The Spanish Conquistadores were the first to discover them as they headed back home from the New World with ships filled with gold. Later, some of the infamous "Pirates of the Caribbean" lived and died here. Decades down the road, such American "Legends" as Ernest Hemingway and John James Audoban called it home and produced some of their greatest works here. In the 40's, Harry Truman wanted to move the White House here. Finally, Jimmy Buffet penned many of his greatest songs here.
Beginning in Key Largo, join us this winter for a relaxing and fun-filled cycling weekend unlike any other as we ride to the southernmost point in the United State, lively and historical Key West! Along the way, you'll cycle over the Overland Heritage Trail and Overseas Highway with it's 42 vaulted bridges, including the famous "7 mile bridge" while relaxing at the colorful roadside cafes serving the freshest tropical seafood and key lime pie! Following your ride over the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, you'll enjoy relaxing in our luxury accommodations with ocean views where you can enjoy snorkeling, swimming, fishing, a cafe Cubano or a massage before dinner and the "highlight" of the day - the unforgettable sunsets!
We guarantee that once you come, you'll go home with the "Key's Disease" - namely, you will have found a new favorite destination that you will want to return to again and again!
Tour itinerary:
Day 1 - Meet at Fort Lauderdale Airport at 2 pm / Transfer to Islamorada. After welcoming you to southern Florida and introducing ourselves, we will transfer you to our boutique hotel in Islamorada. Relax this afternoon with a dip in the pool, or enjoy some quiet time overlooking the Gulf. This evening, we'll enjoy a festive "Welcome Dinner" at a nearby restaurant where the fishing boats back up to the dock with the day's fresh catch!
Day 2 - Islamorada to Key West: Following breakfast overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, choose between 82, 50 or 25 miles as we ride from Islamorada to Key West! Along the way, you'll ride over the famed "7-mile Bridge" as the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico surround you on both sides! It is truly unlike any ride you have ever done before! We'll stop along the way at a roadside cafe for a lunch of tropical seafood and key lime pie before continuing through the Lower Keys to Key West. Upon our arrival, we'll enjoy a fresh mojito at Sloppy Joes on Duval Street before checking into our ocean-view suites at the Ocean Key Resort, the only 4-star boutique hotel on the island. Enjoy dinner on your own tonight before catching the sunset at Mallory Square!
Day 3 - Free Day in Key West: Enjoy a free day of exploring in fun-loving Key West! Begin your day with a lobster/shrimp omelette along with pecan pancakes and a cafe Cubano before setting out for a day of adventure! Options include visiting the Hemingway House, the Audobon House, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, touring the "Little White House," sailing out to the Dry Tortugas, exploring Duval Street, taking in the history at Captain Tony's Saloon, or casually exploring the quiet backstreets of Key West on a self-guided biking tour. We'll reconvene this evening for our "Farewell Dinner" in town following the sunset!
Day 4 - Transfer to Fort Lauderdale International Airport: Following breakfast, we'll depart for Ft. Lauderdale Airport. The trip back to the mainland takes 3 - 3.5 hours. Options include an evening departure (later than 5 pm) or hotel stay in Ft. Lauderdale.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Single Supplement ($US): $599.00
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