Shingle Creek comprises part of the headwaters of the Florida Everglades; it is a pristine cypress swamp, serene and beautiful. The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek offers guided tours and equipment rental; visitors may rent single or tandem kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards. All tours offered are given by guides with CPR and first aid training as well as a profound knowledge of the ecosystems of the Florida swamps. All tours include instruction, snacks and drinks, and life jackets.

The 2-hour Cypress Forest Guided Eco-Tour takes kayakers into old-growth cypress swamps, while the 2.5-hour Ecology Transition Tour extends its paddling and crosses into Lake Toho. There is a 4.5-hour sea kayak tour to Makinson Island, which is designed to enhance already present kayaking skills. Visitors looking to learn how to use a stand-up paddleboard can join the 1.5-hour tour of the swamp, which includes instruction. Advance reservation is required.

Address: 4266 W. Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741, Phone: 407-343-7740

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