Frequently Asked Questions
Here's a list of questions we get asked all the time about our Safari Truck and the Tours we do.
1) What animals might we see, and
what time of the year is best?
We operate all year round and any time of the year is fun to cruise around Marco Island on the Safari Truck. The best time to see local wildlife is November through April in the mid morning to early afternoon. We'll have a good chance at seeing gopher tortoises, burrowing owls, bald eagle, green iguanas, osprey, white ibis and if we're lucky, dolphins! If you're coming in the summer months, we recommend the morning tours. Check out our wildlife page to read more about the animals we usually see. We do not exit the truck to view animals... we see everything from the comfort of the safari truck.
We operate all year round and any time of the year is fun to cruise around Marco Island on the Safari Truck. The best time to see local wildlife is November through April in the mid morning to early afternoon. We'll have a good chance at seeing gopher tortoises, burrowing owls, bald eagle, green iguanas, osprey, white ibis and if we're lucky, dolphins! If you're coming in the summer months, we recommend the morning tours. Check out our wildlife page to read more about the animals we usually see. We do not exit the truck to view animals... we see everything from the comfort of the safari truck.
2) Can I book a private party?
Yes! Our Safari truck currently can take up to 14 passengers. Whether it's birthday parties, reunions, weddings and corporate events... we have you covered. During the month of December, our Safari Truck typically sells out for our "Tour of the Christmas Lights" every evening. So book your friends and family, listen to christmas music and sip on hot cocoa as we drive you around Marco Island showing you the best decorated homes. Private tours can be any time of the day for as long as you need. We can pick you up at your hotel, resort or home on Marco Island!
Yes! Our Safari truck currently can take up to 14 passengers. Whether it's birthday parties, reunions, weddings and corporate events... we have you covered. During the month of December, our Safari Truck typically sells out for our "Tour of the Christmas Lights" every evening. So book your friends and family, listen to christmas music and sip on hot cocoa as we drive you around Marco Island showing you the best decorated homes. Private tours can be any time of the day for as long as you need. We can pick you up at your hotel, resort or home on Marco Island!
3) What do we do if it rains?
During the dry season (October through May) you won't have to worry about rain very often, so we operate from morning until early afternoon. During the wet season (June through September) you can expect it to rain typically in the afternoons, which is why we just operate morning tours in the summer. If its raining at the time of the tour departure you'll either be refunded or we can reschedule you. If it rains during our tour, depending on the intensity, we'll either head back and cancel or continue the tour.
During the dry season (October through May) you won't have to worry about rain very often, so we operate from morning until early afternoon. During the wet season (June through September) you can expect it to rain typically in the afternoons, which is why we just operate morning tours in the summer. If its raining at the time of the tour departure you'll either be refunded or we can reschedule you. If it rains during our tour, depending on the intensity, we'll either head back and cancel or continue the tour.
4) Is the Safari Truck good for kids?
Absolutely! This is one best kids experiences on Marco Island for children! Where else can a kid brag that they got to ride in a real safari truck? We even have an on-board scavenger hunt for the kids... so tell them to be on the lookout for certain wildlife, landmarks and more. Kids can win a prize at the end if they find all of the items on the scavenger hunt. All of our seats have seatbelts. Children under age 2 are not permitted. Kids ages 2-11 ride for only $24.99 on our regular 1 hour and 30 minute safari truck ride around Marco Island. Kids love our christmas safari ride too!
Absolutely! This is one best kids experiences on Marco Island for children! Where else can a kid brag that they got to ride in a real safari truck? We even have an on-board scavenger hunt for the kids... so tell them to be on the lookout for certain wildlife, landmarks and more. Kids can win a prize at the end if they find all of the items on the scavenger hunt. All of our seats have seatbelts. Children under age 2 are not permitted. Kids ages 2-11 ride for only $24.99 on our regular 1 hour and 30 minute safari truck ride around Marco Island. Kids love our christmas safari ride too!
5) Is your safari truck wheelchair
friendly?
Yes, we follow all required federal ADA laws. Our safari truck is outfitted a wheelchair lift that can accomodate a 500 lb rider and we can accomodate 2 wheel chair riders on the truck. Please give us 48 HOURS advance notice if you need wheelchair assistance. Please remember, when you book your tour online to select "I am in a wheelchair." If you show up without letting us know you need wheelchair accomodations, then you may be rescheduled to a later date.
Yes, we follow all required federal ADA laws. Our safari truck is outfitted a wheelchair lift that can accomodate a 500 lb rider and we can accomodate 2 wheel chair riders on the truck. Please give us 48 HOURS advance notice if you need wheelchair assistance. Please remember, when you book your tour online to select "I am in a wheelchair." If you show up without letting us know you need wheelchair accomodations, then you may be rescheduled to a later date.
6) Can I smoke, drink or eat on the
safari truck?
Sorry! No smoking, vaping or drinking alcohol on our tours. We do allow bottled non-alcoholic beverages to be brought on board or kids snacks if needed.
Sorry! No smoking, vaping or drinking alcohol on our tours. We do allow bottled non-alcoholic beverages to be brought on board or kids snacks if needed.
