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The trip is 4 miles long and can generally take 2-3 hours in a kayak 4 hours in a tube.
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Yes you can bring food and drink, Coolers are subject to search and disposable containers (such as cans, plastics, glass, plastic foam or paper) are not permitted on the rainbow river.? Please remember, alcohol is not permitted. All other food and drink items must be in non-disposable containers. Disposable items such as plastic bottles, cans and wrappers are not permitted on the Rainbow River.
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Yes the Rainbow river is a natural body of water that fish, birds, and reptiles call home.
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No, there is an old lock system on the waterway between the Rainbow River and the Gulf of Mexico. Because that system is no longer used, manatees cannot travel to the Rainbow River. The last sighting of a manatee in the area was in the mid 1990’s.
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We offer kayaks,paddle boards, and tubes. We will also shuttle your equipment if you would like for a fee. Rates depend on equipment.Personal float size may not exceed 60 inches in any dimension. Tying or lashing together of floats may not exceed ten feet.
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Yes you are allowed to bring your furry friend along but please respect others space and be sure to bring whatever you need for your pet as we do not specialize in gear for dogs.
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The current averages approximately 1 ½ knots.
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Like most freshwater springs in Florida, the average water temperature is 72 degrees year round.
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We start shuttles at 9:00 am with our last drop off around 1:30 pm. Our last pickup to get off the water is 5:00 pm. Please check in 15 minutes before your scheduled shuttle time.
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We shuttle you from our facility to the KP Hole county park. There is a $7.00 entrance fee per person for kayaks and a $10 fee for tubes to launch from their facility(they accept cash or credit), cash is preferred to expedite the entry into the park where you will embark from. From there you will float 4 1/2 miles down river to our new private kayak/tube exit ramp at the confluence of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee River. We do ask that you bring a phone with you so we know when you arrive at the exit point.
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Must give 24hrs notice to rebook. No refunds with cancellations less than 48hrs notice. No refunds for no show customers.
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Yes we do take reservations you can book online @ rainbowriverkayak.com or give us a call to lock in your spot.
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Florida is well known for its afternoon thunderstorms. Exiting the Rainbow River at any point other than the designated Tuber’s Exit is trespassing. We recommend starting your trip early to avoid the seasonal afternoon thunderstorms.
