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Everglades National Park Itinerary: Exploring the Everglades with Shark Valley Tram Tours

If you’re planning an Everglades National Park itinerary, you’re in for an adventure like no other. And if you time it right, you’ll get to experience this natural wonderland at its very best: the dry season, running from November through May.

This is when the weather is just right, the wildlife is out in full force, and the Everglades transforms into a bird-watcher’s paradise. And the best way to see it all? A visit to Shark Valley Tram Tours is your ticket to exploring the “true Everglades” in style.

Here, you’ll find helpful suggestions on where to go and what to see during your Everglades visit, including itineraries for half-day, all-day, and weekend visits. Continue reading

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The Best Way to See the Everglades: Explore by Tram or Bike at Shark Valley

Whether planning your trip to the Florida Everglades from afar or nearby planning a day excursion at Everglades National Park, you’re likely wondering what is the best way to see the Everglades. You can explore the Everglades biome through bike tours, tram tours, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, or via airboat tours.

At Shark Valley, we offer guided Everglades tram tours and encourage self-guided Everglades bike tours, as these are two of the most satisfying and enlightening ways to enjoy Everglades National Park in Florida.

Advantages: Why Tram or Bike Tours are Ideal to Explore Florida Everglades

While airboats and kayaks offer excitement and up-close access to the water, they might miss the bigger picture. Tram and bike tours through Shark Valley provide a broader, more immersive view of the Everglades landscape. You’ll travel a scenic 15-mile loop through the heart of the park, with unmatched opportunities to observe wildlife like alligators, turtles, herons, and egrets in their natural habitats, all without disturbing the environment.

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