From Miami: Key West Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

This day trip covers the roughly 160-mile drive from Miami to Key West in air-conditioned comfort, following the Overseas Highway across the bridges and islands of the Florida Keys. Rather than a packed itinerary, this excursion is built around giving you the freedom to shape your own day once you arrive on the island.

After pickup at a selected Miami Beach or Downtown Miami hotel, you'll settle in for the scenic drive south, watching the turquoise water and small island communities pass by the window. Once in Key West, you'll have 6 hours to explore independently — wander Duval Street, visit the Southernmost Point, browse local galleries, or simply find a spot on the waterfront. Your guide can point you toward optional add-on tours if you want to fill the time with something specific.

It's a straightforward way to see Key West without organizing transport yourself, ideal if you're staying in Miami and want a full-day escape to the Keys without the hassle of driving.

Your day begins with pickup at a selected hotel in Miami Beach or Downtown Miami, where you'll board air-conditioned transportation for the drive to Key West. The route follows the Overseas Highway, crossing the bridges that link the Florida Keys, with ocean views on both sides for most of the journey.

Once you arrive in Key West, you're free for 6 hours to explore however you like — there's no fixed itinerary once you're on the island. Your guide is available for recommendations or optional tours if you want extra structure to your visit. At the end of your free time, you'll meet back up for the return drive to Miami, with drop-off at your original pickup point.