Everglades to Key West Family Multisport Tour New!
- Ride and walk in the Everglades, a World Heritage site and International Biosphere Reserve - there's no other environment like it on earth!
- Keep an eye out for marine life as you kayak on luminescent turquoise waters to a beautiful coral island
- Easygoing activities, like pedaling on flat dedicated bike paths, let you relax and soak in the warm breezes
- Kids look for alligators in the Everglades and parrotfish in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary
- Enjoy off-the-beaten-path historic and cultural encounters known only to locals
Winter Sunshine in America's Caribbean
Many destinations can claim to be adventurous, breathtaking and unique, but no other place can claim to be the Florida Keys. The people are as daring as the Everglades. The sea life is as breathtaking as the sunsets. And your experience of the Keys will be as unique as you want it to be. There are gators in the swamps and characters on the streets. Spas to be pampered in, wetlands to explore. Glass-bottom boats. Bike paths in the sun. Wildlife to witness. Wild stories to hear. All in the name of being adventurous, breathtaking and unique. Only in the Florida Keys.
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
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Straight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.Terrain & Traffic
The Keys' narrow islands are connected by the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, which allows us to travel through the Keys on dedicated bike paths. The paths are flat - perfect for laid-back spins and admiring the scenery - and run parallel to the highway. Please note that cars will typically be within view and you'll occasionally have to cross the main road. 
We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Terrain & Traffic
The Keys' narrow islands are connected by the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, which allows us to travel through the Keys on dedicated bike paths. The paths are flat - perfect for laid-back spins and admiring the scenery - and run parallel to the highway. Please note that cars will typically be within view and you'll occasionally have to cross the main road.
Itinerary
Day
1 Stroll on an elevated boardwalk above wetlands in Everglades National Park - look out for alligators! 
Bike into the heart of the park for an off-road view of endangered pine savannah With an interpretive guide, venture through the fascinating swamp habitat of a cypress dome and learn more about the rare flora and fauna that call this delicate ecosystem home Travel from the Everglades to Islamorada, where sea, sand and fun await.
Days
2-3 Ever hand-fed a wild giant tarpon? Now's your chance! Enjoy shallow-water snorkeling at a protected coral reef or view this colorful undersea world from a glass-bottomed boat Maybe you'll spot the submerged remains of an early Spanish shipwreck just offshore Kayak to the small island of Indian Key, where you can explore on foot and still view the overgrown ruins of a 19th-century town.
Days
4-6 Pedal back in time - and above the open ocean - along Old Seven Mile Bridge to historic Pigeon Key Have a look around this five-acre island, perhaps visiting its museum or exploring the tidepools Snorkel in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, home to the world's third largest coral reef You might even see dolphins during the boat ride to and from the reef Spot America's smallest deer - found only in the Keys - at the Key Deer Refuge 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.
Premiere Inns
Cheeca Lodge
Islamorada (2 nights) Part of the Islamorada scene since 1946, this amenity-rich beachside resort is set on 27 lush acres and offers a 9-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. (pool, spa, tennis, golf)
Hawks Cay Resort
Duck Key (1 night) Ease into island life as you savor superb vistas at this elegant resort just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. (pool, spa, tennis)
Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Key West (2 nights) Superbly located at the foot of Mallory Square, the epicenter of the famous nightly sunset festival. Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. (pool, spa)
Guest Reviews About This Trip
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.- Regional Manager, North America
Trip Dates & Prices
Please click on a date below for specific pricing and possible itinerary variations.
2015 FAMILY DATES
March 2015
- 3/29 - 4/3 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1420 for single occ.
April 2015
- 4/5 - 4/10 ( $3998 per person, double occ., +$1420 for single occ.
December 2015
- 12/21 - 12/26 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1420 for single occ. Peak Season Rates Apply!
- 12/26 - 12/31 ( $4198 per person, double occ., +$1420 for single occ. Peak Season Rates Apply!
- 12/28 - 1/2 ( $4398 per person, double occ., +$1420 for single occ. Peak Season Rates Apply!
Don't see your ideal travel date? Call us at 800-462-2848 for Private Trip date availability.
This Trip Is Rated Level 1-2
Routes For All Abilities
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.
| Daily Route Options | |||||||||||
| 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 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||
| Biking | 16 | 0 | |||||||||
| Walking/Hiking | 1 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2 | Other | Snorkeling Excursion or Glass Bottom Boat Tour (2.5 Hours) | |||||||||
| Other | Optional Kayaking or Fishing | ||||||||||
| 3 | Biking | 18 | 0 | ||||||||
| Kayaking | around Indian Key (4 Hours) | ||||||||||
| 4 | Biking | 17 | 0 | ||||||||
| Other | Pigeon Key Historical Visit (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| Other | Key Deer Refuge Visit (1 Hour) | ||||||||||
| 5 | Other | Snorkeling Excursion (2 Hours) | |||||||||
| Other | Optional Fishing, Parasailing or Jet Skiing | ||||||||||
| 6 | Other | Walking Tour of Key West (2 Hours) | |||||||||
Private Trips Options & Pricing
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 any open date for your group of 8 or more except for trips departing during the last two weeks of December, where a 16 guest minimum is required. Call us for date availability.
Pricing for Private Trips (prices may vary based on departure date)
2015
| 2 - 3 guests from $6,098 pp dbl. occ. | 8 - 9 guests from $4,498 pp dbl. occ. |
| 4 - 5 guests from $5,098 pp dbl. occ. | 10 - 11 guests from $4,098 pp dbl. occ. |
| 6 - 7 guests from $4,698 pp dbl. occ. | 12 or more guests from $3,798 pp dbl. occ. |
Youth savings do not apply to Private Trips.
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