$250 per adult, and $125 per child.

We would likely meet in Arcadia, Wauchula, or Fort Meade.

The minimum age is 11, due to how long of a day it will be, and the presence of gators.

Full refund due to cancellation of the entire trip for weather reasons, pro rated cancellation for a trip ended before 2pm due to weather.

Currently we are equipped to take, at most, 4 people with us. We only provide private tours, meaning it will only be us and you/your party.

You'll find various types of shark teeth, and possibly some ice age mammal fossils as well! Common shark teeth we find are: Lemons, Bulls, Tigers, Snaggletooth, Megalodon, Hastalis, Sand Tiger. Some of these are more common than others. While we can never guarantee you'll find a huge, fully intact megalodon, we'll do our best to give you the greatest chance at finding one! Some other marine fossils you may find are: gator or crocodile teeth, dolphin teeth, dugong bones, dolphin/whale vertebra, and ray mouthplates. Some common ice age fossils we find are: ice age horse teeth, giant armadillo osteoderms, mammoth molar fragments, ivory fragments, deer antlers, and more.

Our tours are certainly not easy or light work. You will spend 8 to 9 hours standing in the middle of a river, using a shovel or scooper to get sand and gravel onto your sifter. It can be heavy work on your arms, shoulders, and back. You may take as many breaks as you'd like, but we do not recommend our tour for anyone who does not think they would be physically able to do this.

You do not need any prior fossil hunting experience at all! We will help teach you the technique and help you identify shark teeth, or other fossils.

Yes, there are. We know the areas we hunt fairly well, and which specific spots to avoid. We are still cognizant of them and remain aware of our surroundings at all times. As for snakes, they are definitely in the Peace River, but we've yet to see one with our own eyes.

No hiking involved at all. We will meet at an access point and launch our kayaks from there.

While knowing how to swim is always ideal when you're in a body of water, it's not required in this case. We fossil hunt in shallow enough areas that your feet will always be touching the bottom of the river. We also provide life jackets for each person.

The Peace River can be very cold (for us Floridians, at least) during the winter months. The water is typically in the mid 70s during winter, and the mid 80s during summer. Keep in mind we are in the water for 8 to 9 hours. During winter we wear 3mm wetsuit pants. During summer we're comfortable in gym shorts or spandex shorts. Regardless of season we both wear UV protective fishing shirts, mostly so we don't have to put sunscreen on our arms, backs, and necks. A short sleeve shirt is completely fine too, just keep in mind you may need to reapply sunscreen a couple of times. Hats are always recommended, but not required. Ultimately you may wear what you like, we just want you to be comfortable given the weather conditions.

Water shoes, diving boots, or old sneakers are ideal. Crocs and bare feet are not allowed. We often find glass in the river, so anything to protect your feet is essential.

You do not need to bring any gear! We will provide you with life jackets, shovels, sifters, scoopers, and fossil bags to use during collecting. We do recommend bringing yourself a dry change of clothes and a towel for after the tour.

It certainly doesn't hurt to have a waterproof phone case or dry bag! While tipping over the kayak is extremely unlikely, it's not impossible. Feel free to bring your phone if you want photos. If you'd rather leave your phone in your vehicle, either one of us would be happy to take photos for you and send them to you later on.

There are no public restrooms in the middle of the river. You can walk up the bank and use the foliage as cover, or just discreetly go in the river. We don't judge.

If you've done something like this before and have a particular sifter, screen, or shovel that you really like, by all means bring it with you!

Food and beverages are highly encouraged! You may bring a cooler if you have one, as long as you think it could fit on a kayak. We will have some water and Gatorade available for you as well, but if you would like any food please bring some for yourself.

Yes, you can keep all of the shark teeth you find with us! No permit required.

In order to take home any vertebrate fossils from public land you must have a Florida Fossil Collecting Permit. They're only $5 and last for a year. They take a couple of weeks to process, so if you're joining us for a tour and would like to take home any ice age fossils you may find, we recommend getting the permit ahead of time. See the official Florida Museum website for the application and any additional information you may want.

No, we do not. If you're interested in buying fossilized shark teeth there are many reputable vendors that can be found online.