★★★★★
Outstanding day
“Outstanding day with Ben! He was loaded with knowledge for the entire day. Alligators, birds, ecosystems — Ben even had a bird checklist of 70 different varieties. We found 28 of those on the list.”
Rhicksjr83 · TripAdvisor
Nature walk, airboat ride, reptile show
Western Everglades Adventure in Immokalee
Meet your biologist at the Corkscrew Marsh trailhead and walk the headwaters of the Western Everglades, then drive to Lake Trafford Marina for a reptile presentation and an airboat ride. Four hours, meet on site.
- About 4 hours
- Fort Myers & Naples
- All ages, including infants
The Western Everglades Adventure is our shortest tour and our most local one. It starts on foot at Corkscrew Marsh, where the water that becomes the Western Everglades begins, and ends on Lake Trafford, where the alligators are. There is no hotel pickup: you meet your guide at 4600 Corkscrew Road in Immokalee and drive yourself between the two sites.
Read the land before you ride the water
Your biologist walks you past an ephemeral pond and through slash pine forest to an observation platform over the marsh. What you see from up there explains the rest of the morning: where the water comes from, what lives in it, and why the pond apple swamps downstream are so full of life.
At the marina, the reptile presentation covers the snakes and alligators that share this landscape with you, then the airboat takes you out on Lake Trafford. Bring closed-toe shoes for the walk, and plan to drive: Uber and Lyft are strongly discouraged out here.
What’s included
- Biologist-led walk to an ephemeral pond, through slash pine forest and up to the observation platform over Corkscrew Marsh
- Reptile presentation with snakes and alligators at Lake Trafford Marina
- Airboat ride on Lake Trafford
- Life jackets for children six and under
- Ear protection for the airboat
Not included: gratuities, and anything you buy at the museum gift shop or along the way.
Your day, stop by stop
Times are approximate — your guide will tell you the plan for the day at pickup and adjust it to the water, the weather and the wildlife.
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Meet on site
Corkscrew Marsh Trailhead, 4600 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee
Park and meet your biologist. This is the headwaters of the Western Everglades.
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First hour
Guided walk
An easy walk past an ephemeral pond and through slash pine forest to an observation platform over Corkscrew Marsh.
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Then
Drive to Lake Trafford Marina
You drive your own vehicle, about 15 minutes, to 6001 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee.
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Late morning
Reptile presentation
Snakes and alligators at the marina, with time to ask everything you ever wanted to ask.
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To finish
Airboat ride on Lake Trafford
Out on the lake where the alligator density is among the highest in Florida.
Where to meet
This tour meets on site in Immokalee — there is no hotel pickup. You must drive your own vehicle between the two stops. Uber and Lyft are strongly discouraged: drivers are hard to find out here and you will be stranded.
Start — Corkscrew Marsh Trailhead4600 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee, FL
End — Lake Trafford Marina6001 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee, FL
Who this tour is for
Guests with their own car who want a shorter, quieter, more local tour, and photographers who would rather walk a marsh than ride a boat.
- Duration
- About 4 hours
- Meets
- Corkscrew Marsh Trailhead, Immokalee
- Ends
- Lake Trafford Marina, Immokalee
- Ages
- All ages, including infants
- Transport
- You drive your own vehicle
Cancellation and booking policy
- Call (239) 472-1559 to cancel or move your date. We do not take cancellations by email.
- Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled pickup and you receive a full refund.
- Cancel inside 48 hours and we charge $25 per person.
- No-shows and day-of cancellations are not refunded.
- If you booked through TripAdvisor, Viator or GetYourGuide, cancel through them — their rules apply to their booking.
What guests say
★★★★★
One of our more memorable experiences
“We took this tour on our honeymoon, and it was one of our more memorable experiences! The tour guide was absolutely the best there is. We visited so many wonderful locations you would never know were there unless you lived here. My wife and I learned a lot. We’re really glad we took this trip, and highly recommend it for anyone else who enjoys nature.”
Nathan G. · TripAdvisor
Before you book
Questions about this tour
Where do we meet?
At the Corkscrew Marsh Trailhead, 4600 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee. The tour ends at Lake Trafford Marina, 6001 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee.
Do we need our own car?
Yes. You must drive your own vehicle between the trailhead and the marina. Uber and Lyft are strongly discouraged — drivers are hard to find out here and you will be stranded.
How long is the walk?
It is an easy walk of about a mile with a stop at the observation platform over Corkscrew Marsh. Wear closed-toe shoes.
Are there alligators?
Lake Trafford has one of the highest alligator densities in Florida, and wild sightings on the airboat are guaranteed.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation when you call at least 48 hours before your pickup time. Inside 48 hours we charge $25 per person. No-shows are not refunded.
Reserve your seats on Western Everglades Adventure in Immokalee
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup. Reservations close at 5 p.m. the day before the tour.