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Miami, United States of America

Big Bus Miami Explore Hop-On,
Hop-Off with Everglades

starting from$ 99.00 p.p.
  • 2 Days

Tour Overview

Our customised Big Bus coach will pick you up in Miami, where your Everglades adventure will begin. You will travel to the Everglades Holiday Park, which is located within the Everglades Natural Park and is 50 minutes away by car. You won't have to lose out on amazing vistas and photo opportunities while travelling thanks to our top-deck seats. Don't let the opportunity slip to make priceless memories! Start your journey by reserving your tour right now!

Highlights

  • Experience breathtaking views of Miami aboard the open-top Hop On Hop Off Miami bus tour.
  • Enjoy an exhilarating airboat ride across the stunning Everglades wetlands, where you can observe alligators, deer, and the rare Florida panther.
  • Embark on the air-conditioned Millionaire's Row Boat Cruise, featuring shaded viewing decks, a full cash bar, and restroom amenities.
  • Take advantage of a complimentary bike rental in Miami Beach, ideal for discovering picturesque views and beaches.

Tour Description

With 5,000 square miles of slowly moving water, the Everglades is a distinctive wetland ecosystem in southern Florida that is home to dense woods, meadows, and a variety of animal species. The swampy Everglades, sometimes known as the "River of Grass," produce endless sawgrass plains that grow three to ten feet above the water's surface.

 

The renowned flat-bottomed Florida airboats are used because the sawgrass is frequently so dense that it can only be traversed by shallow natural waterways. Birds like the roseate spoonbill, great blue heron, and several egrets are well-known in the Everglades. Alligators, American crocodiles, soft-shelled turtles, and fish like red teriera, large mouth bass, redfish, and catfish are examples of marine life.

 

Deer, the endangered Florida panther, and more than 28 different snake species are among the other fauna found in Everglades National Park.

 

The first activity is a trip on a special Florida airboat across the renowned "river of grass," which includes a live guide and a free pre-trip photo. Your guide will point out alligators, birds, and turtles while on the airboat

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Inclusions

  • 2-Days hop-on, hop-off bus tour ticket
  • Audio Guide (Bus): English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese
  • Everglades experience tour (English and Spanish)
  • 1-hour bike rental offer ($7.50 to be paid directly)
  • Millionaire's Row Boat Cruise

Day Tour (Red Route):
  • First Tour: 09:00am, Last Tour: 04:00pm
  • Tour Duration: 2 hours (Approx)
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
    Departure: from Stop #1, Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd (metro bus stop in front of Ben's Pizza) 
Everglades Tour (Green Route):
  • Departure Location 1: Stop # 3 Soundscape Park 1680 Washington Ave : 08:30am, 09:00am, 09:00am, 09:30am, 02:00pm, 02:30pm
  • Departure Location 2: Stop # 1 Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd : 9:05am, 09:35am, 10:00am, 02:35pm, 03:05pm
  • Duration: 4 hours
Cruise Departures:
  • November 5 – March 9: 10:30am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm (+ 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday only)
  • March 10 – November 3: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm (+ 7:00pm on Saturday and Sunday only)
  • *On Christmas Eve, the last departure is at 4:00pm
  • Duration: 90 Minutes
  • Departure Location: Island Queen Cruises & Tours, 401 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132

  • Passengers can board at any stop.
  • Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
  • The company or bus operator will not provide a refund if a voucher or ticket is misplaced.

Introducing Digital Tickets
We’ve made boarding even easier with digital tickets, available in the Big Bus Tours app. Your ticket will no longer be emailed to you - instead, you’ll manage everything directly in the app. It’s the fastest way to access your ticket, track buses in real time, and plan your day.

How it works:

  • Download the Big Bus Tours app: Before your tour, download our free app from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Add your booking: Open the app, tap ‘Add Booking’, and enter your booking reference number.
  • Activate on the day: On the day of your tour, tap ‘Activate’ in the app to start your ticket. Your ticket will then be valid to show the driver and board the bus. Activation can only happen on your booked travel date.

Important Notes: Each group ticket must travel together using one device. If you want to travel separately, please print individual tickets before activating or contact us to split the booking. Keep your phone charged – your active ticket must be shown to board, and it works offline once activated.

For Millionair's Row Cruise: Please print your ticket voucher and present it at the Island Queen ticket booth (located in the center of Bayside Marketplace, adjacent to Tradewinds Waterfront Bar and Grill) at least 30 minutes prior to your chosen cruise departure time.

For Bike Ride: Please present your Big Bus Tours ticket at their Miami Beach location (1401 Washington Ave, a 10-minute walk from our Soundscape Park stop), opening hours are 9:00am–8:00pm, Mon–Sun. This offer is only valid while your bus ticket is active. To redeem this offer you must be 18+ yrs.

Voucher Validity:

  • Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the 6 months from the date of purchase.

Important Info:

  • Strollers and Wheelchairs are allowed on the cruise, strollers must be folded.
  • Luggage must be stored at the Island Queen Cafe (extra fee applied).
  • Smoking is permitted on the cruise, in a separate area.
  • Please note: helmets, locks, baskets and maps are not supplied with the Bike tour.
  • There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events. Refunds due to weather will not be issued unless the service is suspended due to weather.
  • Infants will continue to travel free of charge and without a ticket while placed on the lap of a paying adult (up to two infants per adult). If the infant needs a separate individual seat, a kid category ticket must be ordered.
  • Multiday tickets may only be used on consecutive days.
  • Complimentary ear phones are provided, or you may use your own wired earbuds with a jack plug.
  • Mobile App: Download "Big Bus Tours" mobile app to find the nearest bus stops, interactive route map, daily operational updates and city monuments.
  • Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
  • Boat Cruise: Seats are allocated on a first-come first-served basis, we highly recommend customers to arrive to the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departure.

Bike Rental Offer:

  • Make the most of your Miami experience! Big Bus Tours has partnered with South Florida Trikke Segway Tours & Bike Rental to bring you a 1‑hour bike rental for only $7.50, complete with local fees and a bike lock.
  • Tours operate in all weather, rain or shine. Refunds due to weather will not be granted unless the service is suspended as a result of weather.

Everglades Tour:

  • On the day of going for the Everglades tour, please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring water, and consider wearing a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
  • Important Instructions: We recommend our all passengers please try to board the bus at first stop if possible. During high season, specially on weekends, buses can be full, we advise you must wait for the next buses. No Refund possible in such conditions.

Cruise Amenities:

  • Light snacks (popcorn, candy, chocolate, Frito-Lay products) are available for purchase on board, and a cash bar offers sodas, beer, wine and a variety of cocktails and liquors.
  • All vessels feature restrooms. Island Queen's modern yachts (The Island Queen, the Island Lady and the Miami Lady) feature air-conditioned lower salons with picture windows, and open air upper-decks with awnings to provide shelter from direct sunlight and light seasonal showers. Island Queen's smaller open-air vessels (The Bayside Blaster and the The Beach Lady) don't offer air conditioning, but have awnings to provide shelter from direct sunlight and light seasonal showers.

  • To get the full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
  • Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time. You must contact us through email.
  • The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.

  • There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
  • Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
  • The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.

Customer Reviews

4.6

based on 1923 reviews

Rating Distribution

5 stars
1386
4 stars
331
3 stars
129
2 stars
72
1 stars
5

"The route was thoughtfully planned and covered all the places we wanted to visit. The convenience and reliability made our sightseeing experience completely stress-free."

"This bus was ideal for first-time visitors. It helped us understand the city layout while providing convenient transportation to all the major sights."

"The ticket provided access to numerous attractions and excellent transportation. It was a cost-effective and enjoyable way to experience the city without any hassle."

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers to common questions about our tours and booking process.

No, it is not wheelchair accessible
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice
The tour includes a professional local guide and entrance to Recoleta Cemetery.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice.
Unless there is a natural disaster, tours/activities take place even if it rains. Tours that include navigation services might be subjected to the current conditions of the river. If the supplier considers that those conditions are not safe enough, the navigation might be cancelled without prior notice.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most centrally located hotels in Buenos Aires.
No. The tour is mostly done by vehicle, with only short walks and photo stops.

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