UpRiver Adventures offer safe, enjoyable, and family-friendly Peace River airboat tours, swamp buggy tours, horse trail rides, and canoe trips in Arcadia, Florida.
Scenic and Exciting Peace River Airboat Tours
Experience the nature and beauty of Old Florida. UpRiver Adventures 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 UpRiver Adventures (formerly 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.
UpRiver Adventure’s experienced tour guides provide one-on-one attention throughout the 50-minute adventure, sharing secrets of the swamp and pointing out wildlife including alligators, deer, wild hogs, and numerous bird species.
Swamp buggy trips are family-friendly, smooth, comfortable, and quiet.
Combine an Airboat Ride with a Swamp Buggy Tour with UpRiver Adventures combo tour!
Tours are presented by Varner Valley Ranch Tours.
Peace River Horseback Trail Tours
Ride along the Peace River and into the Florida Cypress hammocks on a 50-minute trail ride. 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.
Good for beginners, great for experienced riders. Whether you’re an experienced rider or complete beginner, UpRiver Adventures’ gentle horses and expert guidance ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident throughout the adventure.
Tours are presented by Sweet Southern Horse & Carriage LLC.
Canoe Tours and 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. UpRiver Adventures offer 3 and 6 mile trips.
UpRiver Adventures 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 UpRiver Adventures 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 UpRiver Adventures 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.
UpRiver Adventures is located about an hour from downtown Fort Myers at the Peace River Campgrounds in Arcadia, Florida off I-75, exit 205/Clark Road.
