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Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key

Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine Key

Overview

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.

City: Key West

Sat 26 Apr

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Starting at $425.00

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Sat 26 Apr

Starting at $425.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Private transportation

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Big Pine Key

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.

No Name Key

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

Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

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

Bahia Honda State Park

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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (10)

wendymM7587AQ

Mar 2025

We had an incredible time. Captain Brian was fun and friendly. He is very knowledgeable about the area and the marine life in the area. We learned a great deal and are grateful for a wonderful experience. Thank you Captain Brian! The Mara Family

benpT4965HO

Mar 2025

Fantastic trip for the whole family. Saw rays, barracuda, and a variety of bird life. Captain Brian knows these waters so well and has so many secret spots to share. We enjoyed paddle boarding the shallows of the Content Keys. Also, did a little fishing and caught Cobia and Mackerel. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for taking the time to review. I enjoyed our two outings together, "family day" and "guys day fishing". It was a pleasure to get to know you, and to spend time together. I am so glad that you had a positive experience. best, Capt Brian

yatri007

Mar 2025

Just back today from another fantastic day out with Captain Brian. This time we went to the backcountry, the land of numerous small mangrove islands. We saw many marvelous birds, fishes, multiple rays. Captain Brian was very skillful in finding sheltered areas that were pretty calm on a windy day. The highlight of our trip was the time spent paddle boarding in the Passage, a sheltered area between the Content islands - an area that another reviewer had very aptly described as a piece of Paradise. I have struggled with paddle boarding but with Captain Brian’s calm simple instructions, it was a piece of cake. And even just walking around on the sand bar was fantastic. And there was no other boat or living soul in sight. Simply fabulous. Going back tomorrow for a boating lesson with Captain Brian. In planning our visit to Florida, our very first step was booking these 2 trips with Captain Brian. We really enjoy spending time with him; he is very knowledgeable, extremely kind and patient and above all has a very Zen aura about him that will melt any concerns away. The vistas and experiences (especially paddle boarding in the Content Islands) today will be one of our cherished memories.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

What a super nice thing(s) to say. I enjoyed you and your wife's company too - both days. Great fish catch by the way! Thanks so much for your very kind review. I appreciate it very much. best, Capt Brian