There's no place like the Florida Keys. And your family's adventure will be just as unique. Discover unique ecosystems in the Everglades. Snorkel among a rainbow of colorful fish. Kayak over crystal clear waters. Pedal along bike paths in the sun. Immerse yourself in the tropical vibe of the keys as you make your journey to the southernmost tip of the Continental United States.
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1 Pedal on a car-free bike path through wetlands in Everglades National Park —keep an eye out for alligators! 
Venture through the fascinating swamp habitat on a private airboat tour and learn more about the rare flora and fauna that call this delicate ecosystem home Travel from the Everglades to Islamorada, where sea and fun await.
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2-3 Enjoy shallow-water snorkeling at a protected coral reef or view this colorful undersea world from a glass-bottom boat Maybe you'll spot the submerged remains of an early Spanish shipwreck just offshore Kids learn to fish like the locals and visit the Dolphin Research Center to meet and learn about these playful sea creatures Kayak to the small island of Indian Key or deep into the mangrove mazes in search of opportunities for unique animal sightings Ever hand-fed a wild giant tarpon? Now's your chance!
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4-6 Pedal along the Overseas Heritage Trail, peering into the clear waters for the chance to see eagle rays and sharks Visit the sandy beaches at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Check out a few of Hemingway's old haunts on a walking tour in Key West's historic district Sail to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, home to the world's third largest coral reef Looking for the most classic way to end the day on the island? Join the party at the nightly Sunset Festival, brimming with street performers and local artisans Explore the mangroves on a stand-up paddleboard.
What if we told you there's a way for your family to escape the winter blues—without leaving the continental United States? A place where you and the kids can snorkel through colorful reefs, enjoy laid-back bike rides, kayak through crystal-clear waters and immerse yourselves in a unique and vibrant culture? We'll have all of this—and more!—waiting for you in Florida's Everglades and the Keys.- North America
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Part of the Islamorada scene since 1946, this amenity-rich beachside resort is set on 27 lush acres. (pool, spa)
Ease into island life as you savor sublime vistas at this elegant resort just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. (pool, spa)
Superbly located at the foot of Mallory Square, the epicenter of the famous nightly sunset festival. (pool, spa)
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What if we told you there's a way for your family to escape the winter blues—without leaving the continental United States? A place where you and the kids can snorkel through colorful reefs, enjoy laid-back bike rides, kayak through crystal-clear waters and immerse yourselves in a unique and vibrant culture? We'll have all of this—and more!—waiting for you in Florida's Everglades and the Keys.
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Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next—and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
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| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Biking | 15 | 0 | ||||||||
| Other | Airboat Tour (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| 2 | Other | Snorkeling Excursion or Glass-Bottom Boat Tour (2.5 Hours) | |||||||||
| Kids | Fishing | ||||||||||
| 3 | Biking | 16 | 0 | ||||||||
| Kayaking | around Indian Key (2.5 Hours) | ||||||||||
| Kids | Dolphin Research Visit (1.5 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 4 | Biking | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||||||
| Other | Walking Tour of Key West (2 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 5 | Other | Sailing Excursion (3 Hours) | |||||||||
| Other | Optional Fishing, Parasailing or Jet-Skiing | ||||||||||
| 6 | Other | Stand-Up Paddleboarding (1 Hour) | |||||||||
Note: To make for the most comfortable ride to this particular trip, we've outfitted our titanium road bike with slightly wider tires.
Learn more about how we determine our activity levels and fully support a range of abilities and interests.
Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
Designed by a Backroads expert who grew up in the Keys, this unique family trip explores a side of Florida that most visitors miss. Your gang will enjoy biking, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking and boating in the National Marine Sanctuary, the vast reserve that encompasses the Keys and the world's third-largest barrier reef. And in the Everglades we venture far off-road into a cypress dome forest filled with colorful birds and rare plant life. Welcome to the secret Florida.
When everyone's together, there's lots going on; and when kids' and adults' priorities diverge, it can seem like two different trips. That's why our Family Adventures in Everglades and Key West have three Trip Leaders—including a dedicated Kids Activity Expert who regularly takes younger travelers off to do their own thing. Other companies try to get by with two leaders; we step up and do it right. For more on our family focus, check this out.
We design and support our Everglades and Key West trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.
It may be hard to imagine being on a family trip with no other families on it—but it happens regularly with some companies. On a Backroads Family Adventure there are typically several families on each departure, creating more opportunities for your kids to make new friends as they try fun things together – which is a big part of the experience.
Coordinating multiple activities throughout a single day can be tricky, but with Backroads you'll never know it. When you explore Everglades and Key West with us, you switch activities seamlessly without missing a beat. We invented the multisport concept, and we're constantly adding new dimensions and fine-tuning the experience to make it even more enjoyable.
After 30 years of creating Backroads Multisport Adventures, our trip designers know how to blend the perfect balance of biking and hiking with other activities to showcase the best of a region. And then they arrange the seamless transitions that would be so hard to orchestrate on your own—adding dimensions to your trip that are exciting, inspiring and just plain fun.
Guests rave about our picnic spreads. Enjoy a welcome break in a scenic spot, or a quick refuel stop if you don't want to lose momentum. And because we have two vans, one can host lunch while the other is out providing support along the route.
Backroads is the only active travel company providing two support vans in Everglades and Key West—because we know it's essential to ensure a truly great travel experience. It doubles our ability to be there when you need us to offer hydration, lighten your load or give you a lift if it's time to take a break. Read more on why two vans make all the difference.
On our Everglades and Key West trips we have an extra leader supporting you along the road and trail—for a total of three, compared to the industry standard two. So we can be in more places at once, giving personal attention to guests traveling at their own pace. Here's more on our Trip Leaders.
Backroads is the leader in designing trips that ensure everyone, young and young-at-heart alike, has an amazing time. Your Backroads Family Adventure balances family activities with diversions designed exclusively for the kids—giving the adults a welcome break from making decisions, other than choosing whether to explore a few more miles or just enjoy each other's company. A family vacation where everyone gets to relax, recharge and have fun – what a concept!
Only Backroads provides bikes specifically designed for younger riders. Find out more information on all of our kids' bikes and optional accessories. And check out Tom Hale's blog post about biking with your kids.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group of 8 or more. If your party has fewer than 8 guests, or your preferred date is not available, we'll create a departure just for you. Call or email us to reserve your date.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
