HOMESTEAD KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Six Days in the Everglades: Flamingo Marina to 9-Mile Pond by Kayak or Canoe
A six-day rental from Flamingo Adventures provides self-guided kayak or two-person canoe access to Everglades trailheads, with seasonal transport available to select launch points.
Six Days in the Everglades: Flamingo Marina to 9-Mile Pond by Kayak or Canoe.
Flamingo Adventures’ Six Day Kayak / Canoe Rental puts you alone on Everglades waterways for up to 144 hours, offering a self-directed stretch of mangrove channels and open water with optional transport to select trailheads between 9-Mile Pond and Flamingo Marina during the November–March window.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Trailhead Transport, November–March
From November 1 through March 31 Flamingo Adventures will transport kayaks and two-person canoes to select trailheads on the access road between 9-Mile Pond and Flamingo Marina for a $35 fee per vessel — a practical option for extending your paddle without ferrying gear yourself.
A Full Six Days on the Water
Rentals run for a full 144 hours from your scheduled launch time, giving paddlers a continuous six-day window to explore; all rentals must be returned by the end of that period unless you arrange additional hours with the Activities Booth.
What the Activities Booth Controls
The Flamingo Activities Booth operates daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the last rental launch from Flamingo Marina departs at 3:00 PM — plan arrivals and returns to fit that window.
What the day feels like
What Six Days Feels Like
This rental is a self-guided immersion: you take a kayak or two-person canoe and set out from Flamingo Marina or a transported trailhead, using up to 144 continuous hours to navigate the Everglades’ tidal channels, mangrove stands, and open sloughs while operating within the provider’s launch and return windows.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should rethink it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are issued for 144 hours from the scheduled launch time; all rentals must be returned no later than that deadline. If you anticipate returning late, inform the Activities Booth attendant upon arrival to book additional hours.
The Flamingo Adventures Activities Booth operates from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the last rental launch from Flamingo Marina departs at 3:00 PM — schedule your arrival and put-in accordingly.
Between November 1 and March 31 the operator will transport kayaks and two-person canoes to select trailheads on the access road for a $35 fee per vessel.
Check in at 1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy, Homestead, FL for launch and rental arrangements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental period?
Rentals run for 144 hours (six days) from your scheduled launch time and must be returned by the end of that period.
Where do I check in for my rental?
Check in at the Flamingo Activities Booth located at 1 Flamingo Lodge Hwy, Homestead, FL.
Does Flamingo Adventures transport my kayak or canoe to trailheads?
Yes — from November 1 through March 31 the operator will transport kayaks and two-person canoes to select trailheads on the access road between 9-Mile Pond and Flamingo Marina for a $35 fee per vessel.
Can I return the rental late?
All rentals must be returned no later than 144 hours after the scheduled launch; if you plan to return late, inform the Activities Booth attendant when you arrive so additional hours can be booked.
Can I transport the kayak or canoe in my personal vehicle or bring guests in operator transport?
No — guests may not transport kayaks or canoes with personal vehicles, and the operator does not transport guests; vessel transport is limited to kayaks and two-person canoes (three-person canoes are not transported).