Key West Day Trip from Miami: Snorkeling, Conch Train & Dolphin Watching

from $42

Duration

8 hours

Type

Difficulty

Easy

Highlights

Reach the southernmost point in the USA with its mild, tropical-maritime climate
See 43 bridges and 31 islands as you travel down the Florida Keys
Have free time to explore and dine in Key West
Upgrade to include the Conch Train, snorkeling or glass-bottom boat
Choose the "Transportation Only" option if budget is a concern

Get ready for fun in the sun on a day trip from Miami to Key West. Choose to take a glass bottom boat cruise through a maze of mangrove-canopied canals and streams, ride a conch train, go parasailing, jump into the water for a snorkeling session above a coral reef with diverse marine life or go dolphin watching.

Start your day on an air-conditioned bus from Miami Beach to Key West with a 4-hour drive. Watch as your tour guide points out the famous 31 Caribbean Islands along the drive known as the Florida Keys.

Cross 43 bridges as you travel through the Keys to Key West. See the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico while driving by the coastline. Key West is the most southern point of the USA and only 90 miles from Cuba.

Once you arrive in Key West, get 6 hours to explore the island at a leisurely pace, stroll the artistic streets, or relax at outdoor cafes and restaurants.

Upgrade your day trip by choosing an option that includes one of the following inclusions:

A 1-hour Conch Train Ticket. This 60-minute narrated tour around Key West is one of Florida’s Top attractions, covering over 100 points of interest and its most popular attractions. Show your ticket at the Sails to Rail Museum for free entry

A 3-hour snorkeling adventure at North America’s only living coral reef. Travel on a state-of-the-art Catamaran, receive professional instruction, use top-of-the-line snorkel gear, and enjoy an open bar on the way back (including sodas beer, wine, champagne, margaritas, well-mixed drinks)

A 2-hour cruise on a glass-bottom boat where you can witness the wonders of North America’s only living coral reef, maybe spotting sea turtles and rays. Fun for all the family, you also get great views of Key West from the sea.

A 3-hour Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling Eco Cruise Tour where you can watch bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat on this dolphin-watching tour from Key West. Cruise to the backcountry waters and enjoy some snorkeling fun of your own as you admire marine life. Enjoy an open bar on the way back (including sodas, beer and wine).

A 7-12 minute parasail off the coast of Key West on a 1-hour parasailing adventure. Enjoy the tropical vibe of the Keys as you are helped into your parasail harness before being slowly raised in the air until you are flying high above Key West.

A 2-hour cruise on a glass-bottom boat (as above) plus a meal at the Hard Rock Cafe with a choice of any burger, entree salad or sandwich; chef’s choice dessert; unlimited coffee, tea or soft drinks

Make your way back from Key West to Miami Beach at 5 PM.

Inclusions

Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
Bilingual guide on the bus (English & Spanish)
A brief bus tour of Key West upon arrival
6 hours free time to enjoy Key West
Bilingual guide 3-hour boat trip with snorkel gear (if the snorkeling option is chosen)
Sodas, beer, wine, champagne, margaritas, mixed drinks (if snorkeling option chosen)
1-hour Conch Train with entry to Sails to Rails Museum (if option chosen)
2-hour glass bottom boat cruise (if option chosen)
3-hour dolphin watching and snorkeling eco cruise tour (if option chosen)
7-12 minute parasail (if option chosen)
Meal at Hard Rock Cafe (if option chosen)

Exclusions

Tip or gratuity
Food & drinks

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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ITINERARY

Join us on an exciting day trip to one of the tallest waterfalls in the world! The Gocta Falls is 771 meters (2,530 feet) tall and consists of two perennial drops that pour water into the Cocahuayco River. The trail that leads to Gocta is surrounded by an expansive forest and diverse region of vegetation that is unique to northern Peru.

Along the hike, you will be able to stop and breaks in areas with stunning views of the valley and gain perspective on how large the waterfall truly is. At the top of the hike, you will visit one of the two falls and Expedition Gocta face-to-face for an amazing once in a lifetime Expedition! Seeing Gocta first-hand makes for a perfect day trip outside of Chachapoyas and gives you a grand perspective on the diversity and beauty of northern Peru.
We will leave from the office in the center of Chachapoyas at 9:00 AM and drive one hour to the small town of Cocachimba. When we arrive in Cocachimba, we will make a quick stop in a local restaurant to review the menu and place an order for your lunch later in the day. After everyone has placed their order, we will begin our hike to Gocta.
As we hike to Gocta, we will journey through heavily forested areas with unique vegetation and stop periodically to rest in clear areas with sweeping views of the surrounding valley. It’s a beautiful hike from start to finish! When we arrive at the base of one of the falls, you will have time to take pictures and enjoy the pure beauty of Gocta face-to-face. It is truly an Expedition that you will never forget!
After we visit the falls and Expedition them up close, we will hike down the mountain and return to the local restaurant in Cocachimba where we will relax, enjoy our traditional meals, and talk about the day.

When everyone is done eating, we will drive back to Chachapoyas and arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 PM.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Please Note

The Day Trip transportation part of this package operates in all weather conditions. Optional water activities are subject to weather conditions and this part of your trip is subject to last-minute cancellation, but you will still be able to enjoy the day in Key West.
The check-in in Miami Beach starts at 6:30 AM and departs at 7 AM every day The approximate time spent in Key West is from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Not Wheelchair Accessible
No Pets (except service animals)