Private Everglades Airboat Tours Near Miami
Your group, your boat and a local captain. Explore the River of Grass on a private airboat tour starting at $200. Choose daytime, sunset or night adventures, then discover our wildlife encounters, fishing trips and guided hunts.
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Private airboat tours are just the beginning. Browse all our experiences below, then choose your date or call us to plan a specialty outing. Starting prices are subject to confirmed availability and trip details.
Private daytime airboat tours
From $200 for two
Explore the Everglades with your group and captain. Choose one to three hours; additional guests are $60 each.
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Sunrise & sunset airboat tours
From $275 for two
Experience the River of Grass in changing light. One-, 1.5- and two-hour options are available.
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Private night airboat tours
From $375 for two
Explore after dark on a 1.5-hour outing, or choose two hours from $475.
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Private wildlife encounters
2 hours · $550 for four
Meet the animals at a separate wildlife location. Additional guests are $60 each; confirm the address when booking.
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Big Cypress buggy tours
From $650 · September–June
Explore cypress landscapes and backcountry scenery on a private swamp buggy outing.
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Everglades fishing trips
Half-day $1,200 · Full-day $1,800
Includes the first two guests, with additional guests at $100 each. Discuss your preferred fishing experience.
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Frog gigging
4 hours · From $1,250
A guided outing for the first two guests with captain and equipment; additional guests are $100 each.
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Fish gigging
4 hours · From $1,250
Captain and equipment included for the first two guests. Additional guests are $100 each.
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Guided python hunts
Road $800 · Airboat $1,250
Choose a road-based search or discuss a more demanding airboat outing. Sightings and captures vary.
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Invasive species roundup
Starting at $800
Discuss the target species, outing location, equipment and group requirements.
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Call for pricing
Ask about thermal, traditional stand and running-dog hunts, with a private outing arranged for your group.
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Iguana hunts & bowfishing
Call for pricing
Explore these distinct guided options and confirm availability, equipment and meeting location.
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Lobster bullynetting
Boat $800 · Airboat $1,250
Plan a specialty lobster outing. Confirm seasonal availability, group pricing and departure details.
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Overnight camping
Custom quote
Arrange an overnight adventure with your group. Discuss your itinerary, equipment and inclusions.
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Full-day private adventures
Starting at $1,800
Build a longer private itinerary around your interests, from wildlife watching to photography.
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Mobile wildlife visits
Starting at $750 per hour
Bring a wildlife experience to your school, celebration or event. Confirm travel and available animals.
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Private events & animal experiences
Custom quote
Ask about venue rentals, birthdays, educational visits, corporate groups and animal experiences for your event.
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Private transportation
From $400 · Up to 14 guests
Minimum four guests and a tour of at least 1.5 hours. Pickup service is priced separately from the tour.
Explore private transportationChildren five and under ride free on our daytime, sunrise, sunset and night airboat tours. Other experiences have their own group requirements and meeting locations.
TOP‑RATED ADVENTURES
Our most popular experiences, chosen by families, travelers, photographers, and adventure‑seekers from around the world.
Private Everglades Airboat Tours
Explore the real Everglades on a private airboat with a lifelong Gladesmen captain. See alligators, birds, turtles, and untouched marshland as you glide through hidden trails and open water. Kids 5 & under are free.
Big Cypress Buggy Ride Expedition
Travel deep into Big Cypress National Preserve on a private swamp buggy. Visit a remote Everglades camp, enjoy wide‑open views, and experience the quiet beauty of the backcountry. Kids 5 & under are free.
Redland Safari – Private Zoo & Wildlife Encounters
Meet lemurs, monkeys, camels, reptiles, tortoises, and more at Miami’s most interactive private wildlife experience. Perfect for families, birthdays, schools, and anyone who loves animals. Kids 5 & under are free.
Python Hunts – Night Adventures
Join a professional hunter for a real nighttime python and other invasive species search in the Everglades. Safe, educational, and unforgettable. A unique Florida experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Hog Hunts Thermal, Traditional stand hunt, and Running Dogs
Choose from thermal night hunts, traditional guided hunts, or high‑energy running‑dog hunts. Every hunt is private and custom‑built for your group. Call to design your hunt: 305‑766‑1929.
2 Hour Private Wildlife Encounter
starts at $550
Starts at $475 for 2 guests
Starts at $200
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WHY CHOOSE AIRBOAT ADVENTURES EVERGLADES
The most complete, authentic, and family‑friendly Everglades experience in South Florida.
Kids 5 & Under FREE
Every tour is family‑friendly, and young children ride free.
100% Private Tours
No crowds. No shared boats. Every experience is tailored to your group.
Real Gladesmen Guides
Our captains grew up in the Everglades and know the land better than anyone. Their knowledge of wildlife behavior and hidden areas gives you the best chance at incredible sightings.
VIP Transportation Available
Private transportation for up to 14 guests. Airport pickups from MIA and FLL, hotel pickups, and cruise port pickups available.
Family, School, and Corporate Friendly
We host families, school field trips, summer camps, corporate groups, and private events.
The Only Company Offering Everything Under One Brand
Airboats, buggy tours, wildlife encounters, python hunts, hog hunts, eco‑tours, mobile wildlife shows, exotic animal rentals, and more.
Native Expertise
Our captains spend more time in the Everglades than at home. They know where wildlife congregates and how to give you the most authentic experience possible.
Small, Personalized Tours
We keep groups small so you can ask questions, take your time, and enjoy a relaxed, personal experience.
Safety and Comfort
Our boats feature modern safety systems and padded seating for a smooth, comfortable ride.
Eco‑Friendly Practices
We follow strict guidelines to protect the Everglades ecosystem. Touring with us helps preserve this national treasure.
EVERGLADES ADVENTURES
Explore the wild side of Florida with our full lineup of Everglades experiences.
starting at $200
The South Florida Everglades is a top spot for nature lovers and adventurers and an Airboat is the Ultimate way to Explore it. Its beautiful plants and unique wildlife are stunning. The American Alligator is a main attraction, but there's much more to see in this vast area. Exploring on an airboat is an exciting way to experience the Everglades. Our airboat tours let you truly connect with the local environment and get close to fascinating wildlife. You'll enjoy the freedom to go and stop as you please, while making lasting memories.
Starting at $650 · September through June
Explore Big Cypress by private swamp buggy with a local guide. Travel through prairies and cypress landscapes toward a remote Everglades camp. Confirm your duration, group size and meeting point when reserving. Routes and wildlife sightings depend on conditions.
Half-day from $1,200 · Full-day from $1,800
Includes the first 2 guests; additional guests are $100 each. Plan a private fishing trip for largemouth bass, peacock bass or another species with a local guide. Your fishing location and target species depend on the outing you arrange and current conditions.
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$400 private transportation for up to 14 guests
Minimum 4 people and a tour of at least 1.5 hours. Transportation is separate from your tour price. Arrange airport, hotel or cruise port pickups and confirm timing, luggage and return plans.
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ABOUT AIRBOAT ADVENTURES EVERGLADES
Airboat Adventures Everglades was created to bring back what South Florida tourism was missing: a true, native‑led Everglades experience. Visitors were getting airboat rides, but not the real Everglades. Our mission is to deliver the authentic side of Florida’s River of Grass with guides who were born and raised in it.
Based in Miami, our team is made up of lifelong Gladesmen who grew up navigating these marshes, fishing these waters, hunting these lands, and understanding wildlife patterns long before tourism existed. When you tour with us, you’re exploring the Everglades with people who call it home.
We take guests beyond the tourist traps and into untouched areas filled with natural wildlife, open views, and the true beauty of the Everglades. Whether you’re here for photography, sightseeing, content creation, or one of our exclusive hunting or fishing excursions, every experience is private and tailored to your group. Kids 5 and under are always free, and VIP transportation is available from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
We’re the only company offering private airboat tours, Big Cypress buggy rides, wildlife encounters, python hunts, hog hunts, eco‑tours, mobile wildlife shows, and exotic animal rentals under one brand. Book with the best and experience real Florida the way it was meant to be seen.
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Phone: 305‑766‑1929
Email: airboatadventureseverglades@gmail.com
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Miami, Florida
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