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The 9 best everglades airboat and swamp tours.

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The Top Everglades Airboat & Swamp Tours

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If you're planning a trip to Miami or Fort Lauderdale, Florida , visiting Everglades National Park should be on your to-do list. The South Florida national park is known for its expansive beauty, as well as its varied population of wildlife that includes everything from bobcats to alligators.

To see all the Everglades has to offer, sign up for a guided tour. U.S. News consulted both traveler sentiment and expert opinion to identify the top Everglades tours. Before you go, make sure you read through the National Park Service's Wildlife Viewing Ethics to keep both yourself and the animals safe during your time in the park. When choosing the best Everglades tours, we avoided recommending operators that promote wildlife shows or encourage feeding or holding the animals for photo-ops.

Visitors should plan to pay a fee to enter the park, as it may not be included in the price of the tour ticket. You should also keep in mind that many of these tour operators are located at least 30 miles west of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Tours that run on airboats – open-air vessels with huge fans at the back that propel the boat – can be very loud. Companies will generally offer ear protection, but if you or your companions are sensitive to loud noises, contact the tour provider to discuss options before you book.

The Best Everglades Airboat and Swamp Tours

Everglades swamp tours – one hour group tour.

Price: Adults from $60; kids from $30 Duration: 1 hour

This sightseeing trip takes you out on an airboat to cruise through the Everglades' main waterways in search of alligators, birds and interesting vegetation. Throughout the ride, knowledgeable guides share facts about the area's history and ecology. Many travelers recommend booking this tour, describing it as fun and informative, with plenty of wildlife sightings. Departures generally take place daily at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., but availability may vary by month.

Children 5 and younger can ride for free, but still require a reserved seats. Also check out Everglades Swamp Tours for private airboat tours that last up to two hours.

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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures – 30-Minute Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $35; kids from $30 Duration: 30 minutes

Located at the headwaters of the Everglades in Kissimmee, Florida (about 40 miles south of Orlando), Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures earns praise from reviewers for its personable, experienced staff and the family-friendly environment. On the airboat ride, you and up to 16 other passengers will glide through the tall grass in search of eagles, alligators, raccoons and more. In addition to airboat rides, the site houses a replica of a Jororo Tribe village, as well as a gem and fossil mining activity for kids.

Tours depart throughout the day from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. You can buy your tickets online, but there are no reservations for this tour. For a longer adventure, consider the company's hourlong airboat ride. There are also sunset and night tours, if you're hoping to avoid the midday heat and crowds.

Marsh Landing Adventures – 90-Minute Everglades Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $65; kids from $60 Duration: 1.5 hours

For wildlife lovers who want more than half an hour to experience the Everglades, this 1.5-hour airboat ride from Marsh Landing Adventures is an excellent experience. Located in Kissimmee on Lake Tohopekaliga, Marsh Landing Adventures promises travelers an in-depth look at the headwaters of the Everglades and the plants and animals that inhabit its waters. What's more, the company says it can reach areas of the Everglades that are inaccessible to larger boats because of its small crafts. Travelers give kudos to the boat captain for their educational and entertaining delivery. Many call the experience the highlight of their Florida vacation.

Tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations are required, and there is a 1% fuel surcharge added to each ticket. Marsh Landing Adventures also offers hourlong, two-hour and four-hour airboat rides.

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Everglades City Airboat Tours

Price: Adults from $47; kids from $31 Duration: 1 hour

Everglades City Airboat Tours sets itself apart from other companies by offering participants two-way headsets, which allow passengers and guides to better engage with one another throughout the hourlong ride. As you navigate through narrow creeks and shallow bays, you may spot alligators, manatees and birds. Tourists enjoy the ride and appreciate the headsets. Reviewers are also complimentary of the boat captains, who they describe as entertaining and knowledgeable.

Tours depart multiple times Monday through Saturday, although timing may be modified based on the season. It's a good idea to reserve your tour in advance. Everglades City Airboat Tours is located approximately 85 miles west of Miami and 35 miles southeast of Naples, Florida.

Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tours – 45-Minute Standard Airboat Tour

Price: Adults from $45; kids from $27.50 Duration: 45 minutes

For an excursion that combines cultural immersion and wildlife viewing, consider this outing from Buffalo Tiger Airboat Tours. The Miccosukee family-owned company's standard tour focuses on introducing visitors to the homelands of the Miccosukee people: an American Indian tribe that migrated to Florida before it became a state. During the tour, you'll not only see local wildlife, but also will get to see a Miccosukee Indian camp and take a nature walk. Visitors recommend the tour, describing it as an amazing experience thanks to the small, intimate group size.

Tours run daily at multiple times between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The company also offers private outings.

Everglades River of Grass Adventures – Semi-Private River of Grass Airboat Tours Everglades

Price: Adults from $85; kids from $45 Duration: 1.5 hours

One perk of this tour is that it is capped at six to eight travelers per boat. During the excursion, you'll get the chance to see the famous flora and fauna of the Everglades, including herons and alligators. Visitors say this is a family-friendly tour and call the trip "memorable" and "amazing."

These tours run seven days a week; since they're semiprivate, you must call or email to find out the best times to depart. River of Grass Adventures also offers sunset tours of the Everglades.

Other Popular Everglades Tours

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Shurr Adventures Everglades – Three Hour Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour Small Group Adventure

Price: Adults from $109; kids from $99 Duration: 3 to 4 hours

Enjoy an up-close view of animals and nature, and get some exercise in too, on this kayak tour of the Everglades' mangroves. As you paddle your way through the mangrove tunnels, you may spot orchids, birds and, of course, alligators. Kayakers say this tour is excellent and appreciate the patient, experienced guides who share a wealth of information about the plants and animals that reside in this unique ecosystem. What's more, reviewers appreciate that the tours are limited to just eight participants.

Tours are available Monday through Saturday from August to April; times vary by season. Children must be at least 7 years old to participate. Tourgoers will enjoy three to 3.5 hours out on the water but should plan to spend a total of four hours on-site from start to finish. Shurr Adventures Everglades also offers a full-day tour of the mangrove tunnels, as well as a motorboat tour in the Ten Thousand Islands region of Everglades National Park, among other options.

Shark Valley Tram Tours

Price: Adults from $31; kids from $16 Duration: 2 hours

These naturalist-led excursions not only include a tour around Everglades National Park in an open-air tram, they also give tourgoers the chance to explore on foot. Halfway through the tour, participants can climb a 45-foot-tall observation deck to see sweeping views of the surrounding vegetation. During the two-hour tour, travelers also have the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife. Tourgoers enjoy learning about the Everglades from the expert guides and say riding the tram is part of the fun. Many also recommended taking a morning tour to avoid the midday heat.

From mid-December through late April, tours depart on the hour daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. From May through mid-December, tours depart at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m. Shark Valley Tram Tours also offers self-guided bike tours. (Note that you'll have to pay a separate fee to enter Everglades National Park for any tour.)

Everglades Florida Adventures – Ten Thousand Islands Tour

Price: Adults from $59; kids from $29 Duration: 3 hours

If you're hoping to see the Everglades by boat, but want something a little quieter than an airboat ride, consider this cruise. Departing from Port of the Islands Marina in Naples, this 45-foot passenger catamaran glides across the Faka Union Canal while guides share information about the history and ecology of the area. Tourgoers report spotting lots of birds, turtles, dolphins and manatees. They also call out the insightful crew and clean, comfortable boat as highlights.

Cruises are offered Monday to Friday at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Everglades Florida Adventures also offers kayak and canoe rentals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Like any other form of transportation, riding an airboat may come with some risks. To stay safe on your Everglades airboat tour, be sure to choose a company run by experienced, professional boaters (most of which undergo special training and are approved by the U.S. Coast Guard) and adhere to all rules set forth by your guide. Parents should keep a close eye on children and be sure they are properly fitted for their life jackets, and all passengers should protect against the heat by wearing sunscreen and staying hydrated. Commercial airboats typically do not exceed speeds of 30 to 40 mph to ensure a safe, smooth ride, and most operators will reschedule your tour in the event of lightning or other inclement weather. Tour companies will also generally provide riders with proper ear protection, as the boats are quite loud.

Typically, passengers will feel the most comfortable in lightweight, sleeveless clothing and shorts while on an Everglades airboat tour. If you are taking a wintertime tour, keep an eye on the weather – pants and long sleeves may be a better option, but you likely won't need a heavy jacket. Be sure to bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water to protect yourself from the effects of the sun; you may also want a hat to provide further shade and keep hair in place. Passengers with long hair are advised to wear it in a ponytail or bun to keep it from becoming knotted in the wind. Tourgoers may also wish to apply some bug spray prior to embarking on their adventure.

Airboat tours last about an hour, though duration will depend on the tour company.

An airboat's top speed is about 30 mph.

Not normally, but you run a small risk of getting misted with water. If you take a tour when it is raining, expect to get wet.

In winter, you'll want to time your visit for midday, when it warms up. In summer, you'll want to visit in the morning or later afternoon when it's coolest. Visiting at these times can increase your chances of seeing wildlife, but you'll likely see all kinds of critters no matter when you visit year-round.

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“There is something about flying down narrow alleys of mangrove trees that is just a rush. I could never get tired of it. The guides always give more than just a ride. You learn so much about the Everglades and the total ecosystem that it is. We most certainly will be back!

—C. from Florida

“The mangrove tour was so much fun! We saw a family of dolphins swimming along the boat, several alligators, and a few fish jumping out of the water. Riding through the mangroves was beautiful and a fun way to see the Everglades. I would recommend to anyone.”

—J. from Massachusetts

“We really enjoyed seeing the alligators. The captain of the airboat gave a lot of information about the Everglades and habitat. The addition of the two-way headsets let us all communicate during the tour. This was really a highlight of having friends down visiting us new Florida residents. Plan to bring other guests."

—K. from Florida

“We did the combo package and it was amazing! Great way to experience all 3 ways to 'see' the Everglades! Would highly recommend. All the captains for each segment were fantastic! Had a great time!"

—J.T.

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11 Best Everglades Airboat Tours Worth The Money

December 9, 2020 //  by  Florida Trippers

Are you looking for the best Everglades Airboat Tours? We have you covered with our list of the best tours worth your money!

The Everglades National Park is a 1.5 million-acre wetland located in southern Florida. Compared to a swamp the Everglades is comprised of mangroves, and sawgrass marshes and is home to alligators , birds and other species.

An Airboat Tour of the Everglades is a great way to view areas of the Everglades inaccessible by those on land. Whether you are looking for private tours, small group tours, nighttime moonlight tours, or tours that come with adventure wildlife parks, tours with lunch or tours with pick up and drop off we have you covered with this list!

We have discovered the best tours leaving from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples , Sanibel, Fort Myers and Orlando and Kissimmee . Whether looking for a quick 30 minutes of the best Everglades Airboat Tours to half-day and full-day adventure. Just make sure to pack sunscreen, bug spray and some water!

Enjoy an exciting airboat tour of the Everglades from cities like Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Naples

Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida

This is one of the best Everglades Airboat tours for those wanting options. The Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida explores Central Florida’s Everglades and leaves out of Orlando.

You will get to experience either a 30 minute airboat ride or one hour airboat ride through over 4200 acres of protected Everglades swamps, rivers and marshes.

If you choose the half day package your package includes a visit to the Wildlife Park spread over 13 acres where you can see animals like zebras, bobcats, lemurs, sloths, tropical bird aviary and an alligator handling show.

If looking for an Everglades Airboat tour with lunch you will want to book the half-day tour. This tour comes with a delicious BBQ lunch at the Chomp House Grill and an alligator souvenir and picture.

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Everglades Airboat Tour & Gator Boys

The Everglades Airboat Tour & Gator Boys Alligator Rescue Show is one of the best Everglades airboat tours from Fort Lauderdale. Here at the Everglades Holiday Park Fort Lauderdale, your tour includes a 1 hour narrated Airboat ride and then a 15 minute live alligator rescue show! Tours depart every 20 minutes. And the tour takes about an hour and half.

Not only will you see alligators and birds on the Airboat Tour you will see unique flora and fauna along the ride. Enjoy the unique ecosystem up close and personal from the airboat as you spot alligators in their natural habitat and learn about the importance of conversation and preservation of the Everglades.

The Gator Boys have appeared on Animal Planet and provide and informative and entertaining live rescue show. After you will also receive two pictures from your day!

Book Now: 1 Hour Airboat Tour and Live Show

Everglades Holiday Park Fort Lauderdale your tour includes a 1 hour narrated Airboat ride and then a 15 minute live alligator rescue show

Airboat Tour Central Florida

The Airboat Tour of Central Florida is one of the best airboat rides in the Everglades for those looking for small groups. Tours are limited to only 6 guests and seating is in a stadium style on the boat so everyone has great views.

This tour leaves from Kissimmee and includes a guided airboat tour with live commentary. Your small group will explore the Everglades swamp keeping a lookout for alligators in their nesting areas in West Lake Toho.

Tours leave at 9 am, 11 am and 1 pm.

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Full-Day Everglades Naturalist-Led Adventure

If you are looking for a Full-Day tour, this is one of the best Everglades airboat tours near Miami . What makes the Full Day Everglades Naturalist led adventure unique is this tour is a full day package! There is also a half day option!

First, the tour offers complimentary pickup from hotels in Miami, Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale. Then you will be on your way to explore the Everglades National Park with a master naturalist where you will take a hour long airboat ride through the river of Grass to see alligators up close in Shark Valley.

Next on the tour you will take an hour long cruise to the Ten Thousand Islands a salt water area of the Everglades where you can often spot manatees, birds, dolphins and more.

Then you will experience a visit to a Native tree island village ( Miccouskee) that once serves as a historic trading post, and finally a wildlife spotting tour on Big Cyprus and then it is onto lunch at the Havana Cafe.

The lunch as both vegetarian and gluten free options in addition to the traditional menu. Snacks, fresh fruit, water, and soft drinks also offered during the tour.

There is a hotel pickup and even a dedicated airport drop off perfect for those looking for an interesting tour their day of departure. They will hold your luggage and offer guests the complete experience with bug spray, sunscreen, ponchos, binoculars, and a eco-canteen and a National Parks map! This is the best Everglades airport tours near Miami!

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Come for a full day tour complete with a visit to a nature park and a one hour best Everglades airboat tours.

Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour

Are you looking to take an airboat tour through the Everglades at night? If so, the Florida Everglades Night Airboat Tour departing from Fort Lauderdale is for you! The tour departs at 8:30 PM from the Sawgrass Recreational Park.

With your ticket you also receive admission to the Sawgrass Recreation Park open during the day where you can see reptiles and exotic animals at the Wildlife center.

Your airboat tour will take place under the stars of the sky as you glide across the Everglades at up to 40 miles per hour using the lights from the airboat to spot alligators.

Book Now: 1 hour Nighttime Airboat Ride

Everglades VIP Tour and Show

The Everglades VIP tour and Show provides transportation to and from select hotels in the Fort Lauderdale Area as well as the Miami or Fort Lauderdale airports and both the Port Everglades and Port of Miami. The tour is about 4 hours long with transportation time included.

There are two VIP tour options offered one in the morning at 8:30 am and one in the afternoon at 1 pm. After being picked up you will begin your tour on an hour long airboat tour with in-depth commentary through the Everglades. The guides will explain the eco-system as well as the behaviorof the alligators.

Once you return you will be treated to a live in person presentation by the Gator Boys alligator rescue team. The show is both informative and entertaining!

After the show you may take a picture with one of the baby alligators where you will be given a little keepsake of your day spent exploring the Everglades and learning about alligators.

Book Now: 1 hour Airboat Ride and Pick Up

Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

If you are looking for a private tour this is one of the best Everglades boat tours! For those looking for a premium experience you will have the airboat all to yourself with just your group!

On this Private Tour of Florida’s Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure , you will travel deep into the Everglades National Park and explore wildlife refuge at the Sawgrass Recreational Park. As this is a private ride the goal is show areas of the Everglades normal boat tours don’t reach and with a smaller airboat it is easily manuverable into smaller areas!

Guests can expect the tour to be a little longer and more in-depth with Airboat speeds reaching up to 40 miles per hour! At the refuge you can see panthers, bobcats, leopards, alligators and other like fish, snakes, and turtles up close.

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Taking a private airboat tour shows you parts of Everglades National Park that the bigger boats can't get to.

Air Boat Tour of Palm Beach in The Swamp Monster

If you are in the Palm Beach area and are looking for one of the best Everglades airboat tours from Palm Beach this is the tour for you! On this tour you will take a private airboat tour on the Swamp Monster boat with individual seats!

The tour guide is very informative about the Everglades ecosystem and plants as well as knowledgable about the wildlife you will encounter on the airboat tour. You can often spot turtles, herons, storks and an assortment of birds.

Sometimes you even spot an area of an old plane wreckage depending on how far into the Everglades the tour takes you.

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Airboats in the Everglades glide over the swamp at speeds of 40 miles per hour.

Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers, Naples or Sanibel

If you are looking for one of the best Everglades airboat tours from Fort Myers you are in luck! The Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers, Naples or Sanibel offers a guided tour with a naturalist. This eco-tour offers a wildlife drive, hour long airboat ride and boat cruise, lunch and a nature walk.

On this 45 minute airboat tour highlights include seeing wildlife such as dolphins, alligators, herons and more. You will be given a full history of the wildlife, geology, and Native American history as well.

Then you will take a wildlife drive through Big Cypress National Preserve where you can see gators, deer, bear, hogs, turtles, birds and more. Next, you will take a wildlife walk through the ancient towering cypress trees. It is truly one of the best Everglades boat tours from Naples!

After an afternoon break you will be served lunch at a beautiful waterside restaurant in the Everglades. You must try the alligator appetizers! After lunch you will board another boat cruise fora 60 minute tour of the mangroves at 10,000 islands. You can spot manatees here!

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Miami Beach Miccosukee Village and Everglades Airboat Tour

The Miami Beach Miccosukee Village and Everglades Airboat Tour is a small group tour. Pickup is included from any Miami Beach landmark or hotel along Collins Avenue.

On your small group airboat tour you will discover the wildlife in the Everglades with tours offered in English, German and Spanish. You will have the oppurtunity to discover the unique eco-system of the Everglades alongside viewing wildlife like turtles, alligators and birds.

After the airboat tour you can visit the nearby wildlife park and learn about conservation efforts in the Everglades. Next, you will visit the Miccosukee Indian Village and Reservation where you can learn about the history and culture of the tribe. View handcrafts, photographs and more.

Book Now: Miami Beach Airboat Tour

Plan to learn about alligators and their behaviors and the ecosystem in the Everglades National Park

Biscayne Bay Cruise and Everglades Airboat Ride

If you are ready to explore Miami by bus, boat and airboat this full day guided sightseeing adventure is for you. From the bus ride around Miami, to the Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach to the airboat ride through the Everglades this tour is for you.

Pickup begins at 10:15 am for this 6 hour full day tour. First you a picked up and then depart on a 30 minute airboat ride though the Everglades. You will view wildlife such as fish, birds, alligators and more.

Next your tour will take you on a jungle trail with crocodile exhibits and a live alligator wildlife show. Then you will board a 90 minute cruise along Biscayne Bay. The cruise takes you along the skyline of Miami Beach and Fisher Island, keep an eye out for manatees, dolphins and rays in the clear water off the coast.

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Sawgrass Recreation Park

Update on COVID-19 Procedures and Precautions . Reservations will be required for all tours and tickets can either be purchased in advance here on our website or guests can call us at 954-389-0202 to hold a reservation time as well. For a complete list of our COVID-19 protocols please click here. 

Masks are required for indoor areas at park and are recommended for all outdoor spaces where distancing cannot be achieved. Capacity is currently limited- reservations required for all tours.

Guided Everglades Tours & Airboat Rides in Weston, FL

Reservations are required for all tours as we can often sell out. Tickets can either be purchased in advance on our website or guests can call us at 954-389-0202 to hold a reservation time as well.

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Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure–the Everglades on this incredible Florida Everglades airboat tour .

Private Sunrise Airboat Adventure

An adventure like no other. A private tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park for the early Florida sunrise hours when the Everglades are showcasing its raw beauty!

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Looking for a private Everglades Airboat Tour through Florida’s incredible swamp at night? Look no further than our Red Eye Exclusive Adventure!

Choose Your Adventure!

Adventure packages, facility rental and events, private adventures, fishing and camping, public adventures, night tours, your everglades airboat adventure starts here.

Climb aboard for an Everglades airboat ride and go on an adventure in the Florida Everglades just outside of Ft. Lauderdale. Your airboat ride is guided by one of our highly-trained, experienced captains, who takes you on a thrilling ride. During your Everglades airboat tour, listen to fun facts about this impressive ecosystem while you take in the exciting sights.

You may even catch a glimpse of the wildlife as you skim across the glassy water on your adventure. Keep your eyes peeled as you cruise through the unbridled wild beauty of the Florida Everglades. Feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest on our Fort Lauderdale everglades tour!

Update on COVID-19 Procedures and Precautions

To our clients and customers, firstly I want to thank you for your continued business. I know that there is a great deal of concern about COVID-19. We share in those concerns; I want to review with you about the operational adjustments and enhancements on existing procedures that we currently have in place for everyone’s safety.

GENERAL ADMISSION

Adult (13+): $26.95 Child (4-12): $16.95 Under 4: Free!

AIRBOATS RUN EVERY DAY

We are open 363 days each year and our boats run every 20-30 minutes until 3:30 p.m. with a final airboat adventure at 5 p.m. when our exhibit areas close. All tours operate pending inclement weather so please call prior to arriving if there is weather in the area.

GROUP ADVENTURES

We have the largest fleet of airboats in the United States! We can accommodate 150 guests per hour on our airboats!

We have a fleet of jon boats available for rent for fishing purposes. Reservations can be made online. Our store is well-stocked with beverages, snacks, and lunch items. Tent Camping is primitive and available for $20 per 4-person tent per night. Reservations are required and can be made online. Check-in is before 5 p.m. seven days a week. Special rates are available for Boy and Girl Scouts.

Last jon boat rental is 1 p.m. daily.

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SHOP AND DINE

On your way to our exhibit areas, stop by  The Gator Grill , our gourmet food truck, to sample some delicious and made-to-order lunch. Using the freshest ingredients, our food truck offers angus burgers, pulled pork, and of course, tasty grilled gator bites. A favorite menu item is our handmade angus cheeseburgers and pulled pork sandwiches! We also offer a variety of appetizers and kids’ meals sure to please any palate. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click the link below to find out more about The Gator Emporium and Sawgrass Gem Mining!

CHECK OUT OUR NEW ONLINE STORE

If you love our physical store, the Gator Emporium now sells some of our favorite products 24/7 on our new web store! Since we are located in the heart of Florida, you can bet our shop will feature unique items from local artisans as often as we can source them! New items added weekly so stay tuned!

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Everglades Tours

The airboat was fun and it was exciting to see the wildlife! We saw an alligator, snapping turtle, and snake out in the water and the alligator and turtle came right up to our boat. Our guide, Captain Disco, also took the time to educate us on the Everglades!

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I always wanted a ride on an air boat and it was a great experience...the company put on a good show and it was an enjoyable day.. nice staff and we saw crocodiles so everyone was happy...they have a cafe for quick eats and drinks, also an animal sanctuary!

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We enjoyed the 30 min Airboat ride but also a visit to the reptile and wildlife area at the park. Captain Disco was friendly and informative. We got to see 2 gators. A good short tour and worthwhile experience when you are in the area.

Exceeded my expectations. We were lucky enough to see some alligators but even if we didn’t I still would’ve enjoyed the tour. Learning about the history, present and future plans for the Everglades was so interesting.

The trip was the perfect amount of time (30mins). We were able to see one alligator on our trip. The captain was knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. We also enjoyed the reptile zoo after the boat tour and were able to pet a baby alligator. Something different and fun to do for the whole family.

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What an amazing adventure. I have been on many airboats in the Everglades but the adventure at night is very different. Saw many many gators. Guide was wonderful!

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It's true you may not see wildlife depending on the time of day or the time of year but the boar ride itself is not only entertaining and pleasant overall the guides are very knowledgeable and informative. Don't go on a rainy or extremely hot day and I highly recommend the Gator Nights tours. The photo souvenirs are reasonably priced, staff is friendly, good food at the food truck, and the homes they have provided for unreturnable to the wild animals is sweet the caretakers love the like pets. Good for kids, ask about the annual pass for residents.

We were absolutely happy about our time at Sawgrass Recreation! Check in was easy, and Captain Lauderdale was fabulous! We saw 4 alligators and got a great education on the birds and other animals in the area. Well worth the price of a private tour!

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The Original Everglades National Park Airboat Tour

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The Original Everglades National Park Airboat Ride

Buy your Tickets early! Use your online ticket on any day you decide to visit. » 30-40 minute Airboat Tour » Wildlife Nature Show » Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits

Buy your Tickets early!Use your online ticket on any day you decide to visit. Buying your tickets in advance also saves you $3 per Adult Ticket. » 30-40 minute Airboat Tour » Wildlife Nature Show » Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits

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40 minute Private Eco-Adventure Airboat Ride

Venture deeper into Everglades National Park. Book your Private Eco-Adventure airboat tour online and secure the best date and time for you and your guests. » 40 minute Airboat Tour » Wildlife Nature Show » Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits

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60 minute Private Eco-Adventure Airboat Ride

Venture deeper into Everglades National Park. Book your Private Eco-Adventure airboat tour online and secure the best date and time for you and your guests. » 60 minute Airboat Tour » Wildlife Nature Show » Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits

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60 minute Private Sunset Airboat Tour

Book your Private Sunset airboat tour online and secure the best date and time for you and your guests. Only available at specific times of the year. » 30-40 minute Airboat Tour » Wildlife Nature Show » Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits

The Original Eco-Adventure Airboat Tour

40 minute private eco-adventure airboat tour, 60 minute private eco-adventure airboat tour.

Buy your Tickets early! Use your online ticket on any day you decide to visit. Buying your tickets in advance also saves you $3 per Adult Ticket. » 30-40 minute Airboat Tour » Wildlife Nature Show » Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits

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Buy your Tickets Early! Use your online ticket on any day you decide to visit.

Prices include taxes and a $8 National Park Entrance Fee per Adult. Prices are subject to change.

Present your National Parks Pass at the Ticket Booth upon checking in.

All tickets and options are nontransferable and non-refundable and exclude activities/events separately priced. Parks, attractions and other offerings subject to availability, closures and change or cancellation without notice or liability. Everglades Safari Park is subject to seasonal and weather closures.

If you have been looking for an official boat tour of the Everglades National Park, look no further. Everglades Safari Park is an authorized Everglades National Park concession. We are the safest choice for your family as we adhere to strict National Park guidelines. Safari Airboat Tours have educated millions of visitors about the Everglades since 1968. Stick with the professional Everglades Tour. Buy your tickets now for Everglades Safari Park now! This tour departs about every 20-30 minutes. There is no need to make a reservation; you may buy a ticket when you arrive and leave on the next available boat.

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Private Eco-Adventure Tour

The 40 Minute Private Eco-Adventure Tour Starts at $313, each additional passenger is $8 for up to 4, $58 each additional passenger. The Wildlife Nature Show and Walking Jungle Trail is included in your tour. Wow!

Journey into nature's secretly preserved wilderness made up of 1.4 million acres of grasslands and hardwood hammocks aboard Everglades Safari Park private airboat rides. This thrilling airboat ride takes you to the legendary Everglades National Park, recognized as the most unique ecosystem. Our professional tour guides will guide you through this natural wonder where you will encounter lush vegetation and tranquility. You will be amidst alligators, native flora and fauna & other exotic wildlife in their habitat as you thrust through this River of Grass.

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Private Jungle of Wilderness Tour

The 60 Minute Private Eco-Adventure Tour starts at $363 each additional passenger is $8 for up to 4, $78 each additional passenger. The Wildlife Nature Show and Walking Jungle Trail is included in your tour. Wow!

Journey deep into nature's mysterious wilderness through an intricate River of Grass system aboard your own Safari airboat. A professional tour guide will narrate your trip as you maneuver through this secretly preserved jungle of wilderness. Experience breathtaking panoramic views as you visit the Everglades National Park with stops on levees along the way. You may encounter alligators, turtles, deer, wild hogs, raccoons, native flora and fauna & other exotic wildlife as you glide through the Everglades' lush vegetation and tranquility. This trip is simply amazing!

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The 60 Minute Private Eco-Adventure Tour starts at $363, each additional passenger is $8 for up to 4, $78 each additional passenger. The Wildlife Nature Show and Walking Jungle Trail is included in your tour. Wow!

Searching For The Perfect Deal? Look no further!

We offer various discounts to make your Everglades National Park experience more memorable and less stressful on your wallet.

On Vacation & Need A Ride? We Can Help!

We have partnered with the top transportation companies in Miami to provide you reliable service to and from our park, from select locations.

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Top 7 Things to do in the Everglades

If you ask anyone about the Everglades, they will most probably say that it is the greatest swamp in Florida. They are close but not exactly right! It is a slow-running river that entails around nine contrasting, elegant ecosystems.

History of Airboats

In 1930, airboats started becoming popular in the United States. Many Floridians made them famously known when they began to invent them independently, these Floridians mostly lived in or near the Florida Everglades.

Ultimate Guide: Animals of the Everglades

Did you know the Florida Everglades sustains a unique environment that provides safe refuge to the wildlife that inhabits the wetlands, some of which are not found anywhere else in the world? This guide tells you all about them!

The Ultimate Guide to Everglades National Park

With so much to do in South Florida, it’s easy to miss the adventure that can be found in our very own backyard. In this article, we will shed light on one of the hidden gems often overlooked by visitors and residents alike; the Florida Everglades.

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Airboat Adventure Tours Everglades

  • Private Airboat Tour (Regular Hours)
  • Sunrise/Sunset Private Airboat Tour
  • Half Day and Full Day Airboat Fishing Trips
  • Full Day Private Airboat Tour
  • Night Private Airboat Tour
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TOUR OPTIONS STARTING AT $200

PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOURS (REGULAR HOURS)

PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOURS (REGULAR HOURS)

1 HOUR – $200

1.5 HOUR – $275

2 HOUR – $375

2.5 HOUR – $475

3 HOUR – $575

All tour pricing are for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $60 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

SUNSET/SUNRISE PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

SUNSET/SUNRISE PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

  • 1 HOUR – $275
  • 2 HOUR – $475
  • 1.5 HOUR – $375

All tour pricing starts at $275 for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $60 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

1/2 AND FULL DAY AIRBOAT FISHING TRIPS

Fishing Trips are customized to our clients needs and wants. It doesn’t matter if you want to cast your luck at the trophy Large Mouth bass, Butterfly Peacock, or if you have another specific fish in mind. We are here to fill your Angling Fresh water and Salt Flat needs. Come try your luck at over 250 fresh water species of fish the South Florida Everglades has to offer.

1/2 Day – $899

Full Day – $1599

All fishing trip pricing starts at $899 for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $100 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

FULL DAY PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

Reserve a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Today!

NIGHT PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

The Night Tours we offer are for the Brave of Heart. Visiting the Magnificent Florida Everglades is an entirely different experience after the sun sets. Book Now , if you think you have what it takes.

Tour pricing starting as low as $200. All tour pricing are for the first 2 guests. Each guest after is an additional $60 per person. Children 5 and under ride free!

Welcome to Airboat Adventures Everglades!

We’re thrilled to have you join us on a one-of-a-kind journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of the Florida Everglades in Miami. As you hop aboard one of our top-rated everglades airboat tours, get ready for a truly unique experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Our ultimate goal is to leave you spellbound with memories that will last a lifetime. We want you to witness the raw beauty of the Everglades, encounter the extraordinary wildlife that calls it home, and gain insightful knowledge about this breathtaking wonderland waiting to be explored.

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Everglades Airboat Rides in Miami

Set out on an exciting expedition through the magnificent Everglades on one of our high-performance airboats. Prepare to witness the marvels of this unique ecosystem and its wildlife up close and personal. Get ready to embrace your inner adventurer and hold on tight for a wild ride you’ll never forget! Book our Best airboat rides in everglades Miami!

Airboat Tours in Miami, Florida

Are you heading to Miami, Florida, and searching for a thrilling excursion in the Florida Everglades? Look no further than our Airboat Tours in Miami, Florida. Our skilled airboat captains possess years of experience, so you can sit back and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. Get ready to discover the Everglades’ remarkable wildlife up close and personal as you explore one of America’s most significant natural wonders.

Everglades Boat Tours in Miami

If you’re seeking an unparalleled adventure in Miami’s Everglades, our Everglades Boat Tours in Miami are just what you need. With our professional airboat drivers at the helm, you can rest easy knowing that safety is our top priority, allowing you to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Our tour captains will take you to the most sought-after locations in the Everglades, ensuring an extraordinary and unparalleled tour experience.

Airboat Tours Everglades Near You

If you’re looking for Airboat Tours Everglades Near You, look no further. Our airboats come fully equipped with various supplies and tools to enhance your experience. We provide coolers with ice and complimentary water bottles on every airboat, so you can stay refreshed while basking in the Florida sunshine. So, book your Airboat Tour with us today and get ready to explore the beauty of the Everglades in comfort and style!

Private Transportation and Airport Pickups Available

For those looking for the V.I.P Experience, or whether you just want the Luxury of not dealing with the South Florida traffic yourself. We have Private Transportation on standby.

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All of our tours come with complimentary ice cold water and you may bring any berverages and snacks you would like to throw in our coolers and enjoy, ramp location.

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Welcome to GATOR PARK

An alligator adventure in the heart of the everglades national park..

Looking for some serious gator action? Gator Park is the premier airboat tour in the Florida Everglades to spy these fierce reptiles. Airboat rides depart every few minutes, so your Everglades experience begins the moment you arrive. We also offer private airboat tours for a more up close and personal look at the alligators .

The Everglades National Park is known for its vast wildlife, many of whom you’ll meet on your airboat tour. From endangered birds you won’t find anywhere else to small creatures that live among these wild alligators , you’ll see Florida as few people do.

The Everglades' marine life includes more than 200,000 alligators, so you’re guaranteed to spy quite a few on your Everglades tour! American crocodiles and fish, including large mouth bass,  blue gil and catfish, are also frequent guest stars on the tour.

More than 28 different snakes - a few of which are venomous – also call the Everglades home, alongside the beautiful and elusive endangered Florida panther.

Experience this unique Miami, Florida attraction by booking your airboat ride through the Everglades National Park today. Give us a call at 800-559-2205 or buy tour tickets online now.

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Ready to meet the gators? You’ve come to the right place. Buy your airboat tour tickets online and save time and money at the park. No reservations required! Your tickets will be available at Gator Park on the day of your airboat safari.

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Airboat Tours

Get ready for the ride of your life. The Gator Park Airboat Tour begins by winding down the canal, providing plenty of photo ops to catch wildlife in their natural habitat. Experienced guides offer tips to ensure you spot alligators large and small...

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Wildlife Show

Go beyond the Everglades with Gator Park's famous alligator and wildlife show and watch alligators from just a few steps away! This barehanded technique was originally used to capture alligators and showcases the great power and agility of the gators.

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ALLIGATOR TOUR HOURS & RATES

Looking for a unique change of pace from other Florida tourist attractions? An Everglades airboat safari is just what you need. Gator Park is open and ready for your Everglades adventure every day, rain or shine! (The gators like the rain.)

Monday – Sunday:

  • 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Last wildlife show:

Last airboat departure:

Tickets to Gator Park include admission, airboat ride through the Everglades and watch alligators at the Wildlife show. Buy tickets online and save. 

  • Adults: $29.99 ($29.99 at the gate)
  • Children: $19.99 (Kids 1-5 years old ride for free!)

Private airboat tours run on your schedule and are a great way to get up close and personal with the gators. Rates are by the hour.

  • 1-4 People: $595.00
  • 5-6 People: $695.00
  • 7-10 People: $895.00
  • 11-15 People: $995.00
  • 16-24 People: $1495.00

$8 National Park Service entry fee is not included.

Excluded from National Park entrance fees:

  • Children under the age of 16
  • National Park passholders
  • Senior citizens (62+ years of age)
  • Active Military personnel with proper ID

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Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tours

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Experience more of the Everglades at Wooten's!

Glide across 259 private acres on a grassland airboat tour

Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more

Stay safe and comfortable 

See alligators & animals up close

Hold a baby alligator

Have fun learning with friends & family

Take home gifts and memories

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Everglades National Park Boat Tours

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Grassland & National Park Combo

Ten thousand islands boat tour, popular airboat combos.

Combine multiple tours for a complete Everglades experience!

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  • Original Combo

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  • Extended Combo

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  • Total Everglades Combo

Popular Airboat Tours

Book a tour and get our Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park included!

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  • Grassland Airboat Tour

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  • Private Airboat Tour

3 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

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Animal Sanctuary

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Alligator Show

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Hug an Alligator

Why choose wooten's.

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Local Roots

Most of our team grew up in the Everglades and they all look forward to sharing their passion for the water and wildlife with you!

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Safety & Experience

Our safe, experienced captains are licensed by the Coast Guard, and our boats are regularly maintained.

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Alligators & Animals

You'll definitely see alligators and other animals in our sanctuary, and you might even see wild ones on your tour!

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Quietest & Comfiest

Our custom airboats are the quietest and most comfortable they've ever been, with a ride just as thrilling.

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A Timeless Classic

Wooten's has a long history of delighting customers since 1953!

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Refreshments & Gifts

Buy refreshments and take Everglades gifts and souvenirs home with you.

Guests Love Us!

"What an amazing day! Airboat ride and swamp buggy were so great! Got to see the Everglades, a lot of gators, bear tracks, birds and vultures. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They knew a great deal about the animals in the area and answered a lot of questions. I highly recommend!"

—S. from North Carolina

"The airboat was a thrilling ride and we saw a lot of alligators! The swamp buggy was fun and fascinating. This is definitely the place to go to check off your bucket list. Everyone working there was friendly and gave us a great time! I would definitely do this again."

—L. from Florida

—C.Z.

"We sat in the front row for the airboat tour and it was so much fun. The captain was very knowledgeable with a sense of humor. Seeing the alligators and holding them was something I never thought I would get to do!"

—S. from Massachusetts

  • Grassland & National Park Combo
  • Private Combo
  • Kayak Airboat Combo
  • Swamp Buggy Tour
  • Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park
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Everglades Tours

Animal encounters, alligator shows, and much more, everglades airboat tours, everglades vip tour, animal encounters, alligator shows, group tours & events, everglades holiday park airboat tours & rides in fort lauderdale, fl.

Welcome to Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides! We are located in sunny South Florida, just outside of Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Our world-famous airboat ride and alligator park is a top attraction for locals and visitors alike. It’s perfect for kids and adults of all ages.

Climb aboard one of our state-of-the-art vessels for an unforgettable Everglades airboat tour . Then, experience a live alligator show featuring the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team in our world-famous Gator Pit! Even get an opportunity to hold a baby alligator. With miles of wetlands and mangrove tunnels, you’ll journey deep into the Florida Everglades, zipping across the “River of Grass” at top speeds with an expert airboat tour guide.

Our fleet of airboats are spacious safe, offers comfort, and covered protection from all weather conditions. Lock eyes with an American alligator and snap amazing pictures as you come face-to-face with some of the most unusual and exciting animals. Don’t forget to upgrade your boat ride experience with an animal encounter. There’s only one Everglades and only one way to see it.

AIRBOAT TOURS & ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Exciting tours.

Experience a tour as stunning as it is intriguing. Our tours of the ‘Glades are unlike any other—packed with facts, history, and educational tidbits about this distinct Florida region filled with unparalleled wildlife; our exclusive fan boat tours offer you an exhilarating thrill like never before. The following are included.

  • *60-Minute Everglades Airboat Tours
  • 20-Minute Live Alligator Show
  • 1 Premium Group Photo for Your Party
  • Unmatched Family Fun for All Members

VIP TOUR WITH TRANSPORTATION

Your tour should be the very best—that’s why we make it more seamless than ever to ensure your visit is exhilarating, streamlined, and as memorable as can be. In other words, leave the round-trip transportation planning to us. Our tour transportation packages offer you a ride from our park. Includes: 

  • Round-Trip Transportation Included
  • *60-Minute, Fully Narrated Airboat Tour
  • 20-Minute Live Alligator Show 

Wildlife & Animal Encounters Experience

Discover the thrill of interacting in a private setting with up to 5 exciting and unique, uncaged animals during our private tour. Listen and learn as our professional animal handlers dive into deep, detailed explanations, fun facts, and intriguing information about some of the most interesting and distinctive wildlife.

  • 45-minute Animal Encounter Experience 
  • Stories and Fun Facts About the Animals
  • Professional Photos Included
  • Special Packages Available

EXOTIC, EDUCATIONAL FUN

Our thrilling airboat rides through the Florida Everglades offer both education and entertainment (we call it edutainment) —with experienced captains, cutting-edge performers, and exceptionally talented wildlife handlers on our team, we’re proud to offer an experience unlike any other.

join us in Fort Lauderdale for a thrilling experience, and also available with round-trip transportation included!

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Adrenaline Packed

60-minute airboat tour.

Glide through the wetlands of the Everglades at top speeds for amazing views, unparalleled thrills, and a thoroughly stunning experience! Our expert guides will take you on an enthralling tour of this distinctive habitat while imparting their vast knowledge of the plants and animals that call it home. Get ready to see alligators, rare birds, and other amazing creatures up close.

Leave the transportation up to us for an effortless vacation. When you book an airboat tour with transportation, we’ll handle the to-and-from accommodations—you handle the *1-hour airboat tour, exclusive live alligator show, and 1 free premium group photo per party. This VIP experience is created to satisfy the needs of explorers who seek both the excitement of exploration and the comfort and convenience of seamless transportation. With our VIP Tour, you can take your journey to the next level and make memories that will last a lifetime.

OUR EXCITING WILDLIFE

Our animal encounters offer you the chance to experience exciting and interesting wildlife as up close and personal as possible. Meet our uncaged animals courtesy of our expert wildlife handlers—learn about their diet, lifestyle, habitat, and much more

OUR GROUP TOURS & ADVENTURES

From school field trips to corporate team building activities, our group tours make for epic, fun-sized adventures. No matter what your event—a family gathering, birthday party, or a summer camp field trip—we can accommodate your party in style.

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Gator bites café & gift shop.

If you’ve worked up an alligator-sized appetite while here at our park, you can chomp on some delicious treats from our full-service café and deli. From tasty breakfast and lunch options, we’re proud to offer both kid-friendly delights as well as some more exotic delicacies (an order of frog legs, please). Don’t forget a souvenir from our gift shop to remember your once-in-a-lifetime experience. Gator Bites Café & Gift Shop is more than just a pit stop.

A PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

Climb aboard for a personalized experience just for you and your party. You tell us where you’d like to go how fast to do it, and your wish is our command. Enjoy the wetlands at top speeds for a thrilling adventure, or take a moment to slow down and savor the scenery. You have the freedom to explore, whether they be close encounters with wildlife or peaceful periods in unspoiled wilderness. Our guides will offer a fully narrated experience at your preferred pace.

THE GATOR BOYS IN ACTION

Live shows at the world-famous Gator Pit.

High-octane performances and captivating education about alligators.

Witness a mind-blowing, up-close-and-personal look at the antics and demeanor of rescued American alligators.

Our tour is loaded with excitement and maximum entertainment in mind—that’s why each tour includes an action-packed live alligator show. Our 20-minute gator shows offer heart-pumping stunts peppered with tons of educational facts—all brought to you by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team from Animal Planet’s hit TV series.

NEWS & ARTICLES

Visiting everglades national park.

The national park is so large, that you end up doing a lot of driving to get from one station to the next. You also end up fighting a lot of crows. That is why we are so excited to offer an Everglades airboat experience right near Ft. Lauderdale,

Decades Of Restoration Work – The Everglades Bridge That Changed it All

Everglades National Park wasn’t established until 1947, and by then, the damage to the Everglades was already noticeable.

10 Surprising Facts About the Everglades

Do you know the Florida Everglades? You might be surprised to learn that America’s wetland is actually a river. Here are 5 surprising facts about the Everglades.

EVERGLADES TOURS, ALLIGATOR SHOWS, AND ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS EXPERIENCE

Our cutting-edge airboats provide a smooth and secure ride, allowing you to concentrate on taking in the surrounding natural beauty.

After your *60-minute Everglades airboat adventure concludes, take in an exciting and educational alligator presentation where you’ll learn all about the American alligator! As part of the airboat tour experience, you’ll receive 1 free group photo per party to remember your fun-filled day at the park! If that’s not enough, GO WILD with our animal encounters experience, where you’ll meet, interact with, and learn about five different animals within a private area inside our park.

No matter where your interests lie, you’ll find something to enjoy during your stay with us. Just ask the locals: they know Everglades Holiday Park is a great place to host a birthday party or a corporate event. Our private airboat tours cater to parties of 2 or more. You can also customize unique shore excursions for your entire group.

As you soar over the glassy waters near Everglades National Park, our designated coast guard will reveal secret information about this unique ecosystem as you soar over the glassy waters. The lush mangroves provide a welcoming aura, and the chirping sounds of animals affirm that you are truly experiencing the purest form of nature.

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Everglades Activities

Everglades Airboat Tours

Ride an iconic airboat and see the local wildlife.

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Airboat Adventure General Admission

Sawgrass recreation park.

Feel the excitement and learn the history of the Everglades. Includes Airboat Adventure, Exhibit Entrances (Reptile, Glades Exhibit, and Exotic Wildlife), and Ear Protection and there is no charge for parking.

  • Includes pick up and drop off in Miami
  • Hour Glass 3 hours

Everglades Airboat Tour

System shuttle and tours.

This tour takes you on a visit to the largest remaining swamp land in the world. The Everglades Park was named World Heritage Site, a biosphere reserve and wetland of international interest.

  • INCLUDES PICK UP AND DROP OFF IN MIAMI
  • User Ages 2+
  • Hour Glass 5 - 6 hours

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Capture the wild spirit of the Florida Everglades with this tour from Miami. Explore the Everglades on an airboat, operated by an engine and aircraft propeller. English or Spanish guide on the bus, English speaking park ranger on the boat.

The Most Exciting Way to Discover the Everglades

When you think of the Everglades, you probably imagine the iconic airboats that zip through the wetlands.

An airboat tour is the most exciting way to discover Everglades National Park, allowing you to take in the stunning sights and spot impressive wildlife along the way.

Not only are airboats thrilling to ride, but they’re also eco-friendly, protecting this vital habitat that is home to rare species. You can’t skip an airboat ride when visiting the Everglades!

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With its wetlands, swamps, forests, and mangroves, Everglades National Park is full of natural wonders and unique wildlife, including alligators, manatees, birds, turtles, and more. This national park is one-of-a-kind, and there’s no better way to discover it than on an eco-friendly airboat tour . See more of the park as you travel quickly and safely across the water with an experienced captain who shares their knowledge about the ecosystem and its inhabitants.

As you ride on an exciting open-air boat , take in the beautiful surroundings, learn about the local wildlife, and keep your eyes peeled for large alligators! Everyone in the family is sure to have a great time, from young naturalists to seasoned adventurers. Feel the wild spirit of the Everglades as you discover what makes this national park so fascinating and why it’s so important to protect it.

Come enjoy the ultimate Everglades National Park experience with the whole family! Browse through our airboat tours , including private rides and half-day tours , and book yours online today . It’s a day you’ll never forget!

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The Everglades are an amazing ecosystem full of wetlands, forests, and mangroves, and the rich habitat is home to a plethora of wildlife that includes alligators, turtles, manatees and more. The best way to explore this unique environment is by airboat; shooting around the waterways while taking in the breathtaking views will certainly live long in the memory.

A fascinating place, the expansive Everglades are located in Florida and are well worth a visit if you are staying in Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Loads of operators offer airboat tours of the wetlands, so, to help give you an idea of what is available to you, here are some of the best Everglades Airboat Tours for you to enjoy.

1. Everglades 5-Hour Alligator and Airboat Tour

Everglades Alligator And Airboat Tour

An overwhelmingly popular tour, this excursion takes you cruising around the stunning Everglades on an airboat on the lookout for fearsome alligators.

The Everglades National Park is absolutely beautiful to travel around; your professional guide will tell you all about the wild and wonderful wetlands on show.

After an exhilarating ride, you can enjoy an educational alligator show and even touch or pick up a baby alligator. With lots of interesting displays and exhibits on offer, you’ll certainly come away with a newfound appreciation for this marvelous eco-system and the creatures that inhabit it.

2. Everglades Airboat Ride + Wildlife Show at Gator Park

Everglades Airboat Ride And Wildlife Show

This half-day tour is a fantastic way to experience the Everglades. You are whisked around the waterways on an airboat and the ride is certainly invigorating as you skip over the water.

Home to alligators, turtles, and a plethora of different birds, the Everglades National Park is the perfect place to spot wildlife and the scenery on show is absolutely spectacular.

Having enjoyed your thrilling ride, the tour then takes you to Gator Park, where you’ll see lots of fantastic creatures, exotic birds, and a whole menagerie of snakes, fish, and reptiles.

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3. Best of the Everglades Small Group Eco-Tour

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Starting out from Miami Beach, this eco-tour takes you to the Everglades National Park, one of the largest in the United States – you certainly won’t forget the experience anytime soon.

Cruising around the spectacular wetlands on an airboat is a marvelous way to get about the beautiful waterways and you’ll be amazed at all the wildlife that you pass by.

In addition to this, you also get to watch the interesting and informative alligator show and can also choose to visit a nearby Native American Reservation, where you can learn about their history, daily lives and rich cultural heritage.

4. Everglades National Park Airboat Tour

Everglades National Park Airboat Tour

A thrilling experience, riding around the Everglades on an airboat is great fun and visitors invariably come away impressed and astounded at all that they’ve seen and done.

With an expert guide to tell you all about the Everglades and the creatures that inhabit the ecosystem, you’ll learn a lot about the alligators, turtles and wealth of wildlife that live in the wetlands.

The Wildlife and Alligator Show is also included on the tour and visitors can opt to hold a baby alligator if they’re feeling adventurous enough.

5. From Miami: Florida Everglades Small Group Airboat Tour

Florida Everglades Small Group Airboat Tour

Shooting around the Florida Everglades on an airboat is a captivating experience and this tour comes highly recommended by everyone that has been on it.

Having set out from Miami, you then take to the waterways and explore this unique habitat by airboat; the views on offer are remarkable.

With a professional pilot to take you around, you’ll learn loads about the natural habitat and may even get to catch a glimpse of alligators and turtles as they hide amidst the fauna and flora.

6. Everglades National Park: 3.5-Hour Adventure Tour

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A memorable day out, this 3.5-hour adventure tour will leave you raving about all the spectacular scenery and interesting animals that you see over the course of the excursion.

The highlight is the invigorating airboat ride which whisks you around the Everglades National Park. The expert guides will tell you all that there is to know about this special ecosystem.

The tour culminates in an entertaining and informative Wildlife Show where you’ll get to see alligators; you can even have your picture taken with a baby alligator and hold one if you want.

7. Miami Everglades Park Airboat Tour and Biscayne Bay Cruise

Miami Everglades Park Airboat Tour And Biscayne Bay Cruise

Starting off from Miami, this fun excursion takes you around the amazing Everglades National Park on an airboat and the scenery on show is breathtaking.

With alligators popping up here and there and a plethora of birds flying high in the sky, there is loads to see and your guide will teach you all about the wetlands’ fauna and flora.

After your airboat ride, it is time to take a cruise around the scenic Biscayne Bay; the views of Miami will certainly live long in the memory such is the splendor of the city’s skyline.

8. 30-Minute Everglades Airboat Tour with Exhibit Entrance

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Accompanied by an experienced captain, your airboat ride around the Florida Everglades will whisk by and you’ll be astounded at all the beautiful nature and wonderful wildlife.

Once you set foot upon firm ground again, you will head to the Reptile Exhibit, where you can learn all about the creatures that inhabit the wetlands and even touch a baby alligator if you feel so inclined.

Highly rated by those who have been on it, this tour will take you up close and personal to some of the Everglades’ endangered wildlife and you’ll certainly come away having learned a lot about this beautiful part of the globe.

9. The Everglades and Miami Double Decker Bus Tour

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If exploring the beautiful Everglades wasn’t enough, this tour also takes you around the best of what Miami has to offer. The double-decker bus journey will take you past all the city’s main sights.

The Everglades National Park is mesmerizing to explore by airboat and the ride around the waterways is thrilling as you pass by submerged alligators and playful otters.

After watching the Wildlife Show, it is time to head to Miami; the bus tour with its fantastic audio commentary will take you to such famous sights as Coconut Grove, Little Havana, and Miami Beach.

10. Everglades Day Safari from Sanibel, Fort Myers & Naples

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Once you have been picked up from either Sanibel, Fort Myers, or Naples, you are all set to have an unforgettable day exploring the majestic Everglades National Park.

Shooting around the spectacular waterways on an airboat is an exhilarating experience and you’re sure to see loads of amazing wildlife and beautiful fauna and flora.

With a cruise around the 10,000 Islands also included, you are very likely to see manatees, dolphins, and more. The tour also includes a visit to the Big Cypress National Preserve which features incredible landscapes. One of the most comprehensive tours; this one is not to be missed.

11. Everglades Adventure Tour and Airboat Ride

A wonderful day trip from Miami, this adventure tour around the Everglades National Park is a great option if you are looking to escape the city and see some of Florida’s impressive natural sights.

The Everglades are captivating to explore and the airboat ride is great fun. You’ll see alligators, turtles, and otters popping up here and there.

With a Wildlife Show also included, you’ll learn loads about this amazing ecosystem and the wonderful wildlife that inhabits it.

12. Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale

Everglades Day Safari

After setting out from Fort Lauderdale, this tour takes you around the stupendous Everglades in Florida. The scenery is stunning as you zip around the wetlands on an airboat.

With an expert guide on hand to tell you all about the sights you see, you’ll come away having learned a lot about the fauna and flora before you, as well as the endangered wildlife that lives in this special ecosystem.

The Wildlife Show is entertaining and informative and you’ll be amazed at all the reptiles and alligators.

13. Triple Combo: Everglades, Miami Bus Tour, and Yacht Tour

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A great combo deal, this tour takes you around the stunning Everglades before you hop on a double-decker bus tour around Miami. The day culminates with a delightful yacht tour of Millionaire’s Row.

Just one of the many highlights, the airboat trip around the Everglades is great fun and the Wildlife Show afterward will teach you all about the animals that reside within the park.

The bus tour of Miami takes you past many of the city’s most famous sights and the relaxing yacht tour is the perfect way to end a jam-packed day of activities.

14. Everglades Indian Reservation Daytime Safari

Everglades Indian Reservation Daytime Safari

An interesting and informative day out, this fantastic tour sees you cruise around the incredible Everglades National Park and visit the Seminole Tribe Reservation.

The airboat ride around the park is exhilarating as you shoot around the waterways, taking in all the beautiful scenery. There are lots of animals to spot and a plethora of birds above you in the blue sky.

At the Seminole Tribe Reservation, you’ll learn about their rich cultural heritage and daily lives and you’ll come away with a newfound appreciation for their culture and history.

15. Everglades: Airboat Ride & Nature Walk w/a Naturalist

Everglades Airboat Ride And Nature Walk

With an expert guide on hand, you’ll get to see lots of wildlife up close and personal; your voyage through the Everglades is sure to live long in the memory.

Cruising around the wonderful wetlands on an airboat is loads of fun. Your guide will point out any alligators and turtles you come across while teaching you all that there is to know about this amazing landscape.

After your airboat adventure, it is time to visit the Miccosukee Indian Village, where you’ll learn about their traditions, way of life, and rich history.

15 Best Everglades Airboat Tours:

  • Everglades 5-Hour Alligator and Airboat Tour
  • Everglades Airboat Ride + Wildlife Show at Gator Park
  • Best of the Everglades Small Group Eco-Tour
  • Everglades National Park Airboat Tour
  • From Miami: Florida Everglades Small Group Airboat Tour
  • Everglades National Park: 3.5-Hour Adventure Tour
  • Miami Everglades Park Airboat Tour and Biscayne Bay Cruise
  • 30-Minute Everglades Airboat Tour with Exhibit Entrance
  • The Everglades and Miami Double Decker Bus Tour
  • Everglades Day Safari from Sanibel, Fort Myers & Naples
  • Everglades Adventure Tour and Airboat Ride
  • Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale
  • Triple Combo: Everglades, Miami Bus Tour, and Yacht Tour
  • Everglades Indian Reservation Daytime Safari
  • Everglades: Airboat Ride & Nature Walk w/a Naturalist

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How you explore the Everglades matters to our team at Everglades River of Grass Adventures. Especially during this COVID-19 pandemic, we want our guests to be safe and stress-free. Our Captains and employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. All traffic areas, including seats, railings, and headsets, are sanitized before and after every ride. Hand sanitizer is available. Our captains wear buff face masks to protect them from the sun, wind, and bugs. We encourage our guests to wear them too. However, face masks are not required for our outdoor activities.

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We are not an Everglades theme park or one of the Everglades National Park airboat tour "roadside attractions." We are a small, private Everglades airboat charter company that explores the Everglades just across the road from the National Park tours. We have no caged alligators or wildlife, and the only "show" on the boat. Everglades The River Of Grass Adventures has been making wonderful memories with people worldwide for nearly 10 years. Awarded TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame Tours for earning a Certificate of Excellence each year for 5 years consecutively, and now approaching 10 years of excellent reviews.

Magical Areas of the Everglades

Explore our backyard on an airboat ride through some of the most magical areas of the Everglades. No two tours are alike. Each captain has their route and will stop throughout the airboat tour to talk with you about the history of the Everglades, and its current events and, of course, show you a mosaic of flora and fauna. There are no caged animals on Everglades River Of Grass airboat tours, and no alligator wrestling shows, just nature at its best, naturally.

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The Florida Everglades is a subtropical paradise. Some of the world's most unique and endangered species call the Everglades home. Alligators, egrets, great blue herons, turtles, crocodiles, whitetail deer, black bears, and even the elusive Florida panther are just some of the wildlife you might see on this Everglades wetland safari with the river of grass airboat ride adventure!

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Whether your River Of Grass Everglades airboat tour is near Miami or Fort Lauderdale, you will explore with seasoned "Gladesmen" naturalists, and United States Coast Guard certified captains experts at delivering safe, educational, thrilling, and memorable sightseeing adventures.

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Traveling through the freshwater wetlands on a small, custom airboat is a fantastic way to experience South Florida's Everglades. Come check out Miami's other wild side and see what makes us, The River Of Grass Adventures, different. We look forward to welcoming you, your family, co-workers, and friends to the beautiful and amazing Everglades river of grass. Please check frequently asked questions for more details.

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1 Hour tour is a easy way to see the Everglades for people on a time constraint. This tour take you 15 mile through the Everglades with several stops for pictures and some time to chat and pictures

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Things To See And Do In The Everglades National Park

T he Everglades National Park is a unique and diverse ecosystem located in southern Florida, known for its vast wetlands, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. Here are some of the top things to see and do in the Everglades National Park:

  • Airboat Tours: Take an exhilarating airboat tour through the Everglades to explore the waterways and observe wildlife such as alligators, turtles, and various bird species.
  • Anhinga Trail: This popular 0.8-mile trail offers a boardwalk that allows you to walk over the wetlands, providing an up-close view of alligators, herons, and other wildlife.
  • Shark Valley: Visit Shark Valley, located in the northern region of the park, and take a tram tour or rent a bike to explore the 15-mile loop trail. This area offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, including alligators, wading birds, and the iconic Everglades' “River of Grass.”
  • Canoeing and Kayaking: Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle through the park's many water trails, such as the Nine Mile Pond or the Wilderness Waterway. These waterways provide a peaceful and immersive way to experience the Everglades' unique ecosystem.
  • Flamingo Visitor Center: Head to the southernmost tip of the park to visit the Flamingo Visitor Center. Here, you can learn about the park's history, explore exhibits, rent boats, and embark on various hiking trails.
  • Eco-Tours: Join an eco-tour led by experienced guides who will provide insight into the park's ecology and wildlife. These tours may involve hiking, canoeing, or kayaking and offer a more educational and in-depth experience.
  • Wildlife Spotting: The Everglades is home to a wide variety of animals, including alligators, manatees, dolphins, panthers, and numerous bird species. Keep an eye out for these creatures as you explore the park, and consider visiting wildlife hotspots like Big Cypress National Preserve or the Anhinga Trail for the best chances of spotting wildlife.
  • Photography: With its breathtaking landscapes and unique wildlife, the Everglades National Park is a paradise for photographers. Capture the beauty of the marshes, mangroves, sunsets, and wildlife as you explore the park.
  • Camping: Spend a night or two camping in the Everglades to fully immerse yourself in its natural beauty. The park offers several campgrounds where you can pitch a tent and enjoy a serene night under the stars.
  • Ranger Programs: Participate in ranger-led programs, including guided walks, talks, and demonstrations. These programs provide valuable insights into the park's ecology, conservation efforts, and cultural heritage.

Remember to be respectful of the environment and wildlife while visiting the Everglades National Park. Follow park regulations and guidelines to help preserve this unique ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.

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