Grasslands · Real place: The Everglades

Grasslands Airboat

Leave the neon behind for the swamp that inspired the game's wetlands, the Grasslands. A shuttle takes you from Miami to the Everglades for an airboat run through the sawgrass with a wildlife guide, then a boardwalk and viewing-tower stop.

$79per person · launch price, tours from mid-November 2026
Airboat gliding through Everglades sawgrass at sunrise

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Group
Up to 20
Departs
9a · 1p
Meeting point
Pickup in Miami

Leave the neon behind for the swamp that inspired the game’s wetlands. Round-trip shuttle from Miami, then an airboat run through the Everglades sawgrass with a wildlife guide. Add an alligator farm visit, or stay for a glow-in-the-dark ATV ride after sunset.

What's included

  • Round-trip shuttle from Miami
  • 30-minute airboat ride
  • Wildlife guide and gator spotting
  • Boardwalk and viewing tower stop
  • Crew Souvenir Map + bandana

Best for

  • Nature and wildlife fans
  • A half day outside the city
  • Ages 5 and up

Optional add-ons

  • Alligator farm visit +$29
  • Glow-in-the-dark night ATV ride (1 hr) +$79

Itinerary

  1. Downtown Miami skyline across Biscayne Bay at a pink sunset

    1. Shuttle from Miami

    Inspired · pickup

    Round-trip transport from Miami to the edge of the Everglades.

  2. Airboat gliding through Everglades sawgrass at sunrise

    2. Everglades airboat ride

    Inspired · the Grasslands

    A 30-minute airboat run through the sawgrass with a wildlife guide.

  3. Everglades wetland reflecting a golden sunset

    3. Boardwalk and viewing tower

    Inspired · gator spotting

    Walk the boardwalk and climb the viewing tower to scan the wetlands.

Questions about this tour

Is transport from Miami included?

Yes. The tour includes a round-trip shuttle from Miami.

Will we see alligators?

Your wildlife guide takes you to the places gators are most often spotted, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Can I add anything to the airboat tour?

Yes: an alligator farm visit (+$29), or a one-hour glow-in-the-dark ATV ride after sunset (+$79).

Is it suitable for kids?

Yes, for ages 5 and up.

Is this an official game tour?

No. Leonida Tours is an independent South Florida tour company running unofficial tours. We take you IRL to the real places that inspired the game's world. We are not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive.

What does reserving mean?

It's free and there's no payment today. We email you to confirm your date before public booking opens, plus 20% off your first tour.

What if it rains?

Every route has covered stops. If a storm cancels your tour, rebook for free or get a full refund.

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