For visitors on their Florida beach vacation, a truly unique activity is a tour of Myakka Lake aboard one of the world’s largest airboats. Myakka Lake is located near Sarasota, and a perfect daytime adventure for visitors from Florida resorts.

The guided tours allow guests on Florida beach vacations to ride on airboats, which are slow moving, but can navigate through shallow, grassy areas. Visitors from Florida resorts will take their tour either on the Myakka Maiden or the Gator Gal for a safe, scenic and relaxing ride.

During the one-hour tour, guests on Florida beach vacations will be guided by a Florida park ranger or tour guide. They have in-depth knowledge about the freshwater lake and give educational talks about the local flora and fauna. Guests from Florida resorts have the opportunity to see many different species of animals, including alligators, turtles, blue herons, and possibly even armadillos!

For those Florida beach vacation guests who prefer to stay on land, the Myakka River State Park offers plenty of activities, as well. Visitors from Florida resorts may enjoy a hike through the trails or a safari tram ride through the park’s backcountry. In addition, for those Florida beach vacation goers who like to “rough it,” there are several campgrounds and campsites available, along with a handful of cabins for rent.

For more information on Myakka Lake airboat tours, ask for information at the front desk of Longboat Key Club Florida resort.

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