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Sea Kayaking / Canoeing in Flamingo
The end of the road in Everglades National Park, where the Wilderness Waterway and Florida Bay begin.
Why here
The start of the Wilderness Waterway, ninety nine miles of mangrove tunnel and open bay to Everglades City, plus day paddling in Florida Bay. This is the Everglades without an airboat.
Best months
Winter is the season. Summer brings heat, storms and mosquitoes in numbers that end trips. Backcountry camping needs a permit from the park.
Getting there & around
Schools & guides (2)
Everglades National Park Institute
OutfitterThe Everglades National Park Institute, which trades as the Everglades Institute, is a partnership between Everglades National Park and the parks non-profit partner the Florida National Parks Association. The National Park Service names it on the parks own canoe and kayak trails page as the operator of guided paddling tours of Nine Mile Pond, supplying canoes and paddling equipment to all guests, when water levels permit. Its paddling programme includes the Nine Mile Pond Eco-Paddle, a guided canoe trip through Nine Mile Pond, a beginners canoeing session and a Florida Bay Eco Adventure departing from Flamingo at the Guy Bradley Visitor Center. Its office address is 10 Parachute Key, Homestead.
Flamingo Adventures
OutfitterGuest Services Inc, authorised concessioner of the National Park Service at Flamingo. Kayak and canoe rental, backcountry boat tours through Buttonwood Canal and Tarpon Creek, Florida Bay catamaran tours November to April, and houseboats. Reservations 855-708-2207.
Also good for sea kayaking / canoeing in November:
Torn between Flamingo and Exuma Cays for November?
A plan settles it for your skill and budget, same-day.