Guided Eco-Tour: Kayak Through Cypress Forest

Immerse yourself in the outdoors on this expert-led eco-journey. This beginner-friendly kayak trip, demanding no prior experience, allows you to traverse the breathtaking cypress forest. Spot indigenous creatures like alligators, roseate spoonbills, hawks, frogs, egrets and others on your adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

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…

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Water
  • Kayak rental
  • Dry Box
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Life Jacket
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • We recommend you wear shorts, light shirt / top, sandals, hat and bring sunblock
Location
4266 W Vine St
West Vine Street
The Paddling Center is located at 2nd entrance to Shingle Creek Park, immediately past Marker 15 sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tammy_n
Feb 9, 2025
Awesome trip! Josh was a... - Awesome trip! Josh was a great and knowledgable guide. The forest was amazing and we even saw an alligator!
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Melissa_s
Feb 3, 2025
Fun trip! - We learned interesting information while traveling. Our guide took time to answer questions and make us feel comfortable.
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Dennise_h
Feb 2, 2025
Fun time - Fantastic tour very fun guide. He is fantastic. The river marsh we were in was beautiful and super close right in Orlando. One bad thing it’s over the airport a bit like your in an air show as well. I would for sure recommend it.
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Vjmwatson
Jan 23, 2025
Recommended Kayaking experience - Wonderful kayaking experience seeing the nature of Florida, including birds and an alligator. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Truly enjoyable and would recommend if you are in the area. A good length of time, not too long.
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Leeanne_c
Jan 21, 2025
Fabulous paddle - The guide was friendly and extremely informative, he was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable experience. He ran us thru a quick basic kayaking lesson, informed us what to expect and what to do in case of an emergency and made sure we were all prepared for the experience. He was full of information, the river is calm and serene, we saw birds, cranes, herons, lots of turtles and a large cat fish. The scenery along the tour is breathtaking, he allows you to go at your own pace and explore all the beauty that surrounds you. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in a relaxing paddle with gorgeous scenery along the way! The price is great and the trip is amazing!
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Y890qdsarahj
Dec 27, 2024
Fun family activity for all ages! - We had a group of 12 of us from teenagers to grandparents. The tour was beautiful and Joshua and Ryan were amazing guides. They were very knowledgeable about the history of the area, as well as the animals and plants along the creek. Highly recommend as a great family activity!
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Prabir_c
Dec 18, 2024
Incredibly beautiful kayak trip - Ryan was so friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He was an amazing guide! I highly recommend this kayaking experience!
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Carries3
Dec 17, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Our guide was able to spot numerous birds and turtles for us to view. He also was knowledgeable about the local history of the creek and trees and plants we paddled by. Anyone can rent kayaks and equipment at this establishment but having a guided tour certainly enhances the experience. A beginner could easily navigate this creek and there was hardly any current when we were there. Highly recommend this trip!
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Felicityp101
Oct 28, 2024
Beautiful, peaceful kayak trip - This trip with guide Joshua was really enjoyable, letting me reconnect with my younger kayaking self! Shingle Creek was so beautiful and peaceful, and Joshua struck just the right balance between allowing us (just 3 trippers) to enjoy nature and sharing his knowledge, which is extensive. There were loads of birds, a turtle, an alligator... I loved it, just what I needed!
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Jeannie_h
Oct 26, 2024
Highly recommend this Kayak tour - Oh where do I start! Let’s start with the most kindness people who work here. Our tour guide Josh was not only knowledgeable but just a really nice guy. He just loves what he does, you can tell by his enthusiasm and energy. As far as the actual sights, you are surrounded by the most precious Eco system. I highly recommend this experience to all. Oh and don’t worry they will teach you how to paddle your kayak!!
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