Private Combo: A private 50-minute airboat run, shared swamp-buggy through cypress, and live-alligator finish in the Everglades

OCHOPEE BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Private Combo: A private 50-minute airboat run, shared swamp-buggy through cypress, and live-alligator finish in the Everglades

The Private Combo bundles a private airboat tour (50 minutes) with a shared swamp buggy ride, a live alligator show and an animal sanctuary visit—this guide explains what the visit covers and where to meet.

Private Combo: A private 50-minute airboat run, shared swamp-buggy through cypress, and live-alligator finish in the Everglades.

Duration
3 Hours Total Visit
Location
Ochopee
Operator
Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tour
Category
Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in the Everglades around Ochopee, the Private Combo from Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tour gives your group a private airboat experience—50 minutes on the water—followed by a shared swamp buggy tour through lush cypress forest, capped by a live alligator show and a visit to the on-site Animal Sanctuary.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Private 50-minute airboat for your group
THE BOAT

Private 50-minute airboat for your group

Unlike the standard combo, the Private Combo seats only your party on the airboat and extends the ride to 50 minutes, giving you a more customized time on the water with your captain.

Shared Swamp Buggy through cypress forest
THE ROUTE

Shared Swamp Buggy through cypress forest

After the private airboat, the itinerary includes a Swamp Buggy Tour that you share with other passengers to take in the scenery of the surrounding cypress forest.

Live Alligator Show and Animal Sanctuary
THE WILDLIFE

Live Alligator Show and Animal Sanctuary

The visit concludes with a Live Alligator Show and time in the Animal Sanctuary—distinct attractions included in the Private Combo experience.

What the day feels like

How the visit unfolds

The program begins with a private airboat run tailored to your group—an extended 50-minute exploration across Everglades waters—then moves to a shared swamp buggy tour that threads through cypress stands. The day finishes on land with a Live Alligator Show and a walk through the Animal Sanctuary.

Private 50-minute airboat for your group

THE BOAT

Private 50-minute airboat for your group

Unlike the standard combo, the Private Combo seats only your party on the airboat and extends the ride to 50 minutes, giving you a more customized time on the water with your captain.

Shared Swamp Buggy through cypress forest

THE ROUTE

Shared Swamp Buggy through cypress forest

After the private airboat, the itinerary includes a Swamp Buggy Tour that you share with other passengers to take in the scenery of the surrounding cypress forest.

Live Alligator Show and Animal Sanctuary

THE WILDLIFE

Live Alligator Show and Animal Sanctuary

The visit concludes with a Live Alligator Show and time in the Animal Sanctuary—distinct attractions included in the Private Combo experience.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this visit suits—and who needs to plan around restrictions.

1
Guests with service dogsService dogs may not accompany guests on airboats, swamp buggies, near the boat launch, or inside the Animal Sanctuary; they are permitted only in the gift shop, restrooms and picnic areas.
2
Pet ownersBringing a pet is not permitted for core parts of the visit: pets are not allowed in the Animal Sanctuary, near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies.
3
Visitors planning to enter the Animal SanctuaryAnyone intending to visit the Animal Sanctuary should note that no pets or service dogs are allowed inside the sanctuary.
4
Groups traveling togetherGroups should be aware of the operator's animal restrictions—service animals are limited to specific areas and cannot accompany the group on boats, buggies, or into the sanctuary.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Total visit time is listed as 3 hours.

Meeting Location

Meet at 32330 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141.

What to Bring

No specific gear list is provided in the trip materials; check with the operator on arrival for any recommendations.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Private Combo visit?

The total visit duration is 3 hours.

Where do I meet for the tour?

The meeting location is 32330 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141.

Is the airboat private for our group?

Yes—the Private Combo seats only your group on the airboat for a private, 50-minute tour.

Is the swamp buggy shared or private?

The Swamp Buggy Tour is a shared ride with other passengers.

Are pets or service dogs allowed on the tours?

Pets and service dogs are not allowed in the Animal Sanctuary, near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies; service dogs are permitted only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.

What attractions are included in the Private Combo?

The Private Combo includes a private airboat tour, a shared Swamp Buggy Tour, a Live Alligator Show and access to the Animal Sanctuary.