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United States
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Florida
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Pinellas County
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Saint Petersburg
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Tours & Activities
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Primitive Island Camping
1 day
About this activity
Your primitive camping adventure starts at the Tierra Verde Marina, near St Pete Beach, Florida. You'll board one of our boats for a private transport to Shell Key Preserve, in Pinellas County, Florida. There you'll spend 2 days and 1 night with an experienced guide who will help you get the most out of your time on the island.
Itinerary Day 1
At approximately 9am, you'll board one of Island Ferry's boats at the Tierra Verde Marina, and head out to the Shell Key Preserve campsite. We'll start out on the Grand Canal of Tierra Verde, passing by the homes and mansions. We're likely to see dolphins and perhaps manatees on the way as we travel through the Gulf. The boat will pull us onto the beach where we'll unload the camping gear and begin camp setup. By noon, the campsite will be set up, and we'll have had a snack or possibly lunch on a freeze-dried camping meal. We'll discuss your personal preferences on the activities for the rest of the day, and what the options might be given weather and tides. We could take a mile and half hike up and down the Gulf beach, collecting all kinds of shells along the way (shells with living creatures inside must remain on the island). We'll also snorkel on the Gulf along the way and back. Toward the end of the first day, you'll learn how to set up a campfire for cooking. Soon after, you'll watch an incredible Florida sunset over the Gulf of Mexico right from the beach. That evening we'll roast marshmallows or s'mores over the campfire before turning in for the night.
Itinerary Day 2
Expect a beautiful Florida beach morning, with a camping breakfast before heading out for a quick kayaking trip, or snorkeling time. Early mornings are a great time to see the dolphins right off the beach, almost close enough to swim with. Then it will be time to begin breaking down the campsite in preparation for the mid-day boat pickup. You'll learn how to abide by the "leave no trace" camping guidelines that are so important for the environment. Once we are picked up by the boat, its another beautiful ride past the wildlife and sealife.
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Itinerary Day 1
At approximately 9am, you'll board one of Island Ferry's boats at the Tierra Verde Marina, and head out to the Shell Key Preserve campsite. We'll start out on the Grand Canal of Tierra Verde, passing by the homes and mansions. We're likely to see dolphins and perhaps manatees on the way as we travel through the Gulf. The boat will pull us onto the beach where we'll unload the camping gear and begin camp setup. By noon, the campsite will be set up, and we'll have had a snack or possibly lunch on a freeze-dried camping meal. We'll discuss your personal preferences on the activities for the rest of the day, and what the options might be given weather and tides. We could take a mile and half hike up and down the Gulf beach, collecting all kinds of shells along the way (shells with living creatures inside must remain on the island). We'll also snorkel on the Gulf along the way and back. Toward the end of the first day, you'll learn how to set up a campfire for cooking. Soon after, you'll watch an incredible Florida sunset over the Gulf of Mexico right from the beach. That evening we'll roast marshmallows or s'mores over the campfire before turning in for the night.
Itinerary Day 2
Expect a beautiful Florida beach morning, with a camping breakfast before heading out for a quick kayaking trip, or snorkeling time. Early mornings are a great time to see the dolphins right off the beach, almost close enough to swim with. Then it will be time to begin breaking down the campsite in preparation for the mid-day boat pickup. You'll learn how to abide by the "leave no trace" camping guidelines that are so important for the environment. Once we are picked up by the boat, its another beautiful ride past the wildlife and sealife.
Included
- Boat transportation to and from Shell Key Preserve in Pinellas County, Florida.
- All camping and cooking equipment, including tents, sleeping bags/liners/pads, and firewood.
- Basic camping meals, freeze-dried style are provided, including utensils and drinkware.
- Kayaks, snorkel gear, life jackets, other related equipment.
- Primitive bathroom station, with privacy.
- Professional guide, certified in Wilderness Skills Leadership, White Water River Rescue, and Wilderness First Aid.
- Fuel surcharge
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Not included
- Tax and Gratuity are extra
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- What To Consider
- This is primitive camping at its finest, so there are
- no public restrooms, running water, or electricity on the island preserve
- So please consider that this tour may not be suitable for the following parties:
- Pregnant or nursing mothers.
- Anyone with food allergies.
- Children under 10 years of age or of an elderly age.
- Please remember that there is strenuous physical activity involved throughout this tour, so participants must be fully physically able.
- What to Bring.
- Additional snacks (fruit, granola, party snacks, marshmallows, s'mores).
- Pillows.
- Towels.
- Blankets.
- Personal hygiene items.
- Medications.
- Bug sprays and sunscreen.
- Cordless chargers.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
70%
Cultural
40%
Original
30%
Adrenaline
20%
