Mangrove & Grassland Airboat Tour in Everglades City

Ride through twisting mangrove tunnels and open grasslands by airboat. Hear your captain share local knowledge of Everglades plants, animals, and history.

• Learn about Everglades wildlife, plants, and history from a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain
• Listen to captain commentary through two-way headsets
• Look for wild alligators, birds, and other Everglades wildlife
• Observe lions, tigers, otters, and more than 100 alligators at the Animal Sanctuary
• Browse refreshments and gifts available at the property

Itinerary

• Begin with the Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour (50 minutes)
• Explore the Everglades City Boardwalk and Animal Sanctuary (20 minutes)
• Take the Grassland Airboat 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 at least 30 minutes before departure
• Ages 1+ only; travelers age 17 or younger must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older
• Expect shared airboat seating; groups may be split across boats, and toddlers need their own seat even when sitting on a lap
• Do not rely on Uber or Lyft for return transportation, as rideshares cannot pick you up at this location
• Bring closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and bug spray
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
• Tours may operate in rain and are canceled only when conditions are unsafe, such as thunderstorms or hurricanes
• Taxes, fees, and a processing fee apply in addition to the listed price