Explore Flamingo and the Everglades by Kayak, Canoe, or Skiff
Trusted rentals and a naturalist-led Backcountry Boat Tour from Homestead, Florida — flexible half-day, full-day, and multi-day options to suit every paddler.
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Paddle rentals, motor skiffs, and an immersive Backcountry Boat Tour inside Everglades National Park.
About Flamingo Adventures - Everglades National Park
Flamingo Adventures - Everglades National Park is based in Homestead, Florida, and provides kayak, canoe, and small skiff rentals along with a guided Backcountry Boat Tour inside Everglades National Park. The operation offers a full range of paddle options — single kayaks, tandem kayaks, and canoes — across short and extended rental formats, including 2-hour, 8-hour (available 8 AM to 3 PM for select rentals), 24-hour, and multi-day rentals for three, four, and six days. Transportation to scenic trailheads is available for many trips, streamlining access to backcountry routes and launch points.
Motorized options include a 17ft Mako Pro Skiff with a 60HP Yamaha outboard (available as half-day and full-day rentals) and a 17ft Carolina Skiff JV17 CC with a 40HP Yamaha outboard for half-day rental. Skiff features noted in rental listings include padded seating, GPS navigation, rod holders, fuel capacity details, and occupancy guidance for up to three adults on select models. The Backcountry Boat Tour is a 1.5-hour naturalist-guided cruise that travels the Buttonwood Canal into Whitewater Bay and focuses on regional wildlife and park history.
Seasonal specifics are included where applicable (for example, multi-day transport availability from November through March). Flamingo Adventures emphasizes safe, regulation-compliant access to Flamingo’s waterways, offering both motorized and paddle-based ways to explore the Everglades from Homestead, Florida.
Book a Paddle or Skiff Rental in Flamingo Today
Reserve a 2‑hour paddle, a multi-day expedition, or a guided 1.5‑hour Backcountry Boat Tour and access the Everglades from Homestead, Florida.