Guided Tours

Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour with Reptile Exhibit

Everglades National Park waterway with lily pads and marsh vegetation.

Alligator in water during Everglades National Park airboat tour.

Tourists seated on an airboat in Everglades National Park, surrounded by lush greenery.

Person on airboat exploring Everglades National Park wetlands under blue sky.

Duration

40 min - 4 hr

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Guided tour

4.7/5

(628)

Sophie

May 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Went with my boyfriend and honestly, it was a BLAST! The airboat moved suuuper fast at times (hold onto those hats—mine almost flew off lol). Our guide, Rick, was hilarious and actually knew a ton about alligators. Saw 6 gators, a snake, and a bunch of weird birds I can’t name. It was muddy but I wore old sneakers so no biggie. Bring sunscreen, no shade anywhere. Would totally do it again, even if it was a bit crowded at check-in. Worth it for the thrill!

Sven

May 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Went with my girlfriend and we had a BLAST! Our guide, Marcus, was super chill and let us ask a million questions (sorry Marcus lol). The airboat was louder than i thought (def take the earplugs if u don’t like loud stuff). We saw like 4 gators and a bazillion birds. I kinda wished the tour was longer because I was just starting to relax when it ended. But still – totally worth it for the views alone. Pro tip: bring a hat, the sun is RELENTLESS out there.

Elena

May 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Visited with my parents and my little brother (he’s 8). Our guide, Tim, was super funny and kept us all entertained. We sped through the water and then drifted quietly to spot alligators (saw 4, one really close!). Learned a lot about the plants too. Bring a hat—it gets HOT. A couple of the other boats looked crowded but ours was fine. Great family outing.

Learn about the flora and fauna on your guided airboat tour of Florida’s Everglades as you glide through the River of Grass.

See alligators, colorful birds, herons, grackles, and the endangered Everglade Snail Kite on your tour of Everglades National Park.

Get up close to the animals at the Alligator Exhibit and learn about the species and the care involved in maintaining their habitats.

Meet the residents of Coopertown to learn about their history and the evolution of the area. Experience the Floridian way of life with one of the first and original airboat tours around the Everglades.

Upgrade to make your airboat tour more personal, with a small group size of max 7 guests, add admission tickets to Everglades Safari Park, along with round-trip transportation from select Miami hotels.

Guided airboat tour of the Everglades

Entry to Everglades Safari Park (as per option selected)

Access to the alligator exhibit (as per option selected)

Round-trip hotel transportation from Miami (as per option selected)

Small group tour (max 7 people) (as per option selected)

Everglades National Park entrance fee ($20–$35 for those 16 years and older) (as per option selected)

Gratuities

Food and beverage

Start point
Coopertown The Original Airboat Tour of Everglades National Park
Get direction
1. Airboat tour
Tickets included
2. Everglades National Park
2 activities
Things to do
Alligator exhibit
Included in price
Coopertown experience
Included in price
End point
Coopertown The Original Airboat Tour of Everglades National Park
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.7
628 reviews
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What our guests say
Heather
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Great couple of hours, very informative and staff were engaging
Sophie
May 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Went with my boyfriend and honestly, it was a BLAST! The airboat moved suuuper fast at times (hold onto those hats—mine almost flew off lol). Our guide, Rick, was hilarious and actually knew a ton about alligators. Saw 6 gators, a snake, and a bunch of weird birds I can’t name. It was muddy but I wore old sneakers so no biggie. Bring sunscreen, no shade anywhere. Would totally do it again, even if it was a bit crowded at check-in. Worth it for the thrill!
Sven
May 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Went with my girlfriend and we had a BLAST! Our guide, Marcus, was super chill and let us ask a million questions (sorry Marcus lol). The airboat was louder than i thought (def take the earplugs if u don’t like loud stuff). We saw like 4 gators and a bazillion birds. I kinda wished the tour was longer because I was just starting to relax when it ended. But still – totally worth it for the views alone. Pro tip: bring a hat, the sun is RELENTLESS out there.
Elena
May 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Visited with my parents and my little brother (he’s 8). Our guide, Tim, was super funny and kept us all entertained. We sped through the water and then drifted quietly to spot alligators (saw 4, one really close!). Learned a lot about the plants too. Bring a hat—it gets HOT. A couple of the other boats looked crowded but ours was fine. Great family outing.
Hanna
May 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Really cool experience with my family. My son was obsessed with the airboat, said it was "like flying on water". We got a bit lost finding the pick-up point (signs were a bit confusing tbh), but staff was patient. Would’ve loved more time in the park itself but still fun. Don’t forget bug spray – the mosquitos are RUTHLESS in May.

What to bring

Carry comfortable shoes, water, insect repellent, a hat, and sunscreen with you on your tour.

Additional information

The first airboat tour starts at 9am.

Airboats depart every 20 to 30 minutes.

The final animal show begins at 4:30pm, and the last Airboat Tour departs at 5pm

The entrance fee to Everglades National Park is not included in your base ticket. You’ll need to pay it separately at the park entrance at $35 per vehicle or $20 per person. Kids 15 years and younger can get in for free.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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Ticket redemption and meeting point

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