These guys showed is SO MUCH Hospitality!! Had a blast and saw like 30 gators!! Would definitely…read morerecommend!!

Captain Mike is AWESOME! He's born and raised in the area and is very knowledgeable. We really had…read morethe best time and are so glad we chose him!

Loved loved this! The son of the owner took us out and was definitely A-Awesome! He gave us tons of…read moregreat details while driving and we saw so many alligators, birds, cows we lost count. The views were so pretty and the overall experience was excellent!!

Our family had a blast with Captain Bruce with A-Awesome Airboat Rides. He took the time to make…read moresure we were able to see plenty of gators and other wildlife. Captain Bruce was very knowledgeable and even shared some history of the area with us. Highly recommend!

Awesome experience!!!!! I was so impressed with the…read moreprofessionalism and dedication our captain showed and all the alligator sightings. He really knows his stuff!

We didn't actually get to book with Capt Duke's, but he so graciously offered a referral so that my…read morefriend and I could squeeze in a ride before we left for home. Thanks for your help!

I had blast on the air boat ride. When you first get there they have a store with snakes and…read moreparrots. The parrots are so friendly and one even jumped on my arm and tried to snuggle up to me! We had the air boat ride with Captain Alex and he was great!! Very funny and entertaining, but extremely knowledgeable about the local wild life and ecosystem. The air boat ride lasted about an hour. We saw a ton of alligators, turkey vultures, bald eagles, and a ton of other wild life. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the area that wants to experience the wild habitats of Florida.

What an awesome time. We have done it before, but this was even better! We come to Florida every…read moreyear and always look forward to going here with new people having the first adventure experience.

Backwood is without a doubt the best tour we have been on. It reminded me of being a kid and…read morewatching all the wildlife shows on TV of Africa and so on. Chelsea was so freaking cool and friendly it was like we've known her for years. We saw more Gators than we did in the Everglades and the other wildlife was beautiful. If you want a brilliant tour then stop looking , this is the one you want.

We had a WONDERFUL time! Our family absolutely loved our tour with Chelsea who was fun,…read moreknowledgeable and spotted so many amazing things to point out to us. It was a beautiful tour full of incredible wildlife. Would definitely recommend!

Captn Dave's Tikki Cruise is a fantastic day out on The water…read more So relaxing! Pet friendly, my dogs love cruising, I've never seen them so calm and relaxed. Take your own food and drinks, sit back and enjoy the day. Fun for birthdays, celebrations or just a romantic day with your honey.

My sister-in-law and I had a wonderful time. It was just us and and Captain for a 2-hour Cruise…read morewhich was exceptional. I plan on going on a tiki Cruise again this coming summer with friends that are coming to visit. Would highly recommend Tiki cruises!

Came on 4/2. This was our second trip and even better than the first time. Kids loved the hands…read moreon with the tarantula, gator, skunk, and snakes. Seminole presentation was also great and the boat tour. Fun time, will come back

I was on vacation in Florida, visiting from California. We wanted to see alligators and was only…read morecatching glimpses of baby alligators while we were out and about. We came here so we could see full size alligators and learned that we weren't seeing the bigger ones out because it was too hot out and they prefer to hang out at the bottom of swamps to stay cooler. I saw so many large alligators here! They have about 200 of them here. We got to see them getting fed and learned how smart they are. I loved our guide who made our experience here that much better. He was very funny and informative. He took us on a boat ride and he also gave us the option to hold a baby alligators and a tarantula. I held the baby alligator but opted out of holding the tarantula even though she seemed very nice.

We had a great time on this tour. We did a sunset tour, unfortunately it was overcast, clear enough…read moreto see a Space X rocket launch from the boat, which we were not expecting. We saw plenty of wildlife, cypress forest, baby gators and learned plenty about the area. Seth does like to talk about growing up there but we all enjoyed hearing it. Forget the theme parks. This was a real Florida experience. I would recommend this outfit for an airboat ride. We almost did the dinner tour. Glad we didn't. We went to the restaurant they were going to take us to before our ride, Lone Cabbage Fish Camp. The food was not good but the beer was cold. Enjoy!

We had such an amazing time on this airboat tour! This was by far the best part of our vacation!…read moreSeth was an amazing guide! He was knowledgeable and provided very interesting information about the history of the land and the alligators! He went above and beyond our expectations! Add this to your list of things to do! I would 100% recommended this place!

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)