The 6 Best Day Trips from Orlando

1.Day Trip to Historic St. Augustine from Orlando with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $100Our pick

Review of Gray Line Orlando’s St. Augustine day trip, with hotel pickup, historic sights, optional trolley or Matanzas Bay cruise, and practical tips.

“Had a really lovely day. We did boat trip as part of our package which was great. Saw dolphins and got to know a lot more about the place. Lovely to walk around we also got trolly tickets and the lady was very knowledgeable. Would recommend. Something different.”

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2.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Merritt Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Paddle Merritt Island waters in search of dolphins, manatees, spoonbills, and more on this guided Cocoa Beach kayak or paddleboard tour.

“I’ve done a few 3 brothers tours and they’re always amazing. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful, as well as fun and patient. This trip was new for me. It was beautiful!”

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3.Clearwater Beach Day Trip from Orlando with Upgrade Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $100

Review of the Clearwater Beach day trip from Orlando, with beach time, optional dolphin cruises, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour operator and bus driver were great. We ordered the package with deepsea fishing and were told at the boat that it was not going to happen due to the weather. The part that I have a problem with was when the boat guy stated that the company was contacted the day before that we were not going to be fishing. Viator company did not communicate this with us even though they were informed prior. I was granted a refund only for the fishing. I did not get a full one as I requested due to lunch and bus transport.. They withheld details to get my money and had…”

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4.Orlando Airport MCO to Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.)

Review of the private MCO to Cocoa Beach transfer, with airport pickup details, luggage wait time, pricing, vehicle comfort, and booking advice.

“The transport itself was fine. Orlando did a very good job. He met us at baggage claim. The car was nice, clean and conveniently parked. Pre pick-up communication was poor. Directions were confusing and it was difficult getting in touch with anyone.”

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5.Day Trip to Clearwater Beach with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Trade Orlando traffic for Clearwater’s white sand, with beach time, hotel pickup, and optional dolphin, pirate, aquarium, or fishing outings.

“Relaxing day on the beach. Easy transport pick up and drop off.”

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6.Day Trip to St. Augustine with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Explore St. Augustine from Orlando with hotel pickup, historic sights, free time, trolley, cruise, and museum options in one full-day trip.

“this was our second time here we love this place there is a lot to see here and do we will go back again because there is stil things we have not done there yet we went there with gray line tours and the driver was donald excellent tour and driver.”

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