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Step back in time with a visit to enchanting St Augustine — one of America’s oldest towns — on this full-day tour from Orlando. This 10-hour excursion arrives in St Augustine by mid-morning, giving you hours to spend on your favorite activities. Stroll along cobbled pathways, admire Spanish Colonial architecture, indulge in delicious seafood at a waterside restaurant, see historic landmarks, and add on an optional sightseeing cruise or trolley tour.

See magical Orlando from a helicopter! You can have a bird’s eye view of the theme parks, the Orlando Eye, the Florida sunset or even catch some fireworks on your sightseeing chopper tour. The pilot’s commentary will fill you in on all the details of the sights of the city, making this ride one of the highlights of your trip.

Escape to the wilderness of the Florida Everglades from Orlando on this airboat adventure. This exciting nature tour includes admission to the Wild Florida Airboats and Wildlife Park— with over 200 different animals like lemurs, sloths, zebras, watusi cattle, bobcats and more. Choose from two airboat durations and upgrade to the half-day tour and enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch at the Chomp House Grill, plus an alligator souvenir.

A good choice for nature lovers, this tour takes you into a unique part of Rock Springs Run known as "Emerald Cut.” The first part of the tour is an upstream paddle through calm waters and overhead tree canopy, with stops to hop off your clear kayak and into the fresh spring water. Keep your eyes peeled for for fish, turtles, birds, small alligators, and more. 

Take an out-of-this-world day trip to the awe-inspiring Kennedy Space Center from Orlando. Spend hours exploring the NASA world-class facility, launchpads, and rocket exhibits like Saturn V. You have a chance to participate in the simulated Shuttle Launch Experience, see stellar IMAX films, and get first-hand space stories at Astronaut Encounter. Upgrade to have lunch with a veteran astronaut and other sightseeing experiences.

Americanghostadventures.com -This 2-hour tour will take you through historic downtown Orlando, home of some of the creepiest unsolved mysteries and spooky scandals in Orlando history. Your knowledgeable tour guide will fill you in on the history of these spooky places, take you INSIDE, and tell you first-hand ghost stories. Along the way, you'll get to try out professional ghost hunting equipment, just like the pros use. We will use the equipment to see if these are just stories or if the buildings are truly haunted! Ghost hunting is an unpredictable business, so you'll never know what you might see! We can NOT guarantee paranormal activity or ghost sightings. If it's raining, don't forget to wear your ghoul-oshes because we run all year and tours run rain or shine! MORE details, times, events, and tours are available on our website. Booking through Viator guarantees the tour will run regardless of the number of people that is on the tour.

The Florida Everglades can be a dangerous place to adventure to alone. This guided tour of the area by airboat allows you to enjoy the awesome views of alligators and other wildlife without feeling threatened. Along with live commentary from your guide.

Florida is home to a biodiverse ecosystem and one of the best ways to explore is by kayak. Board a glass-bottom kayak with a small group and follow your guide on an eco-tour of Rainbow Springs for unparalleled views of the underwater world. Paddle through nature’s playground and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like turtles, alligators, fish, and even otters.

Discover Florida’s lush scenery and unique wildlife on this immersive, full-day tour. First, head to the Crystal River area of the Gulf Coast—one of the only places in the U.S. where it’s legal to swim and snorkel with manatees. Afterwards, encounter other local wildlife, including alligators, flamingos, and more, at Homosassa Springs State Park. Finally, cap off your day with an airboat tour of the Withlacoochee River.

Experience Florida’s wild wetlands on an exciting, family-friendly airboat ride! This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamps in the Central Everglades south of Orlando. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a native guide as you admire the lush, woody shoreline and spot local wildlife like lurking gators.

Spend a day in one of central Florida’s natural manatee habitats on this guided cruise and Everglades airboat adventure. Begin with a boat ride on the Crystal River. Then, swim and snorkel in an area known for manatee sightings, and before an exciting airboat tour on the Withlacoochee River. Visit Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, one of the best places in the state to watch manatees, as well as other animals, such as bears, panthers, and alligators. Breakfast and a picnic lunch, plus an Orlando-area hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

Experience two popular tours in one day on this guided Kennedy Space Center and Central Florida Everglades Airboat Safari from Orlando. First, look for alligators and other wildlife while discovering Florida’s swamplands on a thrilling airboat adventure. Then, visit the Kennedy Space Center for hours of touring the exhibits, including NASA’s launch headquarters, the Space Shuttle Atlantis and more. Pickup and drop-off from select Orlando hotels included.

Discover the unexpected history of America's first Gypsy Vanner Horses on this tour of Gypsy Gold Horse Farm. Wander past trees lined with Spanish moss en route to the stables, where you can meet Gypsy Vanner Horses, famed for their beauty. This tour provides an introduction to a niche bit of Florida history and provides information about an uncommon breed of horses.

Enjoy two of Florida’s most popular destinations — Miami and the Florida Everglades — on this full-day trip from Orlando. Look for alligators and other wildlife on an airboat adventure through Everglades National Park. Then head to the beaches of Miami and shop till you drop at Bayside Marketplace, upgrade for a leisurely cruise on Biscayne Bay and spend time in the Art Deco district of South Beach. Pickup and drop-off from select locations, plus a delicious continental breakfast to go are included.

Experience the greatest space adventure on Earth at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Choose from several tour options. Walk under the largest rocket ever flown. Take a virtual moon walk. Meet a veteran NASA astronaut. Stand nose-to-nose with Space Shuttle Atlantis and try the thrilling Shuttle Launch Experience. Explore all the fascinating interactive exhibits and check out awe-inspiring 3D films. Upgrade for a 30-minute airboat ride on the St. Johns River or add the Ultimate Space Experience and enjoy lunch with an astronaut plus an in-depth, up-close bus tour.

Escape to the wilderness of the Central Florida Everglades from Orlando on this 4-hour airboat tour and alligator encounter. Enjoy Florida’s natural beauty with a 30-minute or upgraded 1-hour airboat ride. Get up close with the local wildlife — like alligators and birds — plus lush vegetation while skimming across the grassy water. Then enjoy a 20-minute alligator handling demonstration! Orlando hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Witness the epicenter of American space exploration on a trip to the awe‐inspiring Kennedy Space Center from Orlando. While away the hours exploring rocket exhibits such at the massive Saturn V, participating in simulations, taking in stellar IMAX films and more at this world‐class visitor center. Your unlimited access pass includes lunch with a veteran astronaut and is great for the whole family!

Experience Orlando's famous theme parks in an unusual way: from the window of a helicopter. Sit back and enjoy an eight- to 25-minute flight over highlights such as Universal Studios, Lake Toho, SeaWorld, and Disney World. Learn about the development of the area and its history through your pilot's commentary and snap epic aerial photos as you travel.

Venture beyond the theme parks, and see some of the Orlando area’s top attractions in one day, with this convenient, cost-effective package. Make your own way to the departure point in Kissimmee, hop aboard an airboat, and zip through the area’s waterways in search of alligators. Then, visit a Native American living history museum, and discover an interactive gem-mining experience. Finally, sit down to enjoy a hearty barbecue lunch.

Kick back in the sand at Clearwater Beach on this day-long trip from Orlando. The relaxing excursion allows you to do as much, or as little, as you want. Lounge on the beach and savor a seaside lunch or upgrade to include a time-enhancing activity. Consider yourself a daredevil? Book the Sea Screamer cruise and tear around the gulf. Wannabe fisherman? Take the deep-sea fishing trip to catch fish in the calm west Florida seas.

There’s more to Orlando than theme parks. Discover the city of Orlando and the surrounding region on this full-day sightseeing bus tour and boat cruise. Learn about the history of Orlando. Enjoy a scenic boat ride through the lakes and canals of historic Winter Park, the self-proclaimed ‘Venice of America.’ See the downtown highlights around Lake Eola and browse the boutiques and specialty stores on Park Avenue. Select Orlando area pickup and drop-off included.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of space travel on this trip to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Following morning pickup from Orlando, head to this top Florida landmark, and embark on a guided walking tour of the center’s exhibitions, installations, and more. Even meet a passing astronaut before your bus tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Next, see highlights like the Space Shuttle Atlantis before your return trip.

The Explorer Pass by Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Orlando. Choose two, three, four or five popular attractions on International Drive—like WonderWorks and The Wheel at ICON Park—and save up to 35 percent compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Each Orlando Explorer Pass is good for 60 days from first use so you can take your time exploring. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Swap Orlando for the white sand of Clearwater Beach and enjoy a dolphin encounter cruise while you’re there. The idyllic stretch of the west Florida coast is home to pods of bottleneck dolphins, so it’s a great opportunity to hop aboard a sightseeing boat and see them in the water. The rest of the time, how you enjoy yourself is up to you. Sunbathe, swim and have lunch in an oceanside restaurant (if option selected) before your return to Orlando.