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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

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $425.00

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Sun 27 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)

U2354CIfranc

Feb 2025

For anyone visiting the Keys, this is a must see! First time in the Keys for my husband and me and this is the best way to see all of the sights packed into a two hour boat ride around the mangroves and smaller islands. Let Captain Brian guide you to all of the little gems surrounding this absolutely stunning part of Florida. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. Thank you Captain Brian.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

I am so glad that you enjoyed the experience. Thank you very much for the kind words, and for taking toime to review. It helps! best, Capt Brian

jennifer M

Feb 2025

We had a fantastic day out on the water exploring around the mangrove Islands & Great White Heron Refuge. Captain Brian is very knowledgeable about the area & the wildlife. We enjoyed every minute- Thank You Captain Brian!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

You are very welcome! Thank you too. Thanks for the review - it helps! best, Capt Brian

trevorw278

Feb 2025

My wife and I (55+) enjoyed the experience very much. Captain Brian did a great job entertaining while learning about us so he could adjust the tour to exceed our expectations. We never felt like he was reading a canned script at us. He is very knowledgeable about the history of the keys and that is a backdrop to his tour. More importantly, he understands the sea life of the keys, and ecology and takes advantage of his local knowledge to allow us to see turtles, barracuda, sponges, rays, horseshoe crabs etc.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks very much for your nice review. I still enjoy what I do, and aim to treat everyone as I would family and friends visiting me. I am glad that you had a positive experience. best, Capt Brian