5-Day Miami to Lion Country Safari, Miami Beach, Dolphin Mall, Fort Lauderdale Beach and Hemingway Home & Museum Tour (Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-MIA-155A
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Destination
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Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Tue, Sat
Explore Florida's four most famous cities: Miami, Key West, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach for a more efficient trip.
Stroll along the best beach in the United States: South Beach and enjoy a relaxing time.
Take a unique and exciting trip on a "Flying on the Grass" wind-powered boat in the largest subtropical wetland reserve in the United States!
Cross the Seven-Mile Bridge and head to the "End of the World, USA" where the sea and sky merge into one dreamy color.
Take a day to explore the seaside resort of Miami.
Each group has no more than 14 people (except during peak season from December 15th to January 3rd). We are equipped with professional drivers and guides throughout the trip, and use comfortable vehicles. This is your best choice for quality travel.
- Breakfast in the hotel.
Itinerary
Today we will take a flight to the sunshine paradise in Florida! Let us explore Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Your tour guide will be waiting at the airport with a detailed transfer arrangement to the hotel.
| Free pick up locations | Free pick up time |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | 14:00, 17:00 and 21:00 |
| Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) | 13:00, 16:00 and 20:00 |
| Port of Miami (POM) | 10:00 and 12:00PM |
| Port Everglades (POE) | 11:00 |
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Notes: 1. Airport pick-up service: Please make sure to meet with our staff at the listed time slots with your claimed baggage. Please also make sure to be at the meeting point on time. All three scheduled shuttles will depart on time, and no transfer service available after 20:00/21:00. 2. Paid airport pick-up service is available from 21:01 to 23:00. 3. Guests who arrive outside the free pick-up time and paid pick-up time, please take a taxi to the hotel by yourself. 4. Fee charges for pick-up and drop-off from ports outside free times are listed: $100 for 1-4 people, $120 for 5-6 people, and $150 for 7-10 people. 5. Guests who arrive at 14:00 will have the opportunity to go shopping at Dolphin Mall, (fare: $15/person/one way, about 3 hours). 6. Guests arriving at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) before 16:00 and Miami International Airport (MIA) before 17:00 can participate in the night tour (about 2 hours) at your own expense. Operations for seats of Miami Night Tour: 1) If the night tour is booked in advance, two people will form a group and the departure is guaranteed. 2) If the guests sign up for the night tour after arrival, our company will decide whether to form a group according to the actual vehicle arrangement. |
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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.
The Port of Miami, the beautiful and worth visiting seaport, is Florida’s one of the most visited and lush places for the tourists. With a variety of hotels, food and shopping, the seaport has great contribution to tourism revenue of the country.
Discover Miami, Florida with us! It is known for its outstanding beaches, city-life, and multicultural diversities! First, we will examine an artist’ dream street here in Wynwood! It is filled with beautiful murals and dedicated artwork on every wall that you walk by. Then we will grab lunch in Little Havana. Coral Gables in Miami-Dade County is another location that we will drive by before reaching the Everglades National Park. Here, we will experience an Airboat tour of a lifetime! See for yourself what it is truly like to be part of the swamp!
Itinerary:
Coral Gables (Pass by) → Biltmore Hotel (Outside visit) → Wynwood Walls (20 mins) → South Beach (45 mins) → Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College (Pass by) → FTX Arena (Pass by) → Miami Bay Cruise (Optional, 90 mins) → Everglades National Park → Everglades Airboat (Optional, 60 mins, including rare animal performances) → Little Havana (30 mins)
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.
Drive 180 miles south from the hotel to the very end of the Florida Keys—Key West, known as the "End of the World." Along the way, the vibrant colors of the sea and the azure sky create a uniquely beautiful scene. During the approximately 4.5-hour drive (in good road conditions), you'll pass through a magnificent "cross-sea bridge" on U.S. Highway 1, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," comprised of 42 bridges of varying lengths and 32 islands. Finally, arrive at Key West for a guided tour.
Itinerary:
Heading to Key West → Drive on Route 1 → Key West Island Classic Tour (Mandatory, 2 hours) → Free Time on Key West Island (1 hours)
Key West Island Classic Tour: Seven-Mile Bridge (30 mins) → United States Route 1 Beginning Mile 0 (10 mins) → Outside Visit Hemingway Home & Southernmost Point Buoy (20 mins)
Recommended activities for free time: After finishing the tour of the 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 sea-sighting 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.
Rise and shine! We will visit Fort Lauderdale in the morning. This city is famous as "Venice of America", and it is home to country villas and luxury yachts. You can have a relaxing walk on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Later, we will head to Lion Country Safari, and you will have the opportunity to have a close interaction with the wildlife here. Following, we will go to Palm Beach to enjoy the beautiful sea view and soft sand beach.
Itinerary:
Heading to Fort Lauderdale → Fort Lauderdale Beach (45 mins) → Lion Country Safari (Optional, 90 mins) → Palm Beach Island → US President Donald Trump's private mansion Mar a Lag (Pass by) → Henry Morrison Flagler Museum (Outside visit) → Palm Beach (40 mins)
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'll have a full day of free time in the beautiful coastal city of Miami. You can choose to participate in our carefully prepared optional activities: a visit to the Vizcaya House Museum, free time on Miami Beach, and a shopping trip to Dolphin Mall. This morning, we'll depart for the renowned Vizcaya House, a century-old Mediterranean-style villa nestled amidst trees and overlooking the ocean, nestled on the Florida Gulf. Its tranquil, cultural atmosphere and captivating natural scenery will leave you captivated. We'll then continue to Miami Beach, where the blue skies, turquoise waters, and white sands, along with flocks of seagulls playing in the water, feeding on the sand, and soaring through the sky, create a breathtaking, three-dimensional scene. Finally, we'll visit Dolphin Mall, bringing your trip to a perfect conclusion.
Itinerary:
Schedule for flights departing before 08/30/2025:
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (Optional, 1.5 hours) → Free time in Miami Beach (3.5 hours) → Dolphin Mall (Optional, 1.5 hours)
Schedule for flights departing from 08/30/2025:
Miami Beach(90 mins)→Brickell City Center(120 mins)→ Vizcaya Estate Museum(Optional，120 mins)
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. 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
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.
Airport Pickup Service Charges $15/person.
A minimum of $15 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 | $43.00 | $33.00 | $41.00 |
| Key West Island Narrated Tour (Mandatory), FL | $35.00 | $25.00 | $35.00 |
| Lion Country Safari, FL | $58.84 | $47.07 | $58.84 |
| 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.Price does not include the airport pick-up service fee of $7.5 per person.
(+$80 under 2 people, additional $10 per person.) - Paid airport pickup for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is available at 09:00-11:00. Price does not include the airport pick-up service fee of $7.5 per person).
(+$120 under 2 people, additional $10 per person.) - 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 for Paid guest
⇒ 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.
Cancellation Policy for free guest
⇒ For the "Buy Two Get Two Free" promotion recently launched by Tour Operator, the cancellation terms for the third and fourth guests in the same room are as follows:
⇒ Advance and late Cancellation: If the first two guests are participating as scheduled, the third and fourth guests in the same room can cancel their seats more than 9 days before departure for free, with no penalty.
⇒ Last-Minute Cancellation (within 9 days before departure): If the first two guests are participating as scheduled, the third and fourth guests in the same room canceling within 9 days before departure or no show on the day of departure will be charged a penalty of 50% of the original price for a two-person room.
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 1 Free: Get 3rd Ticket free on the purchase of 2 tickets. Free hotel and bus transportation for the guests. Free traveler still needs to pay fuel surcharge, admission tickets, tips and other cost mentioned in price excludes section. This offer is valid for 3 travelers staying in 1 room.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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