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Rum Island Springs Retreat and

Santa Fe River Paddle, Gainesville FL

This wonderful getaway is now available year round.  A minimum of 6 people are required in order to run the trip.  Please contact us if you are interested in partnering with other interested people.

We are offering 2 different Lodging options to suit different travelers.  The first option includes staying at a majestic cabin situated on a beautiful ten acre wooded area adjacent to the river.  The second option includes staying at a beautifully restored Victorian home that has been converted to a charming Bed and Breakfast in historic downtown Gainesville, FL.  Both accommodations are lovely provide a unique experience for every traveler.


Cabin at Rum Island Springs

Trip includes:

  • 2 Nights accommodation at a beautiful Cabin adjacent to the Santa Fe River
  • Guided Kayak Tour of the Santa Fe River (including kayak rental, kayak instruction, kayak shuttle service, guided tour by a wildlife biologist, and all the gear you will need for a day of fun)
  • Springs Snorkeling/Swimming (snorkel or swim in the crystal clear springs to your heart's content)
  • Excellent environmentally-friendly meals and snacks that feature organic and locally grown produce and homemade breads & desserts (including 2 continental breakfasts, 2 snacks, 1 dinner and 1 lunch) Participants responsible for 1 dinner and additional beverages.

 

*Transportation to and from Sarasota and Gainesville, FL is available if there is sufficient interest.  Please let us know if you are interested in this option.

$350 per person

($150 nonrefundable deposit required in advance to reserve your spot)

Contact Us to Reserve Your Spot

(6 person minimum required to run trip)

 


Bed and Breakfast in Historic Downtown Gainesville, FL

Trip includes:

  • 2 Nights accommodation at an exquisitely restored Victorian Bed and Breakfast in historic downtown Gainesville, FL
  • Homemade breakfast, gourmet coffee service, and complimentary evening wine service
  • Guided Kayak Tour of the Santa Fe River (including kayak rental, kayak instruction, kayak shuttle service, guided tour by a wildlife biologist, and all the gear you will need for a day of fun)
  • Springs Snorkeling/Swimming (snorkel or swim in the crystal clear springs to your heart's content)
  • Excellent environmentally-friendly meals and snacks that feature organic and locally grown produce and homemade breads & desserts (meals except breakfast provided at the Cabin the day of the kayak tour) Participants responsible for all other outside meals and beverages.

     

*Transportation to and from Sarasota and Gainesville, FL is available if there is sufficient interest.  Please let us know if you are interested in this option.

$550 per person

($200 nonrefundable deposit required in advance to reserve your spot)

Contact Us to Reserve Your Spot

(6 person minimum required to run trip)


 

Sample Itinerary:

(Itinerary is very flexible)

 

 

Friday

 

 

3pm-6pm

Arrive at Rum Island Springs

Optional Spring Swim

 

6-8pm

Dinner at the Outdoor Kitchen  (Eat a tasty meal, sit around the campfire, enjoy some music, listen to the frogs, look at the stars)

 

8pm on

Personal Time: (Stargazing, relax in the hammock, explore)

 

 

Saturday

 

 

8 am    

Breakfast

 

9am-12pm

Guided Kayak Tour on the Santa Fe River

 

12 pm

Lunch at the Cabin

 

12pm on

Personal Time (Read a good book, relax in the hammock, bird watching, take a dip in the springs)

 

3pm

Optional Springs Exploration/Snorkeling or Nature Walk

 

6 pm    

Night Out in Historic Gainesville, FL (have a nice dinner out, see the sights, explore downtown Gainesville, FL)

 

9 pm on

Personal Time (relax with a glass of wine on the balcony, play some chess or cards in the outdoor kitchen)

 

 

 

Sunday

 

 

7-9 am

Breakfast at your leisure

 

10 am

Optional Springs swim/snorkeling

 

11 am on

Personal time (finish your book, explore the woods, relax)

 

12 pm

Depart Rum Island Retreat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
Biotica EcoTours
1068 Willis Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 350-4905
mail@bioticatours.com

 

 

 

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