History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m. Remember to bring your nametag (sent previously).
Program Registration: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the conference room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet c...
Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving 60 miles roundtrip, approximately 1.5 hours total riding time. Getting on/off a ferry via a ramp; approximately 1 hour riding time. Be sure to bring at least two water bottles and wear comfortable walking shoes. Walking about 4.3-5...
Getting on/off a trolley at select points of interest. Fort Clinch was built for war, not for safety! Stairs are steep and narrow, railings are absent, and walkways are uneven with many trip hazards. Two large ramps give visitors access to the rampart and gun deck wit...
Getting on/off a boat; vessel is wheelchair accessible; the boat is covered and may be closed to protect guests against inclement weather. Extent and duration of walking and other activities during free time according to personal choice.
As we cruise the backwat...
Getting on/off a boat; the covered boat ride is approximately 1.5 hours into the swamp; vessel is wheelchair accessible. Walking about 1.5 miles roundtrip in the afternoon. Sunscreen, bug spray, hat, sunglasses, water, and snacks are recommended for everyone. Plan to ...
Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.
A local expert on shrimping will join us and speak about what is currently happening in the industry. He comes from a family of shrimpers and will share some of the often surprising goings-on regarding how shrimpers make a living. ...
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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.
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