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5 Best Everglades Tours Near Naples (Airboats, Kayaking And More!)

November 24, 2021 //  by  Florida Trippers

For those looking to explore one of the most interesting National Parks the country has to offer while still staying in an established city, there is no better place to look than this list of the best Everglades tours near Naples. Naples, Florida is approximately 45 minutes from Everglades National Park, and offers beautiful beaches as well as lots of interesting things to do .

Naples is one of the best places to stay to visit the national park because the area around the park itself is very rural. There are tons of great places to stay , and delicious restaurants to try after a day at the Everglades. Locals and seasoned tourists alike will tell anyone that one of the best ways to see the Everglades is through a guided tour, so find the right Everglades tour near Naples for you!

Everglades Adventure Day Trip

The Everglades Adventure Day Trip offers a full day experience in the Everglades, featuring an airboat ride, a van tour, and a walking tour. This tour offers hotel pickup or pickup and drop-off from the greater Fort Myers and Naples area.

The first portion of the tour takes place in an airboat where experienced guides will help visitors search for Florida’s most famous celebrity, the alligator. Other wildlife such as turtles, birds, and more are sure to make an appearance too. Then visitors can enjoy a wildlife drive through Big Cypress National Preserve. This part of the tour is given by biologists, highly educated in the wildlife seen all around you!

The walking portion of the tour takes place on a trail lined with cypress trees and provides the opportunity to see all the incredible wildlife up close and personal. This tour includes lunch at Island Cafe, featuring local cuisine. The last portion of the tour takes visitors on a relaxing boat cruise through the mangrove forests. This tour encompasses almost all of the amazing things to see and do in the Everglades, and is one of the best Everglades tours near Naples!

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Everglades Kayak Safari Adventure

Everglades Kayak Safari Adventure provides a whole new perspective on the Everglades National Park experience. Meet up with the tour at the address provided in Ochopee, FL, and get ready for this 4 hour, unforgettable experience.

Start the tour by getting into your stable and very comfortable kayak. Then, paddle through some of the most beautiful rivers you can imagine. The tours are all led by extremely knowledgeable biologists and Florida naturalists who can tell you everything there is to know about the Everglades and the wildlife that makes it home there.

Of course, visitors will have the opportunity to see majestic alligators basking in the sunlight, wading birds, turtles, and even orchids and air plants in their natural habitat. This tour takes visitors through mangrove tunnels which can only be experienced in the Everglades. This tour is very educational and fun, and is one of the best Everglades tours near Naples!

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Boat tours of the Ten Thousand Islands/Everglades

Boat tours of the Ten Thousand Islands/Everglades provides visitors the opportunity to drive the rented boat themselves through the Everglades, making this tour one of the best Everglades tours near Naples for boaters.

The boat up for rent is a Craigacat catamaran and can be rented for 3 hours. Depart from the Port of the Islands Marina in Naples, and the opportunities are endless from there.

There are plenty of opportunities to see the Florida wildlife such as alligators, manatee, birds, and turtles, and stopping the boat along the shore might lead to some seashell discovery!

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Private or small group motorboat eco tour of the everglades.

This Private or Small Group Motorboat Eco-Tour of the Everglades provides visitors the chance to go on one of the best Everglades tours near Naples in an intimate setting. This tour is great for families as it offers discounts for kids 17-13, and kids 12 and under are free!

The tour departs from a Marina in Everglades City and returns to the same place. Snacks, water, insect repellant, and ponchos are included in the tour, providing necessities for all possibilities.

This tour focuses on the expanse and unique ecosystem living in the Everglades and has many opportunities to see the unique Florida wildlife. Many tours will see alligators, birds, and sometimes even bottlenose dolphins. At one point on the tour, visitors are welcome to stop at a secluded island to look for this wildlife.

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Western everglades adventure tour.

The Western Everglades Adventure Tour is one of the most fun Everglades tours near Naples, and provides visitors with an exciting half-day experience, including an airboat ride! The tour departs from Immokalee, FL and visitors can meet the wildlife biologist at the trailhead to the Corkscrew Marsh.

The main attraction of the tour is having Florida biologists pointing out the alligator and answering any questions about them. There are more alligators per acre here than anywhere else in the world, so this is definitely a must-see! In addition, visitors will see namely birds and reptiles.

This tour also includes a one-hour reptile presentation. This show helps all to learn about and see first hand the many reptile species in Florida! This is a great tour for families and people of all ages hoping to learn more about the Everglades and the animals that live there.

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Airboat Rides

EVERGLADES AIRBOAT TOURS

• Native Floridian Tour Guides
• Comfortable Cushioned Seats
• Airboats seat up to 10 adults comfortably
• Everglades Gift Shop
• Hold a live baby alligator and have your picture taken
• Open 7 days a week
• 45 minute airboat rides
• Clean restrooms

create unforgettable Everglades memories at captain jack's!

Zip through Everglades City on airboat tours

Venture through a cypress forest on a swamp buggy

Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more

Stay safe and comfortable 

See alligators & animals up close

Hold a baby alligator

Take home gifts and memories

Everglades National Park Boat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo

Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour

Mangrove maze airboat tours.

Race through a maze of Everglades mangroves on an airboat, away from other traffic.

• Mangrove Maze Ultimate Combo

• Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Combos

• Total Everglades Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Mangrove tunnel airboat tours.

Take a high-speed tour of Everglades City's signature mangrove tunnels!

• Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

• Private Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

Grassland airboat Tours

Grassland & Buggy Combo

• Grassland Airboat Tour

4 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

When you book direct.

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Why Choose Captain Jack’s?

Local Roots

Safety & Experience

Two-Way Headsets

Alligators & Animals

Quietest & Comfiest

Personal & Popular

Refreshments & Gifts

Guests love us.

“There is something about flying down narrow alleys of mangrove trees that is just a rush. I could never get tired of it. The guides always give more than just a ride. You learn so much about the Everglades and the total ecosystem that it is. We most certainly will be back!

—C. from Florida

“The mangrove tour was so much fun! We saw a family of dolphins swimming along the boat, several alligators, and a few fish jumping out of the water. Riding through the mangroves was beautiful and a fun way to see the Everglades. I would recommend to anyone.”

—J. from Massachusetts

“We really enjoyed seeing the alligators. The captain of the airboat gave a lot of information about the Everglades and habitat. The addition of the two-way headsets let us all communicate during the tour. This was really a highlight of having friends down visiting us new Florida residents. Plan to bring other guests."

—K. from Florida

“We did the combo package and it was amazing! Great way to experience all 3 ways to 'see' the Everglades! Would highly recommend. All the captains for each segment were fantastic! Had a great time!"

—J.T.

• Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Grassland & Buggy Combo
• Lodging Nearby
• Total Everglades Stay & Play
• Online Gift Shop
• Animals & Alligator Show
• Everglades City Boardwalk

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Ft. Myers & Naples Everglades Tours

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• The Full Everglades Experience
• Hour Glass 9 hours

Everglades Day Safari – Fort Myers

Join us on an in-depth, naturalist-guided day trip into the majestic Everglades! Includes an airboat ride, nature walk, mangrove wilderness boat ride and a delicious lunch!

Everglades Day Safari from Naples

• Great for Kids!
• Hour Glass 5 hours

Captain Bob's Excellent Adventure

Explore the Western Everglades with a wildlife biologist! Guided transportation from the Fort Myers area, interactive reptile presentation and an airboat ride!

Captain Bob’s Everglades Adventure – Naples

Explore the Western Everglades with a wildlife biologist! Guided transportation from the Naples area, interactive reptile presentation and an airboat ride!

• Nature Walk, Airboat Ride & Reptile Show!
• Hour Glass 4 hours

Western Everglades Adventure in Immokalee

Enjoy an educational, hands-on reptile presentation with snakes and alligators and explore for reptiles (including alligators!) and birds on an airboat ride!

COMPARE TOURS

• Total Everglades Combo

6 attractions

110 mins of tours

4-5 hour visit

Explore three exclusive Everglades ecosystems on two airboat tours and a swamp buggy tour as your captains amaze you with knowledge of Everglades plants, animals, and history. Watch out for alligators, bears, and deer—they may have their eyes on you! Then check out the alligator show and other attractions included with your tours.

6 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

Grasslands Airboat Tour

• Swamp Buggy Tour

Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

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Private Airboat & Swamp Buggy Tour

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• The main attractions in a Total Everglades Combo (the tour you're looking at now) are a 30-minute Grassland Airboat Tour and a 50-minute Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour . You will experience both Wooten's private grasslands and an exclusive mangrove wilderness.
• The main attraction in an   Original Combo   is a 30-minute   Grassland Airboat Tour . You'll explore Wooten's private grasslands showcasing the Everglades' unique landscape and wildlife. Boats seat up to 15 guests.
• The main attraction in an   Extended Combo   is a 50-minute   Extended Airboat Tour . You'll explore Wooten's exclusive grassland and mangrove wilderness where no other boats can go. Boats seat up to 9 guests.
• The main attraction in a   Private Combo  is a 50-minute   Private Airboat Tour . You'll get the same experience gliding through Wooten's exclusive grassland and mangrove wilderness, but in a private airboat reserved just for your party. Boats seat up to 9 guests.

All combos include the same variety of other attractions: a   Swamp Buggy Tour  and the  Animal Sanctuary   with   Alligator Show   and   Alligator Hugs .

We'll split your party onto multiple tours as necessary.

• If you have a group of 20+ people, get a discount with a Large Group Original Combo .
• If you have students K-12, create a fun, educational experience with an  Everglades Field Trip .
• A Private Airboat & Swamp Buggy Tour ensures your party of 9 or less gets an entire airboat to yourself.
• On all other airboat tours, you might be seated with other guests, or be split onto multiple airboats if there aren't enough seats on one airboat.

Guests Love Us!

"What an amazing day! Airboat ride and swamp buggy were so great! Got to see the Everglades, a lot of gators, bear tracks, birds and vultures. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They knew a great deal about the animals in the area and answered a lot of questions. I highly recommend!"

—S. from North Carolina

"The airboat was a thrilling ride and we saw a lot of alligators! The swamp buggy was fun and fascinating. This is definitely the place to go to check off your bucket list. Everyone working there was friendly and gave us a great time! I would definitely do this again."

—L. from Florida

—C.Z.

"We sat in the front row for the airboat tour and it was so much fun. The captain was very knowledgeable with a sense of humor. Seeing the alligators and holding them was something I never thought I would get to do!"

—S. from Massachusetts

Why Choose Wooten's?

Local Roots

Most of our team grew up in the Everglades and they all look forward to sharing their passion for the water and wildlife with you!

Safety & Experience

Our safe, experienced captains are licensed by the Coast Guard, and our boats are regularly maintained.

Alligators & Animals

You'll definitely see alligators and other animals in our sanctuary, and you might even see wild ones on your tour!

Quietest & Comfiest

Our custom airboats are the quietest and most comfortable they've ever been, with a ride just as thrilling.

A Timeless Classic

Wooten's has a long history of delighting customers since 1953!

Refreshments & Gifts

Buy refreshments and take Everglades gifts and souvenirs home with you.

Top Questions

• 45 minutes from Naples
• 75 minutes from Fort Myers
• 90 minutes from Miami
• 3 hours from Tampa
• 4 hours from Orlando

Don't use Uber, Lyft, or other ride-sharing services. They can't pick you up when you're done!

• Yes, all ages are welcome on all our tours.
• Any passengers aged 17 or younger must be accompanied by at least one passenger who is aged 18 or older.
• Coast Guard regulations require everyone, even infants on your lap, to buy a seat.
• Consider bringing sunblock, bug spray, and comfortable shoes and clothes.
• You might get a little wet from small splashes and spray.
• If rain is forecasted, we recommend bringing a poncho.
• Many guests see wild alligators, birds, and other wildlife on their airboat and buggy tours, but Mother Nature makes no guarantees, so neither can we.
• You will definitely see alligators and other rescued animals in our Animal Sanctuary , an attraction included with all our tours.
• Our tours run rain or shine, except when there's a thunderstorm.
• We don't refund bookings if you cancel too close to a tour's departure time (check the policy when booking).
• Sometimes we need to delay due to thunderstorms or other unforeseen circumstances. We'll do our best to reschedule or issue a refund.
• Our airboat docks are handicap accessible, but wheelchairs can’t be loaded onto our airboats.
• If anyone in your party is using a wheelchair, please be sure they can move from the wheelchair onto the airboat.
• For everyone's safety, pets and service animals are not allowed in the Animal Sanctuary , near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies.
• Service animals are allowed only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.
• Grassland & National Park Combo
• Original Combo
• Extended Combo
• Private Combo
• Kayak Airboat Combo
• Grassland Airboat Tour
• Extended Airboat Tour
• Private Airboat Tour
• Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park
• Lodging Nearby
• Stay & Play Adventure
• Large Group Grassland Airboat Tour
• Large Group Original Combo
• Students & Field Trips
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EVERGLADES Airboat Tours with Captain Mitch’s OPEN 7 a days week 8:30 to 4:00

CAPTAIN MITCH’S Airboat Tours Everglades City, FL. THRILLING Everglades airboat tours on thousands of acres of private swampland. At the same price as our competitors. So join us on a Everglades City Airboat ride.

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Captain Mitch’s Airboat Tours 31000 Tamiami Trail E Naples, FL 34114

A Florida Everglades airboat ride, Everglades City, FL. Just south on US 41 in the swamps from Naples or Marco Island, FL. Ft Myers or Miami fl are great day trip of aprox 1 1/2 hrs drive. Private Everglades Airboat Tours through the swamplands and Everglades island.

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Adults: CASH PRICE: $45.00 per person, plus tax. CREDIT CARD PRICE: $50.00 per person, plus tax (1 hr ride) Child: CASH PRICE: $20.00 per person, plus tax. CREDIT CARD PRICE: $25.00 per person, plus tax (1 hr ride)

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Frequently asked questions, q: what should i wear on the tour.

A: We recommend comfortable casual clothing and athletic shoes as there will be some walking at the animal sanctuary. Sunscreen and bug spray are also encouraged.

Q: May I bring any food or beverage with me?

A: You are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages as well as some snacks. There is a gift shop at the airboat location you can also purchase drinks and snacks from too.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?

A: Guests may cancel at any time by calling us at (239) 262-7300 or replying to your email confirmation.  Cancellations received within 24 hours of your scheduled tour departure time are non-refundable.

If you have purchased vouchers for this tour through a booking agency (Expedia, Groupon, etc.) you will need to contact them for their refund policy.

Q: Where are you located?

A: We are located at  1010 6th Avenue South, Naples 34102  at our Experience Naples location.

Q: Is there a minimum age requirement and is it safe for children?

A: There is not an age requirement for either the half day or full day tour. We have young children on our tours regularly! Due to the noise of the airboat, we do not recommend any children younger than three year’s old.

Q: When will my card be charged?

A: Your credit card will be charged the day before your tour and will be provided a receipt via email for your records.

Q: Are we able to do a private tour?

A: Yes! Please contact our sales professionals at  [email protected]  or 239-260-3272 to inquire.

Q: Do you offer any discounts?

A: Yes! If you purchase your tickets online directly from us you are guaranteed to receive the lowest advertised price.

Q: Will the tour go out rain or shine?

A: Yes! The Everglades Excursions will leave rain or shine except for extreme weather and/or lightening in Everglades City.

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