OCHOPEE KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Six Days of Quiet Paddling: Rent a Kayak or Canoe Out of Ochopee and Explore the Everglades
A six-day rental from Everglades Adventures provides canoe and kayak gear and complimentary access to the Everglades City Boardwalk; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Six Days of Quiet Paddling: Rent a Kayak or Canoe Out of Ochopee and Explore the Everglades.
Located in Everglades City and operating out of Ivey House, Everglades Adventures Kayak & Eco Tours offers six-day canoe and kayak rentals that put you on the water in the lush, exotic habitats of the Everglades. Rentals run November through April, include essential safety and handling gear, and come with free admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk, making them a practical way to spend extended time on this fragile landscape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seasonal Six-Day Rentals
Rentals are offered on a six-day basis and are available from November through April; reservations are strongly suggested to ensure you secure a boat for your dates.
Everything Essential Is Included
Each rental includes paddles, personal flotation devices (PFDs), a bilge pump, and bow and stern lines so you arrive ready to push off without sourcing basic equipment.
Launch and Local Access
Rentals are run by Everglades Adventures at Ivey House in Everglades City, and you will park at and launch from the Everglades Rod & Gun Club; the package includes complimentary admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk.
What the day feels like
What Six Days on Your Own Boat Feels Like
A six-day rental from Everglades Adventures lets you carry your own rhythm across the tidal sloughs and mangrove fringes of the Everglades without owning a craft; because basic safety and handling gear are included, the time is spent on navigation and the landscape rather than on logistics.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your reservation confirmation email; the rental itself includes paddles, PFDs, a bilge pump, and bow & stern lines.
Rentals are available seasonally from November through April; plan and book early within that window.
You will park at and launch from the Everglades Rod & Gun Club; coordinate pickup and any final instructions with Everglades Adventures at Ivey House.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
The rental duration is six days.
When are rentals offered?
Rentals are available from November through April.
Do I need a reservation?
Reservations are strongly suggested to ensure availability for your rental dates.
What equipment is provided with the rental?
All rentals include paddles, personal flotation devices (PFDs), a bilge pump, and bow & stern lines.
Where do I park and launch?
You will park at and launch from the Everglades Rod & Gun Club.
Is there any included admission or local access?
The rental includes free admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk.