Scenic and Exciting Peace River Airboat Tours
Experience the nature and beauty of Old Florida. Peace River Charters offers safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly airboat tours and charters. Observe native wildlife such as alligators, deer, wild boar, turkey, and more. Each tour is personalizes based on the group, from an exciting thrill ride to slow and relaxing. Read our blog article about Peace River Charters here!
Visit the country store, hold a baby alligator, and meet Dale, the largest gator in southwest Florida!
Owner Captain Zac Varner is a licensed USCG captain and native Floridian with over 20 years’ experience. He and his knowledgeable captains and crew will share the history of the Peace River and local native Florida wildlife.
Each airboat tours last approximately 50-minutes.
Swamp Buggy Adventures
A swamp buggy is the ultimate off-road vehicle to experience Southwest Florida’s natural landscape because they are outfitted with oversized tires and an elevated platform offering riders a rare 12-foot vantage point. These off-road vehicles allow safe access to uneven terrain, thick mud, shallow water passages, and dense brush.
Peace River Charter’s experienced tour guides share their personal knowledge of the area while weaving and winding through the thick Florida hammocks.
Swamp buggy trips are family-friendly, smooth, comfortable and quiet.
Combine an Airboat Ride With a Swamp Buggy Tour! The Surf and Turf tour includes a 30-minute swamp buggy trip with a 1-hour airboat ride.
Peace River Horseback Trail Tours
Just like a Florida Cracker (Florida’s colonial-era pioneer settlers and cowboys), you can experience the serene Peace River on a one-hour trail ride!
Ride along the Peace River and into the Florida Cypress hammocks. Each guided wilderness trail ride is led by an experienced native Floridian who will provide you and your group with a personalized one on one experience.
Peace River’s horseback trail rides are safe and fun for all ages regardless of rider experience.
Canoe & Airboat Excursions and Canoe Rentals
One of the most popular ways to explore the Peace River is via canoe. Experiencing the serene beauty of the river as you paddle along the relaxed current is a must do for all ages. Peace River Charters offers 3 and 6 mile trips.
Peace River Charters offer an airboat ride and canoe paddle combo eco tour. This guided excursion is a fun filled adventure that begins with an exciting airboat ride up the Peace River followed by a relaxing paddle down current.
Canoe rental is also offered for those who would prefer to explore the Peace River on their own.
Jungle Doria’s Wildlife Park at Peace River Charters offers a variety of one-of-a-kind wildlife encounters and photo opportunities. Meet Madagascar lemurs, emus, capybaras, snakes, tortoise, porcupine, alligators, and more. The Wildlife Park is free for anyone taking a Peace River Charters tour.
Wildlife Park admission without a tour is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Animal interactions require an additional fee.
Extended trips and custom charter options are also available – call for pricing and availability. Groups of 17 or more receive a special discounted price. Group and private airboat tours and charters are also available.
Peace River Charters are just a short drive from Fort Myers at the Peace River Campgrounds in Arcadia, Florida off I-75, exit 205/Clark Road.
