Everglades Express Tour: Airboat Ride Adventure
4.3
12 Ratings
Weston
Embark on an exhilarating airboat ride adventure through the Everglades. Spot alligators and learn about the wildlife in this unforgettable tour. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Eco Adventures - Pick-up from downtown Fort Lauderdale hotels. You will then be driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Sawgrass Recreation Park.

Hop on one of the park’s thrilling airboats and glide across miles of the river while you learn about the Everglades and the wildlife within it. Be sure to keep an eye out for alligators!

Stop by the park’s reptile sanctuary, which features over 50 reptiles that have been adopted and rescued, including tortoises and iguanas. You don’t want to miss the park’s main reptile exhibit, the Florida Alligator. You may even get the chance to meet a baby alligator!

If you get hungry during your adventure, be sure to stop by The Gator Grill. Enjoy Gator Bites, tacos, burgers, and more at the on-site food truck. Souvenirs, snacks, and beverages are also available in the Gator Emporium.

After time at the park, your guide will safely take you back to your downtown Fort Lauderdale hotel.

What's Included
  • Complimentary airboat ride included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Round trip transportation to Sawgrass Recreation Park
  • Free hotel pick-up and drop-off in downtown Fort Lauderdale
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

A cordial guide will collect you from your city-center hotel and commence your journey to Sawgrass Recreation Park. This tour offers three daily departures for your comfort, including an 8:30 am slot that guarantees the day’s first airboat adventures! Sit back and enjoy the ride as your skilled driver navigates to your destination in the luxurious Mercedes Metris van.

Embark on an exhilarating airboat ride across the expansive river within the park, picking up a wealth of knowledge about the Everglades and its diverse fauna. Stay alert for any alligators you might spot!

Upon concluding your thrilling Everglades expedition, your driver will ensure a quick return to your hotel, allowing you ample time to unwind and reflect on your adventure-filled day.

Location
Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Eco Adventures
US Highway 27
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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332joannel
Mar 15, 2024
Great guided tour - Great day out, airboat was excellent , saw a few alligators and our guide and pick up service we're great, very well organised.
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John_h
Mar 6, 2024
Fabulous, would recommend. - Our guide, Walker, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Gave us lots of information about our trip and what we were seeing. The airboat trip was really good, saw alligators in the water. Lots to see at the sanctuary. Ate a gator taco that was very nice. He dropped us at downtown Fort Lauderdale rather than the hotel which was great. Really enjoyed the experience.
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Jay_g
Oct 1, 2023
Great time with a great guide - We had a great experience with our guide, Walker. His knowledge of the area, along with our airboat ride, provided an informed and great experience.
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Steve_n
Sep 7, 2023
Everglades - See the area by air boat was interesting. But I have to say your guide, Walker was wonderful in every way
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Cindy_f
Jul 23, 2023
Two thumbs up! - My 9 yr old grandson and I both had a wonderful time! (Even though the alligators were hiding!). Our guide was very knowledgeable and very nice. My grandson asked to go to the Everglades, ride an airboat and see alligators. There are gators in the animal rescue area, he did see several gators there learned their histories and was even able to pet one. Definitely something both of us would do again!
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Brian_l
May 3, 2023
Best way to the Everglades - This tour is the perfect way to the Everglades. Pickup directly at the hotel and takes you to the Everglades very fast. The park was nice and the airboat was a very cool experience that I would recommend to anyonne visiting Fort Lauderdale.
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Dennis_l
Mar 29, 2023
Good experience on an... - Good experience on an airboat and seeing alligators. Longer airboat ride would be better. Thankyou !!!
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Wander47577611398
Mar 8, 2023
Great morning - This was a perfect morning in Fort Lauderdale. Got picked up directly at the hotel and drove directly out to the Everglades for an airboat ride. This is a very time efficient and pleasant experience. The small group was also nice (it’s a 7 passenger van not a big bus). I recommend this experience.
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Susan_t
Feb 24, 2024
Wasted my time - No pick up - I booked this tour via the phone about 10 days in advance as I wanted to ensure the experience that I wanted. I received the booking confirmation via email which I confirmed. It spell out the date, the pick up location and the times. They did not pick up at our hotel, so had to get a taxi to a secondary hotel, we got there 20 minutes in advance of our confirmed pickup. About 25 minutes AFTER the confirmed pick up time - no one showed. We went into the hotel and the receptionist was so very helpful making calls for us. We called the numbers on the receipt, but kept being told they couldn't assist as we had to contact the service provider. There were only 2 number on the receipt and we called them both. The people on the calls were doing their best to help us. We were finally told they did not pick us up because they called our cell phone (international phone that did not work in the US) and no one answered, BUT we had written CONFIRMATION of our arrangements, why try to call? They wasted 2 hours of my vacation and cost me $50 in cab rides and a HUGE amount of frustration. I asked for a full refund and to date have only received a partial refund. DON'T use this service!!!
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Anand_k
Nov 5, 2023
Trip canceled - The provider canceled my trip and I had to call my credit card company to get it refunded. I managed to make the trip by myself.
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