Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs
Description
Enjoy a unique kayaking experience on this Small-Group Guided Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour of Rainbow Springs in Florida. Begin your tour with a quick tutorial on basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. Your kayak tour will last approximately 2 to 2.5-hours depending on the speed of our group and any wildlife we may see along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures at several of the picturesque stopping points along the way (there will even be a couple chances for you to get out and enjoy the refreshing Spring water!) This paddle is what any outdoor enthusiast or adventure-seeker is looking for. Year round we experience over 14 different type of birds, fish, turtles, otters, alligators, and other wildlife. The best part of it all, is that you have a chance to see some of these directly below your Clear Kayak!
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Itinerary
Rainbow Springs State Park has ornamental gardens, man-made waterfalls and sloping hills that remind you of the springs' most recent past, mining operations and a privately-owned tourist attraction.
Stunning crystalline waters of Rainbow Springs.
This is where we start and launch from. We will return to this location at the end of the paddle.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight Restrictions: 425 pounds per boat (two guests) and no more than 250 pounds per seat (individual)
- Children must be accompanied by an Adult at all times when paddling
Reviews(949)
We had a great time kayaking rainbow springs. Our guide Andres was very knowledgeable and pointed out all the animals and caves in the springs. The kayaking was easy and we loved getting to bring our dog. It was a beautiful day and the water was refreshing and clear. Will definitely do this again.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time exploring Rainbow Springs with Andres, and we're happy your pup got to join the adventure too! Thanks for paddling with us, and we can't wait to welcome you back!
We never made it to Rainbow Springs. We were staying near Kissimmee and had a two drive ahead of us each way. Much to far for our party of seven ages 7 to 70. We talked to the staff and told them we didn’t realize it was so far and we weren’t coming.She understood and said would try to do something and call back. No call back. My bad for not checking location, Trip Advisor was rating attractions near Orlando and we took the nibble. We went to Gatorland instead, I’d give it a 5 star rating, once you’ve inside you don’t want to leave 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience, and we’re sorry there was confusion around the location and travel distance. Our team did speak with you at the time and looked into options. We always do our best to help where we can, but once a reservation is booked we’re unable to make changes or cancellations if the decision is made not to attend, as all sales are final. If you’d like to discuss further, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Andres was a wonderful guide on an unforgettable experience for our family! Our kids, 3 and 6, loved helping to "paddle" on each of their parents' boats and the trek up the tributary from the main river was incredible for all of us. Easy to coordinate and a perfect duration. Highly recommend for anyone!!
Thanks for the great review! Sounds like you had such a special family adventure! Andres will be so thrilled to hear this! Love that your little paddlers got in on the action too 💛 Thanks for the high recommendation. We are happy you joined us, and we’d love to have your family back anytime!
The kayaks are tandem…we missed that so were very surprised when we arrived. The kayaks seats are not rear friendly. Two hours was long enough. Andy, our guide took great care of us and was very informative. The scenery and nature was beautiful. We saw eagles, turtles, alligators, ducks, a variety of birds and many underwater caves and springs.
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate you sharing your experience as we continue improving our guest experience. We're happy to hear your guide took excellent care of your group and you saw all the amazing wildlife! Thanks for joining us.
Recommended, a super bread for those who come to Orlando. Guide Ronnie has a lot of patience and good stories to tell about these springs.
Thanks so much for your recommendation! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and that Ronnie made the tour special with his patience and stories. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Orlando. Thank you for joining us!
Everything was exactly as it was described. You put in at KP Hole and then paddle upstream for a little bit to check out a spring fed creek that feeds into the river, which was super cool. Then you continue on upstream, checking out some spots where the springs come up directly under the river. Then you get to a point where you turn around and mostly float back the beginning. Our arms were pretty tired after we got done! We saw ducks and herons on our trip. Our guide was Gabe and he did a great job of explaining everything and giving us some background on the spring fed ecosystem of Florida.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed paddling up the spring-fed creeks and exploring the river’s unique spots. It sounds like you got a great mix of adventure and wildlife watching—ducks and herons always make the trip extra special! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Gabe; he loves sharing the fascinating spring-fed ecosystems of Florida. We can’t wait to have you back for another river adventure!
Had lots of fun! Would definitely go again!
Thank you so very much for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your time on the water with us. We look forward to having you back!
10/10 recommend! It’s a very chill kayaking trip. The scenery is beautiful. The water is clear. We saw otters, birds, fish, and turtles. Andres knew quite a bit about the area and the animals. If you’re in the area, this is a must do!
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We’re so glad you had a wonderful time on the water with Andres and saw so much amazing wildlife. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation.
Great visit with Andres out tour guide ! Loved seeing all the wildlife, natural springs and we even saw some scuba divers in the caves. Worth a trip!
Thanks so much for joining us and leaving a review! We’re so glad you had a excellent time with Andres on the river!
Never been to any spring in Florida, so this was a heck of an experience. Kudos to Andres the tour guide for being so patient, informative and very educational. Top top lad
Thanks so much for the review! We will make sure Andres gets your kind feedback. We hope to have you out again soon!
