All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Night Airboat Tour & Daytime ExhibitBest value | US$ 48 p.p. | US$ 48 | 1h | 4.82★ · 107 | free | — |
| Everglades: Airboat Tour & Hotel Pickup with Local GladesmenOur pick | US$ 58 p.p. | US$ 58 | 4h | 4.58★ · 789 | free | — |
| Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Airboat Tour with Hotel Pickup | US$ 75 p.p. | US$ 75 | 4h | 4.60★ · 642 | free | — |
| Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat & Gator Exhibit | US$ 140 p.p. | US$ 140 | 1h | 4.70★ · 514 | free | — |
| Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat Tour 1.5 HoursTop rated | US$ 148 p.p. | US$ 148 | 1h 30m | 4.98★ · 175 | free | — |
| Palm Beach Everglades: Private Airboat Tour in Swamp Monster | US$ 150 p.p. | US$ 150 | 1h 30m | 4.98★ · 162 | free | — |
| Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale: Airboat & Wildlife | US$ 250 p.p. | US$ 250 | 10h | 4.81★ · 511 | free | — |
| Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands Cruise | US$ 295 p.p. | US$ 295 | 9h 30m–10h | 4.91★ · 752 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 8 options: US$ 48–US$ 295 (median US$ 140).
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Private experiences (3)
Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat & Gator ExhibitYou get a private airboat ride through the Everglades with a captain who moves at your pace, plus a guided walk through the Alligator & Reptile Exhibit. The whole boat is yours regardless of group size, so you're not waiting for other tourists or competing for the captain's attention. Pick your time at checkout and arrive ready to go.Is it for me?This works best if you want to move through the Everglades at your own pace without the noise and crowd of a shared tour—the private boat is what makes that possible, and it costs less per person the more people you bring along.
Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat Tour 1.5 HoursYou’ll ride with a local captain through the Everglades’ river of grass on a private airboat tour from Fort Lauderdale. Feel the wind, spot wildlife up close, hear real stories from your guide, and bring your own snacks or drinks along for the ride. The quiet moments out there might surprise you.
Palm Beach Everglades: Private Airboat Tour in Swamp MonsterYou’ll speed through the Florida Everglades on a private airboat tour from Palm Beach, spotting wildlife up close and hearing real stories from a local guide. Expect wind in your face, maybe a laugh or two as you try to pronounce plant names, and moments where it’s just you and the swamp stretching out forever.
Up to 2 hours (1)
Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Night Airboat Tour & Daytime ExhibitYou board an airboat at Sawgrass Recreation Park for a one-hour nighttime ride through the Florida Everglades, hunting for alligators by the red glow of their eyes while listening to nocturnal wildlife. The tour includes ear protection and gratuities, plus daytime access to the park's exhibit areas so you can see the animals up close in daylight. Your guide handles the navigation and the spotlight; you just listen and watch.Is it for me?Book this if you want to experience the Everglades' nocturnal side without arranging your own boat or guide — the nighttime focus on hunting for alligator eyes is what separates this from a standard daytime tour, and the included daytime exhibit access lets you understand what you saw in the dark.
2 to 5 hours (2)
Everglades: Airboat Tour & Hotel Pickup with Local GladesmenYou’ll feel the rush of wind as your airboat glides over the River of Grass, spot alligators hiding in plain sight, and hear local Gladesmen share their stories. With hotel pickup included and a group photo to remember it by, this Everglades tour is as much about connection as adventure.
Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Airboat Tour with Hotel PickupYou get picked up from your Fort Lauderdale hotel, ride an airboat through the Everglades wetlands for an hour with a guide who knows where the wildlife congregates, and return to your hotel by afternoon. Transport, the boat, and the guide are all included—you just show up ready to get wet and hold on.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Fort Lauderdale who want to see the Everglades without arranging their own transport or navigating to the park—the pickup and drop-off remove that friction. Plan for a half-day outing: the ride itself is an hour, and transport plus boarding takes another hour or so, which is what fits this into a morning or afternoon alongside other plans.
Half day and longer (2)
Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands CruiseYou get three ways of seeing the Everglades—boat, hike, airboat—led by someone who knows the wildlife and history, with lunch and all gear included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Fort Lauderdale means you don't arrange transport or navigate the park yourself. The permit to guide in the preserve is what opens access to the remote spots most tours can't reach.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see the Everglades as a naturalist would—wildlife in context, history explained, and remote spots most tours skip—without arranging your own transport, timing, or park logistics.
Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale: Airboat & WildlifeYou ride an airboat across sawgrass prairies, drive through Big Cypress National Preserve with a naturalist guide, walk through cypress forests, eat lunch at a waterside cafe, tour a historic trading post, and cruise through mangrove channels watching for dolphins and manatees. The full day includes all transport from Fort Lauderdale, entry fees, and a guide who knows the land and its history. Bring sunscreen and a hat—you'll be in the sun and wind most of the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Everglades as a working ecosystem and cultural landscape in one day without arranging transport, park entry, or timing yourself—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of it, and the mix of airboat, drive, walk, and boat means you experience the swamp from multiple angles rather than just one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 8 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Everglades: Airboat Tour & Hotel Pickup with Local Gladesmen is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.58 out of 5 across 789 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
