I did a LOT of research before arriving in Miami about which of the many tours to book. The majority of the options seemed to involve being collected from Miami from one of several stops on a coach route, and then forming a large group in an airboat, presumably ending up in a gift shop or prodding an unsuspecting captive baby gator. The cost was to be around 50 bucks each. My party of four didn’t fancy that, so looked for a private tour, and luckily found Airboat in Everglades. Wow! Okay, so the cost doubled to 100 each, but it is worth every last penny. To be picked up right outside the accommodation in a private mini coach, and driven in air conditioned comfort to the meeting point was a a pure joy, and our driver kept us entertained. The boat ride itself can only be described as EPIC! To see alligators, turtles and various wetland birds inches from the side of the boat is an experience I’ll never forget. In summary, an unforgettable experience made possible by an enthusiastic and dedicated company.