Everglades Area Tours rental location is at JT's Island Café and Gallery on Chokoloskee Island. All year long, Chokoloskee Island is, by far, the best launch site in the area for the day paddler. All other locations require an open water crossing of Chokoloskee Bay and dealing with swift river currents. Everglades Area Tours.com can completely outfit your everglades excursion or supplement items that you do not have.
*A deposit and copy of a current driver's license is required for all rentals. Reservations are strongly suggested*
Suggestions on what to bring Cell Phone, Watch, Water, Sun screen, Sunglasses, Hat, Towel, Change of Clothes, Water Shoes, Dry Bag, Soft sided cooler, Snacks, Waterproof Disposable Camera, Bug Repellant, Zip lock bag, compass, chart, VHF radio.
Recreational Kayaks/Canoes
All kayaks and canoes are outfitted with paddle, PFD & whistle.
- Ocean Kayak Malibu Two XL Tandem
$65 full day - $55 each additional day
- Native Watercraft Ultimate 12'
$60 full day - $50 each additional day
- Grumman Aluminum Canoe 17'
$65 full day - $50 each additional day
Sea Kayaks
All sea kayaks are outfitted with paddle, PFD & whistle.
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$80 full day - $70 each additional day
- Necky Looksha IV 17'
$80 full day - $70 each additional day
- Necky Aramuk 18' Tandem (Poly)
$105 full day - $85 each additional day
Fishing Kayaks
Fishing Kayaks come with paddles, PFD's, whistles, rod holders, anchor trolleys, anchors and/or drift chutes. Please do not forget your fishing license.
- Native Water Craft Ultimate 12'
(The tunnel hull construction makes for an extremely stable boat so that you can fish standing.)
$65 full day - $50 each additional day
Canoe Camping Rental Packages
Included are an Outfitted Canoe for two; Kitchen/Cooking Pack for Two; Camping Package for Two; Filtered water, VHF or Satellite Communications and trip planning assistance by phone. You stop by the store for your groceries!
- Two days/One Night - $495
- Three days/Two Night - $495
- Four days/Three Night - $595
- Five days/Four Night - $695
- Six days/Five Night - $795
- Seven days/Six nights - $895
All guests must have a first aid kit, proper charts, a compass and demonstrate the ability to use all these items. We will not rent you equipment without these. Your safety is paramount to us. If you do not have these safety items, please consider owning them for future use. You must pull your own backcountry permit. https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/wilderness-trip-planner.htm
First Aid Kit available for purchase - $30
Kayak Camping Rental Packages
Included are two Outfitted Sea Kayaks; Kitchen/Cooking Pack for Two; Camping Package for Two; Drominary Bags w/Filtered water and trip planning assistance by phone. You stop by the store for your groceries!
- Two days/One Night - $850
- Three days/Two Night - $850
- Four days/Three Night - $1095
- Five days/Four Night - $1395
- Six days/Five Night - $1645
- Seven days/Six nights - $1945
All guests must have a VHF radio or Satellite tracker, first aid kit, proper charts, a compass and demonstrate the ability to use all these items. We will not rent you equipment without these. Your safety is paramount to us. If you do not have these safety items, please consider owning them for future use. You must pull your own backcountry permit. https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/wilderness-trip-planner.htm
First Aid Kit available for purchase - $30
Water Shuttles
If you want to get deeper in the Park on your kayak/canoe tour, consider our shuttle service to provide the best experience possible. All gear, kayaks are One-Way Shuttle Prices. The pricing, below is "per trip" and based on the livery location. Many guests choose to spend a few days at one location and then relocate to another during their excursion. Please contact us with your desires and needs.
| Up to 6 people |
Jewell Key, Rabbit Key, Crooked Creek | $ 275 |
Picnic Key, Tiger Key, Pavilion Key, , Camp Lulu | $ 350 |
Mormon Key, New Turkey Key, Watson's Place | $ 395 |
Hog Key, Lostman's River Mouth, Sweetwater Chickee | $ 425 |
Highland Beach, Darwin's Place | $ 450
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Individual Equipment Rentals
One button GPS satellite emergency call - $12 per day
Two Person Tents - $18 per day
Sleeping bags - $8 per day + $20 cleaning fee
Sleep Pads - $4 per day
Ground Cloth - $2 per day
Five Gallon Water Jug w/ filter water - $6 per day
Stove - $10 per day ; Fuel - $8/canister
Dry Bags - $6 per day
Coolers - $6 per day
Kayak Paddle - $10 per day
Kayak PFD's - $10 per day
Fishing Tackle $50 per day
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