Roevela
A wooden boardwalk leading over the dunes to the sea at sunset
Palms and neon-lit Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive under a pink sky
Miami towers and the Metromover above the river at a pink dusk
Florida Bay at Flamingo
A white beach cabana with two loungers on soft sand by clear water

South Florida and the Keys

Biscayne snorkeling, Everglades backcountry paddling and Key Largo reef

Two national parks and the Keys in five days, with water sports, wildlife and warm weather during the academic year.

Five days, hour by hour.

Arrival

Palms and neon-lit Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive under a pink sky
Dinner45–60 minutes on the road

  1. Afternoon

    • 2 p.m.Meet at MIA by 2 p.m.
    • 45–60 minutes to Homestead.

  2. Evening

    • Check in and included welcome dinner.
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Biscayne

Miami towers and the Metromover above the river at a pink dusk
Breakfast

  1. Morning

    • 9:15 a.m.9:15 a.m.
    • Biscayne National Park Institute 3.5 hour snorkel trip from Dante Fascell Visitor Center.
    • Operator chooses reef, wreck or mangrove site by weather.

  2. Afternoon

    • Afternoon downtime or easy Biscayne shoreline walk.
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Everglades

Florida Bay at FlamingoMoni3 · Public domain
Breakfast

  1. Morning

    • Early entry at the Homestead entrance.
    • Drive onward to Flamingo, 37 miles after the gate.
    • 10 a.m.At 10 a.m. take a six hour Florida Bay boat, guided kayak and Cape Sable beach program.

  2. Evening

    • Return to Homestead then transfer to Key Largo in the evening.
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Keys reef

A white beach cabana with two loungers on soft sand by clear water
BreakfastDinner

  1. Morning

    • Morning John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkel boat, about 2.5 hours including boat time.

  2. Afternoon

    • OptionalAfternoon beach games and optional unguided paddle or pool time.

  3. Evening

    • Included group dinner.
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What’s included

  • Four nights in twin-shared rooms
  • Airport pickup and return at the meeting airport
  • A dedicated trip leader
  • Insured ground transport and driver
  • The named activities and standard equipment
  • Four breakfasts, two lunches, two group dinners and an arrival snack
  • Park entrance costs, including non-U.S. resident fees
  • Operator safety administration and a weather reserve
Not included
  • Flights to and from the meeting airport
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol, shopping and meals not listed
Good to know
  • Swimming ability is required for the Biscayne snorkel.
  • If seas prevent snorkeling, replace the water session with the operator’s available bay or island cruise and refund the value difference.
  • Avoid a late summer departure because of hurricane exposure.

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