At once delicate and brutal, the Everglades region of Florida is a must-see for visitors to the Sunshine State. This is the largest remaining swamp in the world, and it’s home to a plethora of flora and fauna. For the vacationer who wants to dip his or her toes into the waters here—metaphorically speaking, of course—booking a Miami Everglades tour is probably the best way to go about things.

There are many available Everglades tours from Miami, with companies offering everything from day trips to weeklong sojourns. If you do book one of these Everglades tours from Miami, chances are all aspects of your trip will be organized, even down to a hotel pick-up service which will shuttle you directly from the front door of various Miami hotels to the Everglades.

The best Miami Everglades tours will whisk you around this fascinating mangrove swamp on an airboat. Informative guides will tell you all you need to know about anything and everything you see from the safety of this boat. The best Miami Everglades tours also often include a short Jungle Trek, which gives you the opportunity of getting up close and personal with some of the creatures that inhabit the area.

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Make sure you take a day pack on your Miami Everglades tour that includes mosquito repellant and sun block. The tour company normally organizes lunch, so you probably don't need to worry about packing food, though it's best to check before leaving.