Florida & The Big Easy - Southbound

 
15 days,New Orleans to Miami
Trip Code: NUBS

Spotting alligators in the Everglades, embracing the laid-back spirit of Key West, sharing the beach with the pretty people in Miami, snorkelling in the Florida Keys, feeling like a kid again at the theme parks of Orlando, getting your groove on in New Orleans.

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    Calling all sun seekers, here’s a trip that lets you soak up the best of New Orleans on your way to Miami, Key West and the Florida Panhandle. You’ll tailor your trip into the perfect holiday with a range of optional excursions—discover a magical kingdom in Orlando, go a little wild at Daytona Beach or get out of this world at NASA’s Space Center at Cape Canaveral. And don’t worry your hotels will always be centrally-located and comfortable—hello air-con! So hop on a jetski, try some big-game fishing or kite-surfing; but remember to slather on the sunscreen—you’re going to need it.

    What's Included

    Free Wi-FiThis adventure boasts vans fitted with wi-fi for up to five users at a time. Check your email, upload a photo to Facebook, or send a tweet to your friends.
    • Entrance fee to the Everglades, City tours in Miami, Orlando and New Orleans, Alligator farm
    • Centrally located hotels (14nts)
    • Air-conditioned private touring van
    • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
    • Small group experience; Max 13, avg 10.
    Map of the route for Florida & The Big Easy - Southbound
    Places Visited
    • United States
    Day 1 New Orleans

    Arrive at any time. Welcome meeting in the evening.

    Day 2 Panama City

    Take an optional morning swamp tour or a steamboat ride on the Mississippi River before continuing to Panama City. Enjoy a night walk on the beach and watch an amazing sunset over the ocean.

    Day 3 Panama City

    Free day to explore Panama City, including optional activities such as jet-ski rentals or kite-surfing.

    Day 4 St. Augustine

    Drive through Tallahassee and Jacksonville and continue to the oldest city in America: St. Augustine. Optional ghost tour in the evening.

    Day 5 St. Augustine

    Free day to explore the city and its beautiful beaches.

    Day 6 Daytona Beach/Orlando

    Relax on Daytona Beach. Optional visit to Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory or spend the afternoon on Cape Canaveral with an optional visit to NASA Space Center. Continue on to Orlando and enjoy an orientation tour before dinner.

    Day 7 Orlando

    Full day for optional activities in Orlando.

    Day 8 Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg

    Morning visit to Tampa. Optional visit to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or opt to just chill out on the beach.

    Day 9 St. Petersbug/Ft. Myers

    Head to St. Petersburg, known for its museums and home to some of Florida's best beaches and beach parks.

    Day 10 Sanibel Island/Naples

    Continue to Sanibel Island to visit one of the top ten birding spots in the nation: JN Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge.

    Day 11 Everglades/Key West

    Discover the Everglades at South Florida's oldest alligator farm on an exciting airboat ride. In the afternoon, continue to Key West and enjoy another amazing sunset at the beach.

    Day 12 Key West

    Experience the unique café-filled streets of Key West, home to some of the best restaurants in Florida. With the whole day free to explore, don’t expect any dull moments. Optional activities including snorkelling, diving or sailing.

    Day 13 Key West/Miami

    Take a guided city tour of Miami before exploring the city on your own.

    Day 14 Miami

    Free day to explore Miami.

    Day 15 Miami

    Depart at any time.

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