Aquarium Day Tour in Florida Keys with Up The Keys
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical fitness required to comfortably participate in walking segments and stay active throughout the day.
Overview
Discover the Florida Keys like never before on Up The Keys’ 7-hour day tour featuring an interactive aquarium, Bahia Honda State Park, and a close-up Key Deer Safari. This trip offers a perfect blend of wildlife, scenery, and local culture.
Aquarium Encounters Day Tour
7-Hour Adventure & Aquarium Encounters!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a 7-hour VIP tour of the South Keys, where you'll explore the stunning Florida Keys with a friendly guide. Enjoy a picnic lunch, visit the interactive aquarium, and experience the breathtaking Bahia Honda State Park. This unique journey combines education, adventure, and unforgettable scenery, making it a must-do!
What's Included#
Picnic Lunch, Entry Fees, Filtered water, Local tour guide Free Hotel & Vacation Rental Pick-Up
Duration
7 hours
With your friendly & knowledgeable tour guide, this 7-hour VIP Tour of the South Keys promises to amaze you. En route, you’ll learn the history, culture, and ecology of the Florida Keys, listen to island music, & enjoy the breathtaking scenery! Feel free to ask questions, share your experiences, and point out wildlife. It's more like a road trip with friends than a tour.
Tour Highlights
- Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
- 7-Mile Bridge
- National Key Deer Refuge Safari & Blue Hole
- Picnic lunch AND:
- Bahia Honda State Park
Tour Details
- We drive you from island-to-island on the iconic Overseas Highway, about 52 miles from Key West & over 20+ bridges
- Visit Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters, an interactive aquarium of Florida Keys & Everglades marine life
- Enjoy an included picnic lunch of sandwiches & chips in a scenic location
- Experience world-famous Bahia Honda State Park: dip your toes in the Gulf of Mexico AND the Atlantic Ocean, walk on a historic railroad bridge for spectacular views, and more! AND
- Photograph endangered Key Deer on Big Pine Key on our world-famous Key Deer Safari and Visit the Blue Hole to look for alligators and other native wildlife!
Add Optional Interactive Aquarium Experiences#
Subject to availability, we can reserve an immersive experience: Stingray Encounter: Get in the water with the stingrays, they'll swim right up on your lap! $65 Coral Reef Swim: Immerse yourself in the reef aquarium with stingrays & reef fish, separated from the sharks you feed by only a window! $130 Big-Shark Bay Encounter: Meet, pet and feed adult trained sharks! $25 (dry encounter)
Additional Company Information
Up The Keys Tours are the only land-based tours in the Florida Keys operating from Key West and we strive to provide the best possible tour experiences. Small groups of 9 or fewer ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle along the Overseas Highway. Drivers are also professional tour guides, equipped with microphones, who share fun and interesting information about the Florida Keys and the islands we traverse. You'll love this tour so much, you'll book it again next year!
We sanitize our tour vehicles before each tour in accordance with CDC recommendations. For more information, please see our Health & Safety Policy.
Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect Florida’s delicate marine ecosystem by using sunscreen that won’t harm coral reefs or marine life during outdoor stops.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bahia Honda State Park and Key Deer Safari include light walking on varied terrain, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Stay hydrated
The Florida Keys can be hot and humid; bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Camera with zoom lens
Bring a camera or smartphone with a zoom to capture distant wildlife like Key Deer and alligators safely.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Endangered Key Deer found only in the Lower Florida Keys
- American alligators frequenting the Blue Hole and surrounding wetlands
History
The Florida Keys have a rich maritime heritage shaped by coral reefs, shipwrecks, and early Native American settlements, with Bahia Honda named after a Spanish term meaning 'deep bay'.
Conservation
This region actively protects fragile coral reefs and endangered species like the Key Deer through responsible tourism and state-managed parks.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the marine ecosystem during outdoor visits in the Keys' sunny climate.
summer specific
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes help navigate walking paths at parks and wildlife areas comfortably.
Wide-brimmed hat
A hat provides extra sun protection when spending time outdoors.
spring specific
Camera or smartphone with zoom
Ideal for capturing photos of wildlife and sweeping vistas.