Virginia

  • The airboat ride was breath-taking, I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the South Florida area!

    Shawn Renshaw - Wisconsin

  • The history that Guerdy gave us about The Everglades, was something we will talk about as a family for a long time!

    Mindy Sloan - Wisconsin

  • I have been on many fun adventures, but this one blows them all away!

    The Komec Family - Wildwood, NJ

  • My recent Personally guided tour with Guerdy at Everglades Tours LLC, even surpassed the equally friendly & experienced guide at Machu Pichu!

    Jane Behrens - Sydney, Australia

  • I would most definately recommend this tour to anyone who wants a taste of The Florida Everglades eco system & wildlife!

    Linda Earl - Petersfield-Hampshire, England

  • The most fun I've ever had! We thought the airboat ride was great and we felt like we were on an adventure!

    Kevin Pino - Orlando, FL

  • I can't believe most of the people in this world will never get to see anything like this!

    Christopher Pino - Miami, FL