Ride in our air conditioned executive coach; Visit national parks; Enjoy sightseeing, short hikes and educational interactions; Maps, identification charts and binoculars provided; Guide’s photos taken during your tour provided free of charge. Stop at park visitor center, museum and store; Snacks, water, sunscreen, mosquito repellant all provided.
NO SWEAT TOUR, WE TAKE YOU TO THE WILDLIFE
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore are located on a 43 mile long barrier island that is habitat for over 500 species of wildlife, including 21 listed as threatened and endangered species. The varied ecosystems from fresh water marsh to saltwater marsh, hardwood hammock to pineland flatlands, the Indian River and pristine beach provides an opportunity to see the comprehensive a diverse wildlife habitats.
One thing we have learned is that nature changes every day. The good news is it doesn’t matter what the weather, temperature or season, the refuge has something to offer. Experiencing the refuge with the natural residents requires adapting to their schedule. The alarm clock for wildlife is the sun. They get active early, hunting and foraging before the heat of the day sends them napping.
It is amazing the differences each day can bring. At times the bird’s are so plentiful it’s a challenge to see them all. Other times they are scattered and you have more time to watch as they forage, hunt or play. The alligator’s behavior changes with the temperature, you see them warming in the sun more often in the winter and in the summer their snout and eyes hovering at the water’s surface. Manatee are active and visible almost every day in the summer. In the winter they search for warmer waters but the dolphins use the river year round for playtime and mealtimes.
Expect No Sweat Guarantee:
- You will experience a variety of wildlife habitats during your tour.
- We handle everything, so it’s stress-free and comfortable.
- We take you to the best stops (to ensure you see what you hoped for).
- Each tour is unique to you and your group.
- Guides take photos along your tour and provide them free of charge
- We provide binoculars, snacks, water, and mosquito repellent
- Sit back relax and get comfortable in our Executive Coach
- 6 Hour tour, Lunch of Sandwich, chips and drink provided ….. more info
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6 Hour tour with picnic lunch
- 8:00 or 8:30am pickup approximately 2 or 2:30pm drop-off
- Travel time to and from refuge 45 minutes
- 2 hours on Black Point Drive
- Manatee observation area drive time and viewing 40 minutes
- 45 minutes at the refuge Visitor Center including picnic lunch
- Playalinda beach drive time and viewing 40 minutes
- Stops
- Port Canaveral Pickup and Drop off location
- Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge; Black Point Drive
- Haulover Canal, Manatee Habitat
- Canaveral National Seashore, Playalinda Beach
- Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
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4 Hour Tour
- 8:00am or 1:30pm pickup
- Travel time to and from refuge 45 minutes
- 2 hours on Black Point Drive
- 30 minutes at the refuge Visitor Center
- Stops
- Port Canaveral Pickup and Drop off location
- Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge; Black Point Drive
- Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
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