Daytona Beach Day Trip from Orlando: Hard Rock Resort Access

Nine hours, 23 miles of beach, and the choice of what else to see

A nine-hour day trip from Orlando to Daytona Beach includes hotel pickup from the tourism area, air-conditioned transport, free time on the sand, and access to the Hard Rock Daytona Beach Resort. You can upgrade to add a Daytona International Speedway track tour and Motorsports Museum visit, an eco-boat tour of the Intracoastal Waterway where manatees and dolphins often appear, or lunch vouchers. Each option is chosen at checkout. A live English-speaking guide travels with the group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Daytona Beach

• Hotel pickup in Orlando area
• Drive to Daytona Beach (1 hour)
• Relax and enjoy Daytona Beach
• Drive back to Orlando area

The experience

The drive from the Orlando-Disney-Kissimmee-Universal region takes about an hour each way, leaving you roughly seven hours at Daytona Beach itself. Gray Line Orlando picks you up from your hotel within the specified areas and handles the transport in both directions, so the day is already structured around the drive time rather than around you arranging a rental or managing a schedule. The beach is known as the "World's Most Famous Beach" and stretches 23 miles along the Atlantic: enough room to find a quieter spot or join the activity depending on what you want from the day.

The Hard Rock Resort access is included with every option, giving you a place to use facilities beyond the sand. If you want more than the beach, the add-ons are real choices: the Daytona International Speedway tour takes you onto the track itself and into the Motorsports Museum, a draw for NASCAR fans. The Intracoastal Waterway boat tour is a separate eco-boat ride where manatees, dolphins, and wading birds are often spotted. Lunch vouchers can be added if you'd rather not bring food. None of these are bundled. You pick what fits your day when you book.

The tour runs nine hours total, and the group stays small enough that the guide can offer personalized attention. Infants can sit on an adult's lap. The vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive, and public transportation options are available near the beach if you want to explore beyond the resort area on your own time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in the specified tourism area.
• nine-hour round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• free time at Daytona Beach.
• Hard Rock Daytona Beach Resort access.
• tour guide assistance in English.
• lunch vouchers, Daytona International Speedway track tour with Motorsports Museum, and scenic pontoon boat ride on the Intracoastal Waterway available as add-ons at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Beach day including access to the resortGuide in English · 09:30Standard tour: round-trip transportation from selected hotels in a small-group vehicle, with plenty of free time to enjoy Daytona Beach. Pickup is included.

Beach day, boat ride, and resortGuide in English · 09:30Scenic nature boat ride: includes a wildlife eco-boat tour where you can spot Florida wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, and birds during the ride. Pickup is included.

Beach, speedway tour, and resortGuide in English · 09:30Daytona International Speedway: includes a track tour at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, plus entry to the Motorsports Hall of Fame. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line of Orlando

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're traveling without a car: hotel pickup from Orlando and a full nine-hour structure mean you can spend the day at Daytona Beach instead of driving. Add the speedway tour for NASCAR, the boat ride for wildlife viewing, or lunch vouchers depending on what matters to you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Daytona Beach from Orlando, and how much of the day do I actually spend there?

Daytona Beach is approximately one hour's drive each way from the Orlando-Disney-Kissimmee-Universal region. The full tour runs nine hours, so after accounting for travel time, you have roughly seven hours to spend at the beach and the Hard Rock Resort.

What can I add to the beach day, and do I choose that when I book?

You can add a Daytona International Speedway track tour with the Motorsports Museum, an eco-boat tour of the Intracoastal Waterway, or lunch vouchers. Each add-on is selected at checkout as part of your purchase option. You're not locked into the beach alone.

What animals might I see on the Intracoastal Waterway boat tour?

The eco-boat tour of the Intracoastal Waterway often features manatees, dolphins, and wading birds, though sightings depend on the day and season.

Is the Hard Rock Resort included, or do I pay extra to use it?

Hard Rock Daytona Beach Resort access is included with every option on this tour, so you can use the facilities without an additional charge.

Does the tour include meals, or do I need to bring my own food?

Meals are not included unless you add lunch vouchers at checkout. You're welcome to bring your own food, or purchase it at the beach or resort.

Will a guide be with the group the whole time?

A live English-speaking guide travels with the small group and provides tour assistance throughout the day.