moderate
7 days (flexible daily paddling time)
Participants should have moderate fitness, capable of paddling 2-4 hours daily with breaks.
Explore Florida's Everglades at your own pace with a seven-day kayak or canoe rental in Homestead. Discover stunning waterways, abundant wildlife, and peaceful natural trails with Flamingo Adventures.
Single and Tandem Kayaks | 2- and 3-Person Canoes
Experience the thrill of exploring Florida's stunning waterways with a seven-day kayak or canoe rental from Flamingo Adventures. Enjoy the flexibility of launching from Flamingo Marina and the convenience of transportation to various trailheads. Perfect for adventurers seeking a memorable outdoor escape in a beautiful natural setting.
Single Kayak (1 Person Occupancy) - $465 Tandem Kayak (2 Person Occupancy) - $535 2-Person Canoe (2 Person Occupancy) - $430 3-Person Canoe (3 Person Occupancy) - $535
168 hours
Flamingo Adventures Activities Booth operates from 8AM to 3:00PM, with the last launch for rentals departing from Flamingo Marina at 3:00PM. ALL Rentals must be returned no later than 168 hours after the originally scheduled launch time. If you are planning on returning after your scheduled time, please inform the Activities Booth attendant, upon return, to book for the additional hours.
November 1 thru March 31, Flamingo Adventures will transport kayaks, and two-person canoes to any trail head on the access road between 9-Mile Pond and Flamingo Marina. There is a $35 fee per vessel.
Note: We DO NOT transport three-person canoes or guests. We do not allow guests to transport kayaks and/or canoes with personal vehicles.
**Note:**All renters 18 and older MUST show a photo ID upon check-in per Florida law
Tides significantly impact water levels and current strength—plan your paddling times around local tide forecasts.
Stay hydrated during your paddling trips, especially during Florida's hot and humid days.
Apply sunscreen and wear a hat and sunglasses to avoid sunburn while paddling in exposed areas.
Keep a safe distance from wildlife and avoid disturbing nesting or resting animals along the shorelines.
Everglades National Park was established in 1947 to protect this unique subtropical wilderness and the indigenous cultures intertwined with it.
Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve fragile habitats and protect endangered species in the park.
Keep your gear and personal items dry during kayaking or canoeing.
Helps protect skin from intense Florida sun exposure for long paddling days.
summer specific
Essential for staying hydrated throughout your excursions.
Helps ward off mosquitoes and biting insects common in the Everglades.
spring specific