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Four days in the Everglades, sleeping at Flamingo

Sleeping at the southernmost point of the continent, where there is no town, no signal and the whole sky shows up.

The half-hour airboat ride most visitors take out of Miami is the shallow version of the Everglades. The real version is staying. Flamingo is 61 km (38 miles) past the park entrance, at the southernmost point of the American mainland. At night there is no town, no mobile signal and no artificial light anywhere. For a child raised in a big city, it is the first time they see the whole sky. Early in the morning, the Anhinga Trail is another thing entirely: a short, flat boardwalk with alligators, herons, anhingas and turtles a few metres away, no paid tour and no engine noise. It is common to see all of them in the dry season — but nobody can promise wildlife sightings, and we don't. One warning that changes your planning: at Flamingo the sites with power are concentrated in one specific loop, and there is no water or sewer at the site. There is a dump station and a fill-up point at the campground, so the RV runs part of the time on its own tanks. We hand the vehicle over with a full water tank and explain everything before you set off. And the main thing: this itinerary runs from December to March. In summer the mosquitoes are not a detail — they are what decides whether the trip was good or miserable. _Campground and ticket information verified in July 2026 and subject to change by the suppliers._

days: 4
Region: Everglades
starting at: USD 2290

Day-to-day

Orlando to the park — Drive to Homestead and enter through the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center. Down to Flamingo with short stops at the overlooks, arriving in daylight — manoeuvring and hooking up the vehicle is far simpler before dark. Overnight: Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park. Distance for the day: about 430 km (267 miles).
Anhinga Trail at sunrise — An early start for the Anhinga Trail, which is short, flat and on a boardwalk: it works with a small child, a stroller and a grandmother in the same group. Midday rest at the campground, which in the heat is not optional, and a ranger programme at the amphitheatre in the late afternoon. Overnight: Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park. Distance for the day: about 80 km (50 miles).
Water and sky — A morning by canoe or kayak from Flamingo, out onto Florida Bay. At night, the sky — with no city light in any direction, you can see far more with the naked eye than you would expect. Overnight: Flamingo Campground — Everglades National Park.
The road back — One last stop at an overlook on the way out and the drive back to Orlando. Distance for the day: about 430 km (267 miles).

What's included

Fully equipped Class C motorhome, in the profile you choose
3 nights at Flamingo Campground, inside Everglades National Park
Park entrance fee for the vehicle and everyone on the booking
RV delivered with a full water tank and guidance on running off your own tanks, since the site has no water or sewer
Bed linen, towels and kitchen kit
Day-by-day itinerary and vouchers in Portuguese
Support in Portuguese throughout the trip

Does not include

Fuel
Meals and drinks — there is no supermarket inside the park
Canoe and kayak rental and boat tours
Insect repellent and protection
Travel insurance
IOF and your bank's fees on international purchases — charged by your card issuer, outside our price

You drive, or we'll set it up: which option makes sense for your family?

Item	You drive	Delivered and assembled
Who drives the motorhome?	You, with assisted withdrawal in Portuguese	MyBearGo delivers and sets up at the campground
What you need to have	Valid Brazilian driver's license + IDP (International Driver's Permit)	Nothing but the reservation: you don't drive the RV
How do you get to the campground?	Driving Your Own RV	By rental car or shuttle—we can arrange transportation if you prefer
Change of destination on the itinerary	You drive to the next campground	MyBearGo handles campground changes
Price	Minor, because you're driving the vehicle	Higher, because it includes delivery, assembly, and pickup
Recommended for	For those who see the road as part of the journey	For anyone who wants the camping experience without having to drive
What's Included	RV, campgrounds, tickets, and a day-by-day itinerary	RV setup, campgrounds, tickets, and day-by-day itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a special license?: No. Your Brazilian driver's license, along with your International Driving Permit (IDP), is sufficient. And we'll help with the driver verification process before the trip.
What if I don't want to drive?: Choose the "delivered and assembled" option: the RV arrives at the campground ready to go, and all you have to do is enjoy it.
How does payment work?: In USD, via a secure checkout. You'll receive all your vouchers before you travel, and you won't be charged until you confirm.

Guides

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