Everglades Grasslands Airboat Tour

The Everglades is a subtropical wetland ecosystem that spans two million acres. The landscape is beautiful and diverse, home to many different endangered species, the famous twisting mangrove tunnels, the cypress forest, and the slow-moving, shallow river known as the “River of Grass.”

There are things that you can see in Everglades National Park that you can’t see anywhere else. The Mangrove tunnel/grassland combo is truly a sight to behold.

Aquifer Grassland Airboat Tour

An Everglades grassland airboat tour is a thrilling and unique way to see the Everglades. You can traipse through the woods for days and still miss out on much of the aquatic life and wading birds. Granted, there are things you can see inland that you can’t see from a boat, but you won’t want to miss out on this adventure of a lifetime. Trust us when we say that you won’t ever forget this experience that mixes fun with education for the entire for all ages.

TRAVERSE THE GRASSLANDS IN A FRESHWATER WONDERLAND

Do you know what’s even better than a swamp buggy tour taking you across the rough lands of the Everglades trails? An airboat tour that speeds smoothly over the water, the wind keeping you cool, and Everglades plants and animals you won’t see inland.

Experience Wildlife Like Never Before

The Everglades is known for being one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. During your hour’s visit to the unique Everglades grasslands, your expert airboat tour captain will point out wildlife that you might otherwise have missed. Alligators may be the most popular inhabitant, but there is so much that you will not want to miss out on, such as white-tailed deer, Roseate spoonbill birds, the Florida snapping turtle, and so much more! It’s a virtual Everglades city made up of wildlife!

Quietest & Comfiest

All of our airboats are outfitted with mufflers so that you have an easy and comfortable time on the water. Whether you’re trailing a Mangrove maze or skipping across the open water, we want you to get the most out of your experience which is why we take the utmost care with our custom airboats.

Safety & Experience

Your safety is our top priority. So much so, that we are recognized by the Wildlife Conservation Commission and have received several awards and recognitions proving we go above and beyond the efforts of multiple tour companies. Each boat comes equipped with a life jackets and a medical kit.

Before each airboat tour, our experienced captains go through rigorous safety checks to ensure proper boat maintenance. Each captain has undergone extensive training to prepare them for their daily excursions onto the Everglades.

To make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible with as little risk as possible, all guests are expected to adhere to Everglades Holiday Park’s rules for the airboat tours.

Small-Group Everglades Airboat Ride

If you’re looking for one of the best Everglades gifts there is to offer, consider taking your loved one on a private tour of the Everglades. We offer packages for 2 to 25 people so you can explore exclusive grasslands from the comfort of an entire airboat. Whatever the size of your group, we’ve got something for you and your people.

Magical Areas of the Everglades

You can’t beat the expansive beauty of the world-famous waterways that are housed by our beloved Everglades.

The Everglades is internationally recognized for its diverse wildlife. It is home to more than 360 bird species, 50 reptile species, nearly 300 species of fish, more than 40 mammal species, and more species of bugs and plants than we can count!

The Everglades house and works to protect 39 species classified as threatened or endangered. Amongst those are 8 plant species, 6 invertebrates, 3 fish, 9 reptiles, and 10 birds. The Cape Sable seaside sparrow and the Florida leafwing butterfly are only found within Everglades National Park and immediate surrounding area.

Travel Through Mangroves and Grasslands

Our Everglades Holiday Park exclusive tours start and end with a sprawling  mangrove forest lining the area. You can spot raccoons, alligators, and manatees, while taking in the vast expanse of the everglades.

Subtropical Paradise

Once you’re done exploring the Everglades in an airboat (*60 mins of tour time), come back to our gator pit and watch an alligator show led by the experienced alligator handlers fondly known as the Gator Boys. Learn about wild alligators while being a spectator to daring tricks.

If you’re feeling extra adventurous, hold a baby alligator and get a picture to take home. Everglades Holiday Park is abounding with things to do and sights to see. Part of the beauty of the Everglades itself is that you can come back every day and see something new. So, keep on adventuring.