Our friends were first-timers on an airboat, and they loved it.We had been on two others in Florida, and this was our favorite.The Captain was very informative, pointing out numerous gators, and identifying dozens of different bird species. Cost was $37 each for seniors for a full hour tour. It is a comfortable boat that seats twelve, with earmuffs provided. Would recommend for all ages.
Exciting adventure for 45 minutes and I lost count of the gators at 20. Tour is usually an hour but rained last 15 minutes so headed back early but still was very impressed. Will definitely bring visitors. Went on an airboat ride in Everglade City and did not see one gator. This was much closer to Fort Myers and well worth the $34.50
Outstanding and informative 1 hour long ride around Lake Trafford, through the grasses and swamps along the edges. Scenic, with plenty of alligators of all sizes and a wide variety of birds! We had a very informative driver....truly enjoyable! Will definetly go again! I would also recommend going after 12pm.....and don't forget your camera! Also, very reasonably priced!
We took the one hour tour around Trafford lake. What a great time! The airboat was able to get us close to shore where the alligators were resting. We saw alligator babies to big daddies. So if you want to see alligators this is the way to do it!The birds were beautiful. There were large blue herons, egrets, wood storks, ducks, pink birds and many others.Look for cash off coupons in the attraction flyers around restaurants. They will save you $3 per person.
My husband and I went on the air boat ride in the afternoon. It was a fun ride, and our captain was very knowledgeable about every bird we saw. We were lucky enough to see many spoonbills, egrets and herons, but I was really looking forward to seeing alligators. I saw maybe 5 or 6 small ones and 2 big ones. And I could take pictures of only 2 of those because they hid under the water quickly. I was very surprised we saw so few because the group before us said they saw tons! We must have had just bad luck. I would highly recommend this boat ride for someone who loves bird watching. I guess it's just luck if you see gators or not.
Last week was our fourth time taking friends and family up to Airboats and Alligators. Each time has been such an incredible experience. Alligators from youngsters to huge males are all around the perimeter of Lake Trafford and Captain Gator knows where to find them. Cap'n Gator also knows his flora and fauna and shares it with you. Each time we take this trip we hear from others about how the airboat trip they were on near Everglades City are so crazy and crowded that they never see alligators or much wildlife of any kind. We enjoy this trip so much we're heading back again with more family later this month.
We went on the airboat trip and it was GREAT! The tour guide was very informative. We learned about gators, birds and the environment. The tour went through weeds and tall grasses. During the ride, I thought to myself, "It looks like we are going through those weeds. No he is going to turn it." He didn't! My children (7 and 10) rode in the front and they loved it!We started our day at Gatorama at 10:00 and then went to the airboat ride. It was a great day!
A Great Ride!We saw plenty of alligators and birds. Probably about 20 different kinds of birds and 20-30 alligators of all sizes.This is much better than the Everglades Air Boats, there we only saw a few raccoons and some pelicans. Where the Everglades had a lot of boats in a small area, here there were only a few boats and a large area. We even saw a bald eagle and a Wood StorkIf I had to choose between the Everglades Air Boat and here to bring visitors, I would choose Lake Trafford .The Everglades does have better restaurants. Immokolee , which is just down the road has a casino but not much else.
Airboats & Alligators on Lake Trafford is an excellent vaule. Over the years of visiting Florida and as a resident I have taken many rides all around South Florida. I sincerely believe Airboats & Alligators is one of the best for wildlife, bird life, gators and a fun, safe education. Many great picture opportunities and a knowledgeable guide make the 90 minute trip through the reeds and grass a real treat. On our most recent trip we circumnavigated the entire life while only racing over open lake for about 7 minutes. As an aside, at the office building there a several caged parrots ranging from Macaw to African grey. I would recommend a reservation and anytime after noon is probably the best time for gators.
I came for an airboat ride with the hopes of seeing an alligator. We saw many many alligators and many unusual birds. Our driver was very knowledgeable about all the wildlife and stopped the boat every time to point what it was and describe it. He was very patient for everyone taking pictures as well. Reservations are necessary. The airboat ride lasted for 1 hour. The only thing I wish we would have done was gone into the center of the lake for one fast ride at the end of the tour. All ages will enjoy. (My sister had been on another airboat ride and only saw 2 alligators)