Miami & Key West In Style
7 Days
from
$1,925 pp*
Highlights:
Florida
(Miami, Key West)
Trip Start/End:
Miami
/
Miami
Relax in Miami's famous Art Deco district - South Beach, with its vibrant nightlife and colourful locals. Take a guided tour of South Beach by bike and enjoy some beach time in Florida's hottest city. Pick up a convertible car rental for the day and take your time driving down the coast to Key West. Make a detour and stop off at the Florida Everglades and take a Fan boat tour (optional). Continue on at your own pace as you explore the Florida Keys. Arrive at the Hyatt resort and relax for the rest of the day. Spend the afternoon swimming with wild dolphins and snorkeling with other wild marine life and live coral. Then take the late afternoon fast speed ferry to Fort Myers where you can overnight before your onward travel.
Speak with your Travel Consultant to add days in Orlando to dine with an astronaut at the Kennedy Space Centre! Or use this itinerary as a start or end to your cruise departing from Florida.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Miami
| - Pre-departure Materials - Information Package
- Transfer - Airport - Sedan/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Epic (4*) Standard City View (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Miami
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Shared - Art Deco Bike Tour (2hrs) - Bike
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Epic (4*) Standard City View (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Miami
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Optional Activities
- Lunch (not included)
- Private - South Beach Bike & Kayak Tour - Bike/Kayak
- Dinner (not included)
| Epic (4*) Standard City View (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Miami - Key West
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Rental - Florida: Daily Car Rental - Convertible - Class K
- Lunch (not included)
- Self-Drive - Miami - Key West (3+hrs)
- Rental Car Drop Off - Rental Car
- Dinner (not included)
| Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Run of House ()1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Key West
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Shared - 1/2 d Snorkel on the Fury Catamaran (3hrs) - Fury Catamaran
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Run of House ()1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Key West
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Optional Activities
- At Leisure
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Run of House ()1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Key West
| - Breakfast (not included)
- Self-Drive - Key West - Miami (3+hrs)
- Local taxi (not included)
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Miami
Epic Hotel
Day 1: Miami
You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.
Meet your professional driver for a private airport transfer.
Accommodation: Epic (4*) The new EPIC, a Kimpton Hotel, was made for Miami. While the hotel is a destination in itself, it puts you near all manner of Miami attractions. Located just ten minutes from Miami's South Beach, half a mile from Miami's Bayside Market Place and less than one mile from the Port of Miami, their hotel puts you in the heart of this dynamic city.
Casa Casuarina
Day 2: Miami
The best way to discover South Beach and enjoy the great outdoors is on a bicycle! The celebrated Bike and Roll Art Deco Tour includes it all: architecture, history, culture, beach life, and good times. We start the tour in the heart of South Beach at 10th & Collins in the famous Art Deco district, including a visit to Casa Casuarina (the Versace Mansion). We then continue riding along the beachfront to Lincoln Road Theater and visit the Holocaust Memorial. We’ll also stop at the Botanical Gardens and Bass Art Museum. To stay cool in the Miami heat, we’ll stop for a quick dip at Nikki Beach (optional), and then enjoy some refreshments at Monty’s restaurant/bar at the Miami Beach Marina, a local favorite. The Art Deco tour is an easy ride, filled with fun for all ages and fitness levels.
Accommodation: Epic (4*)
Cruise in Biscayne bay
Miami: South Beach
Day 3: Miami
There are lots to see and do in Miami. Consider a half day shared trip to the Everglades and see all kinds of wildlife such as: alligators, turtles, snakes, fish and exotic birds as you take an airboat ride deep into the Everglades National Park, or a how about a behind the scenes guided tour of magnificent Art in Public Places installations created by renowned artists in Miami as you visit theatres and see star´s dressing rooms, private meeting rooms and lounges not open to the public. Alternatively, consider a cruise along Miami's Biscayne Bay in a lovely two level yacht, and see the luxurious homes of the rich and famous. If you are feeling adventurous, why not consider stand up paddle surfing to explore the Biscayne bay? Please speak to your Sales Advisor if any of these tour options are of interest.
Enjoy a great day in the great outdoors, on a private tour starting with a relaxing guided bike tour and finishing with an amazing two hour Kayak tour. Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit and a camera! (Price includes a bike for the day and the kayak tour).
Accommodation: Epic (4*)
Key West
Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa
Day 4: Miami - Key West
Tap into your sense of adventure with the flexibility of your own daily rental vehicle. Your rental includes free unlimited mileage.
Today you will drive in your rental car from Miami to Key West. The trip will take you just over 3 hours, depending on traffic.
After packing up make your way to the rental car drop off centre and return your vehicle.
Accommodation: Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Located in Key West’s popular Old Town district, and along the waterfront the Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa (4*) faces sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico, a block off Duval Street and two blocks from Mallory Square. The Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa offers 120 guestrooms in three pastel-colored, four-story buildings. All rooms include private balconies furnished with two chairs and a cocktail table. Views are of the Gulf of Mexico or Key West. Decor features pale-wood wainscoting with matching furniture, cream-colored walls, pastel prints, and green-and-gold fabrics, including carpets. Guests can parasail, snorkel, and Jet Ski from two piers; sunset cruises are available on a 60-foot sailboat. Comfortable rooms with upholstered reading chairs have balconies with views of the Gulf, Key West, or the hotel courtyard. Cream-colored walls highlight fabrics of green and gold.
Snorkel on the Fury Catamaran
Day 5: Key West
Your sailing and snorkeling adventure begins as you board one of Fury's state-of-the-art catamarans, part of the largest and most luxurious catamaran fleet in the Florida Keys. Feel the excitement as you sail to North America's only living coral reef, where the wonders of Mother Nature await you. During your trip, unlimited sodas and water will be served. While onboard, fury catamaran offers the ultimate in sailing and snorkeling comfort, featuring: stairway to the sea, large sundeck, shaded lounge area, fresh water showers, spacious bathrooms, top of the line sanitized snorkel gear provided, and professional instruction by fury's friendly crew.
Before entering the water, your friendly and professional crew will be on hand to assist and instruct you. Once you descend “the stairway to the sea”, you will discover the wonders of the undersea with pristine coral reefs and an abundance of marine life including tropical species found no place else on earth. Upon completion of your snorkeling adventure , complimentary ice cold beer and white wine will be served.
Accommodation: Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa
Snorkeling
Day 6: Key West
Key West is a veritable playground for the outdoors! Consider spending the day doing any of the following optional activities; Parasailing - an exciting way to get a bird's-eye view of the Keys & back country (solo and tandem flights available), Another option is snorkeling. The Key West coral reefs are part of the world's third largest reef system and are located in shallow water – about 30 feet. The seas at the reef are typically calm, crystal clear, and warm. While snorkeling Key West reefs, you will see a fascinating world of colorful fish and coral reef structure – even from the surface. Snorkeling requires only a mask, snorkel, fins and a safety vest, all provided by the boat. Choose from one of the following boat trips: catamaran, traditional sailboat or a private snorkel charter. Scuba diving is the perfect choice for those wanting to go beyond snorkeling but not quite comfortable with the idea of diving - the activity involves snorkeling while you breathe though air tanks on the surface. Consider a full and active day taking in snorkeling the coral reef, sailing, parasailing, jet skis, kayaks and big water toys with breakfast and lunch & beverages. For the more adventurous and experienced, scuba diving is an exciting way to see the waters of Key West. One of the most popular diving spots off Key West is Sand Key where, in 15 to 25 feet of water, you will see rock fingers, elkhorn and staghorn coral, sea turtles, rays and hundreds of varieties of tropical fish. At the nearby Western Dry Rocks, you will be able to dive deeper and see the Aquanaut, a tug sunk in 75 feet of water. Please note: Scuba diving requires certification from an approved facility. Trips are three to four hours in duration and offer you the choice of a two-tank two-reef dive, a double wreck dive or a combo wreck/reef dive. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you are interested in any of these optional tours.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Day 7: Key West
Today you will drive in your rental car from Key West to Miami. The trip will take you just over 3 hours, depending on traffic.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
Epic Hotel
Epic (4*) - Miami
The new EPIC, a Kimpton Hotel, was made for Miami. While the hotel is a destination in itself, it puts you near all manner of Miami attractions. Located just ten minutes from Miami's South Beach, half a mile from Miami's Bayside Market Place and less than one mile from the Port of Miami, their hotel puts you in the heart of this dynamic city.
Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa
Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa - Guest Room
Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa - Key West
Located in Key West’s popular Old Town district, and along the waterfront the Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa (4*) faces sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico, a block off Duval Street and two blocks from Mallory Square. The Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa offers 120 guestrooms in three pastel-colored, four-story buildings. All rooms include private balconies furnished with two chairs and a cocktail table. Views are of the Gulf of Mexico or Key West. Decor features pale-wood wainscoting with matching furniture, cream-colored walls, pastel prints, and green-and-gold fabrics, including carpets. Guests can parasail, snorkel, and Jet Ski from two piers; sunset cruises are available on a 60-foot sailboat. Comfortable rooms with upholstered reading chairs have balconies with views of the Gulf, Key West, or the hotel courtyard. Cream-colored walls highlight fabrics of green and gold.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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