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History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603RJ

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6 days

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13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

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Fernandina Beach, Florida

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6 days

5 nights

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13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

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6 days

5 nights

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13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

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Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

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13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

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Pay in Full 2,249

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History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

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Fernandina Beach, Florida

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CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,739

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History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

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BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

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CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,498

Pay Deposit 100

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Feb 7, 2027

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Feb 12, 2027

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History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Feb

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Feb

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Feb 7, 2027

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Feb 12, 2027

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2,739

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History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Feb

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Feb

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,739

Pay Deposit 100

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From Sunday

Feb 7, 2027

To Friday

Feb 12, 2027

From

2,249

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History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Feb

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Feb

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,498

Pay Deposit 100

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Mar 21, 2027

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Mar 26, 2027

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History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Mar

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Mar

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

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2,739

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Private Room (Just for You)

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Mar

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Mar

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,739

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Mar 21, 2027

To Friday

Mar 26, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Mar

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Mar

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 4, 2027

To Friday

Apr 9, 2027

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2,249

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Shared Room

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Apr

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Apr

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 4, 2027

To Friday

Apr 9, 2027

From

2,739

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Apr

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Apr

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,739

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 4, 2027

To Friday

Apr 9, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Apr

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Apr

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 25, 2027

To Friday

Apr 30, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Apr

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Apr

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 25, 2027

To Friday

Apr 30, 2027

From

2,739

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Apr

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Apr

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,739

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Apr 25, 2027

To Friday

Apr 30, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Apr

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Apr

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 12, 2027

To Friday

Sep 17, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Sep

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Sep

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 12, 2027

To Friday

Sep 17, 2027

From

2,739

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Sep

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Sep

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,739

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 12, 2027

To Friday

Sep 17, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Sep

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Sep

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 10, 2027

To Friday

Oct 15, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Oct

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,249

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 10, 2027

To Friday

Oct 15, 2027

From

2,739

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Oct

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 2,739

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 10, 2027

To Friday

Oct 15, 2027

From

2,249

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

History & Ecology: Okefenokee Swamp, Amelia & Cumberland Islands

Program No. 11603

Oct

BEGINS

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

13 meals ( 5B, 4L, 4D )

3 expert-led lectures

6 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 4,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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If you have a Senior Pass, Golden Age Passport or National Park Pass, please bring it with you. Okefenokee Adventures, the organization providing the swamp excursion during this program, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain signed liability release waivers from all participants. The waiver will be included in the preparatory materials participants receive after enrolling in the program. Each participant must sign and return the waiver to Center for Educational Adventure before the program begins.

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Traveling by Air

Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

Meet the group at Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 30, 2026 in Fernandina Beach, Florida at Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island

End of Trip: Program concludes after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Jacksonville Int'l Airport (JAX)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .

Atlantic Southeast Limo Service

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 9043714424

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Prices are subject to change. Call 904-371-4424 or 904-838-9686 for most recent pricing.

Program Arrival Airport

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 30 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .

Amelia Airport Shuttle and Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 9047536480

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Prices are subject to change. Call for most recent pricing.

Program Arrival Airport

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 35-45 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 30 miles .

Daniel Transportation

Commercial Van/Shuttle

Phone: 9042615824

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Prices are subject to change. Call for most recent pricing.

Traveling by Car

Car

Arrival day is on 10/25/2026.

Meet the group at Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Start of Trip: 4:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation followed by Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 30, 2026 in Fernandina Beach, Florida at Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island.

End of Trip: Program concludes after breakfast; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..

Parking

Parking is free for length of the program at the hotel.

Directions

To Residence Marriott at Amelia Island - South to North on I-95

Take Exit 373, Callahan/Fernandina Exit. Take SR200 E/SR A1A toward Yulee/Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach. After the Shave Bridge, turn right at the 2nd traffic light onto Sadler Road/CR-108. Hotel will be located on your left - approximately 1.5 miles.

To Residence Marriott at Amelia Island -North to South on I-95

Take Exit 380, US-17 South toward Yulee. Turn left onto US-17/FL-5S. Take SR200 E/SR A1A toward Yulee/Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach. After the Shave Bridge, turn right at the 2nd traffic light onto Sadler Road/CR-108. Hotel will be located on your left - approximately 1.5 miles.

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