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Airboat tours and alligator parks near Orlando

Airboat rides and alligator parks are the classic wildlife outing from Orlando. Several listings say Everglades in the title, but Everglades National Park is in South Florida, hours away; the rides sold here run on lakes and wetlands in Central Florida. The offers range from a short ride with park entry to evening tours and combined trips.

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17 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.

Orlando: Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket
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Orlando: Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Park Ticket

⏱ 30 minutes - 1 hour · 4.7 (1,821)

Travel the full perimeter of the 4200 acres of protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades. With not a house in sight, come see for yourself…

from €32 per person

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Osceola County: Drive-Thru Safari Park at Wild Florida

Osceola County: Drive-Thru Safari Park at Wild Florida

· 4.6 (678)

Drive your own car through a safari park on a self-guided tour. See more than 100 exotic animals and native Florida wildlife.

from €31 per person

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Orlando: Gatorland Skip-the-Line Ticket

Orlando: Gatorland Skip-the-Line Ticket

· 4.7 (537)

Come face-to-face with thousands of alligators and crocodiles at Gatorland, Orlando with this full-day admission ticket. See rare alligators and crocodiles and marvel at the Gat…

from €33 per person

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Orlando: Florida Everglades Wildlife Airboat Tour

Orlando: Florida Everglades Wildlife Airboat Tour

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.6 (363)

Glide across the Florida Everglades on an educational airboat tour in Orlando. Encounter a vast array of wildlife, including possible sightings of the American alligator.

from €79 per person

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Orlando: Wild Florida Park Ticket and Gator Shows

Orlando: Wild Florida Park Ticket and Gator Shows

· 4.7 (165)

Explore the Wild Florida Gator Park to see monster alligators on site! Visit the tropical bird aviary, watch a hands-on alligator demonstration, and take a walk along the cypres…

from €13 per person

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Orlando Airboat Tour with Alligator & Wildlife Viewing

Orlando Airboat Tour with Alligator & Wildlife Viewing

⏱ 30 minutes · 4.5 (123)

Experience the thrill and adventure of an exciting airboat tour. For special occasions or for fun, you'll be surrounded by picturesque views and sounds of nature as you glid…

from €39 per person

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Orlando: Gatorland Zipline Adventure w/ Full-Day Park Access

Orlando: Gatorland Zipline Adventure w/ Full-Day Park Access

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (98)

Enjoy 1,200 feet of high-flying adrenaline with this ticket for the zipline course at Gatorland in Orlando. Feel the thrill of soaring above Nile crocodiles and the alligator br…

from €66 per person

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Kennedy Space Center: Full-Day Tour with Airboat Safari Ride

Kennedy Space Center: Full-Day Tour with Airboat Safari Ride

⏱ 10 hours · 4.5 (91)

Explore all the inner workings of space travel at the Kennedy Space Center. Ride an airboat to see the flora and fauna of the local swamp lands. Learn all about rockets and alli…

from €200 per person

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Orlando: Airboat Ride Tour with Hotel Pickup

Orlando: Airboat Ride Tour with Hotel Pickup

⏱ 5 hours · 4.6 (53)

Take an exciting airboat ride on your Florida vacation! Glide through a natural paradise of swamps, marshes and incredible wildlife, all just a short 30-minute drive from Orland…

from €97 per person

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Orlando: Wild Florida Airboat Ride with Hotel Pickup & Lunch

Orlando: Wild Florida Airboat Ride with Hotel Pickup & Lunch

⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (49)

This amazing tour package is a great way to experience Wild Florida. During the eco tour, travel deep into 4,200 acres of protected swamps, marshes, and rivers that make up the…

from €124 per person

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Orlando: Gatorland Flashlight Tour at Night

Orlando: Gatorland Flashlight Tour at Night

⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (38)

Venture into the alligator marsh at Orlando's Gatorland theme park as it comes to life at night. Shine your flashlight as you follow your guide to meet and feed the animals…

from €24 per person

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Orlando Sunset Airboat Tour w/ Alligator & Wildlife Viewing

Orlando Sunset Airboat Tour w/ Alligator & Wildlife Viewing

⏱ 1 hour · 4.5 (23)

Ride into the sunset on this 1-hour tour! See the lake transform at "Golden Hour" and spot both daytime and nighttime wildlife. A perfect mix of thrill and beauty.

from €71 per person

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From Orlando: Airboat Tour & Gatorland with Hotel Pickup

From Orlando: Airboat Tour & Gatorland with Hotel Pickup

⏱ 7 hours · 4.6 (16)

Enjoy an airboat ride in the swampy Central Florida Everglades to start your day, followed by an afternoon trip to Gatorland. This is the perfect tour for nature and animal lovers.

from €133 per person

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Florida: VIP Wild Florida Kayak Tour Along the Emerald Cut

Florida: VIP Wild Florida Kayak Tour Along the Emerald Cut

⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (10)

Explore Rock Springs Run on a guided kayak tour. Enjoy a golf cart ride to a private launch, float the emerald waters, spot wildlife, and swim in hidden spots.

from €84 per person

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Orlando: Gatorland Interactive Tour with Animal Trainer

Orlando: Gatorland Interactive Tour with Animal Trainer

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (9)

Find out what it takes to be an animal trainer during a hands-on tour of Orlando's Gatorland theme park. See alligators and crocodiles up close as you assist a real trainer…

from €123 per person

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From Orlando: Kayak or Canoe Day Trip for Alligator Photos

From Orlando: Kayak or Canoe Day Trip for Alligator Photos

⏱ 4.5 hours · 5.0 (6)

Paddle 8 miles down Orlando’s closest wild river, home to a large population of enormous alligators, on the Orlando Alligator Experience. Let experienced guides bring you close…

from €167 per person

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Kissimmee, FL: 2-Hour Florida Everglades Airboat Tour

Kissimmee, FL: 2-Hour Florida Everglades Airboat Tour

⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (1)

Glide across the Florida Everglades on an educational airboat tour in Kissimmee. Encounter a vast array of wildlife, including possible sightings of the American alligator.

from €98 per person

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Good to know: Airboats are loud, so ear protection is usually offered; ask the operator if you travel with small children. Sightings of alligators are likely but never guaranteed, and a short ride gives you less time on the water than the headline suggests. Check the meeting point, since some operators start outside Orlando.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Orlando best known for, and what can I book?

Orlando is built around theme parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and others. Outside the parks, the offers we list cover Kennedy Space Center, airboat and alligator outings, manatee kayak tours, dinner shows, ICON Park and helicopter flights.

Does Orlando have a beach?

No. Orlando is inland. The nearest Atlantic beaches, such as Cocoa Beach, are roughly an hour's drive east, and Gulf Coast beaches near Clearwater are farther.

How far is Kennedy Space Center from Orlando?

The Visitor Complex is on Merritt Island at Cape Canaveral, roughly an hour's drive east of Orlando's tourist areas. A ticket alone does not include the journey; some listings add transport from Orlando for a full day.

Are the Everglades near Orlando?

No. Everglades National Park is in South Florida, hours from Orlando. Airboat rides sold here, even when the title says Everglades, run on lakes and wetlands in Central Florida.

Do I need a car in Orlando?

Distances between the parks, International Drive and the outings east and north are large. Many tours include hotel pickup and shuttles serve some routes, but a car or rideshare gives the most flexibility. Check each booking page for the meeting point.

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