Florida is a state in the southeastern United States that is lots of fun and interesting to visit. Not only is Florida home to the famous Walt Disney World, but also home to Everglades that local wildlife calls home. So, touring the state by airboat is truly an experience not to be missed when visiting Florida. Just be sure to check out some resorts and secluded hotels for your accommodation needs first. Here is a list of 9 of the best airboat tours in the great state of Florida.
1. Economy-shared Everglades airboat tour from Miami (from 45 USD)
This is a one to two-hour ride that will bring you through the Florida Everglades. On this tour, you will be educated about the Everglades’ fascinating ecosystem and will get to see the animals that call the “River of Grass” home, such as alligators, birds, and snakes.
Economy-shared Everglades airboat tour from Miami
Price: from 45 USD
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2. Private night tour: Florida Everglades airboat ride from Fort Lauderdale (from USD 179.0)
This one-hour tour at Sawgrass Recreational Park is unique because this tour lets you experience Florida’s Everglades at night. What this tour also includes is an entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park as well as admission to the Reptile, Glades, and Exotic Wildlife exhibits during the day. When night falls, you will go exploring on the airboat to see such animals as alligators, fish, turtles and wading birds up close in the dark.
Private night tour: Florida Everglades airboat ride from Fort Lauderdale
Price: from 44.79 USD
Florida Everglades Night Tour by Airboat from Fort Lauderdale
Duration: 1 hour
3. Florida airboat adventure in Orlando (from USD 37.0)
This is a short half-hour tour of the wetlands south of Orlando, Florida. This family-friendly tour will take you through the mossy cypress swamps. An experienced tour guide will tell you about the place while you enjoy seeing the shoreline and trying your best to spot such creatures as alligators who consider these wetlands their home.
Florida airboat adventure in Orlando
Price: from 29.89 USD
30-Minute Airboat Ride near Orlando
Duration: 30 minutes
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4. Swim with manatees at Crystal River (from USD 148.0)
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This exciting tour starts off with an hour and a half boat ride on the Crystal River, which is where the manatees reside. You can swim and snorkel with these fascinating creatures here. Next, there is an airboat tour on the Homosassa River. While here, you can visit the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This park is considered one of the best places in the state of Florida to watch manatees and other animals such as bears, panthers, and of course, alligators.
Swim with manatees at Crystal River
Price: from 112.99 USD
Crystal River Snorkeling, Everglades Airboat, Homosassa Tour
Duration: 12 hours
5. Everglades family adventure tour from greater Fort Myers/Naples area (from USD 100.0)
This is a four and half hour family friendly airboat tour. Explore the Florida Everglades from the Fort Myers/Naples Area during this one-hour guided airboat tour at the Everglades Day Safari and look for native wildlife like birds and alligators. The best thing about this tour is that it includes a one-hour interactive reptile show.
Everglades family adventure tour from greater Fort Myers/Naples area
Price: from 79.99 USD
Everglades Adventure from the Greater Fort Myers Area
Duration: 4 hours
6. Private Florida Everglades airboat tour in Miami (from 200 USD (per group up to 2))
This is a private luxury 1.5 to 2-hour tour that brings you across the Florida Everglades. Explore the scenery as you try to spot various Florida wildlife. While checking out the view, you will be educated by a knowledgeable tour guide about the Miccosukee and Seminole tribes and the Everglades.
Private Florida Everglades airboat tour in Miami
Price: from 200 USD (per group up to 2)
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7. Orlando Everglades airboat tour and wildlife park entry (from USD 35.0)
This is a tour that is unique since not only do you get to tour the Orlando Everglades by airboat, but you also get to visit and explore a wildlife park. First is the airboat ride and then a walk along the boardwalk. At the wildlife park, what you will experience is a hands-on live alligator demonstration and eat what is known as real Florida barbecue that consists of delicacies such as smoked chicken, ribs, pulled pork, gator tail and frog legs. Lastly, while at the park, you will get a chance to discover a variety of wildlife exhibits.
Orlando Everglades airboat tour and wildlife park entry
Price: from 28.36 USD per person
Orlando: Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket
Duration: 30.0 to 1.0 minute
8. One hour airboat tour in Saint Cloud, Florida (from USD 49.0)
This is a one-hour tour near Orlando and Cocoa Beach Florida, which goes across Lake Tohopekaliga. What you will see on this tour is Florida’s wildlife, such as alligators and eagles. This is a flat-bottomed airboat that spins and twirls across the surface of the water on this family friendly tour. You will experience Florida’s beauty and nature like never before with the help of a licensed captain. Finally, you can eat a burger or try out the gator bites.
One Hour Airboat Tour from St. Cloud
Duration: 1 hour
9. Everglades airboat tour with private ground transportation in Miami (from USD 85.0)
This airboat tour is a tour that will bring you into Everglades National Park. Since this is a shared tour that includes a wildlife encounter, the tour can last up to 3 hours. Included in this tour is private ground transportation in a black luxury van as well as admission to the safari park.
Everglades airboat tour with private ground transportation in Miami
Price: from 78 USD
Everglades Airboat Tour With Private Ground Transportation
Duration: 180 to 210 minutes
More than beaches and theme parks
Florida is a really nice state to visit. Lots of people retire here and once you visit Florida, you will see why. Florida has lots to offer in terms of landscape and local wildlife. The best way to experience both is by taking one of the airboat tours mentioned here. Be sure to check out some swim with shark tours and scenic train rides as well!
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