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Everglades airboat tours — compare the best rides near Miami
In short: the most popular Everglades airboat tour is a combo from Miami (about $52) that includes the airboat ride, a wildlife show and round-trip bus from your hotel. Shorter rides closer to the parks start around $26–$36. All of them glide across the sawgrass to find alligators and wading birds — book ahead in the dry season (winter), when the wildlife is easiest to spot.
The best-seller: airboat, wildlife show & hotel pickup
If you want the easiest day, this is it. You’re collected from your Miami hotel, driven out to the sawgrass on the Tamiami Trail, taken on the airboat through the wetlands, and shown the alligators and birds — plus a wildlife exhibit — before being dropped back. No driving, no planning.
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All Everglades airboat tours
Top ratedEverglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show
★ 4.5 · 7,638 reviews
from $36 / person
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GatorsEverglades Airboat Alligator Tour with Free Pickup
★ 4.5 · 380 reviews
from $35 / person
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ClassicOriginal Everglades Airboat Tour & Interpretive Area
★ 4.3 · 809 reviews
from $26 / person
Check availabilityWhich airboat tour is right for you?
| Tour | From | Best for | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combo with hotel pickup | ~$52 | No car — easiest from Miami | Airboat, wildlife show, bus |
| Airboat + wildlife show | ~$36 | Best value if you drive yourself | Airboat, gator show |
| Alligator tour + free pickup | ~$35 | Focus on the gators | Airboat, pickup |
| Original / interpretive | ~$26 | Shortest, cheapest ride | Airboat, exhibit |
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