Experience the Everglades on an airboat guided tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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The adventure begins as you depart in a climate-controlled vehicle, escorted by an interactive tour guide. The guide provides full-narration of the Everglades, including facts on the Eco-systems and indigenous wildlife.
Guests will board airboats upon for an exhilarating ride through the backwaters of the Gulf, including mangrove tunnels and old Indian trails. The experienced airboat captains will wind through the rugged Ten Thousand Islands, revealing the hiding spots of alligators, manatee and other local inhabitants.
You will experience an authentic wildlife sanctuary, situated on 259 lush acres which are surrounded by the Big Cypress National Park. You will have the opportunity to see over 100 alligators, some of the largest crocodiles in captivity, as well as lions, tigers, a bobcat, and a reptile exhibit. All animals within the sanctuary are either rescued from their previous owners or are being cared for due to injuries.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Experienced, interative tour guide
airboat ride
Wildlife sanctuary
What To Expect
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
The adventure begins in a climate-controlled vehicle, escorted by an interactive tour guide. The guide provides full-narration of the Everglades, including facts on the Eco-systems and indigenous wildlife. Guests will be educated on the history of the Seminole trading business and conservation efforts to save endangered species. Guests will board airboats for an exhilarating ride through the backwaters of the Gulf. Experienced airboat captains will wind through the rugged Ten Thousand Islands, revealing the hiding spots of alligators, manatee and other local inhabitants. You will experience an authentic wildlife sanctuary, situated on 259 lush acres which are surrounded by the Big Cypress National Park. You will have the opportunity to see over 100 alligators, some of the largest crocodiles in captivity, as well as lions, tigers, a bobcat, and a reptile exhibit. All animals within the sanctuary are either rescued from their previous owners or are being cared for due to injuries.
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Experience the Everglades on an airboat guided tour
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
gloriah362,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny our guide was excellent! He was very personable and knowledgeable about the Everglades and Local history! The wildlife sanctuary and the boat ride were fun. Excellent experience !
The best tour for every age!!
Brenda H,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Day!! The bus driver gave detailed accounts of the exciting history of the whole Everglades area!! The hands on animal experiences, training, and the airboat ride were exhilarating- and our grandkids loved it all! Thank you!! NOTE: You should recommend that everyone bring bug spray, water and snacks on this excursion. If you list that, I missed it!!
Very good experience - recommended!
120tanyac,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They run an 'Alligator Show' every hour on the hour - that was very interesting! One can hold a baby alligator (ring temporarily placed over its mouth); this makes a great photo! The airboat itself, albeit a bit noisy, was a fun experience! I saw a few alligators in the wild. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Note: bring a bug spray, the mozzies are fierce and plentiful. Very good experience - recommended!
First time experience
tonyr426,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great Trip would like to have spent more time exploring on the Airboat. But we still had a good time regardless.Close contact with Alligators and plenty of picture opportunities during the gator show.
Perfect for family and...
Stephanie R,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect for family and friends. We brought a group ages 9 to 67 and everyone had a great time! Highly recommend!
Fun and educational tour
monicasS4896UM,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very well taken care of by our tour guide Kenny! We could not have asked for a more caring and knowledgeable tour guide! The airboat ride and alligator show and tour was fantastic. Highly recommend for everyone even smaller kids.
Airboat/alligator show/tour guide/zoo
A193DXrobertm,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks for waiting on us; we got held up in traffic. Would recommend. Family was from Nebraska, and they enjoyed. Bla, bla, bla.
Average
Nancy K,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Did this in New Orleans and the Alligators came up to the boat. No alligators seen on ride, so it was an expensive boat ride.
Excellent day trip
Quest04053393282,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent guide on the way to the Everglades— with interesting history and facts of Naples Alligator experience was entertaining ESPECIALLY for the young children. Fan boat ride was a lot of fun.
One of the best tours taken!
Mary D,
Feb 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun and incredibly interesting and informative tour! Kenny was an unbelievable tour guide! His experiences and knowledge were extraordinary, which added so much to all his fascinating information. He has a wonderful delivery and delightful sense of humor! The airboat ride was fabulous!! I also really enjoyed and learned a lot at the alligator sanctuary. Holding the alligator was unexpected and really added to this already amazing experience! I highly recommend this tour!!
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