↠ ABOUT THE TOURS ↞
Take a paddle through the crystalline waters of Rainbow Springs! 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! We encourage taking a splash into the fresh spring water! Clear kayaking in Rainbow Springs is the best way to explore these amazing waterways.
↠ MEET OUR TEAM ↞
Sam Heimgartner
Meet Sam! Sam, originally from IL, is an adventure seeker at heart and passionate of all things outdoors! In her spare time you can catch her hanging at the beach either surfing, snorkeling, or scuba diving. She enjoys traveling to different parts of the world, so be sure to share your epic travel stories with her on your next paddle! Sam also has an eye for spotting out wildlife on tours!
Mario Simauchi
Meet Mario! Originally from Miami, FL and could be considered a nature enthusiast. He is a Rollins College Alumni, with an International Business degree in Global Brand Management and International Franchising. Growing up speaking both Spanish and English, Mario can also communicate in Mandarin, Portuguese, and French… making him multilingual! In addition to studying at Rollins, Mario also took his studies overseas and spent time studying in China. In his free time he enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures.
Brooke O’Dowd
Brooke is always on the lookout for an adventure. She has her degree in Animal Science from Sam Houston State University and plans to get her masters in Wildlife Biology. Born in New Mexico and raised in Texas, she is not a native Floridian, but don’t let that fool you because she has a vast knowledge of the ecosystem. Her favorite ways to pass time include hiking with her two dogs, fishing, photography, creating art, training horses, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors.
Alex
Meet Alex! Alex is a Silver Springs, FL native who spent his recent years just south of the Arctic Circle in rural Finland! Awarded a bachelor’s degree in Sport & Leisure Management from KAMK – Alex has been educated on tour guiding practices in the warmth of the Arctic. Little did he know that his tourism studies would prove useful in his cool Florida backyard as well! Alex is a basketball coach and has helped develop the game with folks from over 20 countries! In between showing you his native waters – Alex travels between Lithuania and Croatia each semester to fulfill his master’s studies in Basketball Coaching & Management.
TOP-RATED RAINBOW SPRINGS KAYAK TOURS
★★★★★
Glad we booked this for our spring break vacation. Very beautiful and peaceful and educational all at the same time. Loved how we got to step out and swim for a bit. Our tour guide was amazing and very patient with our group. Really pointed out a lot of interesting things along the way.
– Yolanda D. | Tripadvisor
This turned out to be a better experience then we had expected! Our guide was knowledgeable, informative and entertaining. The river was beautiful and the wildlife was nice to see. We were able to walk up a small stream and swim in the fresh spring water. Make sure you have a change of clothes once you get back to shore!
– Ethan G. | Tripadvisor
Loved this! There is so much beauty to see, it is hard to know where to look. Up, and even down, and yes, I said down, since you can see through your kayak, there is always beauty to behold. Our tour guide was great too. I highly recommend taking this tour so you may witness the stunning beauty of this river and the wildlife up close.
– Lydia L. | Tripadvisor
What a beautiful experience! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed. We were in awe of our surroundings and the very active wildlife under and around our kayaks! Our guide and was very welcoming, sweet, and knowledgeable. We would do it again and again! I'd highly recommend this kayak tour to anybody in the area interested in an outdoor adventure!
– Claire N. | Tripadvisor
We did this on our girl's trip to Florida and it was absolutely wonderful! Our guide was friendly and super knowledgeable about the area and the local wildlife. Our favorite part was getting out of the boat and walking along the shallow path with the sand. The clear boat made the experience absolutely top-notch! This activity is a must do!
– Lori S. | Tripadvisor↠ GET IN TOUCH ↞
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(352) 541-0115
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(352) 541-0115
(Available from 8:00am – 5:00pm)