Airboat Fossil Hunting with Fossil Recovery Exploration
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required beyond light walking and digging
Overview
Dive into a 5-hour airboat journey on Florida’s Peace River with Fossil Recovery Exploration. Combine thrilling river rides with hands-on fossil hunting for an adventure that’s both accessible and unforgettable.
Airboat Ride/Fossil Hunting
For all ages! • 5 Hour Guided Tour • Up to 18 People • Most Popular Tour!
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About This Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable 5-hour adventure through the backwoods of the Peace River, where you'll ride in style on airboats to discover world-class fossils. This popular tour combines the thrill of fossil hunting with a unique airboat experience, making it an exciting and accessible outing for all.
Blast on through the backwoods and find some fossils with us on the Peace River!
Duration
5 Hours
About
Our most popular fossil service! Enjoy a ride to the fossil grounds in style on our airboats. Peace River fossils are world class and our grounds consistently put out amazing finds season after season. Airboat ride in-find black gold (aka fossils)-ride on back!
By the way, this tour is the easiest physically.
Adventure Tips
Wear water-resistant shoes
The fossil hunting areas can be wet and muddy, so sturdy water-resistant footwear helps keep you comfortable.
Bring sunscreen and insect repellent
Florida’s sun is intense, and the river’s backwoods attract mosquitoes; protect your skin accordingly.
Listen closely to guides
Guides share vital safety tips and fossil identification advice—paying attention enhances your experience.
Keep cameras ready but secure
The airboat ride offers photographic opportunities, but secure your gear against humidity and sudden movements.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- American alligator
- Anhinga (a river bird common on the Peace River)
History
The Peace River has been a rich fossil site for decades, revealing species that thrived in Florida’s ancient coastal waters more than 2 million years ago.
Conservation
Fossil Recovery Exploration encourages ethical fossil collecting and practices low-impact travel to help preserve the river’s delicate ecosystems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Water-resistant hiking shoes
Protects feet from wet, muddy terrain while fossil hunting along riverbanks.
Wide-brim sun hat
Shields face and neck from intense Florida sun during the airboat ride and outdoor digging.
spring|summer|fall specific
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is crucial, especially under the sun and exertion of sifting through sediment.
Lightweight insect repellent
Keeps mosquitoes and biting insects at bay during the humid months.
spring|summer specific