Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area
Everglades Day Safari
4.7
David_V
7 days ago
This full day adventure is worth every penny. Pete, who is the owner, was amazing. Every activity was well timed and executed. The nature walk was very informative, the air boat ride was incredible. We saw hundreds of birds and dozens of alligators. Lunch was delicious and Pete called in the order ahead of time. The boat ride through the ten thousand islands was so enjoyable. We had dolphins jumping out of the water and following the wake of the small boat for a long time. We also saw an island with hundreds of white pelicans. We truly can't say enough about how professional and knowledgeable Pete was. We also want to thank Emily. Emily was being trained by Pete this particular day. Thanks for a great time.
Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Everglades on this adventure from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. With your naturalist guide, take an exciting airboat ride in the Western Everglades, see wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, admire towering cypress trees on a nature walk, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Your guide will teach you all about the Everglades and accompany you to lunch.
Departure Point
- Guide will meet guests in front of the lobby around 8:00am.
- Guide will meet guests in the south end of the Perkins Restaurant parking lot near the Dairy Queen at 7:30am.
- Guide will meet guests in front of the lobby around 8:00am.
- Guide will meet guests in the south end of the Perkins Restaurant parking lot near the Dairy Queen at 7:30am.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Airboats & Alligators6001 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee, FL 34142Considered the best airboat ride in the Everglades, you'll be taken through the pond apple swamps and cattail marshes in search of alligators, turtles, birds and more!Duration: 1 hour and 10 minutesStop At: Big Cypress National Preserve33100 Tamiami Trl E, , Ochopee, FloridaWildlifedrive through the back country of the first Preserve in the National Park system. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Island Cafe305 Collier Avenue, Everglades City, FL 34139Enjoy lunch in the heart of the Everglades with a choice of over over 20 items including burgers, chicken, fish and salads. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Smallwood Store Boat Tour360 Mamie Street, Chokoloskee, FL 34138Journey through the "Ten Thousand Islands" in Everglades National Park, the 2nd largest mangrove forest in the world where you will seek out dolphin, manatee and other species of coastal wildlife in the southern most frontier. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Smallwood Store360 Mamie St., Everglades National Park area, Chokoloskee, FloridaStep back in time and explore the historic Smallwoods Store Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum stands frozen in time, a window to a bygone era when the store was the islands trading post and island life revolved around the activities here.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park137 Coastline Drive, Copeland, FloridaNature Walk through a grove of ancient cypress trees out to a "gator hole" where female alligators have been nesting for decades. Duration: 1 hourAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- Strollers are not permitted
- Please note: if your hotel is not on the list provided then pickup will be at the Perkins Restaurant, 14801 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 at 7:35 am
- Narrated van tour
- Expert naturalist or biologist guide
- 1-hour airboat ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Select Hotels)
- Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
- 1-hour boat cruise
Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Everglades on this adventure from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. With your naturalist guide, take an exciting airboat ride in the Western Everglades, see wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, admire towering cypress trees on a nature walk, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Your guide will teach you all about the Everglades and accompany you to lunch.
Departure Point
- Guide will meet guests in front of the lobby around 8:00am.
- Guide will meet guests in the south end of the Perkins Restaurant parking lot near the Dairy Queen at 7:30am.
- Guide will meet guests in front of the lobby around 8:00am.
- Guide will meet guests in the south end of the Perkins Restaurant parking lot near the Dairy Queen at 7:30am.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Airboats & Alligators6001 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee, FL 34142Considered the best airboat ride in the Everglades, you'll be taken through the pond apple swamps and cattail marshes in search of alligators, turtles, birds and more!Duration: 1 hour and 10 minutesStop At: Big Cypress National Preserve33100 Tamiami Trl E, , Ochopee, FloridaWildlifedrive through the back country of the first Preserve in the National Park system. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Island Cafe305 Collier Avenue, Everglades City, FL 34139Enjoy lunch in the heart of the Everglades with a choice of over over 20 items including burgers, chicken, fish and salads. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Smallwood Store Boat Tour360 Mamie Street, Chokoloskee, FL 34138Journey through the "Ten Thousand Islands" in Everglades National Park, the 2nd largest mangrove forest in the world where you will seek out dolphin, manatee and other species of coastal wildlife in the southern most frontier. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Smallwood Store360 Mamie St., Everglades National Park area, Chokoloskee, FloridaStep back in time and explore the historic Smallwoods Store Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum stands frozen in time, a window to a bygone era when the store was the islands trading post and island life revolved around the activities here.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park137 Coastline Drive, Copeland, FloridaNature Walk through a grove of ancient cypress trees out to a "gator hole" where female alligators have been nesting for decades. Duration: 1 hourAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years old
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- Strollers are not permitted
- Please note: if your hotel is not on the list provided then pickup will be at the Perkins Restaurant, 14801 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers, FL 33908 at 7:35 am
- Narrated van tour
- Expert naturalist or biologist guide
- 1-hour airboat ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Select Hotels)
- Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
- 1-hour boat cruise
Need To Know Info
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David_V
This full day adventure is worth every penny. Pete, who is the owner, was amazing. Every activity was well timed and executed. The nature walk was very informative, the air boat ride was incredible. We saw hundreds of birds and dozens of alligators. Lunch was delicious and Pete called in the order ahead of time. The boat ride through the ten thousand islands was so enjoyable. We had dolphins jumping out of the water and following the wake of the small boat for a long time. We also saw an island with hundreds of white pelicans. We truly can't say enough about how professional and knowledgeable Pete was. We also want to thank Emily. Emily was being trained by Pete this particular day. Thanks for a great time.
FR34
If you are short on time, don't want to drive, or would like to be able to ask questions and have a knowledgeable person respond, book this tour. The airboat ride was amazing, alligators swam right by us and we even saw babies. The walk was interesting and the saltwater excursion showed us pelicans and dolphins among other things. It is a long day for the younger ones so pack a book or two to keep them entertained on the drive. Bring cash for tips.
wendellm200
My wife found Everglades Day Safari with an online search, she hit the jackpot! Rachel was our guide, she was outstanding. There were two gentlemen that operated and were the guides on the boats, they were also wonderful. All three were knowledgeable of the area and showed a true interest in us having a good experience. I should not leave out Pete, the owner, we spoke to him when we booked our tour, again a great experience. I have nothing but kudos for Everglades Day Safari!!
Mijul29483
Our experience was unbelievable and greatly exceeded our expectations. Pete was an excellent guide; he was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make our day perfect.
BarbandTom_K
All parts of the safari were great. Loved seeing the baby alligators on the airboat ride. Our host, Mark Hamilton Quinn, was great. He had great stories and was very knowledgeable. I’d recommend this trip to anyone.