Imagine flying over the tall grass, wetlands of Florida’s Everglades on an airboat. You will be gliding over the meter-tall grasses, deep and shallow waters of one of the country’s most precious national parks. Alligators, snakes, fish, and birds will all be within a few feet from the safety of the airboat. Airboat tours are the best way to see all that the vast Everglades have to offer. 

Everglades National Park spans an impressive 1.5 million acres.  Comprised of wetland preserve on the southern tip of the state of Florida, the Everglades is home to a multitude of habitats and animals. “Often compared to a grassy, slow-moving river, the Everglades is made up of coastal mangroves, saw grass marshes and pine flat woods that are home to hundreds of animal species. Among the Everglades' abundant wildlife are the endangered leatherback turtle, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee” according to the Everglades National website. 

Just a drive away from Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade counties, residents of cities like Weston, Boynton Beach and as far north as Tequesta have the luxury of visiting the Everglades often. Hiking and kayaking through the Everglades can be fun, but an airboat tour is a must-try! 

Two of the best Airboat Tours in South Florida are: Black Water Airboat Tours and Ride The Wind Airboat Charters.