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!

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.

What an absolutely unforgettable experience! The airboat ride through the Everglades grass was…read morebeyond amazing--we saw alligators and crocodiles up close, which was thrilling and fascinating at the same time. Robert was our guide, and he was incredible: knowledgeable, engaging, and so great with the kids. He made the entire ride fun, safe, and educational. My kids had an amazing time, and honestly, I had the best time ever--it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would 100% recommend this airboat ride to everyone. If you're visiting, this is a must-do!

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 adventure has been sitting on my bucket list for ages, and I'm thrilled we finally checked it…read moreoff. We came out on 12/26 with the family to explore the Everglades, and let me tell you--it was an experience. First, you get an email with coordinates of where to meet. Pro tip: do not use Waze unless you enjoy being abandoned on the side of the freeway like a confused extra in a nature documentary. The coordinates lead you to a couple of unmarked pickup trucks and a few guys casually hanging out at the edge of the Everglades. No restrooms, no gift shops, no docks, no parking lots, no snacks. If nature calls, well... be prepared to answer it off the side of the airboat. Our boat guide was super prompt and helped us climb aboard. I was a little surprised there were no seatbelts or life jackets, but apparently when the water is only 18 inches deep. Our guide stopped every 20 minutes or so to talk about wildlife or check in with us. While the motor is running, you can't hear a thing, but they do give you earmuffs to help dampen the noise. We saw all kinds of birds and more than two dozen alligators during our 1.5‑hour expedition. The weather was a perfect 72 degrees with zero humidity, and the boat glides so smoothly it feels like you're floating on butter. Highly recommend this company and the whole experience. It's wild and absolutely worth it.

Did this with a group from my husband's work they set everything up. Left towards the evening so…read morewe were able to catch the sunset which was stunning. A two story boat the cruses to the Jungle island. Drinks on the boat while you can sit or walk around while enjoying the scenery. Beautiful waterfront homes and yachts big ones little one. While your cruising other people wave to you they have a little bit of music playing. I enjoyed standing in the front it was very enjoyable and just loved the sunset Florida has some of the most beautiful sunsets incredible. We arrived at the island and greeted with friendly people where all the entertainment began. We sat down and ate they brought the food bbq to the table brought is drinks during the dinner they had live music that followed outside fire dancers and hula dancing. Then you were able to walk around the island birds a few animals jungle vibe. Than back on the boat for a ride back. Food was chicken which was tender and tasty. Ribs that feel off the bone with extra bbq sauce. Corn bread coleslaw.

Great way to spend 90 minutes. Cost was reasonable. Boat left exactly at departure time…read more Sights were interesting although most of the trip was taken up with view of famous people's homes. This was expected though since most of these types of boat rides are similar in that respect. One interesting highlight was the trip into Port Canaveral to see some of the cruise ships in port. The tour guide/docent named Mason kept us engaged throughout the trip with his knowledge and an occasional one-liner. All in all a very pleasant afternoon. Highly recommended

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!

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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.

Absolutely an American treasure. I get a peaceful feeling visiting here, but I also feel energized…read moreby the amazing flora and fauna. As a dedicated border, I was delighted to find so many unusual birds here. The Ranger at the front gate glanced at my annual pass and handed me a free map. I didn't realize how important that map was until I found myself off the grid, which was marvelous. The number of different types of habitat was eye opening, and well explained on the map. Highly recommended. It's as impressive as the grand canyon.