Florida

South Florida Parks and Science Journey  

Everglades & Byscanne National Park, Dolphin Encounter, Marine Studies, Kayaking, Key West

Trip Duration: 6 days 

Climate: tropical climate year-round, temperatures are more comfortable in the winter and spring months

Highlights: Dolphin Program, John Pennekamp State Park, Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, Key West, Southernmost Point, Service Project

The Florida Keys are a tropical oasis within the United States that offers a wide range of incredible educational adventures. The Keys are known for their numerous marine life centers, parks, and inland attractions. We have compiled an itinerary for you that will take you through the best places in the Florida Keys, on science trips, a service trip, and you will have the opportunity to visit some of Florida’s state parks and Everglades National Park on this journey. 

Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

Key West

Biscayne National Park, Florida, USA

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Click to view - South Florida Parks & Science Itinerary

Day 1: Travel Day and Dolphin Encounter

Depart 

Arrive in Ft. Lauderdale 

Dolphin Program – Marine Rescue Center – learn and experience aquatic life in the touch tank, partake in dolphin observations, be a part of an educational squid dissection

Day 2: Service Day in True Floridian Nature

Visit John Pennekamp State Park and join in on a rewarding service project

Drop by the aquarium and learn of the interesting local habitat

Kayak through the abundant mangroves and take a glass bottom boat tour 

Day 3: Florida Marine Life Exploration 

Stop at Biscayne National Park, the Dante Fasell Visitors Center, and learn all about marine and coral reef ecosystems

Take part in sea grass seining and swing by the plankton lab, where you will get to see live plankton under a digital microscope 

Embark on a 3-hour long boat trip and snorkel tour 

Day 4: Everglades Experience

Explore Everglades National Park and take an environmental education ranger walk along the Anhinga Trail to see the abundant wildlife

Traverse the various walking trails and take a wildlife airboat ride

Participate in the afternoon and evening Ranger Programs

Day 5: Key West Extravaganza

Depart for Key West, take a potential stop at Robby’s Marina to feed the tarpon 

Arrive in Key West

Visit the Southernmost Point for photos

Peruse Duval Street for the souvenirs and gift shops

Potentially see the Shipwreck Museum or the pleasant Butterfly Garden 

Experience the Sunset Festival to see the art and street performers 

Day 6: Departure Day

Depart for home

Additional Itinerary Option:

Swimming with dolphins 

Is there something else you would like your students to experience? Let your trip specialist know and we will add it to the itinerary or replace another activity with the activity you choose. 

 

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Activities

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Loved the food options, lots of variety. A great mix of relaxation, fun, and education. Jeremy is absolutely professional, fun, attentive, engaging, and everything you would wish for in a tour director! I can not recommend using this program for school trips enough! It was a wonderful balance of fun and education for our students. It created an experience that will last them a lifetime and that they will remember fondly for years to come! Thank you so much!

Victoria, Group Leader - National Cathedral School, Washington DC

 
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2021-02-23T20:52:20+00:00
Loved the food options, lots of variety. A great mix of relaxation, fun, and education. Jeremy is absolutely professional, fun, attentive, engaging, and everything you would wish for in a tour director! I can not recommend using this program for school trips enough! It was a wonderful balance of fun and education for our students. It created an experience that will last them a lifetime and that they will remember fondly for years to come! Thank you so much! Victoria, Group Leader - National Cathedral School, Washington DC  

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The educational programming was high quality.

Jessica - National Cathedral School, DC

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2021-02-23T20:46:01+00:00

Jessica - National Cathedral School, DC

The educational programming was high quality.

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Cannot wait to travel with you guys again.... Lasting, lifetime impressions. THANK YOU!!!

Valerie, Group Leader - Oaks Christian School

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2021-02-23T20:34:37+00:00

Valerie, Group Leader - Oaks Christian School

Cannot wait to travel with you guys again.... Lasting, lifetime impressions. THANK YOU!!!

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I have heard nothing but good things from the kids. Cam said it was the greatest spring session the school has run yet. (Cam's mom also sent an email letting me know how appreciative she was of the consideration for Cam's dietary restrictions). Angela said it was the best possible way she could think of to wrap up her senior year at CHCH.

Julia, Teacher - Chapel Hill, Boston
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2021-02-23T20:59:16+00:00
I have heard nothing but good things from the kids. Cam said it was the greatest spring session the school has run yet. (Cam's mom also sent an email letting me know how appreciative she was of the consideration for Cam's dietary restrictions). Angela said it was the best possible way she could think of to wrap up her senior year at CHCH. Julia, Teacher - Chapel Hill, Boston

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Variety was great; amount of activities we squeezed into four days was great. I loved the challenging and fun nature of the big hike at Section 16, the whitewater rafting, and the horseback riding. It was nice to mix in some lower-energy activities that allowed the kids a bit more sense of freedom, like the hot springs, and Manitou Springs.

Mrs. Woodward, Teacher - Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall,  Boston

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2021-02-23T20:56:36+00:00

Mrs. Woodward, Teacher - Chapel Hill - Chauncy Hall,  Boston

Variety was great; amount of activities we squeezed into four days was great. I loved the challenging and fun nature of the big hike at Section 16, the whitewater rafting, and the horseback riding. It was nice to mix in some lower-energy activities that allowed the kids a bit more sense of freedom, like the hot springs, and Manitou Springs.

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Everything was so well-planned that we could really relax and enjoy all of the activities we were doing and the beauty we were seeing. It was a once in a lifetime experience!

Principal - Oaks Christian School

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2021-02-23T20:50:39+00:00

Principal - Oaks Christian School

Everything was so well-planned that we could really relax and enjoy all of the activities we were doing and the beauty we were seeing. It was a once in a lifetime experience!

Immeasurable Journeys Trip Experience

Seriously - nothing could have gone better. It was such a wonderful experience. The way you were able to accommodate our late additions and families is so impressive.  Thank you!!! I think the students and parents really felt like the trip was first class and worth the cost. IMJ would be my first recommendation to any school.

Mrs. Johnson, Group Leader - New Zealand Trip

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2021-02-23T20:43:47+00:00

Mrs. Johnson, Group Leader - New Zealand Trip

Seriously - nothing could have gone better. It was such a wonderful experience. The way you were able to accommodate our late additions and families is so impressive.  Thank you!!! I think the students and parents really felt like the trip was first class and worth the cost. IMJ would be my first recommendation to any school.
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