In addition to ranger-led activities, there are other ways to enjoy a guided tour through the park. Concession boat captains narrate boat tours along the mangrove coast at both Flamingo and the Gulf Coast, and Tram Tour naturalists guide your explorations of the Shark Valley Slough.

Bicycle rentals are available at Shark Valley and Flamingo. Canoe rentals are available for self-guided exploration at the Gulf Coast and Flamingo areas of the park.

Check below for more information on these exciting adventures!

Shark Valley Tram Tours

Guided two-hour narrated tram tours are offered along a fifteen-mile loop into the "River of Grass".  Tours depart from the benches and provide a great opportunity to see wildlife and learn about the Freshwater ecosystem. Reservations are strongly recommended during the dry, winter season when Everglades National Park is at its busiest.

Bicycle rentals are available from the Tram Tour concession.

Prices and hours subject to change.  Please call 305-221-8455 for current information.

Everglades National Park Boat Tours

The Gulf Coast boat tour of the Ten-Thousand Islands departs from the Gulf Coast Marina area. Tours operate everyday, year-round.

Canoe rentals are available to explore nearby waterways.

Hours and prices subject to change.  For current information call:

Gulf Coast - 239-695-2591 

Everglades National Park Boat Tours II, Inc.

The Flamingo area boat tour explores the Whitewater Bay backcountry north of Florida Bay.

The marina at Flamingo is open. Limited services are available including marina shop, rentals (canoe, kayak, skiff, bicycle) and fuel.

Lodging and restaurant facilities are CLOSED due to Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma of 2005. Plans to rebuild are under review.

Camping facilities are available.

Hours and prices are subject to change. Reservations are strongly recommended during the busy dry, winter season.  For current information call:

Flamingo -239-695-3101