Everglades National Park: Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
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. Stroll along boardwalks shaded by lush, jungle greenery, see alligators and wading birds in their natural habitat, and find out for yourself what makes this stretch of southern Florida so special!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Itinerary
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1
10 min
Coming up is a short detour to the Anhinga Trails, the parku2019s most popular hikes. Anhinga is a mile-long boardwalk that loops through a robust sawgrass marsh. If youu2019re hoping to see some wetlands wildlife, this is the trail for you.nnThe tour is over 48 miles long, with more than 39 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.nnNew, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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2
15 min
Coming up soon is Christian Point Trail. If youu2019re looking to get away from the crowds a little, this might be the trail for you, as itu2019s not one of the more popular ones in the park. Itu2019s slightly more challenging than some other trails in the park, but still ranks only at a moderate difficulty. The whole thing is four miles round trip, and leads to another wide-open view of the shoreline accessible from Snake Bight Trail.
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3
10 min
Just ahead is a quick detour to the Mahogany Hammock Trail. This boardwalk trail winds a half-mile through a dense jungle of hardwood trees, and takes about 10 minutes to complete. But thereu2019s more than just lush greenery on display here. The trail is also home to the largest living mahogany tree in the entire United States!
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4
10 min
Coming up soon is the Everglades Outpost, a wildlife rescue where you can meet over 200 exotic animals. In 1991, Bob and Barbara Freer took it upon themselves to rescue and rehabilitate animals which would otherwise be put down. They started with small birds and raccoons, but soon expanded to camels, lemurs, big cats, and more! Most of these animals were kept as illegal exotic pets before entering the Freersu2019 care, and the goal is always to release them back into their original habitats.
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5
10 min
Throughout the early 1900s, large swaths of the Everglades were drained, filled in, and turned into agricultural or residential land. Hunting of the local wildlife was rampant and unchecked. It seemed only a matter of time before the entire wetland would be wiped off the face of the earth.
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6
15 min
Coming up is West Lake Trail. This half-mile boardwalk leads out to West Lake and offers clear views across the water. It takes about 10 minutes to walk, and is a great stop for anyone hoping to see some of the parku2019s marine wildlife. The water isnu2019t particularly clear, but see if you can spot the telltale ripples of an alligator or crocodile swimming across the lake! If you were a deer, would you be able to see it approaching in time to escape?
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7
10 min
Earnest F. Coe may be called the Father of the Everglades, but he didnu2019t create this park all by himself. He had help, especially from Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Douglas worked as a columnist for the Miami Herald and was known for her fiery advocacy for womenu2019s rights, racial justice, and conservation. She joined Coeu2019s fight in the 1920s and put her facility with language to work in defense of the Everglades. She wrote columns to capture the public imagination and wrote letters to Congress making her case.
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8
10 min
Coming up soon is Pa-Hay-Okee Lookout Tower. Accessible via a short boardwalk, this observation platform affords visitors panoramic views of the u201criver of grassu201d that makes up much of the Everglades. Itu2019s a quick, 5-minute detour, and well worth a stop.
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9
10 min
Coming up is a short detour to the Gumbo Limbo Trail. Gumbo Limbo is only a half-mile long. Itu2019s paved, shaded, and winds through a thick grove of hardwood trees and lush ferns. It is easy and can be completed in about 15 minutes.
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10
15 min
Up ahead is Nine Mile Pond Trail. One crucial thing sets this trail apart from others: Itu2019s not on land! This is a canoe trail. Visitors with boats can paddle the 5-mile loop through shallow, grassy marsh, not just taking in the natural scenery from a distance, but actually passing through it! The water levels are generally high enough in the fall and winter, though conditions can vary in the case of a drought.
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11
10 min
Welcome to your tour of the Everglades! This unique, delicate ecosystem is unlike anywhere else on earth. Get ready to explore this remarkable place, learn about its history, and find out what the future may hold for the Everglades.nnNote: This 48+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Everglades in 3-4 hours.nnNew, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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12
15 min
Up next is Snake Bight Trail. Donu2019t let the name scare you. Thatu2019s B-I-G-H-T, not B-I-T-E. A bight is a kind of bay, and thatu2019s exactly what youu2019ll find here. This 3.6-mile out-and-back trail ventures through lush, shaded jungle before opening out onto a scenic bay. It takes about an hour to walk on average, but itu2019s also open to bikes with the exception of the brief boardwalk portion at the end.
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13
10 min
Just ahead is Pineland Trail, where you can get up close with the most endangered ecosystem in the Everglades. This half-mile, paved loop runs through a forest of lush green pines, palmettos, and wildflowers. It feels like strolling through a primordial rainforest!
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14
15 min
Looking for a glimpse of civilization? Youu2019ll find it just ahead, at the Flamingo Visitor Center. This comprehensive visitor center has all the usual trappings youu2019d expect, like snacks, restrooms, and an information booth, but it also offers quite a bit more. Want to rent a canoe or kayak? Theyu2019ve got them! How about a bicycle? That too!
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15
15 min
Just ahead is the Eco Pond Trail. If youu2019ve been dying to see more Everglades wildlife, this is the perfect stop for you. This half-mile trail loops around a small pond thatu2019s almost always packed with wading birds, ducks, songbirds, and more. Plus, keep an eye on the waters for softshell turtles and alligators!
What's included
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
What's not included
- Self-guided tour u2014 no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NOTES: u2022 For road closures & entrance fees, visit nps.gov. u2022 Note for International Visitors: This park has additional fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Visit nps.gov for details.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time