Redland Tropical Trail, sometimes merely referred to as "Redlands," is a membership organization of…read moretourist oriented business sights generally covering an area located between the Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park south of Miami, Florida. The Redland Tropical Trail members include RF Orchids, Coral Castle, Everglades Alligator Farm, Schnebly's Winery, The Bonsai Garden, Robert is Here Fruit Stand, Monkey Jungle, Capri Restaurant, and Cauly Square Historic Village. Hitting all of these places, which I've managed to do, takes some time, as in four or five days if you do it right. Everglades National Park alone can take several days to cover and if you do go to Everglades National Park I highly recommend phoning the park in advance in order to get the correct schedule time for the HM69 Nike Missile Base Tour which the Redland's brochure fails to account for or mention.

We had the greatest time here today! Very interesting! They have lots of homemade yummy's, and even…read moreboiled peanuts! We bought all kinds of things to snack on like dried papaya, Keylime cookies, and pretzels! They have a cute petting zoo with lots of animals, and lots of cages of parrots. Tons of fresh fruits and veggies! Even a smoothie bar. It was an experience!

I had a great time! Captain Mike is in it for the right reasons--sharing his passion and knowledge…read morefor the Everglades--which makes it a really nice experience. The small boat is cool since you get to move quickly and drift around the turns. We saw big gators, baby gators, and several birds. I highly recommend it!

This was the second time I did one of River of Grass Adventure's boat tours. Both times, my guides…read more/ boat Captains were great. They are passionate about the Everglades, preserving it, and really love what they're doing. For about hour, we zipped and stopped around the park, through channels in between the high saw grass, over grassy flats, and within a few canals dredged many years ago. The fresh air felt great and I think maybe my blood pressure eased for a few moments. We saw wildlife, including a peregrine falcon, other birds and of course, many alligators, either resting on the grass or swimming off to do whatever it is they do. The guides I think know pretty much where to find the alligators, some of which have names. River of Grass is one of the first swamp tours west of Miami off of highway 41 past the casino. The boats take you pretty far into the Everglades where you don't see or hear any civilization, only the quiet rustle of the grass, i.e. when the engines are not powering the boat thru the glades (why can't they make a quieter engine?). The pictures I took really don't do it justice.

Henry is great! This boat tour was exactly what we wanted! A nice clean boat, perfect for small…read moregroups, Bluetooth connection available, refreshments provided and cooler with ice for us to bring our own beers, snacks. Henry was so kind and easy going, pointing out all the celebrity homes to us and then whizzing us around fast to other areas like the sandbar. Thanks for a great afternoon! Next time we come we will book a longer day and hang at sandbar.

My girlfriend and I decided to drive to Miami Beach to see the beach and sand bar. We discovered…read moreMiami Ocean Tours online and had to check them out! Henry took us to the sand bar, sunny isles, celebrity homes, etc. He was great at navigating through Miami and showed us lots of extravagant destinations! We know next time we are in Miami Beach we will call Captain Henry and get out there for another adventure!

Booked our Everglades airboat experience through [tour company name] and the whole thing was smooth…read morestart to finish. Easy to reserve, clear directions, and they set us up with a great operator out in the glades. The airboat portion was the highlight: real wild gator sightings and a captain who knew the area cold. If you are trying to actually see the Everglades and not just drive past the edge of it, this is the move. Thanks for putting together a great afternoon.

So much beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in! Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and…read moredon't forget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too!

This company made the experience through the Everglades amazing!…read moreBooking was easy through the website. They will reach out to you to confirm the time. They started the tour on time and it was about 1 hour. This is a semi private tour. In total we were only 4 people on the boat. The staff really knew the spots. We saw about 20 gator and a lot of birds. The staff also made sure to explain each of the species that we saw. Highly recommended!

This tour was incredible! We saw so many gators and birds and a turtle! The guide was very…read moreknowledgeable and overall, great! This was during the gator mating season so we also got to see the baby gators, which were VERY adorable. This was such a wonderful experience, I would recommend this company to anyone.

What a nostalgia trip! I went on this boat maybe 35 years ago and remembered it fondly. I still…read moreremember several of the stories and jokes I heard aboard way back then. When my family was embarking on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my own kids to the Jungle Queen. It's a short boat ride that takes you through the canals behind the mansions and quasi-famous homes on the water. Your guide on board will tell you about the homes and landmarks you pass en route. There is a bar on board, so no need to sail sober! LOL There are also a few snacks for purchase. The air movement on the boat keeps you from getting too warm, even when the sun is blazing, but don't forget your sunscreen. There's no bad seat aboard. All in all, it's a nice little boat ride if you're looking to get outside and burn some time in Fort Lauderdale. There is a string of food shops along the waterfront outside the entrance, so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after your ride. We really enjoyed our trip, but I'm deducting one star due to the boat traffic (which I know they cannot really help). Maneuvering around all the other drunks in their watercraft was kind of a drag.

Food (ribs specifically) gave my whole Family food…read morepoisoning:( Other than that we had a great time while we were there lol.

Beyond belief! Not being much of a "tromp through water" person, I am so grateful we took this…read moretour. Garl's knowledge and experience allowed me to completely relax and enjoy nature in a way I never would have. After the hike through the Everglades, we Kayaked through the mangroves. Even if you're not an 'outdoorsy' type person, I highly recommend Garl! **Go For It**

Garl and his tour were the absolute highlight of our trip to Florida. My partner and I can't stop…read morethinking about our experience--we're already figuring out when we can come back and hit the Everglades with Garl again! Garl is so incredibly knowledgable and affable, as one could expect after almost 30 years of experience. It was an honor to spend a day with him in his "office," as he puts it. We did a full day tour, hiking and kayaking. We were awed by the flora and fauna we saw. The Everglades are far more beautiful and enchanting than I could have dreamed. Truth be told, I was very concerned about hiking through the Everglades... all for naught! I, very new to Florida's wilderness, convinced myself that leeches, bugs, and snakes would be a concern. If you're like me, please rest assured that nothing will bother you on Garl's watch, especially not leeches :) Do yourself a favor and book a tour with Garl! I can guarantee you will NOT regret it. We can't wait until the next time we get to visit the Everglades and see Garl again. Until next time, Garl!

Awesome sandbar trip for our family of six. The boat had everything we needed. It was a great…read moreexcursion on our Florida Keys vacation. We have been to the keys several times and this was a truly memorable experience. Our 14 and 11-year-olds both said that the sandbar trip was the highlight of their whole vacation.

We booked a tour with Captain Jim this weekend. Due to some rough winds he gave us options on our…read moresnorkeling expedition and totally went with our desire for adventure. He took us to the best spot for snorkeling in those conditions. We did a combo tour and when we got to the sandbar he knew the right people to get our boat into a great spot and had all the gear we could want for a fun afternoon!

"Bridal shower on a yacht? Yes, please! Today we celebrated…read moreour bestie in style, and @ElYachtMiami absolutely crushed it! From the moment we stepped on board to the final wave goodbye, everything was perfect. Major love to our dream team -- Captain Guiermo and First Mate Charles! Highly recommend if you're thinking about booking! Already counting down till we're back! Let's cruise again soon! #YachtVibes #BridalShowerGoals"

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Took the kids kayaking at Flamingo Everglades park and it was a great experience. Dock Master…read moreRueben was very helpful and made sure we were prepared and safe before heading out. TAKE MOSQUITO REPELLANT!!!! PSA: Entrance to the was free due to it being July 4.

Everglades National Park is truly breathtaking; there are barely words to describe it. I've been…read morevisiting this park since I was a kid and have been more times than I can remember, and it never loses its magic. The entrance fee is $35 per vehicle, and once you enter, I highly recommend stopping by the Visitor Center to check which park ranger tours are available that day and to get updates on weather conditions. The park map will be your best friend; aside from certain areas, cell service can be very spotty to completely nonexistent. I've explored almost all the trails throughout the Glades, and I definitely suggest packing accordingly and bringing plenty of snacks and water. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty, this is the place to go. Every visit leaves you feeling serene, relaxed, and completely in awe of nature.