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Rentals and Outfitting

Everglades National Park
"Dedicated to fun and the experiential education of students, families and travelers from Florida, the Americas and the World"

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.

  • $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 and trip planning assistance. You stop by the store for your groceries!

  • Two days/One Night - $325
  • Three days/Two Night - $425
  • Four days/Three Night - $525
  • Five days/Four Night - $625
  • Six days/Five Night - $725
  • Seven days/Six nights - $825

All guests must have VHF radio, 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.

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

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


Everglades Area Tours
238 Mamie St. ~ Chokoloskee Island, FL 34138
Information: 239-695-3633    
Email: info.EvergladesAreaTours@gmail.com