Day 1: Fly to Fort Lauderdale (instead of Miami for lower airfare)
Drive to Miami area
visit Biscayne National Park (currently boat rental and many recreation service not available)
Stay at Florida city or Homestead for easy access to the Everglades National Park
Day 2: Visit the Everglades and Big Cypress Preserve
Morning: Mangrove Wilderness boat tour at Gulf coast visitor center - migrating birds and potentially alligators
Afternoon: short stop at H.P. Williams Roadside Park - small and beautiful, wild life viewing; Loop road scenic drive
short stop at Oasis visitor center - small and a lot of alligators by the canal
Shark valley visitor center - beautiful, plenty of wildlife - alligators and birds
17 mile biking trail or take a guided ram tour
drive to Key Largo
Day 3: Key Largo - JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF STATE PARK
Kayaking in the morning
Snorkeling trip in the afternoon or
Glass bottom boat tour to view coral reef in the afternoon
Day 4: Key West (120 miles from Key Largo)
stops frequently on the way to view various roadside vistas
Bridges - 7 mile bridge and etc
Curry Hammock State Park - decent beach, good place for kayaking and/or camping
Bahia Honda State Park - a must visit: beautiful long beach
Key West
- various vista - southernmost point, beaches
- sunset pier to view sunset
Day 5: Key Largo
para sail in late morning
relax in hotel
ride with dolphin in the afternoon
Day 6: the Everglades - Flamingo Visit center
38 mile scenic drive various stops along the way
Anhinga Trail is a must–see! This .8-mile loop trail offers one
of the best opportunities to view wildlife, including alligators and birds, up
close
Flamingo - wild life viewing - view alligators and crocodiles at one location, numerous migrating birds, manatees, boat tours
drive to Fort Lauderdale area for next day early morning flight - enjoy some Cuban cuisine
Day 7 - go home
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