Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Have a Historic Time

The Florida Everglades is one of the best places in the world to observe prehistoric alligators in the wild (no, you cannot name them – they will not respond!). Tourists can check out alligators and other animals in parks and zoos. However, the experience of a Miami Everglades tour is completely different. It is here that visitors will get to check out the animals in the wilderness, not in captivity, but wild and free!

A Trip Worth a Thousand Words

A majority of tourists come to Miami to enjoy the gorgeous sunny weather, the never ending stretches of sandy beaches, and the glamorous nightlife of Miami. However, an airboat tour of the Everglades is also one of the highlights of a trip to Miami.

Follow the Instructions

There are a number of tour companies that offer group tours and private tours of the Florida Everglades. Most of these tour last for about ninety minutes. Tourists may choose an Everglades tour Miami which is within their budget and which also fulfills all their requirements. A sterling option is to select a private tour aboard smaller fan boats. Such alligator tours are not that costly although if you decide to feed them when you are not supposed to, this tour can be very costly. Also, the smaller Everglades airboats have the ability to reach those sections of the sawgrass marshes which cannot be accessed by the large airboats.

Tourists can avail the services of an Everglades shuttle to make their way to the Everglades. The trip from Miami to everglades is also fun filled. As the shuttle makes its way to the outskirts of the city, tourists will be able to see a lot of novel Miami attractions. You may also chance upon alligators and crocodiles soaking up the sun rays alongside the road.

After boarding the airboats, tourists will get to enjoy a fascinating ride across the shallow waters of the sawgrass wetlands. It is a thrilling trip and will feel like you are skating on ice! A few airboats are also equipped with dual steering and tourists are allowed to steer the boats. Children will especially be thrilled by the experience of captaining an airboat.


Paying Attention

The boats will stop at different sites at the Everglades so as to allow the adventure seekers to check out the wild animals. The boats will stop at a safe distance so as not to not disturb the wildlife, but at the same time also offer an up-close interaction with the wildlife. The guides accompanying the tourists are friendly and knowledgeable. Some of them even have the ability to call out to the wild animals and most of them promptly respond to their calls. But do not feed them and remember, this is their profession, not yours. This is not your element.

Common Courtesy

The boats will also stop at tree-covered, tiny islands called hammocks. They are a sub-ecosystem of the Everglades that are unique to the region. Tourists are allowed to get down at these islands and take a relaxing walk. The hammocks are rich in wildlife and varied types of plant species. You will encounter a variety of colorful birds, the Florida panther, bob cats, raccoons, etc. on these islands.

After the airboat tour, tourists will get to see a wildlife show. You can also take pictures of yourself with a baby alligator for a small fee.
An Everglades hammock

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