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This tour has 14 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go



  • Car charger
  • Phone mount
  • Lightweight clothing
  • A change of clothes 
  • Towels
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks
  • Hats/sunglasses
  • Camera/phone cleanser
  • Bug repellant
  • Cash

What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees on the tour: 

  • Entrance to the park is $30 per vehicle. 

Although the park is open 365 days a year, the house of operation vary based on the time of year and staff availability. Call (305) 242-7700 to confirm the park hours during your visit. The park’s visitor centers also have varying hours of operation. Those are listed below: 

  • Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center: 9:00am - 5:00pm (April through Mid-December) and 8:00am - 5:00pm (Mid-December through March).
  • Flamingo:  8 am to 5 pm, daily. 
  • Shark Valley: 9:00am - 5:00pm, daily. 
  • Gulf Coast: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, daily.

Yes! The tour has one starting point: West Palm Drive in Homestead, Florida. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

The tour enters the park at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center and follows the Main Park Road west to the Flamingo Visitor Center, and back. There is content both ways.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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