• US Highway 41 - Continue straight ahead. The Miccosukee were not the only tribe to inhabit this area. Over the years, South Florida was home to many unique tribes, including the powerful Calusa. The Seminole, descendants of the Creek tribe from Georgia, were among the last tribes to form in the region.

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• Miccosukee Indian Village - Coming up soon is an opportunity to visit the Miccosukee Indian Village. Operated by members of the Miccosukee tribe, this village offers Native arts and crafts and features a museum showcasing their history. The tribe has a rich history in southern Florida. During the Indian Wars of the 1800s, 100 members fled into the Everglades to avoid capture.

• Nature Trail Tree Snail - Approaching soon is a short trail with a unique attraction. The Tree Snail Hammock Trail is a quarter-mile loop through a hardwood forest, taking only five minutes to complete if you’re just looking to stretch your legs. However, most visitors will want to stay longer, as it’s an excellent spot to observe the elusive tree snail.

• H.P. Williams Roadside Park - Just ahead is H.P. Williams Roadside Park. If you’re eager to see wildlife, this is the place for you. A boardwalk runs along a waterway popular with alligators, turtles, and the occasional snake. It’s also a fantastic spot to see herons and egrets wading in the water, as well as hawks perched in the trees above.

• Loop Road - Continue straight. You’re traveling along what is known as the Loop Road. While it may be easy to drive now, it was certainly not easy to construct. In 1915, Miami businessman James Jaudon had a vision. He imagined a highway cutting across the South Florida swamp, facilitating the easy transport of goods.

• County Road 94 - How did this area become a national preserve? It all began with plans to build an airport. When the Everglades became a national park in the 1940s, the federal government couldn’t purchase this land from private owners, leaving it vulnerable to development. In the 1960s, a plan was unveiled to build the Big Cypress Jetport here, which would have been the largest airport in the world at the time.

• Gator Hook Trail - Up ahead is Gator Hook Trail, offering a unique experience. This moderately challenging, 5-mile round trip hike starts on dry land but soon leads hikers into ankle-deep water, eventually reaching knee-deep or even hip-deep for shorter travelers!

• Kirby Storter Roadside Park - Coming up soon is Kirby Storter Roadside Park, one of the most iconic attractions in Big Cypress. The main feature of this park is the mile-long boardwalk winding through lush hardwood and cypress trees. The trail is vibrantly green and pleasantly shaded. If you want to be surrounded by some of the most stunning natural scenery Big Cypress Swamp has to offer, this is a must-see trail.

• Big Cypress National Preserve - Welcome to the tour of Big Cypress National Preserve! The tour begins at 29701 Southwest 8th Street in Miami. You should see Buffalo Tiger’s boat shop on your right. If you’re not already there, head there now.

Note: This 48+ mile-long tour covers the highlights of Big Cypress in 3-5 hours.

• 38000 Tamiami Trail E - Look ahead for a small white shack. That’s the Ochopee Post Office, the smallest post office in North America! If you’d like to stop in and get something postmarked, they’re usually happy to oblige. It’s a unique souvenir you won’t find anywhere else!

• Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center - Approaching soon is the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center, marking the end of our tour. This visitor center offers all the usual amenities, along with paintings by renowned Everglades artist Sam Vinikoff. It’s also an intriguing facility, as it was designed with energy conservation in mind.

• Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk - Located about ten miles from the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center, the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk showcases iconic Big Cypress scenery. This half-mile boardwalk meanders through an old-growth cypress grove, as lush and green as it sounds.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Embark on a unique journey with this self-guided driving tour through the verdant wetlands of Big Cypress National Preserve. Wander along picturesque boardwalks amidst the preserve’s varied habitats, explore the complex history of this delicate ecosystem, and be on the lookout for alligators! As you explore this tranquil and uniquely beautiful area, you’ll learn about the Seminole tribe, the controversial plans to build an airport in the preserve, and much more.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.