Blend the thrill of a helicopter ride with the excitement of exploring the cosmos with Grande Lakes Orlando, the sprawling 500-acre resort nestled in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Home to two premier hotels, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, guests are invited to embark on an exclusive, one-of-a-kind journey with the new Kennedy Space Center Helicopter Tour experience.
Committed to offering unique and luxury experiences to their guests, the resort’s new Kennedy Space Center Helicopter Tour promises an unforgettable adventure. This one-day expedition starts aboard a state-of-the-art EC-130 helicopter right on property, whisking adventurers to the iconic Kennedy Space Center.
Each experience is customized to guests’ preferences; the offering includes:
- Exhilarating in-sky helicopter ride
- Private tour of NASA facilities and the Kennedy Space Center Visitors’ Complex
- Shuttle Launch Experience
- A farewell champagne toast with panoramic views of the Indian River and Kennedy Space Center
This concierge-guided adventure is available starting at $2,500 per guest, with a minimum group size of four.
Grande Lakes Orlando—Destination for Relaxation and Recreation
The 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando campus features a 582-room Ritz-Carlton and 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel situated at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
Guests at both hotels can enjoy all the facilities and services at Grande Lakes Orlando, including an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course and the Ritz-Carlton Spa, as well as three pools including the winding lazy river at JW Marriott and the new AquaCourse 360 interactive water feature.
Experience a wealth of dining options throughout Grande Lakes Orlando, where the cuisine is as diverse as the resort. There are 12 outlets to choose from featuring everything from southern-inspired cuisine and handcrafted cocktails to the culinary mastery of James Beard award-winning chef Melissa Kelly at Michelin-recommended Primo, a leader in the city’s farm-to-fork movement.
Grande Lakes is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the major theme parks.
For more information, visit grandelakes.com.
