Flights from Ottawa to Tampa starting from CAD170*

Busch Gardens

Spend the day at Busch Gardens after your Ottawa to Tampa flight. The 335-acre amusement park and zoo features thrilling rollercoasters, live entertainment and thousands of animals including cheetahs, lions, elephants and hippos.

Go on the Serengeti Safari Tour if you're interested in a close look at African wildlife! Seated in your open-air touring vehicle, you'll trek across the Serengeti Plain and learn about the habitats of rhinos, zebras, ostriches and more. You'll even have the chance to hand-feed giraffes! This tour is an optional add-on, so be sure book your spot ahead of time.

If you're looking for thrills after your flight from Ottawa to Tampa, you'll find them on Bush Gardens' rollercoasters. The Tigris rollercoaster includes looping twists, inversions and exhilarating drops – but if you want to experience the world's fastest and steepest hybrid coaster, get in line for the Iron Gwazi.

Busch Gardens also has a great range of restaurants and bars when you need to recharge in between or after activities. Chow down on slow-cooked ribs, enjoy a waffle cone or cool off with a craft brew or cocktail.

Hillsborough River State Park

After your flight from Ottawa to Tampa, head to one of Florida's oldest state parks: Hillsborough River State Park. A 30-minute drive from downtown Tampa, the park is a wonderful destination for nature trails, beautiful landscapes and wildlife viewing. You'll also see the Hillsborough River which features Class II river rapids – a rare natural wonder in Florida!

Slip on comfortable shoes and explore the park's trails. There are about 12 km of hiking trails where you'll venture through dense, hydric hammock forest and experience changing elevations. Hike along the River Rapids Trail for great views of the rare rapids.

If you want see wildlife after your Ottawa to Tampa flight, the park is the perfect place to do it. From pine flatwoods to cypress swamp and ponds, there is a huge variety of habitats within the park which different species of birds and mammals call home. Keep your eyes peeled for barred owls, bobwhites and red-bellied woodpeckers – you might also spot bobcats, alligators and gopher tortoises.

Not ready to leave the park just yet? You can glamp overnight. Glamping combines the best of both worlds for anyone who'd like to enjoy the great outdoors with the bells and whistles like a comfortable bed, mini fridge and air conditioning. The tents are furnished and decorated by Timberline Glamping so all you need to do is book a reservation and show up. You can also camp the old-fashioned way if you want to pitch your own tent.

Book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa to experience the city's fantastic attractions.