Tours & Activities in Gainesville

Rodman Reservoir has legendary status for the number of trophy bass it has produced over the years ever since it was created. It has been consistently ranked with the state of Florida as one of the top ten best bass lakes in the country. Let’s explore Rodman the swamp, historic extension of the St Johns River just east of downtown Gainesville, FL. View its creatures in their natural habitat while experiencing the thrill of fishing trip. Birds and Alligators flourish in the abundance of vegetation making it a bird watcher's heaven and a photographer’s paradise, but for anglers it’s truly both! So grab your hat, sunglasses and cell phone to take pictures. All you have to do is step on board, cast a pole and wait for the tug on the other end! Bring your family along for a fishing adventure of a lifetime! Our travelers also enjoyed a day in the Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural, or the University of Florida Bat House!

Rodman Reservoir has legendary status for the number of trophy bass it has produced over the years ever since it was created. It has been consistently ranked with the state of Florida as one of the top ten best bass lakes in the country. Let’s explore Rodman the swamp, historic extension of the St Johns River just east of downtown Gainesville, FL. View its creatures in their natural habitat while experiencing the thrill of fishing trip. Birds and Alligators flourish in the abundance of vegetation making it a bird watcher's heaven and a photographer’s paradise, but for anglers it’s truly both! So grab your hat, sunglasses and cell phone to take pictures. All you have to do is step on board, cast a pole and wait for the tug on the other end! Bring your family along for a fishing adventure of a lifetime! Our travelers also enjoyed a day in the Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural, or the University of Florida Bat House!

Walk around Gainesville while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Gainesville.

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

Our guided 2 hour clear kayak tour will show you a side of Florida’s waterways you have never seen before. Paddle with us along the Historic Santa Fe River, which boasts the largest congregation of Fresh Water Springs in the world! During this tour, we’ll have plenty to explore and lots of picture opportunities. This tour offers a chance to really experience what all Florida has to offer with its abundance of wildlife and scenic landscaping surrounding you. Our guides will share interesting history and information about the area and ecosystems while we are exploring the Gilchrist Blue Springs and the Santa Fe River. Do not forget your swimsuit – it is perfect for a dip or snorkeling in the refreshing clear blue water! Prepare to see whitetail deer, river otters, turtles, birds, fish, and more!

This living exhibit features hundreds of free-flying butterflies, typically more than 50 species at any given time, birds from around the world and an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience. Visitors to Powell Hall will encounter signature permanent exhibition halls that explore the state’s unique habitats and rich cultural history, including information about some of Florida's early Native peoples. Visitors may view a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony and mammoth and mastodon skeletons from the last ice age. **NOTICE: Tickets purchased on this site include a service fee imposed by Trip Advisor. Tickets purchased at the venue do not include this additional fee.**

Take the worry out of your departure to Orlando-Sanford Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

The Gainesville scavenger hunt players will use an app to find objects around the city to collect points, and complete fun challenges for points. Players will be able to see their score live on the app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come and explore with us in Gainesville.

Take the worry out of your departure to Orlando Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

With over 1000 springs, Florida boasts the largest concentration of freshwater springs in the world. It's been said that they are the best kept secret of the nation. This is your chance to explore them in a private group like a local would. Snorkel, paddle board, or hike your way around and through each unique spring - learning how different they are from each other and the critical role they play in the Florida ecosystem. Have a snack to break up the tour, or relax with a damp ice cold towel in the sun. Look and listen for wildlife. The clear waters of the springs are the perfect place to practice underwater photography. This tour is customizable, meaning you can request an emphasis on snorkeling, paddle boarding, or hiking from your guide - as well as underwater photos of your group! All guides who lead these tours are freediving instructors and professional conservationists. You'll learn a lot about the environment as well as some tips and tricks for safe and effective snorkeling.

Survive an apocalypse in Gainesville today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in Gainesville today!

Crazy Dash of Gainesville is a great way to see the city! Use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. Find them in any order you choose and submit a photo for points. You'll also complete challenges for points. See your score on the rankings compared to others who have played across the country when you are finished. All games have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most easy-going scavenger hunt. Come have some fun in Gainesville today!

Take the worry out of your departure to Port Canaveral and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.