Discover the wild beauty of the Everglades on a private swamp buggy tour with Captain Steve. Customize your 4-hour outing to spot alligators, birds, and more in this pristine wilderness—an adventure that’s both thrilling and educational.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical effort required
Wildlife
History
The Everglades have long been a vital habitat for indigenous peoples and a symbol of Florida’s natural heritage, with the first conservation efforts dating back to the early 20th century.
Conservation
Captain Steve’s tours emphasize minimal environmental impact, promoting awareness and preservation of this fragile ecosystem.
Captain Steve's Swamp Buggy Adventures
Discover the wild beauty of the Everglades on a private swamp buggy tour with Captain Steve. Customize your 4-hour outing to spot alligators, birds, and more in this pristine wilderness—an adventure that’s both thrilling and educational.
Captain Steve's Swamp Buggy Adventures operates guided swamp buggy tours based in Ochopee, Florida, offering access to the Big Cypress National Preserve and nearby Everglades landscapes. The company runs a range of experiences, from a private 4-hour swamp buggy adventure to a private full-day buggy tour, a standard four-hour Buggy Tour, and exclusive Everglades sunset tours timed for optimal light and cooler temperatures.
Each tour travels on an elevated platform swamp buggy through cypress domes, marshes, and native habitats where visitors can observe regional wildlife, including American alligators, wading birds, and diverse plant communities. Tours are led by a local guide who navigates the preserve and focuses on wildlife viewing, ecological context, and a safe, informative outing.
Private options allow groups to tailor pace and focus—wildlife photography, quiet observation, or extended exploration—while full-day departures provide deeper access to remote sections of the preserve. Sunset tours depart at seasonally adjusted times to showcase golden-hour views across the Everglades.
Captain Steve's Swamp Buggy Adventures emphasizes small-group guiding and personalized itineraries to maximize meaningful wildlife encounters and natural interpretation. The operator is based in Ochopee, Florida, and specializes in swamp buggy access to the Big Cypress National Preserve, providing visitors with a direct, guided experience of this unique South Florida ecosystem.
Location
Ochopee, Florida
Gateway to Big Cypress Preserve
Tour Lengths
4h – Full Day
Half-day, full-day, and sunset options
Private Tours
Available
Customizable small-group experiences
Tours Offered
4
Four distinct swamp buggy experiences
Reserve a private 4-hour, full-day, or sunset buggy tour to secure local expertise and front-row Everglades wildlife viewing.
Dress for the weather
Wear lightweight, quick-drying clothing and bring sun protection to stay comfortable in the open-air vehicle.
Bring binoculars
Enhance wildlife viewing with binoculars for closer looks at birds and reptiles in the swamp.
Stay hydrated
Bring plenty of water, especially during warmer months, to stay refreshed during the trip.
Secure cameras and phones
Hold onto your devices tightly; the bumpy ride can jostle equipment loose or cause drops.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Helps protect against sunburn during outdoor exposure in open areas.
summer
Waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden rain showers in the wetlands.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Binoculars
Allows for close-up wildlife viewing without disturbing animals.
Camera with zoom lens
Captures the stunning scenery and wildlife encounters.