Three Islands With Your Grandchild: Sea Turtles and Shrimp Trawl

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Haul in great adventure as you and your grandchild sail on a shrimp boat, visit cultural centers, help rehabilitate injured sea turtles and hear ghost tales on a lantern-lit night walk!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Uncover the history of island treasures such as Fort Frederica and Christ Church, and climb to the top of St
    • Simons Lighthouse
    • Learn about the shrimping industry while hauling in the “Catch of the Day” aboard a shrimp vessel
    • Then sample the shrimp you catch! Meet the staff at the state-of-the-art Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island and visit the turtle hospital

What's this trip about?

    Haul in great adventure as you and your grandchild sail on a shrimp boat, visit cultural centers, help rehabilitate injured sea turtles and hear ghost tales on a lantern-lit night walk!

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySt. Simons Island
End CitySt. Simons Island

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner, Games St. Simons Island, GA D Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 4:00 p.m. Afternoon: Program Registration 4:00-5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, c...
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2 Ft. Frederica & St. Simons, Mock Turtle Activity, Ghost Walk St. Simons Island, GA B,L,D Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort Activity note: Walking approximately 1.5 miles throughout the day on field trips to Fort Frederica and St. Simons Island; paved surface...
Day
3 Sand Sculpture, Shrimp Trawl, Jekyll Island Sea Turtle Walk St. Simons Island, GA B,L,D Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort Activity note: Minimal walking on group activities; various terrain including sand and paved sidewalks. Driving approximately 25 miles throu...
Day
4 Jekyll Island Historic District, Boneyard Beach, Sea Turtles St. Simons Island, GA B,L,D Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort Activity note: Driving approx. 45 miles roundtrip to Jekyll Island for both adults and children. Adults: Light walking indoors and out thro...
Day
5 Sapelo Island, Hog Hammock Beach, Colonial Dress St. Simons Island, GA B,L,D Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort Activity note: Walking approximately 1 mile over several hours throughout the day; uneven terrain including sand and grass. Driving about 60 miles, app...
Day
6 Hands-On With Reptiles & Critters, Program Concludes St. Simons Island, GA B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Staff from the Driftwood Education Center will bring in some reptiles to show us as they expl...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,349
Price per day$225
Last Updated: 9/9/2021

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Meals Included
  • 14 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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