Your adventure begins at the Miami Beach Marina, where you’ll board a 6-passenger Zodiac RIB boat, a lightweight, high-speed inflatable boat. With your expert local guide, explore Miami’s popular sites and secluded areas that few visitors get to see.

Cruise along Biscayne Bay at speeds of up to 50 mph (80 kph) and see celebrity mansions on Star Island. Pass historical lighthouses and presidential retreats on Key Biscayne, view the Vanderbilt estate on Fisher Island, and explore Historic Stiltsville, which feature small houses hovering above the waters of the bay miles from shore.

Get an amazing view of Ocean Drive’s Art Deco skyline and visit film locations of shows and movies like Miami Vice, CSI Miami, True Lies and 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Cruise up to the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse, built in 1825, and the site of an historic Seminole Indian battle. Visit the infamous Miami River and Ancient Miami Circle, where Tequesta Indians lived more than 2,000 years ago.

Admire the scenery as you make your way through the narrow waterways of the Upper Florida Keys Barrier Reef System, part of the largest living coral reef system in the US.

You’ll also enjoy the exclusive opportunity to enter Biscayne National Park, the largest underwater park in the US. Usually requiring a special permit, this is currently the only tour that is allowed to explore these waters. Here, you'll likely encounter pods of dolphin, rays and even the occasional shark in search of a meal in the grass flats!

Complimentary bottled water is provided, and the boat features a storage area under each seat for personal belongings. You’ll end your tour back at the marina.

Depart from Tamiami Airport and travel east towards the coastline to Gables States, where you'll see some of the most beautiful homes in the country. Fly along the coast to Coco Plum, Coconut Grove, Dinner Key (Nations First Global Airport PanAm), Gables Estates and Fairchild Gardens featuring one of the most diverse fruit garden collections.

Your flight will also take you over South Beach, the Miami Seaquarium and Key Biscayne. You'll fly over some of the most beautiful houses in the county, home to south Florida's most famous residents. Get a birds eye view of Downtown Miami and through Government Cut a manmade shipping channel between Miami Beach and Fisher Island. Don't miss out on only way to truly appreciate Miami's beauty up close - by helicopter!

The hour-long Grand Miami Air Tour includes 360-degree views of the following Miami highlights:

• A spectacular aerial view of over 20 miles of beaches including: Halendale, Haulover, North Miami, Miami and South Beach
• South Beach's historic and popular Art Deco District and Ocean Drive
• The famous Fontainbleu Hotel
• Glide over Miami's pristine Biscayne Bay and her beautifully restored lighthouse on the southernmost tip
• The American Airlines Arena and Bayfront park
• Downtown Miami and its high-rises lining the waterfront of Biscayne Bay
• The historic Vizcaya mansion, museum and gardens
• The luxurious Brickell Key
• The famous Venetian causeway and her islands
• The spectacular multi-million dollar ocean front homes on Star Island where J. Lo and other celebrities go to escape
• Glide over Biscayne Bay to the vacation getaway of Fisher Island
• The saltwater homes in the middle of Biscayne bay known as "Stiltsville"

Day 1: Orlando -- Miami

The Miami Seaquarium is a 38-acre (15-hectare) marine paradise overlooking a turquoise bay where you can enjoy and participate in its famous shows, exhibits and presentations. Come face-to-face with Miami's lovable stars as they show off their favorite tricks during their shows – Lolita the Killer Whale and Salty the Sea Lion love to impress with their incredible aquatic abilities. You can also be dazzled by dolphins at the Flipper Dolphin Show, set in the same lagoon where the beloved TV show Flipper was filmed.

You can also check out sharks, crocodiles, sting rays, tropical fish and more. Each day, the seaquarium offers eight different marine animal shows and astonishing presentations, as well as the permanent marine wildlife exhibits.

The Miami Seaquarium is a premiere marine life facility in the US and is known for its efforts toward wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. It’s a place of inspiration, education and fun!

For 90 minutes, you can drive a mini speedboat through the waterways of Biscayne Bay and along the Miami coastline. Your tour begins at the Sea Isle Marina in Miami, where you’ll have a short safety and awareness lesson about boating. Then, take a seat in your boat and get ready to zip across the water! Your 15-foot mini speedboat is safe, fun and easy to ride, making it a perfect way to see the sights of Miami.

As you navigate your speedboat, follow a trained and knowledgeable guide who will be ahead of you in a different boat. The two-way communication system mounted in each boat allows you to hear your guide throughout the tour as he or she points out parts of Miami that would otherwise go unnoticed.

The sunset views from the air are unforgettable, as Miami casts its twinkling glow over Biscayne Bay and the golden light of late afternoon changes to the brilliant red and orange of sunset.

Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these images for a lifetime. Take-off is approximately 30 minutes before the sun sets, and you will land just after sunsets.

Explore Miami on your own way with the flexible Go Miami Card. Do as much or as little sightseeing as you like, at your own pace while saving precious vacation dollars. Receive free admission to popular Miami attractions, and enjoy discounts on shopping and dining around town.

The Go Miami Card leaves you in control, allowing you to have the best, customized experience possible. The Go MiamiCard is available for one, two, three, five or seven days. You may visit as many attractions as you like in one day, but you are limited to visiting each attraction only once per day.

The Go Miami Card also offers a wide variety of free gifts and discounts at some of Miami's best retailers and restaurants. Full details are available in your guidebook.

See 'Itinerary' below for full list of included attractions.

Search for gators on an exciting airboat ride in the Florida Everglades, then hit the beaches of lively Miami on an action packed excursion from Orlando. Cruise the waterways of Miami on a cruise to see the homes of the rich and famous, and do hit the shops at Bayside.

Start your day with a visit to the Florida Everglades for a wild airboat ride - hold on to your hats and keep your hands inside the boat as you come face to face with some real Florida locals - the Alligators!

Speed across the Florida Everglades on a 40-minute airboat tour through the tall grass, searching for gators. After the ride get hands on at an alligator handling show with some great photo opportunities. Head to Miami's Bayside shopping district for some free time before you board a wonderful Star Island cruise. Relax on this 90-minute cruise along Miami's waterways to see the houses of the rich and famous, Star Island and Hibiscus Island.

End your day with a visit to Miami's South Beach - Florida's famous "melting pot". This neon strip of waterfront is famous for its art deco district and its white sandy beach. Explore the magnificent art-deco district, top up your tan on world-famous South Beach and sample the traditional cuisine available in any one of the many restaurants. Don't forget shopping - Miami's famous designer stores and boutiques are waiting for you.

The trip from Orlando to Miami is approx. 4 hours each way and you will ride in air-conditioned comfort with stops along the way.