Everglades Airboat Ride: Wildlife Viewing, Gem Mining
4.9
26 Ratings
Orlando
Embark on a thrilling airboat ride through the Central Florida Everglades, spotting incredible wildlife and learning about Native American culture. Try your luck at gem mining for a unique morning adventure!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures - Discover territory that remains unaltered in the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades. Our captains take you into the breathtaking beauty of nature, including wetlands and wildlife. See alligators, turtles, birds and more in their natural environment.
What's Included
  • Choose between a 30 or 60 min Airboat Tour
  • Includes hearing protection and life vests for safety
  • Exclusive Gem Mine Experience for your group
  • Visit the Alligator Oasis for live gator viewing
  • Complimentary roundtrip transportation from I-Drive, Disney, Kissimmee
  • All fees and taxes are covered
  • Guided by a Professional, Certified, and Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food or drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride through the source of the Central Florida Everglades on an airboat. As the breeze rustles your hair, witness the stunning wildlife that Florida is home to, while moving at speeds of up to 40mph. Post your journey, visit the Indigenous American Village to understand their lifestyle in these captivating wetlands. Fancy yourself as a miner? Be sure to test your fortune with the gem mining activity before you depart. This is an ideal beginning to your morning!

Location
Orlando Starflyer
International Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(26 Ratings)
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Carolcb3189dc
Dec 2, 2023
Airboat Adventure - Our trip was great! Paul our driver was very friendly and answered all of our questions. I would recommend this adventure.
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N1ckh
Oct 21, 2023
Amazing trip for all of us - An amazing trip with Real Florida to Boggy Creek. Family if 6 with a couple of teenagers. We were picked up on time at International drive Star Gazer by Gary. The ride to the venue was smooth, comfortable and informative. Gary told us about the trip and others on offer and recommended a few places to eat too (Best of British Pub was amazing, and I'd recommend that too) The drive was about 45 mins in an air-conditioned vehicle We checked in at Boggy Creek and had about 40 minutes to wander the park (which isn't too big) but we fed the Alligators, fed the Butterflies and mined for gems. We then went on the Air boat ride for a 30 minute trip and what an amazing time that was, our guide (Captain Patrick) was brilliant, he made the ride exhilarating but also slowed a few times to take pictures if the Aligator (we saw 1) and the native birds about the Native American Island. We then had another wander around the park and then the farmers market which was running (every 3rd Saturday of the month) We've been to Orlando a few times and never done a trip like this but we will definitely do more when we return in May 2024 Thansk again Gary and the Real Florida team for a great trip and extremely reasonably priced too.
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331sammier
Oct 7, 2023
Amazing - Brad was an amazing tour guide for our trip to Boggy Creek. He made the day amazing with his facts, stories and taking us to see the Barred Owl, amazing!
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S4581ctjackg
Oct 7, 2023
Boggy Creek day of fun - Great day with Brad, funny and knowledgeable, highly recommend! Keeps finding new experiences to entertain guests
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Badhairday141
Sep 23, 2023
Best trip of our holiday - Our lovely driver, Gary, picked us up and keep us entertained throughout the 40 min trip to Boggy Creek. Great trip on the airboat - saw several alligators. Fun and informative . Best morning we have had on our two week holiday .
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962kierm
Jun 3, 2023
Great - We had a great time with Brad who kindly showed us the Barred Owls and we had a great time on the water.
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Neilbq6152ub
Apr 29, 2023
Excellent morning trip to Boggy Creek - Good 3 hours round trip to Boggy Creek from International Drive, including 30 minute airboat ride and saw at least 10 gators ranging from adult to baby. Park is small not a great deal to do, you could only spend approximately 2 hours there maybe 3. Tour guide Paul was friendly and made sure everything went well, overall a good mornings trip and experience.
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Pramita_m
Nov 6, 2022
Fun morning in Orlando! - I was on a business trip and was looking for a pure Florida experience before catching my flight back to Midwest. I am so glad I went on this trip! What a great way to spend a morning on an airboat getting up, close and personal with real alligators! The nature park with butterfly exhibit, gem mining and native American village was a lot of fun too! Our driver was exceptionally warm and friendly, she went out of her way to hold my suitcase so that I could be on my way to the airport right after drop-off. Absolutely recommended!
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I4319hyjustind
May 14, 2022
Real Florida Tours 5/5 - Great tour guides, great morning! Thanks for our awesome transfer and boat tour guides, we had a wonderful time. 5/5!!
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Jaymcnamara
Aug 19, 2023
Lovely morning at Boggy Creek - We’ve enjoyed our morning tour down to Boggy Creek with Paul, our guide, who was friendly and knowledgable and drove calmly and with care. Boggy Creek is a touch of nature near to Orlando and definitely worth a visit. The airboat ride was fab!
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