Birding in the Everglades, Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas

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The Florida Keys are home to a diverse range of birdlife, from Egrets to warblers to Peregrine falcons. Join experts for premier birding in Florida’s sublime national and state parks.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Everglades National Park and the famed Anhinga Trail to search for Herons, Osprey and Egrets
    • Venture to the coastal fortress of Dry Tortugas National Park to view warblers, Peregrine falcons, Sooty Terns and more!
    • Scour the skies in Bahia Honda State Park, a tropical paradise that supports a spectacular array of birdlife

What's this trip about?

    The Florida Keys are home to a diverse range of birdlife, from Egrets to warblers to Peregrine falcons. Join experts for premier birding in Florida’s sublime national and state parks.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMiami
End CityKey Largo

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • 6 nights of accommodations
    • 14 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Travel Map

Day 1

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hyatt Place Miami Airport-East

Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Activity note: Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m. Complimentary shuttle available from Miami Airport to hotel.

Afternoon: Program Reg...

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marathon

Everglades National Park, Transfer to Marathon

Activity note: Hiking about 2 miles on uneven terrain. Total driving distance is about 88 miles, approximate...

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marathon

Long Key State Park, Curry Hammock, Ohio Key, Layton Trail

Activity note: Walking about 2 miles on a combination of uneven terrain and boardwalks.

B...

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: 24 North Hotel - Key West

7 Miles Bridge, Bahia Honda, Keys Sugarloaf, Deer & West

Activity note: Walking about 2 miles on a combination of uneven terrain and boardwalks. Driving about 52 miles...

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: 24 North Hotel - Key West

Dry Tortugas National Park

Activity note: Walking about 1.5 miles on terrain of varying smoothness and some sandy trails. Early embarkation before breakfast to walk to the Dry Tor...

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo

Fort Zachary Taylor, Key West Beach, Windley Key, Tavernier

Activity note: Walking about 2 miles on a combination of uneven, sandy, and boardwalk terrain. Driving a...

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast

Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park, Program Concludes

Key Largo Florida Keys  B

Activity note: Hotel check-out by 7:00 a.m. Walking about 1.5 miles on paved terrain and boardwalks. Driving about 70 miles, approximately 1.5 hours.<...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,949
Price per day$278
Last Updated: 9/17/2021

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hyatt Place Miami Airport-East

1 night  Miami

Free Wi-Fi Coffee to Cocktails Bar Business Center 24/7 Gallery Market and 24/7 Gallery Menu Valet Parking - $20 per night Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, 7 days a week runs every 30 minutes and picks up outside of gate 4, 14, 24, and 33

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marathon

2 nights  Marathon

Beautiful waterside property that offers a dock to enjoy while dining in our 5000 sq ft Tikibar and Restaurant and an outdoor pool.

24 North Hotel - Key West

2 nights  Key West

24° North Hotel | Key West offers accommodations in Key West. The hotel has an outdoor pool and fitness center, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a sitting area for your convenience. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bathtub and bathtub or shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo

1 night  Key Largo

Ocean Pointe is an all-suite resort located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Their 60 acres are part of a protected mangrove forest and is entered through a private gatehouse and road. Your vacation begins the moment you drive through our gatehouse entrance into their beautifully landscaped tropical grounds and enter your spacious room.

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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 5 Dinners

The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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