PLAN YOUR EVERGLADES EXPERIENCE

1-Hour vs 2-Hour Everglades Airboat Tours

Choose your time on the water around your schedule, interests, and group. This guide compares our private daytime airboat options so you can book the right length without guessing.

Which tour length should you choose?

A 1-hour private tour suits visitors looking for an introduction to the Everglades within a tighter itinerary. A 2-hour tour gives your group more time on the water to explore the scenery and ask questions. A longer booking adds time; it does not guarantee a particular route, animal sighting, or activity.

Daytime duration	First 2 guests	Planning fit
1 hour	$250	An introduction within a shorter visit
1.5 hours	$350	Extra time; minimum tour length for our transportation option
2 hours	$450	More time for scenery and questions
2.5 hours	$550	A longer outing for visitors with time to explore

Each additional guest is $60 on these sightseeing tours. Children 5 and under ride free; tell us their ages when booking so we can confirm the arrangements.

Compare the total price for your group

Our daytime starting prices cover the first two guests together. For four paying guests, a 1-hour tour is $370, a 1.5-hour tour is $470, and a 2-hour tour is $570. These examples exclude transportation. Confirm the total for your party before booking.

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Allow time beyond the airboat ride

Your tour duration is not your complete door-to-door itinerary. Add road travel in both directions and arrive 15 minutes before your confirmed departure. Use our meeting address, 5334 FL-90, Miami, FL 33185, and allow for traffic. Free onsite parking is available.

If you want private airport or hotel transportation, it is $400 separately for up to 13 guests, with a minimum of four people and a tour of at least 1.5 hours. A one-hour booking does not meet that transportation minimum.

Choose a different experience when your plans call for it

Sunset tours and night airboat tours have their own timing and rates. Fishing, python hunts, and gigging trips are separate experiences. If photography is your priority, discuss your subjects and equipment before choosing your duration.

Questions to answer before reserving

How many people are in your group, and what are the children's ages?
How much time can you allow for the whole outing, including travel?
Do you prefer daytime sightseeing, sunset scenery, or an after-dark ride?
Are you driving, or do you need a confirmed pickup?
Do you have a specific interest or accessibility need to discuss?

Our local captains plan around the day's conditions. Read about captain qualifications and review the booking policies before requesting your date.

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Rated 4.9 stars on Google from 200+ reviews, 3.7 stars on Tripadvisor, 4.7 stars on Yelp from 10+ reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook from 10+ reviews. Updated September 2026.

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   Requinte Modas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Somos do Brasil e fizemos hoje o passeio com capitão Robert, simplesmente sensacional ! Indicamos para todos o passeio.
  
 
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   Leverne Berry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Trevor did a fantastic job guiding us on our airboat tour! Very knowledgeable and shared lots of information with us. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Patrick Schulz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Super Mitarbeiter.  Tolle Tour.
  
 
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   Derek Cummins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Trevor gave us an awesome tour of the everglades!!  This was the highlight of our trip to Miami and we can't wait to go again!
  
 
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   Sebastian Ernst 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience from start to end. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Tracy Costello 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Totally authentic, amazing experience, great communication, it was 100% Florida Everglade style ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ both Guides Trevor and Greg were amazing !  Can’t wait to book more tours with them
  
 
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   Simya M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Honestly was the most fun experience I had! It was beautiful and Greg was absolutely awesome!
  
 
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   HALEY SONNER 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Greg was an amazing captain, absolutely beautiful experience. The tour was absolutely private. Got to see gators, and be out with nature! He was super educational and comfortable to be around. Would hundred percent book again for a longer tour. Shame we only did 2hrs, super worth it.
  
 
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   Ben Cohen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Incredible experience. Greg is very well acquainted with the area and very knowledgeable. Best 2 hours of 2026.
  
 
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   Dahnyel Dwyer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Greg my guy
  
 
  
  
 
 
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