UpRiver Adventures - Wildlife Experiences in Arcadia, Fl

Experience airboat tours, swamp buggy rides, and horseback adventures on the Peace River in Arcadia, Florida.
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UpRiver Adventures Guided Airboat Tours

UpRiver Adventures is one extraordinary adventure park with infinite possibilities to explore. Through carefully forged partnerships with the area's finest tour operators and activity providers, we've created a destination where every type of adventure comes together under one roof. From wildlife encounters and water sports to historical tours and outdoor exploration, our collaborative approach brings you the very best experiences the region has to offer.
Whether you're booking your perfect adventure, picking up quality retail gear, or staying in one of our comfortable vacation rentals, we're here to make your visit seamless and unforgettable. Our team is passionate about connecting you with diverse activities and trusted partners, ensuring that every moment of your journey creates memories that will last a lifetime.
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Airboat cruising on a calm river at UpRiver Adventures in Arcadia, Florida.

Surf & Turf

Speed through waterways on an exhilarating airboat ride, then conquer the backcountry trails in a rugged swamp buggy. Experience the wild from water to land in one unforgettable day.

Horse trail ride through wooded terrain at UpRiver Adventures in Arcadia, Florida.

Horse & Buggy

Saddle up for a peaceful horseback journey through nature, then shift gears for an action-packed swamp buggy expedition. The perfect blend of serene trails and wild terrain.

Adventure experiences at UpRiver Adventures on the Peace River in Arcadia, Florida, showing outdoor activity and river scenery.

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The ultimate adventure awaits! Glide across the water by airboat, power through muddy trails in a swamp buggy, and explore scenic paths on horseback. Three thrilling ways to discover the wilderness—all in one epic package.

Why Upriver Adventures?

Located in Arcadia, Florida, UpRiver Adventures offers fun and unique Florida wilderness experiences near the Punta Gorda and Fort Myers area. Located right in Charlotte County, we boast a variety of tours including:

  • Airboat Tours
  • Swamp Buggy Rides
  • Horseback Riding
  • Peace River Tours
  • Wildlife Experiences
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What people say about our tours

    Upriver Adventures is hands down a 5-star experience… the kind of place you come back to again and again because you just can’t get enough.
    The Walker-Wright Family
    Apr 2025
    We went horseback riding and interacted with the capybara and lemurs. Melody was great and gave great detail on each of the animals. Holding the baby alligators were fun. Everyone was polite and extremely helpful.
    Ann Vidal
    Apr 2025
    Fun gator ride with a nice breeze! Our guide did a great job pointing out all the alligators along the way. The rain from the night before had raised the water level, but we still saw plenty of gators and other wildlife. There was a small animal view area after and you were able to feed turtles and alligators.
    Melissa Kalnai
    Apr 2025
    Had a great trail ride! Our trail guides Melanie and Laura were very helpful, kind and informative. Everyone at check in was very friendly and kind. We loved the beautiful scenery and horses. We are already looking forward to our next visit back!
    Hanah Smerk
    March 2022
    Went on a trail ride with my daughter and it was so much fun! The guide was excellent and the view was so beautiful. We're going back soon!!
    Tambra Amerine
    Jan 2023
    Very nice place. Different things you can do including horseback riding, swamp buggy tours, airboat tours, petting zoo area, and more. We had a fun time doing the airboat tour. Our tour guide Mike was awesome. Seen a few gators, would of been a little better if it was cooler out or going at nighttime, but we still had fun. We will definitely be back.
    Jenny
    Apr 2025
    This is a great place! The air boat ride was a blast!! Captain Johnny was fantastic. A born and raised local who was fun and informational about the whole area and ecology. What a thrilling, memorable experience. The private zoo was really cool, too!
    Daniel Mortimer
    Apr 2025
    We always do Swamp boat or airboat rides while in Florida. Upriver also offers Swamp buggy rides, canoes, horseback as well as airboat. They also have small zoo. We did the Swamp buggy with Ashton as our driver. He was excellent tour guide.
    Adrienne Tyler
    Feb 2025
    Me and my wife and kids and father in law had the greatest time ever. It is a great place to go to see alligators. We saw lots of them on the boat and buggy. They have a great staff and care alot about the people. Me and my wife has two kids. One is 17 and he's severely autistic, they was great with him.
    Jeremy Jones
    Sept 2023
    We loved our airboat tour!! Captain Dewey was so knowledgeable, funny, and kind. We saw tons of alligators and wildlife. We will definitely be back!
    Angela Campbell
    Oct 2025
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