Kissimmee has no shortage of things to do. Theme parks, shopping, and entertainment are all within easy reach. But there is one experience that visitors keep coming back for, one that has nothing to do with lines, crowds, or ticket prices. It is an airboat tour on Lake Kissimmee, and once you have done it, everything else feels a little ordinary by comparison.
Here is why visitors love it so much.
Key Takeaways
- Airboat tours run approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and offer a great view from every seat.
- You can see alligators, bald eagles, deer, turtles, exotic birds, and other native wildlife up close in their natural habitat.
- Tours travel along the shores of Lake Kissimmee and Brahma Island.
- Tours are run by native Floridians who have lived and worked on Lake Kissimmee their entire lives.
It Is the Real Florida Most Visitors Never See
Most people who visit Central Florida spend their time in the parks and never make it past the hotel corridor. That is understandable. But it means they leave without ever seeing what makes Florida truly unlike anywhere else.
An airboat tour takes passengers on a trip to experience the real Florida right on the waters of Lake Kissimmee. The wetlands, the wildlife, the wide open sky over the water. It is a completely different side of the state, only about an hour from where most visitors are already staying.
The Wildlife Is the Main Event
There is no exhibit here, no glass, no fence between you and what you are looking at.
On a tour, you might catch gators wading in the water, sunbathing on the shore, or sneaking up on a meal. Beyond gators, you could cruise past bald eagles, snail kites, wood storks, egrets, herons, deer, hogs, turtles, and more. Seeing wildlife up close makes the experience exciting and memorable.
Every tour is different. The wildlife moves, the water changes, and no two rides are ever the same. That is part of what keeps people coming back.
The Guides Know This Water Better Than Anyone
This is not a corporate operation with rotating staff and a script. Captain Kevin and Captain Barrett are native Floridians, born and raised on Lake Kissimmee. They know the water, the wildlife, and the area’s history the way only someone who grew up there can.
The boat is equipped with audio communication headsets so you can hear every word your captain says above the engine noise. You will learn things about the lake, the ecosystem, and the animals that you would not get anywhere else.
It Works for Everyone
One of the best things about an airboat tour is that it appeals to all kinds of visitors. Families with young children, older travelers, couples looking for something different, and groups of friends can all enjoy the experience.
Ear protection is provided for everyone. Life vests are available for children. The boat is designed so that every single seat has a clear view. Nobody gets a bad spot.
It Is Closer Than Most Visitors Realize
Grape Hammock sits on the south end of Lake Kissimmee, within easy reach of Central Florida’s most popular vacation areas. It is the kind of adventure that fits easily into any Florida vacation and often becomes one of the most talked-about parts of the trip.
If you are ready to book your airboat tour or want to find out more, contact Grape Hammock today.
Our Service Area: Lake Wales, Sebring, Frostproof, Dundee, Bartow, Babson Park, Haines City, Cypress Gardens, Lake Kissimmee, Avon Park, Highland Park, Davenport
