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MT Sobek
OFFER ID 1629383
Discover the wonders of Everglades National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve protecting an abundance of rare and endangered flora and fauna. Explore some of the captivating land and water trails that snake through the park, revealing its extraordinary terrain and astonishing wildlife. Watch for American crocodiles basking in the warm winter sun, manatees floating through turquoise waters, and flocks of brilliant white ibises soaring against the sunset. Paddle through stands of giant mangroves and over crystal-blue ocean waters. Hike through tropical hardwood hammocks and towering pine forests. And enjoy world-class snorkeling at Biscayne National Park, part of the world's third longest coral reef tract. Uncover the brilliant greens and blues of these two Florida national parks.
Highlights:
3 nights from $2,129 per person
MT Sobek: Florida Everglades & Biscayne National Parks Multi-Adventure
Day 1 Meet in Miami & Take a Walk in the Everglades
2-hour private van transfer
2 miles/1 hour hiking
This morning, meet your guides and fellow travelers in Miami before setting out on your journey into the iconic Everglades. Your first stop is Robert Is Here, a colorful fruit stand and Florida institution, where you'll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and have an opportunity to explore the market. After lunch, hit the Anhinga Trail for your first extraordinary wildlife-watching opportunity. As you walk along the boardwalk, keep an eye out for sunbathing alligators, curious turtles, and countless bird species that call this picturesque sawgrass marsh home. Wind down the day relaxing on your balcony at the modern and well-appointed Flamingo Lodge within Everglades National Park.
Accommodation: Flamingo Lodge
(L, D)
Day 2 Canoe the Nine Mile Pond Trail & Walk at Pahayokee
1.5-hour private van transfer
5 miles/2.5 hours canoeing; 1-2 miles/1.5 hours walking
Start the day with an exciting canoe journey through the backcountry waterways of Everglades National Park. Glide through mangrove tunnels and past islands that give way to expanses of sawgrass, as birds and frogs provide a melodious soundtrack for your adventure. Watch for a glimpse at the "Nine Mile Giant," an American crocodile known to frequent the shores of the area. This afternoon, take a boardwalk hike on the Pahayokee trail to further soak in the park's remarkable flora and fauna. You'll make your way to the overlook, where you'll get a sweeping view of what indigenous tribes termed Pa-hay-okee, meaning "grassy river." Later, discover the beauty of a hardwood hammock-walking under the shade of this dense tropical forest, look for gumbo limbo trees, birdlife, and jewel-like tree snails.
Accommodation: Flamingo Lodge
(B, L, D)
Day 3 Hike on Long Pine Key & Sea Kayak with Manatees
1.5-hour private van transfer
4 miles/2 hours hiking; 2-3 hours kayaking
Start the morning hiking beneath towering slash pine. Long Pine Key is a pine rockland ecosystem, supporting its own array of flora and fauna. As you explore, your MT Sobek guides share insights into the vital role of fire in keeping this subtropical forest thriving and identify some of the many plants that make up the forest's understory. Head out to the open coast at Flamingo for an afternoon of kayaking. Depending on weather and wind conditions, you'll either skirt the edge of the bay or make your way up Buttonwood Canal. Either way, this area provides spectacular opportunities for wildlife sightings, with American alligator, crocodile, manatee, and osprey being regular visitors. After dinner, enjoy an evening stroll back on the Anhinga Trail, when different species are out and about.
(B, L, D)
Day 4 Snorkel in Biscayne National Park’s Clear Waters
2-hour private van transfer
3 hours snorkeling
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before heading to Biscayne National Park for a spectacular snorkeling experience. Gear up, fuel up with a beachside lunch, then hop aboard the boat for your journey to the Maritime Heritage Trail, an underwater archaeological trail home to more than 600 species of fish, dolphins, and sea turtles. Depending on the day's conditions, your captain will select the perfect snorkel site to showcase the park's underwater wonders. Drift among dazzling corals, explore sunken ships, and immerse yourself in this thriving marine ecosystem. In the afternoon, return to Miami for your flight home, filled with memories of your adventures amid Florida's wild beauty.
(B, L)
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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