Traditionally, tourist season runs from mid-December through Easter. However, people like to come down whenever their schedules allow it.
It is important that you book early for our fun and educational tours into the Everglades. Tourist season is busy so please make your reservation early to avoid disappointment! You can either book online or call us for your preferred date and reservation. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you when you are in Southwest Florida.
Southwest Florida Ecotours will customize tours and events especially for your group. One of our favorite Everglades itineraries is the combination of an airboat excursion and a delicious lunch at an historic southern style restaurant in the Everglades that served as the area’s first railroad station.
Other options include swamp buggy rides, private boat rides into the Ten Thousand Islands, kayaking, dinner aboard a luxury yacht, shopping trips, bus trips to theme parks in Tampa or Orlando. We also can arrange guided day trips to Key West.
We will plan all your activities when you schedule your corporate, university, alumni, school, or private event in Southwest Florida.
We work with highly regarded local companies and well trained professionals who are very knowledgeable with our area. We will provide the utmost in personal service when planning your event. We are extremely competitive with pricing compared to other event planning and tour companies!
We have a unique idea that will be a hit with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Join us for our Everglades Adventure! We will take you and your special valentine on a fun-filled and educational journey into the Everglades.
Give your special valentine a hug as you slide around a corner on a fast airboat or a kiss as you glide over the serene waters of the Ten Thousand Islands. We will complete your Valentine’s Day with a delicious lunch in the Everglades. You can make your reservation online or call us at 1.239.776.9050.
Our tours leave in morning, so we advise appropriate clothing depending on the time of the year!
During the winter months, we suggest that you not wear shorts, sandals, or flip flops. You will be glad that you have long pants, socks, shoes, a warm hat, and a warm jacket on cooler days, especially for the boat rides.
During the warmer months, shorts and short sleeves are appropriate clothing. It is also advisable to have a rain poncho in case of rain.
We ask that you bring a blanket or warm outfit for small children on our tours during the cooler months in the Everglades.
We get many questions from our guests when they reserve any of our tours. One of the most common questions revolves around bringing beverages or food on our tours.
Food and hot drinks, such as fast food, snacks, milk, hot coffee, hot tea, and alcohol are prohibited on the bus due to safety and spillage concerns for you and other guests. Glass containers are prohibited per DOT regulations. Food is also not allowed in protected environmental and wildlife areas. We ask that all guests observe this rule for your safety. We are sorry, but no exceptions will be made regarding this rule.
Please consult our FAQ for other questions and answers.
We would like to wish all of our friends, associates, and guests a joyous and Happy New Year! Thank you for allowing Southwest Florida EcoTours to take you into the Everglades and show you this remarkable environment.
Winter is a splendid time to observe wildlife in the various habitats in the Everglades. During our recent trips into the Everglades, we have spotted many species of birds that make their home in either the upland, wetland, or the coastal habitats.
The American White Pelicans have arrived from Canada, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas. This unique bird has a nine foot wingspan and stands over four feet tall. We have seen these birds in the Ten Thousand Islands on our tours.
Other species seen on our tours include the American Wood Stork. The Wood Stork has been placed on the endangered list by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Many birds such as the American Bald Eagle, Ibises, Egrets, and Herons are seen on our tours from either the comfort of your seat or while we are in the various habitats.
We periodically see Whitetail Deer, Gray Squirrels, Wild Hogs, Coyotes, and we go into areas where the elusive Florida Panther ranges, as well as Black Bears.
We hope you will join us for a trip from Naples deeper into the Everglades.
It is important that you book early for our fun and educational tours into the Everglades. The holidays tend to be busier than normal so please make your reservation early to avoid disappointment. You can either book online or call us for your preferred date and reservation.
Southwest Florida EcoTours will be closed on December 24th and December 25th in observance of Christmas.
The staff at Southwest Florida EcoTours wishes you the peace, joy, and love of the season.