Miami South Beach Art Deco hotels and palm trees

Best 14 Days in Florida Keys — Without Art & Culture

Miami → Upper Keys → Marathon

14 days · 3 cities · 26 activities · route optimized by distance

Expect lots of nature — parks, scenic views, and outdoor activities. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, with plenty of guided experiences. Includes 3 must-see landmarks across Miami and Upper Keys and Marathon.

Highlights: John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Turtle Hospital, Everglades Day Trip

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

26+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 3 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Miami · From $180/night +2 more
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Trip cost
~$3,619.94 total · $259/day
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Top picks
Everglades Day Trip, Key Biscayne & Bill Baggs State Park, Upper Keys Day Trip
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Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Miami

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Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Miami
Morning
Everglades Day Trip$~3 hrs

Venture into the Everglades for an airboat ride through sawgrass marshes and alligator sightings

$29 Verified Mar 2026 Best Dec-Apr (dry season) when wildlife concentrates around water. Summer is hot, buggy, and prone to afternoon storms.
Afternoon
Key Biscayne & Bill Baggs State Park$~3 hrs

Escape to Key Biscayne for pristine beaches, the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse, and kayaking

$8 Verified Mar 2026 Open 8am-sundown daily. Arrives early on weekends — park closes at capacity.
🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Moderate Miami
Morning
Upper Keys Day Trip$$~3 hrs

Drive the Overseas Highway to Key Largo and Islamorada for snorkeling, wildlife, and island vibes

Best Nov-Apr. Hurricane season Jun-Nov.
Afternoon
Private Sailing Charter$$$~3 hrs

Sail Biscayne Bay on a private charter with skyline views, snorkeling, and sunset options

Year-round. Calmest waters Nov-May.
🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Moderate Miami
Morning
Miami's Kid-Friendly Must-Sees$$~3 hrs

Explore Miami Zoo, the Children's Museum, and Jungle Island with the whole family

Year-round. Indoor/outdoor mix works in any weather.
Afternoon
South Beach: App guided - half day$$~3 hrs

Spend a half-day exploring the top sights. You won't be able to see everything, but with the help of your App Guide, you

🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 4 Sat, Jul 4 Moderate Miami
Morning
Little Havana: Small group food and cultural tour$$~2h 30m

Explore Little Havana with a small group and learn directly from a local expert. This is recommended for those intereste

$58.99 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
Afternoon
Wynwood and the Design District: Wynwood Walls and Craft Beer group tour$$~2 hrs

Explore Wynwood with a small group and learn directly from a local expert. On this art and beer adventure, you’ll love g

$67.16 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 5 Sun, Jul 5 Moderate Miami
Morning
Private History and Architecture Tour$$~3h 30m

Enjoy a personalized adventure led by your very own private guide. This historical tour of Miami immerses you in the cit

$197.75 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
Afternoon
Private Miami City Tour$$~3h 30m

Enjoy a personalized adventure led by your very own private guide. This half day tour is a great way to begin your trip

$197.75 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 6 Mon, Jul 6 Moderate Miami
Morning
Key Biscayne and its Beaches: App guided - half day$$~3 hrs

Spend a half-day relaxing in the sand. With the help of your personalized App Guide, you can pick and choose which beach

Afternoon
Key Biscayne and its Beaches: App guided - full day$$~3 hrs

With a full day to relax, you can explore at a more leisurely pace and visit more than one of the beaches highlighted in

🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 7 Tue, Jul 7 Moderate Miami
Morning
Downtown Miami Discovery$$~3 hrs

With the step-by-step guidance in your personalized App Guide, create your own adventure and explore at your own pace. D

Afternoon
Private Sailing in Biscayne Bay$$~3h 30m

On this adventure, explore Key Biscayne by wind-powered boat. Guided by two local sailors on this private experience, yo

$101.34 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 8 Wed, Jul 8 Moderate Miami
Morning
Coral Gables and Coconut Grove Discovery$$~3 hrs

With the step-by-step guidance in your personalized App Guide, create your own adventure and explore at your own pace. E

Afternoon
Wynwood Cycle Party Bar Crawl$$~2 hrs

Get ready to party. On this tour, you and your friends will take a party bike on a two-hour bar crawl to three bars in t

$42 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Day 9 Thu, Jul 9 Moderate Miami
Morning
Classic Convertible Tour of Miami's Best Neighborhoods$$~2h 30m

Enjoy a personalized adventure led by your very own private guide. Get comfortable as you join your driver in a luxury c

$248.61 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
Afternoon
Downtown Miami Speedboat Sightseeing Tour$$~1 hr

Hop onboard the Thriller Miami Speedboat, a power catamaran that takes you on an off-shore adventure providing an ultima

$40.34 Verified Mar 2026 Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Miami

South Beach / Mid-Beach / Brickell

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Travelers book: The Setai Miami Beach $500-900/nightFontainebleau Miami Beach $250-450/nightGenerator Miami $100-200/night
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Miami → Upper Keys
1h 42m Drive straight to the Upper Keys without sightseeing along the route. This is recommended for those who want to maximize

Upper Keys

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Day 10 Fri, Jul 10 Full Upper Keys
Morning
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park$$~3 hrs

Snorkel or dive America's first underwater park with vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish

$39 Verified Mar 2026 Best visibility Apr-Oct. Water temp pleasant year-round. Winter can have choppy seas canceling boat tours.
Afternoon
Key Largo Reef Diving & Snorkeling$$~3 hrs

Dive or snorkel the spectacular coral reefs of Key Largo with expert local guides

Best visibility Apr-Oct. Winter swells can cancel trips.
🏨 Hotel in Upper Keys

Key Largo / Upper Matecumbe Key / Venetian Shores

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Travelers book: Casa Morada $350-550/nightCheeca Lodge & Spa $300-500/nightKona Kai Resort and Gallery $200-350/night
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Day 11 Sat, Jul 11 Moderate Upper Keys
Morning
Islamorada's Matecumbe Keys$~3 hrs

Discover Islamorada's sportfishing capital with Robbie's tarpon feeding and oceanside parks

Year-round. Tarpon feeding best Mar-Jul.
Afternoon
Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder$$$~3 hrs

Get up close with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at this Key Largo marine research facility

Year-round. Book well in advance — programs are limited capacity.
🏨 Hotel in Upper Keys

Key Largo / Upper Matecumbe Key / Venetian Shores

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Travelers book: Casa Morada $350-550/nightCheeca Lodge & Spa $300-500/nightKona Kai Resort and Gallery $200-350/night
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Upper Keys → Marathon
1h Drive straight to Marathon without sightseeing along your route. There aren't any major point of interest along the way

Marathon

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Day 12 Sun, Jul 12 Full Marathon
Morning
Turtle Hospital$$~1 hr

Tour the only state-licensed sea turtle veterinary hospital and meet rescued turtles up close

$35 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round, tours on the hour 9am-4pm. Book in advance — spots fill quickly. Book this tour →
Afternoon
Dolphin Research Center$$~3 hrs

Meet Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at this nonprofit marine research and education facility

$35 Verified Mar 2026 Open daily 9am-4:30pm year-round. Interactive programs book separately.
🏨 Hotel in Marathon

Vaca Key / Sombrero Beach / Boot Key Harbor

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Travelers book: Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa $350-600/nightTranquility Bay Beachfront Resort $250-450/nightHampton Inn Marathon $150-250/night
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Day 13 Mon, Jul 13 Full Marathon
Morning
Marathon Reef Snorkeling & Diving$$~3 hrs

Snorkel or dive the vibrant patch reefs off Marathon with small-group or private boat trips

Best visibility Apr-Oct. Winter seas can cancel trips.
Afternoon
Marathon Highlights$$~3 hrs

Explore Marathon's conservation centers, Seven Mile Bridge views, and working waterfront community

Year-round. Book Turtle Hospital tours in advance.
🏨 Hotel in Marathon

Vaca Key / Sombrero Beach / Boot Key Harbor

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Travelers book: Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa $350-600/nightTranquility Bay Beachfront Resort $250-450/nightHampton Inn Marathon $150-250/night
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Day 14 Tue, Jul 14 Marathon
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Marathon!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: $2,016–$3,024

Trip Budget Estimate

$3,619.94 estimated total per person
$259 per day
Lodging $2,520
Activities $1,099.94

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

Typical range for Florida Keys

$1,400 – $7,000 per person for 14 days

Budget: $100/day — Budget motels, fast-casual dining, public transport Mid-range: $250/day — Hotels, restaurants, car rental Luxury: $500/day — Resorts, fine dining, guided tours

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🧳 Practical Info for Florida Keys

📄 Visa
ESTA required for Visa Waiver Program countries. CA citizens visa-exempt. See US entry requirements.
💵 Tipping
18–20% tip expected at restaurants. Standard US tipping culture applies.
💱 Currency
US Dollar ($ USD). Cards accepted everywhere.
🔌 Power
120V, Type A/B plugs. EU/UK/AU travelers need an adapter.
📶 Connectivity
Good coverage along the Overseas Highway. Some remote keys may have weaker signal.
🚨 Emergency
911 (general emergency)

🚗 Getting Around Florida Keys

🚗 Car

Drive the Overseas Highway (US-1) from Miami through all the Keys — one of America's most scenic drives.

🚌 Bus

Keys Shuttle runs between Miami Airport and Key West with stops along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit?

Spring and fall offer the best weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season. Check regional weather patterns for specific conditions.

Do I need to rent a car?

A car is essential for road trips and national parks in the US. Public transit is limited outside major metro areas.

How much does a week cost?

Budget: $100-150/day. Mid-range: $200-350/day. Luxury: $500+/day. Costs vary significantly by region and season.

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