5-Day Miami to Lion Country Safari, Miami Beach, Dolphin Mall, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hemingway Home & Museum Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-MIA-155
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
5%
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Tue, Sat
Visit four scenic citys - Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Key West.
Take a walk on South Beach as well as exploring its trendy entertainment.
Take an airboat ride cruising through the swamp channels in the Everglades National Park!
Enjoy the sunset at the southernmost point of the continental United States.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
Itinerary
Today you will arrive at the southern resort paradise of the United States - Miami & Fort Lauderdale, where we will begin the next wonderful journey. An enthusiastic tour guide will be waiting for your arrival and arrange for you to take a shuttle bus to the hotel for check-in.
| Free pick-up location on the day of joining the tour | Free pick-up time on the day of the tour |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | 14:00、17:00、21:00 |
| Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) | 13:00、16:00、20:00 |
| Pier of Miami (POM) | 10:00、12:00PM |
| Fort Lauderdale Terminal (POE) | 11:00 |
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Remark: 1. The free pick-up time is the time when guests pick up their luggage at the baggage claim area of the airline they are traveling on and meet our staff. If you are late, we will not wait. 2. Paid airport pick-up service: 21:01-23:00 Miami International Airport (MIA): $80 for the first two people, and an additional $10 per person for each additional person from the third person onwards (this price does not include the airport pick-up service fee of $6 per person). Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL): $120 for the first two people, and an additional $10 per person for each additional person starting from the third person (this price does not include the airport pick-up service fee of $6 per person). 3. For guests arriving outside the free pick-up time and paid pick-up time, please take a taxi to the hotel by yourself. 4. Paid pick-up and drop-off standards outside free hours: $100 for 1-4 people, $120 for 5-6 people, $150 for 7-10 people. 5. Guests picked up at 14:00 will have the opportunity to go shopping at Dolphin Mall, Miami's largest discount mall (fare: $15/person/one way, about 3 hours). 6. Guests who arrive at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) before 16:00 and Miami International Airport (MIA) before 17:00 can participate in the night tour at their own expense (tour time is about 2 hours). Operations for Miami night tour seats: |
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Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon Area or EVEN Hotel Miami - Airport or Similar.
Attractions
A famous shopping centre located in Sweetwater is known as Dolphin Mall. It is located on the western area of Miami and Doral. The mall has been opened in the year 2001.
The beach of Miami offers colorful and bright light view for the night tour. The great activities and attractions are also provided to the visitors on the beach.
Miami is considered to be a melting pot of cultures. It is greatly influenced by the large Latin American ethnic group and the inhabitants of the Caribbean island countries. It has close cultural and linguistic ties with North America, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, so it is sometimes called Known as the "Capital of the Americas". The vast swamps, spectacular pine forests and dotted mangroves of Everglades National Park, located on the west side of downtown Miami, provide a home for countless wild animals. This is the largest subtropical wildlife sanctuary in the continental United States.
schedule:
Wynwood Internet Red Wall (30 minutes) → Coral Pavilion (car tour) → Bill Timothy Hotel (exterior) → Little Havana (30 minutes) → Everglades National Park → Flying Wind Boat on Grass (at your own expense, 90 minutes, including rare Animal show) → Miami Freedom Tower (car tour) → NBA Heat Stadium (car tour) → Miami Bay Cruise (own expense, 100 minutes) → South Beach (45 minutes)
Attractions
A city located in the County of Miami-Dade is known as Coral Gables. The downtown of Southwest Miami is the actual location of this small city.
A famous transportation in the form of flat-bottomed vessel is known as Fan boat. The Everglades Airboat Rides are quite famous among the tourists of Florida.
A famous US-based national Park that protects Everglades of 20 percent in United States is known as Everglades National Park. It is located in Collier Counties, Monroe and Miami.
Refers to the neighborhood of Florida, Havana is a place which is densely populated with Cuban people, in fact the name little Havana refers to capital city of Cuba called Havana.
South beach is located in Miami at Florida. The South beach section of Miami Beach is amongst the top entertainment destinations having night clubs, restaurants, hotels and boutiques.
On our journey over to Key West we will be driving by on Route 1 until we reach the seven-mile bridge. At the Southernmost Point Buoy we will take a stop for you to gather some great pictures at the Southernmost point in America! Then once we reach Key West you have the option of exploring some unique adventures on your own or visiting the Hemingway Home and Museum! The Hemingway Home and Museum is a historic venue mansion that was built in 1851! Explore Key West with us for some unforgettable memories!
Itinerary
Heading to Key West → Drive on Route 1 → Key West Island Narrated Tour (Mandatory, 2 hours) → Free Time on Key West Island (2 hours)
Key West Island Guided Tour: Seven-Mile Bridge (20 mins) → Southernmost Point Buoy (20 mins) → Hemingway Home & Museum (Outside visit, 15 mins) → United States Route 1 Beginning Mile 0 (10 mins)
Recommended activities for free time: After finishing the tour of above attractions, you will have 2 hours of free time to explore the charming attractions on the island. After a leisurely lunch, you may visit popular seesighting spots such as the Truman Little White House, the Harbor area and the Old Customs House, or go to the Seaside Plaza for some shopping!
Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon Area or EVEN Hotel Miami - Airport or Similar.
Attractions
Its official name is the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum; it’s a historic house and use to be the residence of the famous author of United States Of America Known as Ernest Hemingway.
Key West is a city in Florida, the city is name "Key West" due to the fact that it encompasses Key west Island. The areas near the city known as Fleming key are Naval Air Stations and therefore are inaccessible to civilians.
It is a major tourist’s attraction in Key West, Florida. Southernmost Point Buoy was built in the year 1983 as tourist’s attraction, it marks the southernmost point of the country. It is also one of the most photographed sites in the United States of America. It withstood numerous hurricanes and wind but this concrete buoy has survived the worst.It is also the must-visit attraction in Key West, Florida.
To the north of Miami, the famous "Yacht Capital of the World" - Fort Lauderdale, you will visit the "Venice of America", and admire the mansions on both sides of the river and the masts lined up on the river. The rivers are criss-crossed and dense like cobwebs. At the same time, you can stroll on Fort Lauderdale Beach, one of the top ten beaches in the United States. Then we will go to the only wild animal kingdom in the southern United States that combines driving and walking experience, and have close contact with nearly a thousand wild animals, just like being in the African grassland. Then we will go to Palm Beach Island via West Palm Beach. As the "Cultural Capital of Florida", Palm Beach became the first winter resort tailored for the rich in the United States more than 100 years ago. Go to Palm Beach, enjoy the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean, and there are too many expensive villas by the sea.
schedule:
Proceed to Fort Lauderdale, the Yachting Capital of the World → Stroll on Fort Lauderdale Beach (45 minutes) → Lion Wildlife Kingdom (at your own expense, 90 minutes) → Palm Beach Island → Palm Beach Beach (40 minutes) → Sea Lake, the private residence of US President Trump Manor (passing by) → Henry Flagler Museum (exterior)
Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon Area or EVEN Hotel Miami - Airport or Similar.
Attractions
Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL is prominent for its beaches, and they also appear in movies and on postcards. Ft. Lauderdale beaches are the choice of movie stars to newlyweds. It is a perfect place for a vacation to soak up the sun, swim in the ocean and to play in the sand.
A city located in Florida’s southeastern coast is known as Fort Lauderdale. The boating canals and beaches distinguish this place from other states in United States.
Refers to the safari park in Loxahatchee Florida, The park was constructed back in 1967. Many consider it to be the first zoo which was cage less, the park is a drive through.
A city and county seat of the Palm Beach County, Florida. There are some shopping districts like Clematis Street, CityPlace, etc. and lots of places of tourists interest like the Rapids Water Park, South Florida Museum, etc.
Today you will have a full day of free activities in the beautiful seaside city of Miami. You can choose to participate in our well-prepared optional items: go to Miami Beach, visit Vizcaya Manor and go shopping at Dolphin Mall. Depart for Miami Beach in the morning, where the blue sky, blue sea, white sand, and groups of seagulls sometimes play in the sea, sometimes go to the beach for food, and sometimes soar into the sky, forming a very wonderful three-dimensional picture. Check in at noon to the famous Vizcaya Manor, a Mediterranean-style villa built a century ago, surrounded by trees, facing the sea, and located on the shores of the Florida Gulf. Its quiet and peaceful cultural atmosphere and charming natural scenery make people linger and forget to leave. In the afternoon, head to Dolphin Shopping Center to draw a perfect end to your journey.
Schedule:
Free time in Miami Beach (3.5 hours) → Vizcaya Manor (at your own expense, 1.5 hours) → Dolphin Shopping Center (at your own expense)
Attractions
A famous shopping centre located in Sweetwater is known as Dolphin Mall. It is located on the western area of Miami and Doral. The mall has been opened in the year 2001.
One of the most famous beach destinations in United States is Miami Beach Florida. There are superb luxuries and facilities provided for the visitors in the surroundings of this beach.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up).
All tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. We may also use a minivan depending on the number of people booking the tour.
Tour package price includes all the taxes.
Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation.
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.What's Excluded
Rates could alter without prior notice.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested as they are not included in the package.
A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.
Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.
Services related to travel insurance.
Other personal expenses.
Important: We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit in the bus.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
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| Dolphin Mall Transfer One Way, FL | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Ernest Hemingway Homes & Museum, FL | $18.00 | $7.00 | $18.00 |
| Everglades Airboat Rides, FL | $41.00 | $31.00 | $41.00 |
| Key West Island Narrated Tour (Mandatory), FL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Lion Country Safari, FL | $56.00 | $43.00 | $56.00 |
| Miami Bay Cruise, FL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Miami Night Tour, FL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, FL | $25.00 | $10.00 | $25.00 |
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
- Free Pickup service is available from Port of Everglades (POE) at 11:00 AM.
- Free Pickup service is available from Port of Miami (POM) between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Paid airport pickup for Miami International Airport (MIA) is available at 09:00-11:00. $80 for the first 2 people, $10 per person for each additional person.
- Paid airport pickup for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is available at 09:00-11:00. $120 for the first 2 people, $10 per person for each additional person. ($6 service fee)
- Complimentary Airport Pickup for Miami International Airport (MIA) at 2, 5 and 9 PM, No transfer will be available after 9:00 PM
- Complimentary Airport Pickup for Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) at 1, 4 and 8 PM, No transfer will be available after 8:00 PM.
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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