Are you adventure-ready? Here’s the ultimate packing list for any of the fun-filled swamp buggy rides in Fort Myers and the surrounding area!
Decide On Weather Appropriate Clothing
Swamp buggy rides in Fort Myers are fun no matter the weather — as long as you are dressed appropriately! Dress similarly for a swamp buggy tour as you would for a hike in the same area. That means bringing a rain jacket if the forecast predicts cloudy or stormy weather and sunglasses if the sun is shining.
Choose Your Footwear Wisely
While you’ll be sitting on a swamp buggy for your swamp buggy ride in Fort Myers, you may want to explore the area more after your ride! For example, Babcock Ranch Eco Tours offers free walking tours that you take before or after your swamp buggy ride. For that reason, comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended. Leave the flip-flops and high heels at home!
Remember Sun Protection
The sun is almost always shining for swamp buggy rides in Fort Myers and the surrounding area! Even if the day starts cloudy, the clouds could part within a few hours and you’ll be wishing you brought sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses if you didn’t pack them along. While the Babcock Ranch Eco Tours gift shop sells some of these items— it’s still not a bad idea to pack your own!
Pack Snacks
The Babcock Ranch swamp buggy rides in the Fort Myers area are 90 minutes long. If you plan on taking a tour with a little one or tend to get hungry yourself during adventures, it’s worth packing a snack or two! However, don’t feel like you have to pack a whole meal. The Gator Shack Restaurant is a great place to stop for a meal before or after your tour!
Cameras and Binoculars
You are sure to see some amazing sights on your swamp buggy ride in Fort Myers! To document the beauty of Southwest Florida and its flora and fauna, you are going to want to bring a camera. You may also want to pack a set of binoculars to get a closer look at all those beautiful birds and more shy wildlife that hangs back from coming near the buggy!
