Originally Posted by
sallyerd
We had never taken the guided tram ride in Everglades National Park in the area called Shark Valley. 14-mile round trip, but we do it on bikes instead of the tram. Absolutely the top pick all over the South Florida area for us. There are bike rentals there (we bring our own). The tram guides are excellent. We fly past all the tacky Seminole Indian airboat concessions down Highway 41 and head straight to the unspoiled National Park. Gators like logs lying around everywhere. What a kick and cheapo to boot.
If you really want to save money, and spend more time, do the 14 mile trip walking. I have done it (once and only once) and I must say, there is nothing like the thrill of trying to get past a 15 foot gator sunning himself on the path without waking him or being seen as a threat. Especially when there is a 10 footer on the other side of the road just a few feet past the first one.