Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Everglades on this adventure from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. With your naturalist guide, take an exciting airboat ride in the Western Everglades, see wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, admire towering cypress trees on a nature walk, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Your guide will teach you all about the Everglades and accompany you to lunch.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 6 years old
Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Strollers are not permitted
Please note: if your hotel is not on the list provided then pickup will be at the Perkins Restaurant, 14801 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 at 7:35 am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Considered the best airboat ride in the Everglades, you'll be taken through the pond apple swamps and cattail marshes in search of alligators, turtles, birds and more!
Big Cypress National Preserve
Wildlifedrive through the back country of the first Preserve in the National Park system.
What‘s Included
Narrated van tour
Expert naturalist or biologist guide
Lunch
1-hour airboat ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Select Hotels)
Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
1-hour boat cruise
Gratuities
Pickup points
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Estero
10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero United States
Options
Public Tour: Day Trip
Pickup included
Reviews
336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth every penny!
Brianna B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time from start to finish! Our guide Rachel was very knowledgeable and friendly. The trip is well organized and a very reasonable price for all that is offered (pickup from hotel, lunch, park walk, two boat rides, and transport back). 10/10 recommend!
Never to be forgotten wildlife experience with amazing guides
markashton185,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience. Our guide Julio was lovely, hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and could not have made the trip more interesting. Sadly we went just before start of rainy season so access via the airboat was limited, but the mangrove boat trip was one of best experiences I’ve ever had with our wonderful captain Gary who had lived his whole life By the mangrove forest and it showed. Amazing dolphin experience chasing the surf behind the boat will never be forgotten and Roseate Spoonbills were beautiful. Thank you so much Julio and Gary for an unforgettable experience. Book it now if you’re reading this and in 2 minds!
Enjoyable day
Ann G,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Both the boat ride and the airboat tours were good, although a little pricey. I’ve been to Florida many times. I’ve NEVER seen so many wild alligators in one area. They were everywhere! Tons of birds. Our tour guide Mo was very knowledgeable. We’ve been on many day long tours all across the world. Almost all bring water for their guests. I’d suggest that. All in all, this tour was a 4 out of 5 and worthwhile.
Slice of heaven
Jennifer P,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an incredible day. Our guide Rachel was full of information. We got a great flavor of the Everglades and would do this trip again.
Fun day!
DebbieInman,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This excursion was the best we have ever been on. Mo was anazing! The boat drivers Will & Fred were great too! Thank you for such an amazing day!
Super fun!
Linda E,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun. Great tour guides. Very knowledgeable about the birds and animals. Saw lots of alligators and a huge variety of birds.
Very educational, our...
Diane A,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very educational, our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Best if you plan on bringing snacks and water to make it through the day especially if you have children. Would definitely do it again.
Great tour with multiple activities for all ages.
Susanne P,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour. It was a long day but broken into parts making it very enjoyable. I enjoyed every part of the trip learning about Florida landscape, birds and animals, both land and sea. The lunch had a very good selection of food of which I could have chosen a couple of different options. Really enjoyed and would recommend for all ages.
Everglades and more
Cynthia G,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extemely fun. Beautiful walk thru Crew Preserve seeing a lot of birds. Our guide Jacob was so knowledgeable. Airboat ride fun and boat ride thru mangroves drew lots of dolphins around us. Very enjoyable trip.
Good learning experience
juliedR5968PY,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day long Everglades adventure tour with Day Safari couldn't have been better. There were only 5 in our group so we had our individual questions answered by our knowledgeable naturalist guide, Julio. We learned so much about the animals and plants in the Everglades that we felt we were on a Road Scholar trip. We saw more than 50 alligators, 19 species of birds, 16 manatees and even 2 dolphins. Our trip included lunch at a local restaurant which was delicious (I had the blackened grouper sandwich basket, but there were many choices). Our tour was a very good way to experience the Everglades.
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