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Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure
Fort Lauderdale, United States of America
For a truly special Florida Everglades airboat tour, splash out on a private airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park. You’ll see Florida gators and other native animals, plus visit exclusive Everglades locations that the regular tours miss.
This private, reservation-only tour includes an extended 60-minute airboat tour in a customized airboat, specially designed for smaller groups. Sawgrass Recreation Park, where your tour departs from, is an easy 25-minute drive from Ft Lauderdale.
Zipping over the Florida Everglades at speeds of up to 40 miles (64 km) an hour, your 60-minute private airboat tour includes wildlife spotting and entertaining stories from your experienced captain. Hear tall tales and true of the Seminole who lived in this wilderness, and of the panthers who shared their home.
Then it’s on to the exciting Exhibit areas back at the park to meet the Everglades’ panthers, leopards, Florida gators, turtles, iguanas and other native wildlife for yourself, and learn about the care of these endangered animals. Plus you even get to hold a baby alligator, if you dare!
For the most in-depth and personal experience, take a small group private tour of the Florida Everglades’ and its unique subtropical ecosystem and animals.
Important Note: Pricing is based on a per person basis; regardless of number of people booking, you are buying out the whole boat for your private tour ($302.49)
We all really enjoyed this tour and Captain John was fantastic very knowledgeable of the area and wildlife.
Review by: lindorft, March 2018
It was nice having a private boat. We had Captain John who was very knowledgeable about the everglades and loves what he does. We did see some gators but had to look very hard to find them, I expected to see more. There are more birds than gators. The exhibit is very small and could be done in about 1/2 hour.
Review by: Peter T, February 2018
We stayed a week at Ft.Lauderdale beach, but THIS was the highlight of our trip. We payed extra for a private 2 hour tour - so it was just the Captain, me and my teenage daughters who, at the beginning wanted to be ANYWHERE but here. But soon, that changed - the captain took us far and wide into the everglades, we witnessed crocs and turtles in the wild, and saw some extraordinary birds. It was exhilarating riding at approx 40 mph on the craft, and the two hours went very quickly. At the end the girls didn't want to get off the boat!
Review by: lidia.malmsten, January 2018
Hej. Vår tur var kl.09:00 den 6 jan 2018 och det extremt kallt. Vi var ensamma - jag och min man. Det var så kallt att man knappt kunde andas. Föraren var påklädd i SKIDORS dräkt. Då kan ni förstå hur kallt var det. Vi var lättklädda - SOLSEMESTER tänkte vi ha! Vi blivit tvungna köpa fleece koftor på plats men det hjälpt väldigt lite. Vi blivit sjuka både två. Om VIATOR beskriver aktivitet och vill vara ärlig då rekommenderar man att ta med sig vinterdräkt.Vi blivit sjuka både två och vår semester som fortsatt i Maimai och på Key West bedömer jag som misslyckat tack vare eran Private Tour. Dessutom sett vi INTE en enda alligator. De kanske hatar kyla också ? Jag ska maximalt spridda rykte om det mellan läkarkollegor på sjukhuset.
Review by: Daryl B, December 2017
Very informative and fun ride! Capitan Charles was able to find us some alligators to get close to, and gave us a lot of information about the glades as well as the area around the glades. Only thing that would have made it better would have been a little more time exploring the area, but still a 5 star!
Review by: Klaus S, November 2017
It was rally great! Captain Bob gave us a lot of fascinating information. I recommend this private tour very highly.
Review by: Kelvin A, November 2017
AWESOME--- CAPTAIN CHUCK DID A GREAT JOB---WILL DO THIS AGAIN
Review by: Eric F, November 2017
Our tour was beyond amazing and our Captain Jim was fun and had tons of info and facts about the Everglades and history about it. We had a chance to see our share of gators. We booked the private tour and we highly suggest it. It made for a more personal experience 5 Stars!
Review by: Michael H, August 2017
Tour departed on time and was a great experience! Captain Charles took the time to make our trip special. He stopped at certain points to explain the history of the Everglades and to pick up empty Apple Snail shells to give to our young daughters! Captain Charles spotted a baby alligator sitting in the middle of silt on top of the water. Brought the boat back around so we could all get a glimpse! Over all great trip!
Review by: Robert N, August 2017
The tour was good, but we didn't get to see any wildlife due to some heavy rain that morning and high water. Overall a good excursion though.
Review by: Robert P, July 2017
Highly recommend this tour. Most definitely pay the extra amount for the private tour, well worth it. Our guide was a lady and she was wonderful. No alligators that day too hot and high water due to rainfall but she still managed to make it a great experience. If you are doing an airboat tour please use this company they are amazing!!
Review by: Alison T, April 2017
Captain John was awesome!!_br/_ Very informative and fun!!_br/_ Great trip!!!
Review by: Stefane T, April 2017
Super ! 1h de parcours dans les Everglades, oiseaux, alligators..._br/_ Pilote très sympa._br/_ Juste une déception : le zoo très peu d'intérêt et pas de démonstration dalligator nourriture, photo avec un petit dans les bras etc
Review by: krimetzs1, February 2017
I now only do private tours when I book if they are available. We saw plenty of alligators during this tour. As our guide said, Perfect weather for the gators. Captain Jim grew up in the area and we enjoyed every minute of our tour. he was able to answer any of our questions and we would have enjoyed our tour even if we hadn't seem lots of alligators. Our experience here gave us the practice of spotting gators so that as we traveled Hwy 41 afterwards, we could spot alligators all along the waterways. We highly recommend this tour.
Review by: Ted A, February 2017
BEST tour ever! Captain Chuck made it fun and gave us an excellent education on the fragile ecosystem if the Everglades! DON and #39;T MISS OUT - take this tour!
Review by: Gary T, February 2017
Captain Deborah was pleasantly welcoming, very knowledgeable, happy to teach her skills._br/_ We are very pleased with our experience ._br/_ Gary Tratt
Review by: Thomas H, January 2017
Great tip. Amazing guide. George was very knowledgeable about the history and wildlife in the everglades.
Review by: Scott W, December 2016
We paid the extra charge for a private airboat. It was nice to see the glades as a family. We did not know what to expect - a lot of fun. Would love to have seen a few more alligators. A really fun experience. Captain Chuck was a great guide.
Review by: Anne Marie C, November 2016
The trip was amazing, we got to see an alligator close up as well as turtles and lots of birds that live in the Everglades. The boat trip was very smooth and was great fun speeding across the water, the guide was very knowledgeable and gave us other ideas for trips. Would recommend.
Review by: Judith A, October 2016
Debra was extreme knowageable and a wonderful person to have as our tour guide.
Review by: Rama D, August 2016
our captain was great, she knows every inch pf the sawgrass and we saw about 4 gators. However, as a private tour, we expected in th be longer
Review by: James D G, August 2016
We had a great experience! Our daughter who has special needs had difficulty with ear plugs, so the staff member loaned her his personal, noise canceling, headphones. How cool is that? Our boat's captain, Charles, was wonderful!!! He found 3 alligators and numerous turtles for us - during the day when alligators are usually not visible.
Review by: Jean K, July 2016
Fascinating to learn about the Everglades! Saw two big gators swim right up to our boat!_br/_ Bob, our guide was the best!
Review by: F. James A, July 2016
Amazing tour! Our guide Captain Trey was extremely knowledgable and friendly! Didnt want it to end. Wished it was 4 hours! Highly recommend. Ask for Trey!!
Review by: Jacqueline L, July 2016
Excellent trip
Review by: Kelli C, July 2016
We enjoyed this airboat tour in the everglades, saw 3 alligator's and turtles in their natural habitat it was awesome! Thanks - Captain Tim who was very informative about the everglades.
Review by: Deborah S, June 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Elizabeth M, June 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Jimmy W, June 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Kathleen B, June 2016
Guide was very knowledgeable. Great ride. Interesting facts. Saw lots of different wildlife.
Review by: Bruce M, June 2016
This was one of the most amazing excursions I have done. The captain was so informative about the everglades and we saw so much wildlife. Including 4 gators. Private is the way to go. It was just the two of us and even though it costs a bit more than the larger airboats, it was worth it. If you plan to go in the summer, go early due to the heat.
Review by: Gerry P, May 2016
Tim took u a great trip, he is knowable of the area , and its inhabitants. this was a good trip.
Review by: Tara B, April 2016
Loved having a private tour for our family! We were able to see alligators which is what we came for :! Our guide was great!
Review by: Ralph B T, April 2016
Our guide was a nice guy but didn't know enough to talk about the Everglades. The caged animals were interesting.
Review by: TERESA E, April 2016
Captain Gerald is awesome. We had a great time!
Review by: Allan S, March 2016
it was a great trip..Captian Bob was informative,and fun to be with,_br/_ The kids loved him ..the adults even more. Great ride_br/_ The Swanson Family
Review by: Cynthia B, March 2016
I already reviewed this and yet I got a second request. I rate this a generous 1 star. It was not worth the money... Only saw some birds and a lot of sawgrass. It was a noisy ride with little reward. Friends did the group tour with a coupon for 12.00 and saw more than we did. Extremely disappointed and I would never recommend this.
Review by: Cindy K, March 2016
Nice experience, very enjoyable, knowledgable guide.
Review by: Lanny V, January 2016
Tour guide was fantastic. Saw many large alligators and learned much about the history of the everglades.
Review by: Richard S, January 2016
The best excursion ever! Captain Gerald was awesome. Best way to see Everglades up close and see where Captain Gerald lives and the many wonderful things he does not only for the Everglades but also for wounded vets. Highly recommend this trip with Captain Gerald.
Review by: Serge L, November 2015
Gerald was a great captain we enjoyed every minute of the tour._br/_ Thank you
Review by: kimschilt, October 2015
Glad we took the time and money to experience it. Worth doing once. Informative and fun. The animal part was not worth much. More should be done to conserve these amazing waterways.
Review by: Mary E, October 2015
There were 4 of us that took a private Airboat Tour with Captain Gerald. He was a great tour guide. He took us to his home and showed us a great view of the Everglades from his roof. The people at the Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure were very friendly and helpful. Bought lots of stuff at the gift shop as well as a picture.
Review by: Richard B, October 2015
This was really cool. We booked the private tour and it was well worth the money. Capt. Gerald Motes took us out and we saw a 11 ft. alligator in the first 5 minutes. He is the only full time resident that lives IN the everglades. He was such a warm and gracious man. He took us to his home where he gives the soft shell turtles a sanctuary. My wife and I got much more than we expected. Thanks Gerald It was a blast!
Review by: William C H, October 2015
It was amazing. Didnt see many alligators but Greg showed us many other very interesting things.
Review by: Richard R, September 2015
This trip was on my bucket list and it was everything we thought it would be. We had a great tour guide and the weather was perfect.
Review by: Dino C, August 2015
We did a private tour and it was a blast! the tour guide Capt. Bob was great, extremely knowledgeable, answered all our questions and more, everyone at the park was friendly, very polite and helpful. i would defiantly do it again and i would recommend this place.
Review by: Elliot R, July 2015
Great day ...and the boat ride is cool
Review by: Allen M, July 2015
The tour was amazing. Trey_br/_
Was very knowledgeable and entertaining and very concerned with the Everglades
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