Florida's Fragile Coastal Treasure: Snorkel the Coral Reefs

7 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Map not provided by operator
Additional images not provided by operator
Video not provided by operator
4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews  
81%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Learn about coastal ecosystems as you snorkel, kayak and beachcomb your way across the Florida Keys, enjoying expert-led discussions on the region’s coral reefs and natural history.
From$1,999
See departure dates

Member Savings

Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Overview

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

Highlights

    • I exercise for fun, not to win contests
    • I like to explore at an easy pace, stopping to snap photos and smell the roses
    • Varied terrain doesn’t scare me, but let’s not do anything too extreme

What's this trip about?

    Learn about coastal ecosystems as you snorkel, kayak and beachcomb your way across the Florida Keys, enjoying expert-led discussions on the region’s coral reefs and natural history.

Compare to similar trips

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityKey Largo Florida Keys
End CityKey Largo Florida Keys

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Golf

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

View Similar Trips

Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Program Registration & Orientation, Welcome Dinner Key Largo Florida Keys

Hotel check-in 4:00 p.m.

Program Registration & Orientation: 5:30 p.m. We will gather in the hotel lobby area to get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule that reflects any last-minute changes, and other important information. If ...

Day 2 Kayaking & Snorkel Practice Key Largo Florida Keys

Getting in/out of vans; in/out of sea kayaks. Kayaking approximately 1.5 hours in coastal Atlantic waters. Water provided during field trip; bring personal water bottle.

We’ll ride to the kayaking location where our Group Leader/Study Leader will demonstrate kay...

Day 3 Pennekamp State Park, National Marine Sanctuary Snorkeling Key Largo Florida Keys

Walking approximately 1 mile through mangrove habitat; pathways, boardwalk. Snorkeling field trip approximately 2.5 hours including boat travel time.

We’ll set out on a field trip to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the first undersea park in the country. O...

Day 4 Everglades National Park Key Largo Florida Keys

Walking approximately 1 mile; pavement, boardwalk. Sunscreen and hats highly recommended.

We’ll take a field trip to Everglades National Park for a walking field trip and presentation along the Anhinga Trail led by a National Park Service (NPS) expert. From the ...

Day 5 Free Time, National Marine Sanctuary Snorkeling Key Largo Florida Keys

Snorkeling field trip approximately 2.5 hours including boat travel time.

Free time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be h...

Day 6 Windley Key State Park, Snorkeling Key Largo Florida Keys

Snorkeling field trip approximately 2.5 hours including boat travel time.

Our next expert-led field trip is to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park in Islamorada. Eons ago when Florida was under water, this was a coral reef. Today it illustrates both th...

Day 7 Adventure Recap, Program Concludes Key Largo Florida Keys

Shuttle to Miami Airport departs at 10:00 a.m. Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.

We’ll have an informal wrap-up session to recap our adventures and to share and discuss what was most interesting, exciting, and enjoyable about the experience. The session will end by ...

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $1,999
Price per day$286
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Road Scholar.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

4.3/5  Great
Excellent
236
Great
9
Average
2
Disappointing
9
Terrible
46
Write a Review

Other Road Scholar Reviews

M

Michal McGinnis

Feb 2025

Written on

Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace

When I signed up for the Wonders of Costa Rica at a slower pace. The hotel listed in the itinerary for day 8&9 was a 4 star hotel on the beach called the Punta L...

F

Floralin

Jan 2025

Written on

Same complaint as everyone else

Same complaint as everyone else. While I can see why the Cancel for Any Reason clause may be necessary for the business model, the problem is that THIS IS NOT EXPLA...

L

Lolly Kauss

Dec 2024

Written on

Road Scholar SCAMS older adults

If you want a real review and not their good reviews on their website, read this. Their customer service is horrible and they try to get as much money as possible by...

Write a Review

Travelers also viewed

Tour Operator

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

Accommodation

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 6
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 6
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
[object Object]
Trip ID
roadscholar-18783

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!