Private Mangrove & Swamp Buggy Tour in Everglades City
Explore mangrove tunnels and a cypress forest with six included attractions
Duration
80 mins of tours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Airboat, buggy tour, sanctuary
Highlights
Explore twisting mangrove tunnels by private airboat, then continue through a cypress forest by swamp buggy. Learn about Everglades plants, animals, and history from your captain as you visit six attractions.
- Glide through mangrove tunnels on a private airboat tour
- Ride a swamp buggy through a cypress forest
- Explore the Everglades City Boardwalk and Animal Sanctuary
- Watch a live alligator show and hold a baby alligator
- Listen through two-way headsets during the mangrove and wilderness tours
- Look for wild alligators, birds, deer, and bears; sightings are not guaranteed
What's Included
- Private Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour
- Everglades City Boardwalk admission
- Swamp Buggy Tour
- Animal Sanctuary admission
- Alligator Show
- Alligator Hugs
Know before you go
- Arrive 30 minutes before your tour start time
- Ages 1+ only; travelers age 17 and younger require accompaniment by an adult age 18 or older
- Wear closed-toe shoes and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and insect repellent
- Plan return transportation in advance; rideshare services cannot pick you up from this location
- Allow about 45 minutes from Naples, 90 minutes from Miami, or 3–4 hours from Tampa and Orlando
- Expect applicable taxes, fees, and a processing fee in addition to the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancel or change up to 24 hours before start for a refund. After that, the full price is due. Full refund if the operator cancels for safety or other reasons.
FAQs
Allow 3–4 hours to enjoy all six attractions, including 80 minutes of guided tours.
The tour operates in rain unless conditions are unsafe, such as a thunderstorm or hurricane.
Visit the Everglades City Boardwalk before it closes at 4 p.m. The last alligator show is also at 4 p.m.
Meeting details
Captain Jack's Airboat Tours, 905 Dupont Street, Everglades City, FL 34139
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Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park
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