Sunshine Trails
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
Miami Arrival
Arrive in the Sunshine State or Florida. Pick up your rental car and proceed to the hotel.
Day 2
Miami – Key West / driving distance: 160 mi / 260 km
Today’s journey takes you south, crossing 42 bridges and 32 islands as you drive on the Overseas Highway (US1) all the way to Key West, only 90 miles away from Cuba. Key Largo is the first in a chain of coral islands known as the Keys. The star visitor attraction is undoubtedly the only underwater park in the USA, the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Continue on to Key West and walk the Pelican Path or take the Conch Tour Train to get a flavor of Key West. Don’t miss the Hemingway House, one of Key West’s most famous celebrities shrines.
Day 3
Key West – Key Largo / driving distance: 166 mi / 265 km
Today retrace your journey along the Keys en route to Key Largo. Be sure to stop along the way to capture photos of this unique stretch of road and enjoy some freshly caught fish at the restaurant of your choice. Overnight in Key Largo.
Day 4
Key Largo – Everglades National Park – Naples / driving distance: 136 mi / 218 km
Today cross “Alligator Alley” via the Everglades National Park. Spend time at the visitor center and we suggest you hop aboard an airboat for a thrilling experience. Continue to the swanky town of Naples where designer shopping and fine dining compliment the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.
Day 5
Naples
A full day to relax and enjoy Naples.
Day 6
Naples – Sarasota / driving distance: 100 mi / 160 km
Continue north to Sarasota, passing the popular Fort Myers and Venice beaches. Stop to visit the winter residence of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, outside Fort Myers. Consider taking a side trip to the tropical barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva (toll bridge). Visit the Ding Darling State Park on Captiva where you can hire bicycles to enjoy the Floridian flora and fauna, or take a kayak trip through the mangroves.
Day 7
Sarasota – Crystal River / driving distance: 180 mi / 290 km
Travel north and inland today as you head for Crystal River. Stop en route at Homosassa Springs, home to Nature World, a nature reserve for endangered manatees.
Day 8
Crystal River – Silver Springs – St Augustine / driving distance: 120 mi / 200 km
This morning, visit Silver Springs Park where the first Tarzan movies were filmed or enjoy a glass bottom boat ride on the crystal clean water of Crystal Springs. Cross the Ocala National Forest via Palatka to the oldest city in the United States, St Augustine. Ponce De Leon landed here in 1513 in search of eternal youth. You can visit the mythical Fountain of Youth during your visit. Continue to historic St. Augustine.
Day 9
St Augustine – Orlando / driving distance: 110 mi / 180 km
Today visit the famous Daytona Beach before swinging inland and following Interstate 4 to the theme park capital of the world, Orlando, your base for the next three nights.
Day 10-11
Orlando
The main decision during your stay will be deciding which parks to visit. Choose between Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM and Animal Kingdom, or Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure or Sea World. A good sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes are recommended (Admission not included).
Day 12
Orlando – Cocoa Beach / driving distance: 62 mi / 100 km
Drive east to the Space Coast of Florida and land in Cocoa Beach, home of the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame. You may want to explore the universe at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or walk the famous Cocoa Beach pier and enjoy the shops, food and ocean air.
Day 13
Cocoa Beach – Miami departure / driving distance: 256 mi / 412 km
Continue to Miami in time to return your rental car before your return flight.
Prices, Dates, Hotels & Conditions
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The final price you will pay for this tour is that displayed in USD. Prices converted in other
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| DAILY DEPARTURES | PRICE FROM (STANDARD) | PRICE FROM (UPGRADE) |
|---|---|---|
| January, February, March | 979 | 1398 |
| April | 830 | 1348 |
| May | 830 | 1114 |
| June, July, August, September, October, November | 692 | 1114 |
| December | 805 | 1114 |
| NIGHT | CITY | HOTEL ACCOMMODATION STANDARD |
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION UPGRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | Sleep Inn Miami Airport | Sleep Inn Miami |
| 2 | Key West | 24 North Hotel Key West | Fairfield Inn / The Keys Collection |
| 3 | Key Largo | Marina Del Mar Resort and Marina | Baker’s Cay Resort Key Largo |
| 4-5 | Naples | Gulfcoast Inn | The Capri Inn |
| 6 | Sarasota | Best Western Plus Siesta Key | Best Western Plus Siesta Key |
| 7 | Crystal River | Plantation on Crystal River | Plantation on Crystal River |
| 8 | St. Augustine | The Ponce Hotel St. Augustine | Hilton Garden Inn St. Augustine Beach |
| 9-11 | Orlando | Grand Hotel at Universal Boulevard | Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration |
| 12 | Cocoa Beach | La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach | Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover South Beach, Miami’s hot spot for fun
- Cross the Overseas Highway, an engineering feat, to the wonderful world of the Florida Keys
- Test your snorkeling skills at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Wander through Key West’s colorful history along Pelican Path
- Climb aboard the Conch Tour Train and experience the wonder and magic of Key West
- Explore Florida’s Everglades, a subtropical refuge to a unique array of wildlife
- Experience an exquisite sunset in Naples, the crown jewel of Southwest Florida
- Bird watch in Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge State Park
- Experience an abundance of sun, sand and water in Sarasota
- View manatees up close at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
- Encounter unspoiled splendor of Crystal River, the gem of Florida’s beautiful Nature Coast
- Take a glass bottom boat ride in the 99.8% pure waters of the Silver River
- Visit St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest permanently occupied European settlement
- Sip the Fountain of Youth waters and hear the history behind its legendary benefits
- Immerse yourself in world-famous theme parks and unforgettable adventure in Orlando
- Meet a veteran astronaut at Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s launch headquarters
Admission fees not included
