The Florida Everglades are home to alligators, snakes, manatees, dolphins, numerous bird species and diverse flora. For nature enthusiasts, the Everglades offer a big opportunity to hunt, fish, hike and camp. Several airboat tour companies operate from Naples, allowing tourists to get up close and personal with the area's diverse ecosystem.
Capt. Bob runs the Funmobile airboat through the northwest portion of the Everglades, with pick-up points for customers throughout Naples. Passengers are given headsets with microphones attached, making it simple to communicate with their guide throughout the presentation of the area. The ride is followed by an opportunity to view and even hold baby alligators as well as other creatures, including snakes and snapping turtles.
Capt. Bob's Excellent Adventure Eco Tours
14900 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL, 33912
888-847-9074 or 239-437-2095
ExcellentAdventure.org
Everglades Private Airboat Tours offers tours to small and large groups. The tours suitable for families and business organizations and can accommodate up to 60 people. People looking for a more personalized experience may take the company's swamp buggy ride through Big Cypress National Preserve, a large reserve near Everglades National Park.
Everglades Private Airboat Tours
31000 Tamiami Trail E.
Everglades City, FL 34139
800-368-0065
epat.cc/index.html
Corey Billie's Airboat Rides take passengers through an area of the Everglades that is owned by the company. So no interruptions from other tour groups occur, routes are not usually predetermined and the guides lead tourists to places with interesting flora and fauna.
Corey Billie's Airboat Rides
20610 Tamiami Trail E.
Naples, FL 34114
-239-389-7433
cbairboatrides.com
Everglades Tours' Everglades Airboat Excursion and Ecological Tour is a guided trip with an emphasis on educating tourists about the ecological systems they view. Passengers explore Sawgrass Prairies and Mangrove Wilderness, learning about distinct wildlife and plant life as well as environmental conservation methods. The route highlights old Indian trails with glimpses of the 10,000 islands in the area.
Everglades Tour
Naples, Florida
800-611-8908
EvergladesTours.org
