Is the tour suitable for children and seniors?

Yes, the Private Everglades Tour is family-friendly and accessible for all ages, with minimal walking and comfortable transportation.

What wildlife can I expect to see on the airboat ride?

Expect to see alligators, wading birds like herons and egrets, turtles, and possibly Florida panthers or manatees depending on the area and season.

Does Open Miami provide pickup and drop-off service?

Yes, the company offers pickup from any location in Miami Beach, Brickell, South Beach, or Downtown Miami for convenience.

Are meals or water included on the tour?

The tour includes bottled water, but snacks and meals are not typically provided, so bring your own if desired.

What should I wear on the tour?

Wear lightweight, sun-protective clothing and closed-toe shoes; bring sunscreen and insect repellent.

How private is the private airboat ride?

The private airboat is reserved exclusively for your group to ensure an uninterrupted, personalized experience.

Private Everglades Tour with Open Miami from Miami Beach

The Everglades National Park, a vast subtropical wilderness in southern Florida, is home to unique wetlands, winding waterways, and diverse wildlife that make it one of the most distinctive natural landscapes in the United States. Just outside the urban buzz of Miami Beach, Open Miami offers an immersive Private Everglades Tour, perfect for those seeking a blend of comfort, adventure, and ecological insight.

This four-hour tour begins with a convenient pickup anywhere within Miami Beach, Brickell, South Beach, or Downtown Miami. From there, guests are transported in an open-top bus designed for unobstructed views of the landscape en route to the Everglades. The highlight awaits upon arrival: a private airboat ride customized for your group, allowing an intimate encounter with the maze-like sawgrass marshes, cypress domes, and mangrove-lined channels.

The Everglades is a critical habitat hosting unique flora such as the rare ghost orchid and fauna including American alligators and elusive Florida panthers. Your knowledgeable guide shares detailed commentary on the ecosystem’s fragile balance and its cultural significance to the indigenous Miccosukee tribes and early settlers.

What sets Open Miami’s tour apart is the private nature of the experience—no crowds, no rush—making it an ideal option for families, friends, or couples with a passion for outdoor discovery. The airboat’s quiet power slides you past flocking wading birds and turtles sunning themselves on cypress knees, bringing the Everglades’ raw beauty to life.

In a city famed for its skyline and beaches, this tour provides a rare gateway to wild Florida. Whether you’re here on a short trip or an extended stay, the Private Everglades Tour with Open Miami offers a hands-on lesson in the natural heritage that lies just beyond Miami’s borders, combining adventure with education and accessibility.

About Open Miami

Open Miami is a Miami Beach–based tour operator that provides a range of curated day trips and private experiences across Greater Miami and South Florida.

The company’s portfolio includes 12 distinct offerings such as semi-private Everglades eco-tours, boat tours, panoramic bus sightseeing (day and night), a six-hour Keys tour from Key Largo to Islamorada, and a nine-hour visit to the Kennedy Space Center. Open Miami also lists private options including a private night tour, private Everglades tours, a private minivan (Visite privée de Miami en minivan), and a private cabriolet bus tour.

Several experiences feature specific elements: airboat rides and wildlife viewing in the Everglades, 2- and 4-hour boat sessions for groups of 1–12, panoramic seating choices on bus tours, and a 4-hour Everglades itinerary departing from Miami Beach. Durations across offerings range from two hours to nine hours.

Open Miami presents options for small groups and private bookings, with semi-private and private tour formats apparent in multiple listings. The trip summaries emphasize natural attractions (Everglades airboat, marine life, Miami skyline), cultural stops (Little Havana, South Beach) and flexible group experiences. The operator’s advertised tours provide clear, bookable experiences connecting Miami Beach to regional highlights such as the Everglades, the Florida Keys, and the Kennedy Space Center. Travelers seeking customizable group outings, wildlife encounters, or panoramic city sightseeing will find itineraries that match those interests.

Booking details, exact itineraries, availability, and pricing appear through third-party listings or direct reservation channels associated with Open Miami for specific dates and group sizes.