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Daytona Beach Day Trip from Orlando: Hard Rock Resort AccessA 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.Is it for me?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.
Kayaking Jacksonville: Lofton Creek with Professional GuideKayak Lofton Creek near Jacksonville with a professional guide, paddling Northeast Florida's most popular kayak route for 2 hours. The guide teaches paddling technique and points out plants, trees and wildlife along the way. Kayak, paddle and life jacket are included; the trip suits all ages and fitness levels, with children welcome from age 2.Is it for me?Small groups and families work well here—the guide adjusts the pace and teaching to whoever shows up that day, so beginners and experienced paddlers paddle together without anyone feeling rushed or held back. Choose this if you want to paddle your own kayak and have someone who knows the creek point out what's worth seeing.
Orlando Airport - Hotel: Private van transfer with meet & greetYou’ll land at Orlando Airport and spot your name on a sign — your private van driver will help with luggage and get you straight to your hotel or resort. With car seats ready if you need them, no sharing with strangers, and just enough local conversation to make you feel welcome, this transfer makes arrival surprisingly easy — something you’ll remember next time you fly into MCO.
Private Kayak Tour Big Hickory Pass: Mangroves & WildlifeYou’ll paddle through peaceful mangrove tunnels, spot dolphins or maybe a manatee, and unwind on a quiet beach loaded with shells—all guided by someone who knows every twist of Estero Bay.
Amelia Island Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals Talbot State ParkYou rent a kayak or paddleboard with all gear included, paddle the salt marsh trails of Amelia Island with a guide who knows the wildlife and the water, spot birds and fish in their habitat, and spend the afternoon moving at your own pace through a landscape that feels untouched. The guides stay with you, the equipment is provided, and you leave knowing you've seen Florida the way it actually is.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle a real Florida salt marsh without arranging your own boat or worrying about navigation — the guides handle the route and the wildlife knowledge, so you just paddle and look around.
Sea Screamer Boat Cruise Clearwater Beach: High-speed Gulf rideThe Sea Screamer is a one-hour high-speed boat ride departing from Clearwater Beach into the Gulf of Mexico, where dolphins often jump in the waves the boat creates. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle to the marina, admission to the boat ride, and the afternoon free on Clearwater Beach itself—time to swim in the warm Gulf waters, walk Pier 60, browse shops and cafes, or rest on the sand. A lunch voucher option lets you eat at a local cafe by the marina before heading back.Is it for me?Book this if you want a high-speed boat ride as your main event with unstructured afternoon time on Clearwater Beach, rather than a guided tour with scheduled stops throughout the day.
Miami: Art Deco & Speedboat Tour with Hotel PickupYou get hotel pickup, a small-group drive through five Miami neighborhoods (Wynwood, Downtown, Coral Gables, Art Deco, Coconut Grove), a speedboat ride past Fisher Island and Star Island with the captain at full throttle, and a guide who actually knows the city instead of reading from a script. All fees and taxes are built in, and you end at Bayside Marketplace with time to eat or explore on your own.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see the real Miami neighborhoods—not just the postcard spots—and don't want to navigate or drive themselves. The small-group format means you get actual answers instead of a script, and the speedboat adds a different perspective on the city without requiring you to book a separate activity.
Private 2-Hour Airboat Tour: Of Miami EvergladesA private, guided airboat tour of Miami Everglades takes your group across the water for two hours with a live guide in English or Spanish. You'll see the fragile ecosystem that sustains the wildlife and learn how it works as you move through it. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can sit on a lap or ride in a stroller on the dock before boarding.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for other plans in your day without the tour becoming the whole afternoon. Book this if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to understand how the Everglades ecosystem works, rather than just passing through it.
Miami: Everglades Airboat & Safari Park with Hotel PickupYou're picked up from your downtown Miami hotel and driven to Everglades Safari Park, where you board a shared airboat to ride across the wetlands and spot native wildlife. After the airboat, you watch a close-up wildlife show and walk the Jungle Trail through the park's natural habitats. Your driver returns you to your hotel at the end, so you skip the drive and the navigation entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Everglades without renting a car or planning the route yourself — the included pickup and small-group format mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Florida Keys Backcountry Eco Tour from Big Pine KeyA 2-hour private boat tour from Big Pine Key through the mangrove backcountry and Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, with a live English-speaking guide. You cruise through shallow waters to look for marine life—dolphins, turtles, rays, starfish—and birdlife including Ibis, Great White Herons, Egrets and Pelicans, then pass the historic Bahia Honda Bridge while learning the story of Flagler's Railway.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in the middle or lower Keys without a car and want to see wildlife and nesting birds that only the backcountry waters reach—the private boat and included guide mean you don't need your own vessel or local knowledge to get there.
Key West: Small Group Snorkel Tour & Two Reef StopsYou’ll board a shaded boat in Key West for a relaxed small group snorkel tour with two different coral reef stops. All gear is provided (even vests), with a friendly local crew guiding beginners and seasoned swimmers alike. Expect warm waters, colorful fish, easy instructions—and moments of real calm floating above North America’s only living reef.
Fort Lauderdale: Electric Bike Food & Culture Tour with Local TipsYou’ll glide through tree-lined streets and lively boulevards on an electric bike tour in Fort Lauderdale with a local guide sharing stories and food tips along the way. Expect riverside views, historic homes, exclusive recommendations for restaurants and bars, plus special offers to use after your ride. It’s relaxed but full of surprises—like discovering your new favorite café before lunch even hits.
Snorkeling in Panama City Beach: Private Sailboat CharterA 3-hour private snorkeling charter on the Daydreams, a 46-foot sailboat in Panama City Beach, takes up to 12 guests into shallow waters around Shell Island to see marine life, then sails into the Gulf of Mexico to watch for dolphins. The captain and first mate plan the itinerary with you, fuel and all beverages are included, and the boat operates in the calmer waters of St. Andrews Bay even when Gulf conditions are rough.Is it for me?This is a private charter, so you're not sharing the boat or the itinerary with other groups—the captain and crew plan the day around what you and your guests want to do. Choose this if you want the flexibility to spend as much or as little time snorkeling as suits your group, with the option to relax on a full sailboat between water time and dolphin watching.
Ghost Hunters Paranormal Tour: Real Equipment, Real Haunted SitesThis is a fully interactive paranormal ghost hunting tour in Florida where you use real ghost-hunting equipment and apps to search for paranormal activity at genuinely haunted locations. The tour opens with spooky local history told at real haunted sites, then moves into hands-on ghost hunting with specialized equipment and signature phone apps you can take home. A live guide leads the experience, which runs about two hours and includes a free trolley ride after the hunt.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Florida without a car—the tour picks you up from a texted location and includes trolley transport, so you can ghost hunt on foot without needing your own wheels.
Fort Lauderdale Airport to Port of Miami: Private Sprinter TransferYou get a driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign, a 30-minute ride to Port of Miami in a private vehicle with WiFi and water, and no parking or fare surprises. Ideal if you're catching a cruise and want to arrive on time without the stress of navigating an unfamiliar city or arranging ground transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're catching a cruise and want to skip the rental car counter, the GPS hunt, and the stress of finding the port on your own—the fixed pickup time and included parking mean you know exactly what you're paying and when you'll arrive.
Kayaking through mangrove tunnels in Anna Maria: Spot dolphins and manateesKayak through the mangrove tunnels and coastal waterways of Anna Maria, Florida on a pedal kayak with a live guide, paddle, lifejacket and drybag included. The two-hour tour starts and ends at Neal Preserve's South end, where you'll navigate narrow water trails and watch for native wildlife—dolphins, manatees and wading birds—that live in these shallow ecosystems. Public transportation is available nearby.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout the tour, so you'll hear the commentary about the mangrove ecosystem and wildlife as it happens. This works well if you're comfortable following a live guide's pace and want the local knowledge woven into the paddle itself.
Fort Lauderdale Snorkeling: Reefs & Marine LifeSnorkel the nearshore reefs off Fort Lauderdale with a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, starting with a safety briefing and practice session in shallow water before swimming out to artificial structures and soft corals. High-quality equipment including snorkeling life vests, sanitized masks and fins are provided; you can stay in the water up to two and a half hours and return to shore whenever you're ready. After the adventure, relax at a shaded seaside spot with complimentary fresh fruit, snacks and drinks, plus an instant photo to take home. Children are welcome from age 5.Is it for me?The pace is relaxed and the water entry is gradual—you practice in the shallows before swimming out—so this works for first-timers who want guidance and confident snorkelers who want to move at their own speed without a rigid schedule.
Miami ATV Rentals: Glow in the Dark ExperienceRent an ATV in Miami and ride the natural trails with a live guide who shares stories about the local ecosystem and crops along the way. The tour runs 45 minutes or a full hour, includes helmet and gear, and welcomes children from age 6 (minimum age to drive is 16). A guide leads in English or Spanish, and parking is free.Is it for me?Book the 45-minute tour if you want a quick ride through the trails; the full hour gives you more time to take in the landscape and hear more from the guide. Drivers must be 16 with a valid license, but children from age 6 can come along as passengers.
Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour Sarasota: See dolphins belowA 2-hour guided clear kayak eco tour launching from Longboat Key near Sarasota, where you paddle through mangrove tunnels, seagrass beds and open water in a transparent kayak that lets you see fish, rays, dolphins and manatees below. Life jackets, paddles and a safety briefing are provided; the tour suits couples, families and small groups comfortable with intermediate paddling in strong currents.Is it for me?You're paddling the whole time—this is not a guided boat tour where you sit and watch. Book this one if you've paddled before, have solid fitness and want to move through the water yourself while a guide handles the route and the wildlife knowledge. The strong currents and intermediate difficulty mean it's not for first-time kayakers or anyone uncertain about their stamina; if you want to see marine life from a clear kayak but prefer a gentler pace, look for a beginner tour instead.
Clear Kayak Kayaking in Florida: Mangrove Tunnels & Marine LifeClear kayak kayaking in Florida mangrove tunnels combines a 2 to 2.5 hour paddle with LED lighting and transparent hull design that brings fish and rays into view. You get basic paddle instruction, safety briefing, life preserver, dry bag for personal items, and a live English-speaking guide who shares facts about the local ecosystem. Children from age 1 are welcome; kayakers must weigh under 250 lbs individually and under 425 lbs per two-person kayak.Is it for me?The 2 to 2.5 hour paddle requires moderate fitness and active paddling, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on the water and want to operate the kayak themselves rather than sit while someone else navigates. The clear hull and LED lights do the work of bringing marine life into view, so you don't need diving or snorkeling skills—just the ability to paddle and the curiosity to look down.
Destinations
- Boca Raton›
- Cape Canaveral›
- Clearwater›
- Cocoa Beach›
- Crystal River›
- Daytona Beach›
- Destin›
- Everglades National Park›
- Fort Lauderdale›
- Fort Myers›
- Gainesville›
- Islamorada›
- Jacksonville›
- Key Largo›
- Key West›
- Miami›
- Naples, Florida›
- Orlando›
- Panama City Beach›
- Pensacola›
- Sarasota›
- St Augustine›
- St Petersburg›
- Tallahassee›
- Tampa›
- Vero Beach›
- West Palm Beach›
