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Everglades Day Safari 9.5 hr
TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10
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453 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Fort Myers
- 9 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore the Everglades by van, airboat, on foot, and by boat, with a naturalist guide, lunch, and chances to spot native wildlife.
About this tour
Trade the city streets for cypress shade, open wetlands, and mangrove waterways on an Everglades Day Safari from the Fort Myers and Naples area. This full-day outing brings the region’s varied landscapes into view, with a naturalist guide sharing the stories behind the wildlife and habitats along the way.
Travel by air-conditioned van through the Western Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve, then head out on a nature walk beneath towering cypress trees. An airboat ride skims across freshwater, while a separate boat cruise follows mangrove-lined channels in search of dolphins, manatees, turtles, alligators, and birds. The day also includes lunch and time to experience the Everglades beyond the water. With several ways to explore, the Everglades Day Safari offers a close-up look at the area’s changing ecosystems without relying on a single viewpoint.
Bring sun protection and weather-appropriate clothing, then settle in for a day of wild scenery and expert interpretation. Book your Everglades Day Safari for a memorable journey through Southwest Florida’s wetlands.
Highlights
- Explore the Everglades by van, airboat, on foot, and by boat
- Spot dolphins, alligators, turtles, manatees, and birds
- Learn about local wildlife and ecosystems from a naturalist guide
- Cruise through mangrove-lined waterways and walk among cypress trees
What's included
Included
- Narrated van tour
- Expert naturalist or biologist guide
- Lunch with drinks
- 1-hour airboat ride
- 1-hour boat cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select hotels
- Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
- Bug spray
- Rain poncho
Not included
- Snacks
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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View on ViatorViator
4.76 / 5 · 355 reviews
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View on GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
4.60 / 5 · 98 reviews
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Important information
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Service animals are allowed; strollers are not permitted
- Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring sun protection, a hat, and sunglasses
- Snacks and drinks can be purchased at third-party vendor sites
- Smoking and vaping are not permitted
- Pickup is available at select hotels; other guests meet at Perkins Restaurant, 14801 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908, at 7:35 a.m.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Everglades day Safari?
The tour lasts about 9.5 hours.
What activities are included?
The day includes a narrated van tour, a 1-hour airboat ride, a nature walk, and a 1-hour boat cruise.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch with drinks is included.
What is the minimum age?
Guests must be at least 6 years old.
Where is pickup?
Pickup is available at select hotels. If your hotel is not listed, meet at Perkins Restaurant in Fort Myers at 7:35 a.m.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.76 on Viator and 4.60 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Fort Myers
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.
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