Nature and Wildlife Tours in Fort Lauderdale at a glance
- Our pick: Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands Cruise, US$ 309 per person (9h 30m–10h, 4.91★ · 757).
- Best value: Air Boat Tour of the Everglades: Swamp Monster, US$ 150 per person (1h 30m, 4.98★ · 163).
- Also recommended: Private Airboat Tour Everglades: Wildlife in Natural Habitat, US$ 615 per group (2h, 4.88★ · 56).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 48–US$ 414 (median US$ 86). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 4 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Fort Lauderdale
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12 options
Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands Cruise Full-day Everglades tour from Fort Lauderdale with biologist guide, airboat ride, nature hike, and 10,000 Islands boat tour. Includes lunch, pickup, and wildlife viewing. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.91 (757 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 309 per person
Fort Lauderdale: BBQ Dinner Cruise & Variety Show All-you-can-eat BBQ ribs and chicken on a New River cruise past Millionaire's Row with live show. Includes dinner, entertainment, and transport from Bahia Mar. Tue–Sun · 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.23 (1,403 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
Everglades: Airboat Tour & Hotel Pickup with Local Gladesmen Glide through the Florida Everglades on a narrated airboat ride, spot alligators, and hear stories from real Gladesmen. Includes hotel pickup and group photo. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.57 (809 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat & Gator Exhibit Private airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park near Fort Lauderdale. See alligators and wildlife. Includes 45-minute reptile exhibit and captain's gratuity. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.70 (519 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Airboat Tour with Hotel Pickup One-hour airboat ride through Florida's Everglades from Fort Lauderdale with expert guide and round-trip hotel transport. See wildlife in their natural habitat. Every day · 07:45 and 12:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.61 (660 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale: Airboat & Wildlife Full-day Everglades safari from Fort Lauderdale with airboat ride, Big Cypress drive, nature walk and mangrove cruise. Includes lunch, naturalist guide and transport. Every day · 07:15 · From age 5 ★ 4.81 (511 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Air Boat Tour of the Everglades: Swamp Monster Ride the Swamp Monster airboat through the Florida Everglades with a live guide spotting wildlife and navigating the wetlands on a 90-minute tour. Every day · 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.98 (163 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Night Airboat Tour & Daytime Exhibit Night airboat tour through Florida Everglades near Fort Lauderdale with 1-hour ride, daytime exhibit access, and ear protection included. Search for alligators after dark. Wed and Sat · 20:30 · All ages ★ 4.83 (109 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Private Airboat Tour Everglades: Wildlife in Natural Habitat Private airboat tour in the Everglades from Fort Lauderdale with a native guide. Each trip follows a different route, so wildlife encounters vary. Every day · 14 start times, 07:30 to 15:30 ★ 4.88 (56 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 615 per group
Fort Lauderdale: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife Paddle through Fort Lauderdale's mangrove tunnels with a certified naturalist guide. Small groups (10 max), wildlife viewing, gear included, professional photos. 2–3 hours. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (79 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Florida Everglades Night Airboat Wildlife Tour Private nighttime airboat tour of the Florida Everglades at speeds up to 40 mph, plus daytime admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park to see alligators and native wildlife. Every day · 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 · All ages ★ 4.70 (37 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 414 per person
Fort Lauderdale Kayak and SUP Tour: Mangrove Wildlife Paddling Paddle Fort Lauderdale's mangroves on a kayak or paddleboard with a local guide, spotting manatees and coastal birds while sipping fresh fruit and drinks on the water. Mon–Sat · 10:00 · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (23 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands CruiseOur pickGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 309 per person | 9h 30m–10h | 4.91★ · 757 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Air Boat Tour of the Everglades: Swamp MonsterBest valuePrivate | US$ 150 per person | 1h 30m | 4.98★ · 163 | Every day · 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00 | English |
| Private Airboat Tour Everglades: Wildlife in Natural HabitatAlso recommendedPrivate | US$ 615 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 154 per person if 4 go | 2h | 4.88★ · 56 | Every day · 14 start times, 07:30 to 15:30 | English |
| Fort Lauderdale: BBQ Dinner Cruise & Variety Show | US$ 86 per person | 4h | 4.23★ · 1,403 | Tue–Sun · 18:00 | English |
| Everglades: Airboat Tour & Hotel Pickup with Local GladesmenPickup offered | US$ 58 per person | 4h | 4.57★ · 809 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat & Gator ExhibitPrivate | US$ 140 per person | 1h | 4.70★ · 519 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Airboat Tour with Hotel PickupPickup offered | US$ 75 per person | 4h | 4.61★ · 660 | Every day · 07:45 and 12:00 | English |
| Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale: Airboat & WildlifeGroup of up to 13 | US$ 250 per person | 10h | 4.81★ · 511 | Every day · 07:15 | English |
| Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Night Airboat Tour & Daytime Exhibit | US$ 48 per person | 1h | 4.83★ · 109 | Wed and Sat · 20:30 | English |
| Fort Lauderdale: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & WildlifeGroup of up to 10 | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.85★ · 79 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Florida Everglades Night Airboat Wildlife TourPrivate | US$ 414 per person | 1h | 4.70★ · 37 | Every day · 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 | English |
| Fort Lauderdale Kayak and SUP Tour: Mangrove Wildlife PaddlingGroup of up to 8 | US$ 75 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 23 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
By what you need
- Private (4): Air Boat Tour of the Everglades: Swamp Monster (US$ 150 per person) · Private Airboat Tour Everglades: Wildlife in Natural Habitat (US$ 615 per group) · Fort Lauderdale: Private Everglades Airboat & Gator Exhibit (US$ 140 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands Cruise (US$ 309 per person) · Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale: Airboat & Wildlife (US$ 250 per person) · Fort Lauderdale: Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour & Wildlife (US$ 75 per person)
- With pickup (3): Everglades National Park: Airboat, Hike & 10,000 Islands Cruise (US$ 309 per person) · Everglades: Airboat Tour & Hotel Pickup with Local Gladesmen (US$ 58 per person) · Fort Lauderdale: Everglades Airboat Tour with Hotel Pickup (US$ 75 per person)