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

from $385

Duration

4 days

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

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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Day 1 #1 : CUSCO - SANTA MARIA (Biking & River Rafting)

The adventure start early in the morning in Cusco, picking you up from your acommodation around 6 am.

We drive you by car through the amazing sacred valley of the Incas. Passing the native town of Chinchero with amazing views of Vilcabamba and Vilcanota mountains range and enjoying the panoramic views of the small towns in the sacred valley, after 2-hour drive we stop in the Inca town of Ollantaytambo to stretch your legs and using the toilet.
Then we still driving the car up to Abra Malaga pass at 4350 m.a.s.l 14271ft at this point we are going start 60 KM biking down to Santa Maria town at 1430 m.a.s.l 4691ft.
At Abra Malaga, you are going get all the biking gear and also a biking training to ensure the triumphant arrival to Santa Maria town. Biking starts high in the Andes with the majestic view of Veronica snow-capped. Downhill biking from Abra Malaga to Huamanmarca Inca site to have lunch and to explore the small Inca ruins of Huamanmarca.
Afterward, we get back on the car to get to Santa Maria to do 1:30 hour white river rafting in the afternoon. You will have the chance to enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape.
Once in Santa Maria, you are going to the accommodations to take a shower and relax. In the evening dinner at the restaurant in town

Day 2 #2 : SANTA MARIA - QUELLOMAYO - SANTA TERESA (Hiking)

Our hiking day starts with an energetic breakfast at the restaurant around 6:00 am.

Today is one of the most remarkable days of the entire adventure. We start hiking along the car route for about 45 minutes.
Then we get into the original Inca trail that used to be to connect Machu Picchu with Vilcabamba considered the last Inca capital.
On the way, we appreciate many plantations of bananas, Coca, yucca, coffee, etc. 3 hours hiking on the original Inca trail with magnificent views of the Vilcanota valley and panoramic views of the hills covered on a different type of plantations from the jungle.
We stop at Quellomayo village for lunch a nice place to have lunch in one of the local restaurants after lunch you can rest or walk around.
Afterward, we continue the hike along the Vilcanota River 3.5 hours hiking to get to Cocalmayo hot springs.
This natural and outdoor hot spring is great for a muscle to relax after the hike you can spend a couple of hours at hot springs before to continue the trek to Santa Teresa.
After 45 minutes hiking from the hot springs, we get to Santa Teresa.
Overnight is going to be in Santa Teresa in the hostel and dinner in the local restaurant.

If you prefer instead of walk after Cocalmayo Hot Spring To Santa Teresa you can take a small minivan (10 minutes)

Day 3 #3 : SANTA TERESA - HIDROELECTRICA - AGUAS CALIENTES

This day start with the breakfast around 7:00 AM, after that is half hour until the South America`s highest Zip Lines, It´s two hour in total doing this activity to go Hidroelectrica to have lunch.
Then is time to hike next to Urubamaba river, enjoing beatiful landscapes, two hours from Hidroelectrica to Aguas Calientes.

Aguas Calientes is the closest town to Machu Picchu (just half hour by bus), here is the place to have dinner, sleep and also to enjoy Aguas Calientes hot springs.

Day 4 #4 : AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

The grand finale!

We will wake up very early this morning for our visit to Machu Picchu, where we will have a guided tour of the citadel to see and learn about temples, terraces, and all of the incredible stone structures that make Machu Picchu a Wonder of the World.
For those who have previously selected to climb *Huayna Picchu Mountain or *Machu Picchu Mountain, you will do so at your designated time (1st group: 6am to 8am, 2nd group: 9am to 11am)
This day you can choose how to come back to Cusco.

First Option: Come back by Car : It is the cheapest option, you need to leave from Machu Picchu 12:00 PM maximun, It is around three hours by foot until Hidroelectrica where the minivan is waiting to come back Cusco and arrive 10:00 PM approximately.
Second Option: Come back by Train. +99 USD Per Person. It gives to you more time to enjoy Machu Picchu, the train leaves from Aguas Calientes 18:20 PM or 21:50 PM, It is around two hours until Ollantaytambo and two hours by minivan until Cusco.

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)