Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Day Trip Quality Day Tours
Description
The travel time includes a tour guide and map with roundtrip transportation. Cruise to Key West in a luxurious motor coach or passenger van. We use a passenger van for smaller groups between 5-9 people and use a motor coach for groups over 20 people. There will be one or two rest-stop breaks during your drive. Arrive time is between 12:30 pm-1:00 pm. You will have 6 hours of free time! At 7:00 pm, the bus or van departs Key West and drives back to Fort Lauderdale with a rest-stop or two in between. The tour start time and narration begins at 8:30 am once all the passengers have boarded the van or bus.
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Itinerary
We see and learn about Key Largo as we drive to Key West. Key Largo is the first of the upper Florida Keys. It is the largest section of the Keys and 113 miles from Key West. It is home to the The Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, great diving locations, and beautiful nature.
We see and learn about Islamorada as we drive to Key West. Islamorada village is 6.7 miles long. There are museums, art galleries, fun marinas, great history, beautiful mangroves, amazing fishing locations and more. We visit the Islamorada Chamber Of Commerce & Visitors Center located at 87100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 on our journey to Key West.
We see and learn about Marathon as we drive to Key West. Marathon is made of 13 islands near the middle of the Florida Keys. It is 50 miles northeast of Key West and 54 miles southwest of Key Largo. The 7 mile bridge is located at the end of Marathon and starts at Knights key and ends at Little Duck Key. The bridge connects the Middle Keys to the Lower Keys.
We travel on the world famous Overseas Highway to destination Key West. Learn about the history of Florida and the different Florida Keys. Experience the beautiful nature and wildlife the Florida Keys offers. The tour is a wonderful getaway for everyone. You will have 6 hours of free time in Key West. See the Old Town Neighborhood with 200 years of history. Visit holy places like churches and the famous Key West cemetery. Grab a souvenir or artwork from the many shops and galleries. Ride the Duval Loop, a free bus ride with 16 stops located around Key West. Visit lively bars and restaurants and hear live music. In October there is Fantasy Festival and in November there is Key West Offshore Boat Racing. Experience the Sunset Celebration where the sunsets are iconic! A photographers delight.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration includes travel time.
Reviews(24)
This was a wonderful tour! Our driver & tour guide Jason was phenomenal. The vehicle was on time, comfortable, and we had plenty of room to stretch out. We made two comfort stops both on the way to and from Key West. Jason kept us entertained, engaged, and informed all the way down and back. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour.
Met/exceeded expectations. Professional, courteous driver. Narratives added to overall experience. Timely pickup/departure 👍
Thanks William for the 5-star review! It was great to meet you!
Jason was the driver and I would give him a 10 out of 10. He talked about the history of everything on the drive down. Very interesting!!!
Thank you very much for the 5-star review!
My husband and I did the Islamorada Keys tour and Loved it!! We were in a comfortable, clean van with several other people and a excellent driver and tour guide “Jason” who was a excellent tour guide and so very knowledgeable in all areas of the Keys and surrounding area! Will highly recommend this tour with Jason!! EXCELLENT
Thank you very much for the great review!
From the warm and friendly greeting from Jason as we boarded the van, we knew this was going to be a great day. Normally while on a long car trip we would be bored and desperate for it to end. But Jason was both entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about Florida history, the flora and fauna. He never missed pointing out sights we would have missed. By the time we stepped out of the van, we were prepared with a map in hand and knew all the sights we wanted to see and great places to eat. The day was perfect. The ride home was quiet and relaxing and we did have the opportunity ( thanks to eagle eyed Jason) to see a group of key deer, very small and adorable.
This is such a pleasant review to read. Thank you for the 5 star review! It was an honor to have you two on a Keys day trip with us. Thank you very much and we hope to see you again next time!
Although this was a long ride, our driver/guide, Jason, kept us fully informed on the entire way down to the end of the Keys. He is very knowledgeable in the local Florida history, not to mention, he is a great driver and we felt completely comfortable and safe. Is was a very enjoyable day trip and gave us enough time to see some of the sights.
Thank you for the 5 star review! It was a beautiful day and we are happy you joined us for a trip to Key West!
Jason was an excellent tour guide. He is knowledgeable about all things to do with South Florida--environment, reptiles, plant life, aquatic life, history. He made the trip go quick. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough people for the motor coach. We had nine participants in the van. It worked. We had the option to cancel because it was a van and not the motor coach but we were glad we went. Jason made two pit stops each way which was appreciated to stretch our legs, use restrooms and get refreshments. We got picked up right at the door at Mizner Place.
Thank you very much for the great review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the trip. We hope to see you again!
We did the Upper Keys tour and it was so much fun. Jason was our tour guide, so knowledgeable about everything to do with environment, sea life and just everything in Florida. We would do this tour again in a heartbeat. Thank you Jason!
Thank you for the great review! It was a beautiful day! We hope to see you again!
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Key West. Jason provided us with a detailed map of the city, showing a recommended walking route to see the highlights, and provided us with a lot of suggestions on what to see and do to maximize our time there. This trip was one of the high points of our South Florida vacation!
Excellent! Mission accomplished. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you. Thank you for the 5 star review!
The last time we did this tour it was on a motor coach which was great with Filepe as the guide. There was a video on in the Flagler railroad. This time we road in a van. It was horribly uncomfortable for a 9 hr ride. No leg room. Rough rider. Could not recline to sleep. If it is a van, don’t go. The driver Jason was excellent as a driver and sharing information plus kind. The guide Howie stressed they worked for tips which was annoying after paying $150 for the ride down and back.
Hello Jeanette! We are sorry to hear that your journey to Key West with us was an uncomfortable ride. Thank you for the safe driving comment and we apologize for the guide mentioning gratuities. While gratuities are optional, they are appreciated for the hard work and extra hospitality involved to safely conduct a narrated 400 mile, 15 hour tour. We advertise that our minimum passenger requirement is 20 people to efficiently use the 32 or 52 passenger motor coach. Instead of cancelling the tour for not reaching the minimum passenger requirement to operate the motor coach, we use our new 15 passenger tour van for smaller groups. Your tour day had a group size of 10 passengers. We inform our passengers these terms at sign up and before the tour date if we will be using the passenger van instead. We also inform passengers ahead of time the differences between the van and the motor coach. We understand these differences are important to some people which is why they are made aware of before the tour date. This is our first review that is not 5 stars. Thank you for the review as it will help us to improve our customer satisfaction. We hope you enjoyed your time in Key West.
