Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area
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Is Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area worth booking?
Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area is a 9.5-hour experience in Fort Myers, United States, from $250 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 348 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (348)
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- From
- $250 per person
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
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Narrated van tour
- Expert naturalist or biologist guide
- Lunch
- 1-hour airboat ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Select Hotels)
- Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van
- 1-hour boat cruise
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Considered 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!
70 minutes here · Admission included
Big Cypress National Preserve
Wildlifedrive through the back country of the first Preserve in the National Park system.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Enjoy lunch in the heart of the Everglades with a choice of over over 20 items including burgers, chicken, fish and salads.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Journey 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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Smallwood Store
Step 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.
25 minutes here · Admission included
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Nature Walk through a grove of ancient cypress trees out to a "gator hole" where female alligators have been nesting for decades.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Fort Myers
Guide will meet guests in front of the lobby around 8:00am.
Meeting point
Fort Myers
Guide will meet guests in the south end of the Perkins Restaurant parking lot near the Dairy Queen at 7:30am.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Guide will meet guests in front of the lobby around 8:00am.
Ends at
Guide will meet guests in the south end of the Perkins Restaurant parking lot near the Dairy Queen at 7:30am.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Everglades Day Safari
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 346 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
346 verified traveler reviews for Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent!
We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the tour. Pete is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to details that we would not have noticed on our own. His insights made the experience truly memorable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an informative and enjoyable experience.
via Tripadvisor
Fiorida swamp adventure.
It was a full day tour. It starts with a walk on a trail where you will,see birds and flowers The next stop is an air boat ride. It is an hour long in the Everglades. You will see alligators, birds and natural habitat. Jacob then shows you different snakes that you can hold and a baby alligator. The lunch wad very good at Everglades city. The last boat ride is through the mangroves and Gulf. We saw 1 dolphin, lots of birds . Wrong season for manatees. Jacob our guide and driver was very knowledgeable and pleasant guide. The day was filled with fun experiences and learned a lot from boat captains and Jacob. If you want to see mangroves, cypress,everglades with animals in nature then you will enjoy this tour. Also appreciated that the air conditioned van picked up people in Fort Myers. A five star adventure !
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to provide such an excellent review. It genuinly makes me happy to know our guests are happy with the tour and their guide. Jacob does an amazing job. Thanks!
via Tripadvisor
Great for anyone
Tour guide/captains were awesome & very knowledgeable Boat tours were awesome & fun Lunch was good Held snakes 😳☺️ Great for all ages
Response from the operator: Thank you for the great review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We're glad you enjoyed the boat tours, wildlife, and lunch. One of our favorite parts of the day is helping guests get up close with some of Florida's misunderstood animals. It's always fun to watch people go from a little hesitant to smiling while holding a snake. Thanks for joining us, and we're happy to hear the experience was fun for all ages!
via Tripadvisor
One highlight after another in 1 day
A phenomenal experience from start to finish - our guide Jacob was knowledgeable and fun leading our small group, pointing out birds, critters and flowers along the Nature Walk. The Airboat Ride brought alligators galore and more birds than I can count. Lunch was good, too! And the Boat Ride around the Ten Thousand Islands area in the Everglades topped it all off with dolphins following our boat several times. If you have a day - spend it with this tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the fantastic review! We're glad you enjoyed every part of the adventure—from the nature walk to the airboat and the Ten Thousand Islands boat ride. It sounds like the wildlife was especially cooperative that day, with plenty of birds, alligators, and dolphins making appearances. We'll be sure to share your great feedback with Jacob. Thanks for spending the day with us and for recommending the tour to future Everglades explorers! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
via Tripadvisor
Great Times Lots of Birds
This company operates like human beings rather than just "reading a script." This is a compliment! It is rare and appreciated. An issue came up, and the owner Pete took care of us quickly and we were still able to go on the tour because of his flexibility. Mo was our tour guide, and she is fantastic. She is full of knowledge, clearly cares for the ecosystems of the Everglades, and pointed out a variety of birds and lizards to us. We had a great time, and as a photographer, I was able to capture some great shots.
Response from the operator: I appreciate the compliment. When we bring on highly trained guides we let their natural talents shine. There are always elements of the day that we like to cover but I definitely don't want them reading from a script! They do a great job and Mo is no exception. Glad you had a great time and thank you for the feedback and 5-star review.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 122
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Fort Myers.
How much does Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area cost?
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Prices start at $250 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Fort Myers usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area take?
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Plan for about 9.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Fort Myers is not rushed.
Is Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 348 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Fort Myers, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area?
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Around 122 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Fort Myers can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Fort Myers and add a light layer if any part of the 9.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Everglades Day Safari from Fort Myers/Naples Area start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Fort Myers within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Fort Myers?
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Fort Myers is the jumping-off point for Sanibel, Captiva and Cayo Costa: shelling cruises, dolphin watches, Everglades airboats to the east and sunset sails from the beach pier. On Outty we rank every Fort Myers experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 2.5-Hour Guided Group Kayak Tour on Big Hickory Pass, Southwest Florida Sunset Sail, Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Fort Myers?
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December to April for dry, calm Gulf days. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Fort Myers?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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