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Florida Christmas New Orleans New Year
- Code #FXN
- 9 Days
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Trip Overview
Make this Christmas and New Year one you'll never forget! Escape to the Deep South on this nine day tour from the golden sand beaches of Miami, through the Everglade swamps and fun parks of Orlando, up to New Orleans where you can ring in the New Year. Stroll along the palm-lined streets, glide through the Everglade swamps on an airboat ride then finish up with live music on Bourbon Street for New Year's Eve and the ultimate celebration!
- Wake up to Christmas Day in the beautiful Florida Keys
- Ring in the New Year partying in New Orleans' French Quarter
- Spot exotic wildlife on an Everglades swamp airboat ride
- Unique overnight stay in a chickee cabin in the Everglades
- Drive the famous Route 1 Overseas Highway to the Florida Keys
- Enjoy beach time at Destin on the Gulf of Mexico
- Hear live music & enjoy legendary nightlife on Bourbon Street
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Accommodation & Transportation
Food & Meals
- All meals to be paid locally
Other Inclusions
- Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
- Private transportation with free Wi-Fi
- All accommodation
Essential Information
- Prices quoted are land only. Call us on 0333 999 7951 for a flight quote (UK only).
- We highly recommend you book this trip at least 60 days prior to departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of all en route accommodation.
- Please note the minimum age on this tour is 21.
- This tour requires a minimum number of five to operate. On rare occasions we may run with lower numbers.
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best overnight stops, highlights and included experiences, with plenty of optional activities to choose from. No two Trek trips are the same, with stops at some of your tour leader's favourite places and occasional changes to the itinerary, so get ready for one awesome adventure!
As this tour departs at 07:30 hrs we recommend that you book pre tour accommodation. Please request further details at time of booking.
T'was the day before Christmas, so what better way to spend it then travelling along one of the most stunning and picturesque stretches of road the East Coast has to offer? Sunshine, laughter and good times are a given this festive season on this sweet nine day tour to some awesome US destinations. Today you'll journey via the Overseas Highway down to beautiful Key West, with panoramic views of lush mangroves and turquoise waters. As soon as you step foot on the pristine sandy beaches give yourself a well-deserved high five for making the wise decision to spend the holiday season in paradise!
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You're living the dream as you awake on Christmas Day with temperatures that could reach 26 degrees and a whole host of awesome water-based activities available on your doorstep. It wouldn't be Christmas without a mighty feast, so why not hang out with the locals and sample some of the fresh seafood available here? When you can't eat any more, hang out on a hammock between a couple of palm trees and watch the world go by.
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Spanning the southern tip of Florida, the unique Everglades National Park is rich with birdlife and many rare and endangered wildlife species. It's time for close encounters with alligators as you delve deep into the swampland on an included airboat ride. Your experienced tour guide will describe the wonders of this unique ecosystem and help you learn about all of the native and exotic wildlife that call this place home. You'll stay overnight in a unique 'chickee' cabin on stilts, which is basic (no running water or electricity) and in an amazing setting.
NB: Please be aware that Billie’s Swamp Safari keep an enclosure of animals. TrekAmerica do not endorse animals in captivity. This is one of the reasons why we include the airboat ride, so that our passengers can view native inhabitants of the Florida Everglades, in their natural environment.
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Now's your chance to embrace your inner child, with adventure parks galore in Orlando. With two nights here you'll have the chance to experience plenty of thrills. Why not head over to Disney World and meet Mickey, or battle Voldemort at Universal Studios' Wizarding World? If you really want something out of this world, cross into the final frontier at the Kennedy Space Center. There's definitely no growing up allowed around here!
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If you dream of lazy beach days, then a visit to the Gulf of Mexico's 'Southern Riviera' will be right up your street. With so much fresh seafood at your fingertips make sure you stop by one of the many delicious restaurants. Leave only footprints as you wander along the gorgeous beaches with nothing but fun times ahead. Don't let the laid-back vibes fool you though, when the sun goes down the dancing shoes come out and the party people dance the night away at the famous beachfront clubs of the Gulf Coast.
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Enjoy the last couple of days of the year in jazz-tastic New Orleans! Where better to see in the New Year? Before the party gets started, why not grab a bowl of gumbo or some home cooked jambalaya, for the real Deep South experience? For the biggest celebration in the city head to Jackson Square and watch as the fireworks light up the night sky over the Mississippi River. Follow the crowds as the party continues down to the world-famous Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Expect lots of music, lots of colour and lots of fun! This will no doubt be one heck of an ending to one spectacular year!
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Your tour ends in New Orleans and you're free to depart any time this morning. Why not extend your stay and start your year by exploring more of the city? We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required.
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Our tours usually depart at 07:30am and finish around 5:00pm at designated hotels in our gateway cities, so it's a great idea to book a room for the night before and after your tour. It's also worth staying extra nights to explore the city more. You must book these hotels in advance either online with your tour or by contacting our friendly sales team.
MIAMI - COURTYARD MIAMI SOUTH BEACH
1530 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Centrally located in the South Beach Art Deco district of Miami Beach, this hotel offers rooftop outdoor pool, gym and free Wi-Fi.
Twin share (With a trekker of the same sex)
From £88-145 | US$116-191 | Eur106-174 | AU$150-247 | NZ$158-259
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Full room (Your own single or double room)
From £154-253 | US$203-333 | Eur185-304 | AU$262-431 | NZ$275-452
Price per room per night
AIRPORT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you are flying into Miami, take a Super Shuttle service for approximately US$22 per person which operates 24 hours a day. You can pre-book your transfer on the Super Shuttle website by searching for the "Courtyard Miami Beach South Beach" as your drop off point. If you wish to take a taxi, you can find one outside the terminal and should cost approximately US$35 and take 35 minutes depending on traffic.
Our tours usually depart at 07:30am and finish around 5:00pm at designated hotels in our gateway cities, so it's a great idea to book a room for the night before and after your tour. It's also worth staying extra nights to explore the city more. You must book these hotels in advance either online with your tour or by contacting our friendly sales team.
NEW ORLEANS - HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NEW ORLEANS DOWNTOWN - FRENCH QUARTER AREA
334 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
The hotel offers a free hot breakfast buffet and a 24/7 snack shop. There's also an outdoor pool, an exercise room and a business center.
Full room (Your own single or double room)
From £137 | US$181 | Eur165 | AU$233 | NZ$245
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AIRPORT TRANSFER INFORMATION
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take the airport transfer shuttle from outside baggage claim. These run regularly and will drop you off at the hotel. A taxi from the airport will be approximately $35.00 and a tip of 15-17% is generally expected.
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At TrekAmerica we believe that your safety and enjoyment are the most important parts of your holiday. That's why we recommend you take out insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed. TrekAmerica can offer you comprehensive travel insurance which is completely tailored for your trip and is specially designed to include all the activities listed we do.
If you do not take our policy, you must ensure that the policy you do take offers an equivalent level of protection and covers you for the activities involved - be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, coverage for this type of travel.
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There are loads of exciting optional activities available for you to choose from during your trip giving you the flexibility to do the things you want to and leave out the things you don't. A list of optional activities and approximate costs are shown at the end of each day by day itinerary descriptions above.
Your tour leader will arrange your chosen activities during the tour so no need to pre-book. You'll also pay for these locally so ensure you budget for the bucket list items!
As local weather conditions and seasonality can change not all optional activities may be available on your trip and prices can be subject to change.
