Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area in Fort Myers booking from $199.00

Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area

Overview

Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Everglades on this adventure from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. With your naturalist guide, take an exciting airboat ride in the Western Everglades, see wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, admire towering cypress trees on a nature walk, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Your guide will teach you all about the Everglades and accompany you to lunch.

City: Fort Myers

Mon 23 Sep

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What's Included

Narrated van tour

Expert naturalist or biologist guide

Lunch

1-hour airboat ride

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Select Hotels)

Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van

1-hour boat cruise

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 5 years old
Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
Strollers are not permitted
Please note: if your hotel is not on the list provided then pickup will be at the Perkins Restaurant, 14801 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 at 7:35 am
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Big Cypress National Preserve

Wildlifedrive through the back country of the first Preserve in the National Park system.

Smallwood Store

Step back in time and explore the historic Smallwoods Store Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum stands frozen in time, a window to a bygone era when the store was the islands trading post and island life revolved around the activities here.

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Nature Walk through a grove of ancient cypress trees out to a "gator hole" where female alligators have been nesting for decades.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (212)

drtraiger

Jan 2021

My wife, two teenage daughters and I really enjoyed this tour. It began at the CREW wildlife and environmental reserve. We met our guide, Pete and walked along the wide, flat trails and observed different birds and animals. Pete also pointed out and explained information about the trees, and plants we saw along the way. It was interesting to see wild orchids. Sometimes, we only found the evidence of the presence of some animals, such as mole tunnels or trying to guess the scat. Pete had provided a wildlife checklist so we could check off what we saw. We did observe a Limpkin and heard it’s incredibly loud call. From there we drove about 15 minutes to a small marina by Lake Trafford. We had a chance to refresh our water and use the restroom. Then we had a guided tour of the animals at the marina - multiple snakes, including a 23 foot reticulated python which we learned is an invasive species in the Everglades. There were also turtles, tortoises and of course a few alligators. We were able to safely handle some of the animals with Pete’s guidance. Ok, holding a juvenile alligator is cool! Next we boarded an airboat and spent an hour exploring Lake Trafford. This was exhilarating and the best part of the tour in my opinion. Pete and Captain Fred knew just where to go to see some huge gators. We also saw a myriad of birds from tiny ducks and bitterns to large grey herons and limpkins. It was a very nice day on the water and we really enjoyed it so we made sure to tip both Captain Fred and our guide Pete. I would definitely do this again, when I have some out of state family members visit.

Response from Host

Jan 2021

It has been a tough ten months for us as we adapt to serving our guests and to receive such a glowing and detailed review make me feel proud of what we have been able to accomplish and our ability to provide safe, educational and fun tours. Thank you for the great review and taking the time to post it.

SnSG102905

Jan 2021

I chose this Everglades tour for my family (husband and kids - 11 and 10 years old) because they seemed to have the best COVID precautions (only doing private tours, require masks, etc.) and it was the most educational (no alligator wrestling). The tour lived up to my expectations. Our tour guide, Rhett, was very knowledgeable about everything we saw in and around the Everglades. He made the car rides interesting with his stories and experiences. Since it was a private tour, he was able to accommodate our specific requests (going to the Everglades and Big Cypress visitors centers so we could get our national park passes stamped - it was a little out of the way, but he made it work!) Both boat rides, plus lunch, plus a nature hike - it was all very enjoyable and educational. Although it was a long day, it went by fast and the kids were engaged the whole time. TIP - bring snacks and water/drinks for the car ride and cash to tip the guide (they deserve it!). I would highly recommend this trip if you are staying in SW FL.

Response from Host

Jan 2021

Thank you for the excellent review. We are doing everything we can to operate safely for guides and guests alike. I'm glad you appreciate our diligence and commitment to the protocols. Rhett is a great guide and we're fortunate to have him. I'm glad you enjoyed his expertise!

MortyNik

Dec 2020

We had a great day on this tour. Our guide for the day, Rhett, picked us up right on time and provided interesting information and conversation throughout the tour. The small hike was nice and the airboat ride was really fun. We especially liked handling the snakes and the alligator. Great family tour.

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Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area

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