Venture into a strange, diverse ecosystem unlike anywhere else on planet Earth! This self-guided driving tour of the Everglades takes you to the most remarkable sites in this one-of-a-kind national park and delves into the complicated, fraught history of the land along the way.

This tour starts in Florida City, just northeast of the Everglades National Park. From there, you’ll drive toward the park itself, passing a wildlife rescue and an alligator farm along the way! On your way to the park entrance, you’ll hear all about how the Everglades formed, how it became home to the powerful Calusa tribe, and how that tribe ultimately met its end. Then, you’ll get a glimpse into the numerous distinct ecosystems that make up the Everglades. The first trail you’ll pass upon entering the park is actually two trails! The Gumbo Limbo and Anhinga Trails are among the park’s most popular thanks to their shade, scenery, and plentiful wildlife. As you drive toward Christian Point Trail, a slightly more challenging trek, you’ll discover how natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes might not be so disastrous for the Everglades after all.

Then you’ll pass by the Flamingo Visitor Center, which offers boat and bike rentals for adventurous travelers. Finally, you’ll reach the Eco Pond. Usually full of wading birds, softshell turtles, and alligators, this is a wildlife watcher’s dream! Your tour concludes just beyond the pond.

Discover the nine distinct ecosystems of the Everglades
See alligators, crocodiles, wading birds, and more in their natural habitats
Stroll along picturesque boardwalks through jungle scenery
Find out how people like Marjory Stoneman Douglas saved the Everglades
Learn about the Calusa who once called these wetlands home

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please note that this tour is an audio tour guide, and not an attraction entrance ticket
This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
You can use the self-guided tour for one year. It is Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months