7-Day Miami to Everglades National Park, Grand Bahama Island, Little Havana and Miami In-depth Tour (Free Airport Pickup - MIA OUT)
Tour Code: GOL-MIA-140A
Duration: 7 Day(s) / 6 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
1. Exclusive * On the day of pick-up, you can choose to participate in the Fort Lauderdale New River Cruise + Buffet Dinner Show or South Beach style night tour to make the most of your vacation time.
2. South Florida tour: South Beach, Downtown Miami, Little Havana, "Fairytale World" Coral Pavilion, Everglades National Park, luxury yacht capital of Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, where the US President ’s Sea Lake Estate is located, etc. Rich schedule, save time and money.
3. Every morning after the complimentary breakfast, I will leave at about 8 o'clock, and I will take a holiday mood and timetable for sightseeing.
4. Luxury cruise tour, let your memory stay in the endless ocean
- Only the guides and drivers who have COVID 19 negative can provide services from now onwards. Drivers and Guides will wear the mask. They will disinfect the bus daily. Travelers will have to wear the mask and their temperature will be monitored regularly. Travelers will be provided with hand sanitizer and wipes. We recommend travelers to bring their own hand sanitizer also. Bus sitting will be based on the standards set by the Government.
Itinerary
Pick-up (dock) information:
Reception location free reception hours
Miami Airport (MIA) / Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Miami Marina (POM) 09:00 am and 12:00 pm
Fort Lauderdale Pier (POE) 10:30 am
Free airport pick-up for groups: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, waiting for other passengers at the airport.
Pick-up at your own expense: 24 hours, pick-up and drop-off. The 1st to 4th person will receive a total of $ 80 USD, each additional person will add $ 10.
When you arrive at the airport or terminal in Miami / Fort Lauderdale, keep your phone on and you can receive calls. Our guide will be waiting for you at the airport / terminal exit. Your guide will then take you to your hotel where you can arrange the rest of the time yourself. For early flight guests, they can choose to shop. You can choose one of them: go to Aventura Mall or Dolphin Mall ($ 20 / person / one way, 12:00 PM–8: 00PM) . Aventura Mall gathers several major high-end brand department stores, such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, JC Penney, etc., including more than 280 famous clothing brands, restaurants, cinemas, etc .; Dolphin Mall is the largest brand-name discount mall in Miami.
Guests arriving at MIA Airport before 15:00 or arriving at FLL Airport before 16:00 will have the opportunity to participate in one of the southern style nightlife experiences ( at their own expense, two people in a group )
(A) Fort Lauderdale New River Cruise + Buffet Dinner ( at your own expense, 240 minutes. If you need to book in advance , you must book in advance ), December to August, Tuesday to Sunday evening; September to November, Wednesday Until Sunday evening, 6 pm-10pm four-hour value experience! In addition to the attractions fee for the dinner cruise, an additional $ 10 USD is required: including the dinner cruise transfer fee, the booking fee, and the driver / guide service fee. (The cruise dinner show is not accompanied by a guide.)
(B) Miami South Beach Night Tour ( Optional, 180 minutes )
Attractions
With more than 300 stores, Aventura Mall is one of the top shopping destinations with internationally renowned brands, 10 full time restaurants and an exclusive contemporary art collection.
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.
It is country’s most enjoyable cruise on the New River in Fort Lauderdale. As the visitors’ cruise down the New River, the delicious shrimp and barbecue dinner relish the passengers. Fort Lauderdale Dinner & Show Cruise is a 4-hour cruise sightseeing the magnificent mansions and yachts along Millionaire’s Row. It also features ahilarious variety of stage show and dinner among many eatery options. The cruise winds from the Bahia Mar Yachting Center to the Intracoastal Waterway with endless fun and excitement.
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 also considered to be a melting pot of cultures. It is greatly influenced by the large Latin, American communities and the inhabitants of the Caribbean island nations. It has close cultural and linguistic relationships with North, South, Central America, and the Caribbean. Also known as the "Capital of the Americas". The vast swamps, spectacular pine forests, and mangrove forests of the Everglades National Park on the west side of downtown Miami provide a place for countless wildlife. This is the largest subtropical wildlife sanctuary in the United States.
schedule:
Wynwood Red Wall ( 15 minutes ) → South Beach (45 minutes) → Art Deco Street → Versace House (Exterior) → Miami Bay Cruise (Optional, 90 minutes) → Coral Pavilion (Car Tour) → Biltimore Hotel (Exterior) → Little Havana (30 minutes) → Everglades National Park → Windmill on the grass (own expense, 90 minutes, including rare animal performances)
Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport Or SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Downtown Or (with breakfast)
Attractions
Walk through the Art Deco District or take the Art Deco Tour which offers a recreational environment with its colorful architecture, beautiful buildings, shopping malls, dainty café’s, restaurants and bars.
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.
Miami Biltmore Hotel was not always a hotel. In fact, it was built by George Merrick, a young developer in 1926 and he was referred to as the Coral Gables founder. This hotel is now in 15 floors and has 275 rooms. There are babysitting and child care facilities.
A beach with fairly-glittered nightlife in the south of Miami is known as Miami South Beach. It is located in Florida.
In the morning, head north of Miami, the famous "Yacht Capital of the World"-Fort Lauderdale (60 minutes), you will visit "Venice of the United States" and admire the mansions on the banks and the mastheads on the river. The river is dense and cobweb-like, and you can stroll along Fort Lauderdale Beach, one of the top ten beaches in the United States. Our guide will take you to the upscale shopping mall Bloomingdale's (60 minutes) in the United States. At the same time, you can get a 10% discount shopping card and an exclusive full-value gift. When you spend $ 7500 (pre-tax), you will get a $ 400 value Apple store gift card. Note: After shopping, please go to the visitor center to redeem the gifts (the tour guide assists the guests to redeem the gifts). If the designated gifts are redeemed, they will be exchanged for other equivalent gifts. After shopping, we will transfer you to Miami Marina.
Special Note:
Bloomingdale's shopping center opens at 12 noon on Sundays, and if you leave Miami at exactly the same time as Sunday, you will not be able to go to Bloomingdale's for shopping. We will take you directly to the airport or dock.
Cruises are not accompanied by a guide
Attractions
Bloomingdales Department Store, FL is a nationwide, upscale department, full-line store in America. It has an international reputation for its uniqueness, creativity, and quality. Bloomingdales has distinctive products, and they are at the forefront of retailing. Their passionate focus is in customer services, and so they build lasting relationships.
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.
In the depths of the Caribbean Sea, there is a series of coral reef islands called the Florida Keys, like pearls scattered on the sea, gorgeous, and the southernmost one is Xisuo Island. West Lock Island is the southernmost town in the United States, so it is called the "Hometown of Sunset". The island has a small resident population, but tourists are constantly flowing. The houses are dominated by all kinds of brightly colored dwellings. On both sides of the road are neatly planted verdant palm trees, and colorful flowers embellish them, making people linger.
Attractions
The third most populous state of United States is known as Florida. It is quite extensive and beautiful place in America. The capital city of the state is Tallahassee.
The Damai Reef covers 250 acres. The island was bought by Norwegian Cruise Lines around the 1970s, making it the first private island to allow tourists to visit. The island has a cafeteria for thousands of people and some entertainment facilities. After the cruise ship docked in this private island, the service staff of the cruise company first took the shuttle boat to prepare the guests on the island, and then the two shuttle boats will send tourists to the island in batches. You can enjoy delicious BBQ here , Swim in the crystal clear waters, and then return to the cruise by shuttle boat when you are happy.
Attractions
The commonwealth of the Bahamas is an Island country of more than 700 small islands situated southeast from the state of Florida US, in the Atlantic Ocean. It was first a colony of UK but got independent in 1973.
It is basically an island which is actually the part of Berry Islands. The island is located in Bahamas. Historically the island was purchased from Belcher Oil Company by Norwegian cruise line in the year 1977.
Departure date: 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 7/25, 8/22 Grand Bahama Island
Grand Bahama Island (Grand Bahama Island) is the fourth largest island in the Bahamas in the West Indies. The island has a low terrain, mild climate, pine trees and beautiful scenery. It is a well-known health resort and tourist resort. The beach has white and flat sandy beaches, with thatched pergola on the beach for tourists to relax and rest. Far away from the noisy big city, it seems very peaceful and comfortable.
Departure dates: 4/18, 5/9, 8/8, 8/15 Nassau, Bahamas, Bahamas
Nassau-the capital of the Bahamas, is only 290 kilometers from Miami. This is a dream city that mixes the style of the medieval pirate period with the modern hotel style of the twentieth century. The famous "Paradise Island" and the well-known local casino hotel "Atlantis" (here was used as the shooting location for the 007 series "Royal Casino" in 2006), the "lost Atlantis" ancient city civilization imitation Underwater world, see all kinds of strange underwater fishes and animals: giant grouper, green eel, devil fish, sawtooth shark, etc., let you walk in the ocean world and understand the mysterious Atlantis that disappeared in the Atlantic Ocean more than 10,000 years ago civilization. Downtown Nassau, visit the local fisherman's market, and taste the special food-cold conch. The snail meat is very popular because it is delicious and eaten with lime juice. Many tourists come here. You can also visit the old castle built during the British colonial period to resist pirates, and walk down the Victorian staircase hand-built by more than 600 hands with shackles.
Attractions
The commonwealth of the Bahamas is an Island country of more than 700 small islands situated southeast from the state of Florida US, in the Atlantic Ocean. It was first a colony of UK but got independent in 1973.
Refers to the capital of Bahamas, it is primarily located at the New Providence’s island. The metropolitan is well known for its beaches along with coral leafs and snorkeling destinations.
Luxury cruise arrives in Miami, Florida in the morning, ending a pleasant and unforgettable cruise!
We will have a special car at the terminal waiting for you to return and take you to MIA Airport / FLL Airport.
Reminder: The order of the listed itineraries and the order of the cruise will be adjusted according to the actual local conditions and the actual situation of the shipping company.
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
Pick-up and drop-off to a chosen location will be provided. ( Note the locations and times of pick-up)
Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A mini van can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour.
Professional escort for the tour will be provided.
Hotel accommodation will be provided for nights.
All taxes are included in the price of tour package.
Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup.
What's Excluded
It is possible for rates to change without notice.
Airport pickup service charges $12/person.
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.
Though meals and drinks are not a part of the package the guide will arrange them upon request.
Minimum service charge for the driver and the guide will be $12 per person per day.
Telephone services, laundry services, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are private room charges.
Travel insurance.
Additional personal expenditure.
Note: Customers should not buy admission tickets or passes on their own and use them on this discounted tours. In case they do, they will have to arrange their own transport.
Attraction Prices
| Attractions | Adult | Child(2-11 yrs) | Senior(65+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Mall, FL | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Everglades Airboat Rides, FL | $41.00 | $31.00 | $41.00 |
| Fort Lauderdale Dinner & Show Cruise, FL | $59.95 | $32.95 | $57.95 |
| Miami Bay Cruise, FL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Miami Night Tour, FL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
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 Airport Pickup from MIA and FLL(Airports) between 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Meet the tour guide at the baggage claim area.
- Paid pickup service is available from MIA and FLL(Airports) for 24 hours. $80 for 1 or 4 persons and $10 per additional person will be charged.
- Free Pickup service is available from Port of Miami (POM) between 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Free Pickup service is available from Port of Fort Lauderdale (POE) at 10:30 AM.
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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