Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Day Trips from

December 6, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Island’s shelling attracts thousands. Cape Coral’s waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
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1. Miami & Florida Everglades Adventure Package

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We specialize in providing a private, high-end tour with amazing sightseeing and very intelligent interpretation. We combine the opportunity to learn and see all things related to the Florida Everglades as well as an in depth view of Miami and its unique facets. Our Jeeps make this tour Tons of Fun as we can easily do it safari style with the top down, or a comfortable ride with air conditioning in a brand new vehicle. Travelers that are looking to pack a lot into one day should consider this tour as it offers the best of both worlds. The Everglades portion is very popular and year after year we have proved that our knowledge of the area results in magnificent sightings of birds, alligators, and various mammal species. We are also the original Jeep tour company in Miami and have been backed by the park service which issues our permits and re-certifies our guides every two years. Once in the city, this tour is simply the best. We are able to showcase the city like no one else.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By NancyW891

Awesome jeep rental! Quick response to any questions, and extremely easy pick up and return of vehicle. So much better than doing a rental car and the jeep was super fun to drive with the top off! I would highly recommend and I would definitely rent a jeep again from this company!

2. VIP Private Day Tour of Best of Sarasota with Ringling, Jungle Gardens, & More

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See the very best locations in Sarasota! from The Ringling Estate and Museums, The Jungle Gardens feeding flamingos, Climbing high above the Myakka River, and watching the Sunset at the beach. This is a small group tour, a maximum of 4. Guest will be able to customize the tour to meet their needs and wants. Your driver is also a professional photographer so you will get breathtaking pictures to last a lifetime!

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Reviewed By Cherie_Gigi_F

This was, by far, the best tour we have ever done. Our guide A.J., quickly became our friend. He is highly educated, fun and goes above and beyond to provide a one of a kind experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day seeing this beautiful place with such a wonderful and genuine person who loves nature and wildlife as much as we do.

3. Full Day Everglades: Wet Walk with a Naturalist and Two 1-Hour Boat Trips

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This incredible real eco adventure starts with an amazing wet walk led by an experienced naturalist. Here you’ll have the opportunity to see rare orchids, other amazing epiphytes, and incredible wildlife; all under a beautiful canopy of cypress trees few get to see. This wet walk in this amazing ecosystem is a bucket list item that will change your life! Next, take a spectacular guided 1-hour boat tour of the 10,000 Islands in Everglades National Park with a multi-generational boat captain guide. Chance to see pods of dolphins, manatees, saw tooth fish, roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and more. Visit a historic trading post, and a scenic narrated drive through Big Cypress National Preserve for wildlife viewing and photography. A wonderful local lunch and other eco stops are included. Then wrap up the day with a 1-hour air boat trip way out in the real Everglades; with a stop at a Native tree island village or two where they used to live. Small group and personalized.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Regular water, sparkling water, soda, Snacks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, All necessary gear: walking sticks, binoculars, and more., Sunscreen, Insect repellent (in case needed), National park maps to keep, Wild Lime eco-bottles to keep

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Reviewed By Penske2005

Thoroughly enjoyed the half day tour with Ben. After being picked up from our hotel, we drove ~45 minutes out to the Everglades for a nature walk followed by the airboat ride. Ben was very knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating, even providing some snacks and drinks throughout the day. We look forward to booking another tour with Wild Lime when we come back to the area, and would definitely recommend to friends.

4. VIP Private Everglades Adventure Safari

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Your day tour starts in The Ft. Myers Area and takes you to one of the most beautiful and diverse national parks in The United States. This small group tour, no more than 4 guest. You will have your own tour guide as well as professional photographer. All fees, snacks, water, and transportation are included. You can expect to encounter many animals and see lots of unique plants. Lunch will be midway on the tour at a world famous soft shell crab restaurant. You have the opportunity to add an airboat ride the day of the tour.

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Reviewed By Cherie_Gigi_F

This was, by far, the best tour we have ever done. Our guide A.J., quickly became our friend. He is highly educated, fun and goes above and beyond to provide a one of a kind experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day seeing this beautiful place with such a wonderful and genuine person who loves nature and wildlife as much as we do.

5. Everglades Adventure Day Trip from Ft Lauderdale

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Explore the wilderness of the Everglades on a full day adventure from Ft Lauderdale. With your naturalist guide, take a thrilling airboat tour in Everglades National Park, spot wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, enjoy a nature walk through a towering cypress forest, and relax on a boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Learn about the Everglades from your guide and have lunch at a waterside restaurant, where you'll get to try some alligator appetizers!

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van, Pickup and drop-off from select locations (limited to hotel locations listed only), Expert naturalist or biologist guide, 40-minute airboat ride, 1-hour boat cruise, Narrated van tour, Lunch

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Reviewed By Irene N

What a trip! We totally enjoyed our day with Zack our guide. Enjoyed the boat ride through the Everglades and saw many alligators along the way. Zack's extensive knowledge of the fauna/foliage of Florida's Everglades made this trip interesting and fun. Also enjoyed the hike and afternoon boat ride. Lunch that was provided was delicious. Highly recommend this trip with this tour company. You will not regret!

6. Everglades Adventure Day Trip from Greater Fort Myers/Naples Area

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Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Everglades on this adventure from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. With your naturalist guide, take an exciting airboat ride in the Western Everglades, see wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, admire towering cypress trees on a nature walk, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Your guide will teach you all about the Everglades and accompany you to lunch where you'll get to try alligator!

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned 13-passenger van, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Only Select Hotels), Expert naturalist or biologist guide, 1-hour airboat ride, 1-hour boat cruise, Narrated van tour, Lunch

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Reviewed By AndarIndianTrail_NC

Every aspect of EDS was outstanding! !00% rated "Exceeds Expectations." The Everglades is such a huge area and NP. We absolutely saw as much as one can see in a day. Don't DIY the Everglades. Rely on "Jungle Pete" Carradino and EDS. You'll see such much more and efficiently with the experienced tour guides at EDS.

7. VIP Private Historic and Nature Tour of Fort Myers

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This unique private tour gives guest an up close look at one of Florida's true gems , Fort Myers combines nature and abundant history. From Thomas Edison's laboratory, palm trees, manatees, gators, and the world's largest collection of seashells. everyone is guaranteed to have a blast!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Private transportation, Snacks

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

Reviewed By Cherie_Gigi_F

This was, by far, the best tour we have ever done. Our guide A.J., quickly became our friend. He is highly educated, fun and goes above and beyond to provide a one of a kind experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day seeing this beautiful place with such a wonderful and genuine person who loves nature and wildlife as much as we do.

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