Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour
Enjoy a day with nature on this guided eco-tour. This easy kayak tour, which requires no previous experience - will take you on a journey through the stunning cypress forest. See local wildlife along the way including alligators, roseate spoonbills, hawks, frogs, egrets and more!
Options
Single Kayak - One Person
Single Kayak: Single Kayak
What's included in Cypress Forest: Guided Nature Kayak Eco-Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This 2-hour guided tour starts and ends at The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek, located directly off of Hwy 192. Here, you will start on Shingle Creek, which are the headwaters of the Everglades.
After a safety briefing and instruction on kayaking, you will quickly enter an ecological gem that is rated one of the top paddling trails in Florida by Johnny Molloy, author of “Canoeing and Kayaking Florida.”
Within 20 minutes you enter an old-growth cypress forest that is both serene and stunningly beautiful. Your guide will tell you all about the rich ecology and history of Shingle Creek.
All guides have ACA Instructor certification, as well as First Aid, CPR & AED certification.
Young children, as young as 4 years old, can participate in the tandem kayak which has a jump seat in the back for them to sit and enjoy the experience.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Water
- Kayak rental
- Dry Box
- All Fees and Taxes
- Life Jacket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend you wear shorts, light shirt / top, sandals, hat and bring sunblock
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The Paddling Center is located at 2nd entrance to Shingle Creek Park, immediately past Marker 15 sign.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund • We recommend you wear shorts, light shirt / top, sandals, hat and bring sunblock ***Complete Online Waiver before arrival*** www.PaddlingCenter.com/ecotours-waiver (copy/paste above link to complete electronic form)