“It is a river of grass.”
That’s what conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas famously called the Everglades. Not a swamp, not a jungle, something entirely unique. Water that flows like time. Grass that hides gators. Sky so wide, it might swallow you whole.
This place is wild. Not just in nature, but in story. The Everglades once hid Native tribes fleeing colonial powers. Later, it lured prospectors and poachers, drained by engineers, and saved, barely, by a few voices crying out for preservation.
Today, it’s one of the most biologically diverse landscapes in North America. Think mangroves, marshes, hardwood forests, and rare animals found nowhere else. It’s quiet. Humid. Alive.
With this self-guided audio tour, you’ll cruise through the park at your own pace, listening to stories and insights that play automatically as you drive. Whether you’re pausing for a trail, scoping out gators, or just soaking up the view, the guide rides shotgun the whole way.
You’ll walk shaded boardwalks along Anhinga and Gumbo Limbo Trails, pass through sun-dappled pinelands, and catch panoramic views from the Pa-Hay-Okee lookout. Mahogany Hammock shelters giants, including the largest mahogany tree in the country.
Spot wildlife near Nine Mile Pond, where boaters paddle through mirrored water. Hear whispers of cryptids like the Alligator King and the Skunk Ape. On drier ground, the West Lake and Snake Bight Trails offer glimpses of crocodiles, egrets, and more.
From the resilient trees of Christian Point to the sunbaked shores near the Flamingo Center, every turn reveals another piece of this wild, watery world. Your final stop, Eco Pond, is a birdwatcher’s dream and a peaceful sendoff from a place that never stands still.
Disclaimer: Alligators don’t bite unless provoked. Mosquitoes, however, do not need a reason.
Download the Everglades National Park Trip Planner for more details on how to reach the park, must-see stops, best places to stay, when to visit, activities to do, packing tips, and more!
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Know Before You Go
NOTE:
- Note for International Visitors: This park has additional fees for non-residents starting in 2026. Visit the National Park Service’s website for details.
- For road closures & reservation fees, visit nps.com
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Starting Point
You can begin the tour at the suggested starting location provided below.
W Palm Dr & 3 Av, Florida City, FL 33034, USA
Begin from W Palm Dr & 3 Av, Florida City, FL 33034 (City Hall on your right).
How Does It Work?
- Access your tour: Download the Action Tour Guide app and sign in with the same email used for your website purchase. Your tour will appear under My Tours.
- Download your tour: Download it before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
- Start your tour: Open My Tours, select your tour, and tap Start Touring when you reach a starting point.
- Listen your way: Use your phone’s speaker or headphones, or connect to your car’s audio system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not currently supported, compatibility is in development.
- GPS-triggered audio: Stories play automatically as you reach each location along the route.
- Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day. Tours are valid forever (one year for Action+).
Everglades Audio Tour
Things to do on the Tour Include:
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Welcome
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Everglades Outpost
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Alligator Farm Detour
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Everglades Formation
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The Calusa
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Juan Ponce de Leon
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Entering the Everglades
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Everglades Ecosystems
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Gumbo Limbo & Anhinga Trails
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The End of the Calusa
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Draining the Everglades
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Wildlife
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Pinelands Trailhead
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Earnest F Coe
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas
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Gladesmen
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Pa-Hay-Okee Lookout Tower
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Gators and Crocs
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The Alligator King
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The Legend of Skunk Ape
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Mahogany Hammock Trail
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Building the Roads
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Clean Air Act
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Climate Change
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Nine Mile Pond Trail
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Building Blocks of Life
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Invasive Species
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West Lake Trail
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Snake Bight Trail
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Wildfires
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Everglades Hurricanes
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Christian Point Trail
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Flamingo Visitor Center
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Eco Pond Trailhead
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Inclusions and Exclusions
Action Tour Guide app: Download the app to access your purchased tour.
GPS-triggered audio: Stories and directions play automatically as you reach each location.
Tour anytime: Single tours and bundles never expire and can be used anytime. Action+ is an annual subscription that automatically renews each year unless canceled.
Narrated stories: Hear local history, culture, and stories from experienced narrators.
Stop and start anytime: Pause, take a break, make a detour, or continue another day.
Offline access: Download your tour before you go. Once downloaded, no internet or cell signal is needed.
Stories, stops, and directions: Follow the route to key attractions with automatic directions and stories at each location.
Transportation: Transportation, parking fees, and tolls are not included.
Admission: Entry tickets and reservations are not included.
Food and drinks: Meals and drinks are not included.
Rental car: A rental car is not included and may be required for driving tours.
