Private Peace River Airboat Fossil Hunting Adventure

From $15004 hours (minimum)

Alva, FL

What to Expect

Enjoy exclusive use of our six-passenger airboat as we travel deep into the fossil-rich Peace River. With a local captain and fossil guide you’ll cruise upriver, gear up in knee- to waist-deep water, and sift proven gravel beds for Megalodon teeth, mammoth fragments and other Ice Age fossils. No experience required all equipment, instruction and bottled water are provided and you keep every legal fossil you uncover.

Included

Private use of 6-passenger airboat
4-hour guided fossil hunt
Airboat transportation to fossil beds
Fossil hunting instruction & identification help
Digging scoops
River sifters
Fossil collecting bags & zip-lock baggies
Ear-protection earmuffs
Ice-cold bottled water
Knowledgeable local captain & guide

Requirements

Human artifacts (arrowheads, etc.) must be returned to the river per Florida law. Fossil hunting is conducted in knee- to waist-deep water; guests should be comfortable wading on uneven river bottom.

Pricing

Private Charter (1-4 People)For up to 4 people$1,500
Private Charter (5-6 People)For 5 or 6 People$1,800

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Address

547 River Rd, Zolfo Springs, FL, 33890

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 14 + days before departure: full refund less 15 % admin fee or full credit valid 12 months.
nCancellations 7–13 days: trip credit only (no refund).
nCancellations within 6 days, same-day or no-shows: no refund / no credit.
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