Private Tour

4-Hour Swamp Buggy Adventure Tour in Florida

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Capt. Steve emphasizes a quality, real feel for the mysterious Florida Everglades. He was the first to commercially guide Swamp Buggy Adventures Tours within the Big Cypress National Preserve. BCNP is a division of The Everglades Nation Park.

Capt. Steve’s is never to be confused with one of the typical 30 minute roadside attractions. For starters, you’ll never have to wait in line. There are none. This personal tour caters to your family and is both exciting and educational. Enjoyed by people of all ages.

National Geographic lists Captain Steve’s Swamp Buggy Adventures a “Must Do“ when visiting Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Big Cypress National Preserve

Me and my family are 6th generation "Gladesmen" and we'd love to show you the Big Cypess National Preserve. This is the largest subtropical swamp in the USA, where plants and animals grow and live no where else in the world. See the elusive Panther, black bear, wading birds, deer, its a photo opportunity of a life time!

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Licensed Tour Guide

Please bring snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable shoes. We'll bring the fun!

Options

9am 4-Hour Swamp Buggy Tour

Duration: 3 hours: 3 to 4 hours call night before 239 325 7171
cold water.
swampbuggy: Tall big tires made to run swamp
service: we supply cold water and bug spray please wear shoes that can get muddy. Call me the night before your tour. 239-695-2186.

2pm -- 4-Hour Swamp Buggy Tour

Duration: 3 hours
we supply cold water
Swamp Buggy
Misc.: we supply cold water and bug spray please wear shoes that can get muddy. Call me the night before your tour. 239-695-2186.

Reviews

4.50

111 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome experience
stacig601,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Daniels was awesome! We had a lot of fun learning all about the Everglades and hearing his stories! We highly recommend this tour.
Deep into Big Cypress
charlesdeseg,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent tour with Captain Steve in the new year's period. Weather was perfect - bright, sunny, and pleasant, with cool temperatures in the evening. (If you're planning a trip that goes past sunset, bring plenty of warm clothing.) Steve is from a multi-generational Everglades family, and knows the Big Cypress Swamp well. You may or may not see wildlife, but being Florida, you probably will. I'd recommend going if you're interested in getting really off the beaten path - the only other ways into the swamp are on foot, bike, or a "side-by-side" all terrain vehicle. Road legal cars are not permitted in the 720,000 odd acres. The beauty of the experience is that it slow: you proceed at approximately walking speed, on dry land, and through water that can be knee (or more) deep. The buggy itself is a marvelous machine, with agricultural tyres, an engine and tranmission from Toyota, and seats from a van. It's comfortable, and the windowless design makes for a whole day in the fresh air. Steve is a good conversationalist, and enriches the experience with his knowledge of the local history.
Definitely worthwhile
50randalls,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide made the trip very enjoyable, and more important, elaborated on many of the challenges the everglades is facing from climate, development, encroachment, and overpopulation from both local and invasive species. Definitely a worthwhile experience.
Amazing!
O2705VAlisas,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really fun and educational. Captain Daniels was amazing! We learned a lot about the wildlife in the Everglades and had a great time.
Great Guy, Great Time
N5172AItommyb,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent guy and fun time overall. Knows the area very well and had a great personality to him. Would definitely recommend doing a trip with Captain Steve.
Grand adventure!
886margoto,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My son found this wonderful activity and showed us a You Tube video of Capt. Steve and after watching that, there was no way we’d miss it! My husband, son and I went today and had a great time with Captain Daniels! winter is probably not the best time to see the Everglades because the swamp waters have receded and most of the Cypress trees are bare, but there was so much to learn about the different ecosystems. Even more fun was learning about this family that was born and raised in the Everglades, right alongside the Seminole tribe. So many cool stories! We highly recommend this off-the-beaten path gem! Thanks, Captain Daniels!
Unique experience with friendly guide
halstonQ,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Steve is the best tour guide - he is friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, genuine, passionate about the land and easy going. The swamp buggy is a unique experience, and just plain fun. Highly recommend.
Great time in the swamp!
FellowTraveler538181,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took a tour with Captain Steve through the Everglades on a swamp buggy and had a great time. He was very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and the history of the region. Would definitely recommend, especially if you are looking for a more authentic everglades experience.
Great tour!
IowaDar,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed a great tour with Captain Steve, today. He is very down to earth and knowledgeable about the Everglades and the surrounding area.
Fantastic excursion! Do it!
swarenik,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did this tour back in 2012, and wanted to do it again. We had Captain Daniels this time instead of Cpt Steve. Both are excellent, full of stories of growing up down there. At 76, Daniels has lots of stories and information! This is a beautiful place to see. My first time was a gloomy drizzly day in April (still dry season). This time was at the end of wet season, a beautiful sunny day, and a different experience just due to the water. So fun ANY time you go! It's worth it to do it at different times of the year. HIGHLY recommend this excursion! (don't expect a lot of animals like deer anymore; they will explain to you how the pythons have decimated the mammal life. I saw someone give a mediocre review because they didn't see any animals; that's not their fault. However, the birds are fantastic!)

From US$195.00