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Everglades Swamp Tours

3500 Everglades Pkwy · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Why you should go…

Departing from the Alligator Alley rest stop at mile marker 35 on I-75, these airboat tours head into open sawgrass country between Fort Lauderdale and Naples. Group and private trips, including night tours, put alligators, turtles, and huge wading birds in front of you with a naturalist at the tiller. It is real Everglades, not a roadside pond.

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Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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