Enjoy spectacular views of Florida’s Largest Freshwater Lake from the air and dine at The Landing Strip Cafe in Okeechobee, Florida!
Lunch on the Lake Tour
Lake Okeechobee is Florida’s largest lake and the second largest body of fresh water in the contiguous United States. The word Okeechobee comes from the Seminole Indian language “Oki” (water) and “Chubi” (big) and means “big water.” These early Floridians chose the name well. Vast surface area (730 square miles), shallowness (averaging only nine feet deep) and enormous habitat diversity makes the ecosystem unique on the North American continent. The lake is a multiple-use resource, which supports valuable commercial and sport fisheries, provides flood control, and acts as a reservoir for potable and irrigation water for much of south Florida. – Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Includes
- Scenic flight over the Florida Everglades and Lake Okeechobee
- Lunch at The Landing Strip Cafe
- In-flight commentary including history and ecology of the area
What to Bring
- Camera and/or videocamera
- Light jacket for cooler months
- Comfortable walking shoes
Tour Time
- Tour Time: 3.0 hours
- Flight Time: 1.5 hours
- Comfortable walking shoes
Tour Price: $600
Tour Capacity: Up to 3 people