Discover the wild side of Florida on a full-day Everglades safari from Fort Myers and Naples. Explore the spectacular landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Everglades on an unforgettable small-group adventure combining an airboat ride, wildlife safari, nature walk and mangrove boat cruise.

Travelling with an experienced naturalist or biologist guide, you’ll venture deep into the Western Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve, learning about Florida’s unique ecosystem while looking for wildlife including alligators, manatees, dolphins and native birdlife.

With a maximum of just nine guests, this Everglades day trip from Fort Myers and Naples offers a more personal experience and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discover the fascinating natural environment of South Florida.

Explore the Everglades from Fort Myers & Naples

Your adventure begins with convenient transportation from selected hotels in the Greater Fort Myers and Naples area. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle towards the Western Everglades, one of Florida’s most remote and fascinating wilderness areas.

Your day combines several different ways of experiencing the Everglades, from an exhilarating airboat ride to peaceful nature walks and a scenic cruise through mangrove waterways.

Everglades Airboat Ride

Experience the excitement of travelling by airboat through the Western Everglades. Glide across waterways and wetlands while your expert guide explains the area’s unique environment and points out wildlife along the way.

Keep your eyes open for alligators, birds and other native species as you explore this fascinating wilderness from the water.

Big Cypress National Preserve

Continue into Big Cypress National Preserve, where you’ll explore the landscape by vehicle and on foot. Your naturalist guide will explain the importance of the ancient cypress forests and the plants and animals that call this remarkable environment home.

The guided nature walk provides an opportunity to experience the Everglades at a slower pace and appreciate the incredible diversity of this unique ecosystem.

Mangrove Boat Cruise

Relax on a scenic boat cruise through the mangrove forests of Everglades National Park. The sheltered waterways provide another opportunity to spot Florida wildlife, including dolphins, manatees and a variety of coastal birds.

Throughout the day, your expert naturalist or biologist guide will provide fascinating commentary and answer questions about the wildlife, history and ecology of the Everglades.

Everglades Day Safari Highlights

• Full-day Everglades tour from Fort Myers and Naples
• Explore the remote Western Everglades
• Exciting one-hour Everglades airboat ride
• Visit Big Cypress National Preserve
• Guided nature walk through an ancient cypress forest
• Scenic one-hour boat cruise through mangrove waterways
• Look for alligators, manatees, dolphins and native birds
• Expert naturalist or biologist guide
• Small-group experience limited to 9 guests
• Lunch included
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels

Experience Includes

• Air-conditioned 13-passenger van transportation
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels
• Expert naturalist or biologist guide
• One-hour airboat ride
• One-hour mangrove boat cruise
• Narrated van tour
• Guided nature walk
• Lunch

Experience Excludes

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off from locations outside the designated area
• Optional gratuities
• Personal expenses

Add an Everglades Safari to Your Florida Holiday

An Everglades day trip from Fort Myers or Naples is a fantastic way to discover one of America’s most extraordinary natural environments. Combining an airboat adventure, wildlife viewing, Big Cypress National Preserve and a mangrove cruise, this full-day experience offers a comprehensive introduction to the Florida Everglades.

Add this Everglades safari to your tailor-made Florida holiday and experience the wildlife and landscapes of Southwest Florida with an expert local guide.