Description: This will be a 4 day trip to the Key West and the Dry Tortugas where there will be a variety of activities to choose from. All day tours/activities are optional so prices vary. We depart from the Refuge at 8:00 am Friday, April 29 and arrive at the Fairfield Inn Marriot in Key West at 4:30 pm. On Saturday, we will depart at 8 am aboard a powered catamaran for Fort Jefferson. Accompany us will be Naturalist Kathy & Wayne Landrum, who worked on the Dry Tortugas for 20 years.Spring is the peak season for birding and we may see 70 species if the weather conditions are favorable. On Sunday there will be a variety of activities to choose from including: a bike tour of historic Key West, Sail/kayak/snorkel trip to Key West NWR (includes lunch), and a Admission to the Butterfly Conservatory. The trip includes transportation to and from Key West, 3 nights lodging (includes continental breakfast), powered catamaran boat trip to Dry Tortugas (includes breakfast and lunch), and one of the optional tours (guided bike tour, sail/kayak/snorkel, Butterfly Conservatory). We will depart Monday and arrive back at the Refuge about 5 pm. Unless noted, meals are not included. You may choose the activities that meet your interest and total cost vary. All prices are per person unless noted. Deadline for reservations is 4/1/11 and a $300 deposit is required. Transportation (10 passenger van)$60/person Lodging $159/night per room $477 Double Occupancy Catamaran Trip to Fort Jefferson (Dry Tortugas)$157($148 w/senior pass) Bike Tour of Historic Key West $39 Sail/Kayak/Snorkel Key West NWR $95 Admission to Key West Butterfly Conservatory $7.50 |
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located on NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Merritt Island Wildlife Association is a non-profit organization. |