ARCADIA PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Alone with the Marsh: Private Airboat, Swamp Buggy, and Canoe Tours in Arcadia
Private, guided excursions by Fossil Recovery Exploration that place your group aboard a swamp buggy, airboat, or canoe with personalized scheduling and one-on-one post-trip identification of finds.
Alone with the Marsh: Private Airboat, Swamp Buggy, and Canoe Tours in Arcadia.
These private tours put your party and a single guide into Florida’s wetlands for an intimate, customizable encounter with the swamp—choose a swamp buggy, an airboat, or a canoe and set times and locales that aren’t offered on public weekend excursions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Private-guided excursions just for your group
Each booking is a special-order, intimate trip that consists only of your group and the guide—no other guests—allowing adaptable times and locations tailored to your needs.
One-on-one identification of finds
Every private tour includes an after-tour, one-on-one educational identification of any discoveries made during the outing, delivered directly by your guide.
Swamp buggy, airboat, or canoe options
Pick the craft that suits your group: swamp buggy excursions (with an optional premium land-site dig), airboat outings with multiple availability-based options, or canoe trips in specified locations.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect an adaptable, small-group pace: a guided run through marsh channels and overland dig sites or a quieter canoe route, followed by focused interpretation of your finds—an intimate alternative to busy weekend public runs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who these private tours suit—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Suggested duration is 4–5 hours.
These are special-order private tours; swamp buggy private tours run Monday–Thursday, canoe private tours Monday–Friday, and airboat private tours depend on availability and party size. Some private options exist only when the public options are unavailable.
Contact the operator for specific guidance on gear and any site-specific requirements.
Canoe private tours are offered in Bowling Green and Arcadia; please note your canoe location before booking and confirm meeting details with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are these truly private tours?
Yes. Private tours are special-order excursions that consist solely of your group and the guide, with no other guests.
How long does a private tour last?
The suggested duration is 4–5 hours.
When are swamp buggy private tours offered?
Swamp buggy private tours are offered Monday–Thursday as special-order outings.
Where are canoe private tours available?
Canoe private tours are available Monday–Friday at the Bowling Green and Arcadia locations; you should note your canoe location before booking.
What about airboat private tours?
Airboat private tours are offered in three options that depend on availability and party size.
Will the guide help identify finds?
Yes. Each private tour includes a one-on-one, after-tour educational identification of your finds; the airboat private option notes that its identification is not available in as in-depth a format as the main weekend public excursions.
How do I get rates or customize a tour?
Contact the operator (Fossil Recovery Exploration) for more details and custom rates.