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Swamp Buggy Adventure: Personalized Florida Everglades Tour
4.5
114 Ratings
Collier County
Experience a personalized and educational Swamp Buggy Adventure in the mysterious Florida Everglades with Capt. Steve. No waiting in line, just quality and excitement for the whole family.
Experience a personalized and educational Swamp Buggy Adventure in the mysterious Florida Everglades with Capt. Steve. No waiting in line, just quality and excitement for the whole family.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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!
- 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!
What's Included
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Please bring snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable shoes. We’ll bring the fun!
- Please bring snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable shoes. We’ll bring the fun!
Additional Information
Captain Steve delivers a top-notch, authentic experience of the enigmatic Florida Everglades. Notably, he was the pioneer of commercial Swamp Buggy Adventures Tours in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Remember, BCNP is part of the Everglades Nation Park complex.
Captain Steve’s tours are not your average 30-minute roadside attractions. There are no…
Captain Steve delivers a top-notch, authentic experience of the enigmatic Florida Everglades. Notably, he was the pioneer of commercial Swamp Buggy Adventures Tours in the Big Cypress National Preserve. Remember, BCNP is part of the Everglades Nation Park complex.
Captain Steve’s tours are not your average 30-minute roadside attractions. There are no lines to stand in. Instead, you receive a private tour tailored to your family that is both thrilling and informative. People of all age groups appreciate it.
National Geographic deems Captain Steve’s Swamp Buggy Adventures a non-negotiable activity during your visit to Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve.
Location
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my tours start 7 miles up cr839 from us41 you will see my swampbuggys parked there.it is in the National Park so the adress dont work. Or go to my website to the Map and Directions page and follow that.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(114 Ratings)
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886margoto
Dec 19, 2025
Grand adventure! - 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!
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Halstonq
Dec 16, 2025
Unique experience with friendly guide - 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.
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Fellowtraveler538181
Dec 14, 2025
Great time in the swamp! - 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.
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Iowadar
Dec 9, 2025
Great tour! - We enjoyed a great tour with Captain Steve, today. He is very down to earth and knowledgeable about the Everglades and the surrounding area.
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Swarenik
Oct 27, 2025
Fantastic excursion! Do it! - 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!)
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Jimbruminflorida
Aug 17, 2025
They go above & beyond! - I messed up scheduling our buggy ride but Capt Steve went above & beyond to make it happen for me & my grandson. What a great tour! Our driver/guide Capt Daniel's is a life-long gladesman and an absolutle treasure trove of information on what we saw combining facts & personal stories. He definitely made our day! I highly recommend this tour.
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7nilsa
Mar 30, 2025
An excellent tour by someone who knows the Everglades like the back of his hand! - We had had an excellent experience with Captain Steve's swamp buggy tour! There were only three people in our tour so it felt almost like a private tour. Captain Steve knows this part of the Everglades like the back of his hand and shares many interesting facts and stories. Our tour was during the dry season, so we did not see a lot of animals, but it was a great trip anyway. We learned so much about the Everglades and experienced five or six different ecosystems on the trip. Note, you have to drive about 7 miles on an unpaved lime road so I wouldn't take a fancy car. We just left lots of extra time and drove slowly. This is not a highly commercial trip, more like your cousin taking you on his buggy. It was great!
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Mrfome
Mar 16, 2025
Nice day with the family in the Everglades! - I was born and raised in Florida. I learned more about the Everglades in 4 hours from Steve than I could imagine. His family has been in Florida since the 17 century. Totch Brown was his neighbor. Now that's something. He can tell you stories about Totch. Steve is a big, burly guy who loves his family and what he does. Steve gave me a small discount. I gave it right back to him in a tip. I love seeing people love what they do .Enjoy your visit.
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D8372vlbriannab
Feb 22, 2025
Great whole family experience - My husband, two daughters (6 and 2), and I went out with Captain Daniels on a swamp buggy tour this afternoon. It was a delightful experience for us all! My whole family loves nature, we are all from Florida but Captain Daniels still taught us some very interesting things out there! He was great with the kids and everyone had the best time! Very laid back and a wonderful day spent out in the Everglades exploring and learning. We loved it and will definitely be back!!!
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824jdh
Mar 9, 2025
NO REFUND for MECHANICAL FAILURE! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME - if I could leave a ZERO, I would. The buggy broke down and he stated he would refund our money then he refused!! He asked if we all wanted to crowd with another group on to another buggy that was made for 5 or 6 people plus the 4 with my group, there was NO way for 4 hours we would do that. Then he responded to me by email and was rude ... do NOT take this tour , go to WOOTENs you will not be disappointed!
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