Mangrove Tunnel Airboat & Buggy Tour in Everglades City
Two rides, local Everglades insight and wildlife-viewing opportunities
Duration
80 mins
Includes
Airboat tour, buggy tour, sanctuary
Highlights
Explore mangrove tunnels and a cypress forest with a captain sharing Everglades plants, animals and history. Enjoy additional attractions at two locations in and near Everglades City.
- Learn about local plants, animals and Everglades history from your captain
- Listen through two-way headsets during mangrove tours
- Look for wild alligators, birds, bears and deer, though sightings are not guaranteed
- Meet more than 100 alligators, plus lions, tigers and otters at the Animal Sanctuary
- Browse refreshments and gifts available on site
Itinerary
- Begin with the Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour (50 minutes)
- Explore the Everglades City Boardwalk and Animal Sanctuary (20 minutes)
- Take the Swamp Buggy Tour (30 minutes)
- Attend the live alligator show (20 minutes)
- Optionally participate in an alligator hug experience (if desired)
Important details
- Arrive and check in 30 minutes before your scheduled airboat departure
- Ages 1+ only; travelers age 17 and under must be accompanied by someone age 18 or older
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and bug spray
- Plan your own return transportation, as ridesharing services cannot pick you up when you leave
- Expect seating on the first available 6- or 10-seat airboat; groups may be split and other passengers may join you
- Assign every toddler a seat, including toddlers sitting on laps
- Visit the Boardwalk before 4 p.m.; the last alligator show is at 4 p.m.
- A processing fee, taxes and other fees apply and are not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or change up to 24 hours before your start time for a refund. Cancellations or changes after that are charged in full. If the operator cancels for safety or other reasons, you’ll receive a full refund.
Product ID: 52R7VZ
FAQs
Expect shared 6- or 10-seat airboats. Your group may be split across boats, and other travelers may be seated with you. Toddlers need an assigned seat, even if sitting on your lap.
Bring closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, a camera, and comfortable clothing.
Do not rely on ridesharing services such as Uber or Lyft for your return trip; they cannot pick you up at this location. Drive 5 miles to Wooten's for the additional attractions.
Meeting details
Captain Jack's Airboat Tours, 905 Dupont Street, Everglades City, FL 34139
