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 | $200 | An introduction within a shorter visit |
| 1.5 hours | $275 | Extra time; minimum tour length for our transportation option |
| 2 hours | $375 | More time for scenery and questions |
| 2.5 hours | $475 | A longer outing for visitors with time to explore |
| 3 hours | $575 | Our longest standard daytime option |
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 $320, a 1.5-hour tour is $395, and a 2-hour tour is $495. 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 14 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.
YOUR GROUP. YOUR ADVENTURE.
Let’s plan your Everglades tour.
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