Everglades, Biscayne NPs and Big Cypress National Preserve, day hikes

Let's explore the two U.S. subtropical parks when rain chances are still low but horizons flowing with waving sawgrass and clouds of birds abound.

Everglades National Park, “River of Grass”, is the largest tropical wilderness in the United States and the largest wilderness of any kind east of the Mississippi. On the same weekend we will also want to explore Biscayne National Park park’s shoreline with its mangrove forests, coral limestone keys and possibility to spot alligators, turtles, herons, egrets, anhingas.

Fall weather in this area of Florida is mild with day average temperatures 82 degree F (73 degree at night) and possible light winds. See updates of weather forecasts at:
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• 4days/3nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers.
• The starting and ending point is Miami, FL.
• Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate.

Hotel accommodations in Coral Gables, FL. All locations in this event follow safety requirements by the state.

Clothes and gear recommended:

• good hiking shoes,
• warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up,
• hiking poles if you used to them,
• consider hydration bladder for hikes,
• sunglasses,
• sunscreen,
• hat,
• binoculars,
• swimming suite, cap, flip-flops,
• for personal protection: mask, carry-on sanitizer, gloves (by your choice.)

Cost $520.
What is included:

• 4days/3nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two beds in room),
• Transportation by minivan (like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand or similar) covering approx. 400 mi of road-tripping total,
• Park entrance fees
• Organized hikes in all days.

What is NOT included:

• Getting to/from Miami, FL,
• Meals, snacks, water
• As individual canoe/kayak rentals are not currently offered at Biscayne NP we can purchase a tour from a concessioner.

Eating Options (up to the participants):

1. For dinners: a few days before the trip confirmed participants will be provided with a list of places nearby our location at the end of each day. Participants can decide according to their preferences and then the organizer will make reservations for dinners. Reservations in advance time are needed now because most restaurants have limited admission due to covid.
2. For lunches: it's recommended that participants have sandwiches/packed meals for lunch (driving for grocery shopping will be provided as well as for to/from dinner locations.) This will allow to save daylight time for activities in the parks instead of ordering and waiting for food.

Sunrise: 6:55am. Sunset: 6:00pm. Everyday we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or 8am as the latest. If you are a nigh owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight time for activities.

No refunds after Feb 1st. But, if you (or we) are able to find other person to take your spot the refund will be given in full. We will try the best to handle personal requests and situations.

Reserve ASAP and feel free to comment/message with any questions!