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Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key

5.0 (36 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key

About this activity

This 2 hour Eco Tour will take you by boat to explore the Backcountry of the Florida Keys. We will cruise through the mangrove islands that make up the Backcountry and Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. We will slow down and look for marine life and birdlife. Maybe see a turtle or dolphin. We will take you through "Skinny Water" and look for starfish, rays and sharks. It's a fun adventure not to be missed when visiting the Keys.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Guide
English
Operated by
Keys Boat Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation

Itinerary

  1. Big Pine Key

    Passing by

    Explore mangroves of the backcountry gulf side of the Keys by private boat. We will look for marine life and birdlife. We will go slow and look for a turtle or a ray, dolphin or shark.

  2. No Name Key

    Passing by

    We will cruise past No Name key and explore smaller mangrove islands like Crawl Key, Little Pine Key and the Water Keys

  3. Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

    Passing by

    Explore the mangrove islands of the Great White Heron Wildlife Refuge, the nest ground for many birds including Ibis, Great White Heron, Egret and Pelican

  4. Bahia Honda State Park

    Passing by

    We will show you the famous Bahia Honda Bridge - a great photo opp, and tell the story of Flagler's Railway.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Keys Boat Tours is located at the Big Pine RV Resort. Please check in at the store for a parking pass and they will tell you where to park. Our boat is next to the boat ramp and filet station.

End point

  • Keys Boat Tours is located at the Big Pine RV Resort. Please check in at the store for a parking pass and they will tell you where to park. Our boat is next to the boat ramp and filet station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key

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