Tours/Fort Lauderdale/Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure
Viator · Private tour

Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

4.7(514)Fort Lauderdale1 hour
VIATOR4.6(295)TRIPADVISOR4.8(219)

Description

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 general admission tours miss.

Tour Options

120 Min. Private Airboat Tour
  • Duration: 2 hours
60 Minute Private Airboat Tour
  • Duration: 1 hour
90 Minute Private Airboat Tour
  • Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
40 Minute Private Airboat Tour
  • Duration: 40 minutes

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

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. The Alligator & Reptile Exhibit is included and takes about 45 minutes to enjoy. 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. All ages are welcome to enjoy the airboat tour. Children 3 years and under need not be included in the guest count as there are no additional charges for this age.

Highlights

Private guided airboat tour
Alligator & Reptile Exhibit with educational presentation
Captain's gratuity

What's included

Included
Private guided airboat tour
Alligator & Reptile Exhibit with educational presentation
Captain's gratuity
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour due to inclement weather
  • Operating hours for Sawgrass Recreation Park may be shorter during holidays
  • Please provide your preferred tour time in the specific requirements field at check out
  • 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

Reviews(514)

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Mark_S
May 23, 2026
Great day!

Great day! Check in was very smooth and the check in people are delightful. Captain Mike is an excellent guide, finding three alligators and pointing out many interesting birds. He also knows so much about the area, supplying fascinating information and answering all of our questions. I’m definitely recommending this to friends

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Tina_H
April 22, 2026
We did the private...

We did the private excursion for our family of five. While we only seen one gator in rhe afternoon, it wasn’t for a lack of trying on our tour guide’s part. He took us all over and shared a lot of information of the area. It just was too hot in the afternoon to see some gators but still had a great time

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sylwiagT5988UA
April 11, 2026
Amazing

Amazing trip. Highly recommend to take private one if you can. Captain Nick was great. Also Nicole Tharp was very helpful. You have great team.

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PetiteinVA
April 6, 2026
Gators, Herons, and a Perfect Day on the Everglades

We took a private 40 minute airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park in early April and within the first five minutes on the water, we spotted an alligator. We saw another one basking in a run a short ride around. We also caught sight of a couple of herons, and even watched a bird catch a fish and then unfortunately lose it over the water. The weather was perfect, making for a truly beautiful adventure. Our tour guide Mike was great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore the Everglades!

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Y8431ZKcarolj
March 25, 2026
Very fun and educational

Very fun. The Everglades are beautiful. Our guide was great

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Craig_C
March 23, 2026
Airboat experience is unique and cool!

We saw several gators and some birds. The airboat is really a cool, unique experience. An hour was about right for us, not sure there was much else to see or experience after that. We did the private tour which was nice, but probably not that much different/better than the group experience. Our tour guide Nick was knowledgeable and fun.

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kevindJ6327YU
March 16, 2026
Airboat tour

Well run tour experience and knowledgeable guide

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Joanne_R
March 12, 2026
Amazing

We did a private 1 hour tour with Nick. It was excellent. I am a native South Floridian, I had not done an air boat tour in many years and I have really been missing out. The Florida Everglades are our best asset. Our guide was knowledgeable, and our glades did not disappoint. I will definitely be doing this regularly.

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Barbara D
March 11, 2026
A great time in the Sawgrass

We had a wonderful time with our guide,John. He was so knowledgeable about the history and wildlife of the Sawgrass. He was engaging and pleasant. I highly recommend the private tour as it was only 4 of us and John. We were able to go deeper into the Sawgrass because we booked the 90 minute tour. I was very happy we had picked this tour company

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Lisa_K
March 11, 2026
We were able to see four...

We were able to see four alligators. Our captain Justin was awesome. It was a beautiful ride on an airboat. We highly recommend it.

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