Florida: An Ecology Adventure
Home to a diversity of sea life, Florida is an ideal location to study marine science. Learn about the sea creatures that call the shores of the Sunshine State home through hands-on educational activities and interaction with marine scientists. Take part in an educational program at Smithsonian Marine Station, and get up close with manatees while snorkeling in Crystal River.
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Day 1: Travel to Fort Lauderdale
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Tampa
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Day 2: Key Largo • Miami • Fort Lauderdale
Explore caves in Central Florida and learn about how they were formed
Lunch in TampaEnjoy a Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
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Day 3: Everglades • Port St. Lucie
Travel to Central Florida
Take an Airboat Ride
Travel to Fort Lauderdale
Visit Manatee Lagoon
- Explore interactive exhibits
- Step out onto the observation decks to see if you can catch a glimpse of manatees in the water below
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Day 4: Fort Pierce: Smithsonian Marine Station • Tampa
Visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, where you'll see the only living coral reef in the United States
- Take a snorkeling tour and spot coral formations, sea grasses, and other marine life
Enjoy an Included Lunch
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Day 5: Fort Lauderdale • Depart for home
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Day 1: Travel to Fort Lauderdale
Meet your Tour Director at your destinationTake a walking tour of Tampa
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Day 2: Key Largo • Miami • Fort Lauderdale
Explore caves in Central Florida and learn about how they were formed
Lunch in TampaEnjoy a Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise
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Day 3: Everglades • Port St. Lucie
Travel to Central Florida
Take an Airboat Ride
Travel to Fort Lauderdale
Visit Manatee Lagoon
- Explore interactive exhibits
- Step out onto the observation decks to see if you can catch a glimpse of manatees in the water below
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Day 4: Fort Pierce: Smithsonian Marine Station • Tampa
Visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, where you'll see the only living coral reef in the United States
- Take a snorkeling tour and spot coral formations, sea grasses, and other marine life
Enjoy an Included Lunch
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Day 5: Fort Lauderdale • Depart for home
We took a group of 13 Girl Guides for a Marine Biology trip to Florida. It was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The girls thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities and we found ourselves doing things ...Absolutely Fabulous Travel Experience!
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Everything you get
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Transportation
Whether it’s by plane, motor coach, train, ferries or subways—your transportation is all covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Customary gratuities
To make things even easier we’ve included all tips to show appreciation to your Tour Director, local guides, and bus driver at the end of your tour.
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Overnight security
Safety is our number one priority. That’s why we’ve included professional security on watch nightly at your hotel.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you're currently enrolled, or enrol by 150 days prior to tour departure date, on a tour with a scheduled departure date between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, you'll have the option to cancel your tour for any reason by 150 days prior to your tour departure date for a full refund of 100% of the money paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan.
Program price valid for today. Program price includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.