Have you ever dreamed of taking the controls of a real combat tank and driving across rugged terrain, kicking up clouds of dust and feeling the tracks rumble beneath you? Welcome to one of the most extraordinary adventures in Florida — a private tank driving experience with American Butler. This is not a museum or a button-operated ride — here, you control a real military vehicle weighing almost 18 tons, crushing old cars and even firing blanks from the cannon.

The park is located just a 50-minute drive from Orlando, in the picturesque Brevard County. Here, on 35 acres of land, you’ll find a track winding through jungles, hills, and muddy pits, as well as an armed complex featuring a tactical laser game styled like special operations missions.

Why This Is Not Just a Tour, But a Real-Life Action Movie with You in the Lead Role

At first glance, the FV433 Abbot makes it clear — this is not an amusement ride, but a real battlefield. This British self-propelled artillery tank once served on the front lines, and now it answers to you. Not as a passenger. Not as a tourist. But as the crew commander.

You take control of this massive machine, and within minutes you forget that you are not in a training exercise but on an excursion. Excitement turns into adrenaline, your hands grip the steering levers, and your heart beats in sync with the roaring engine.

1. 01. Full combat gear
   Each participant receives a military uniform, protective helmet, and gloves. Everything is genuine, no props. The uniform isn’t just for atmosphere — it helps you feel like part of the crew, not just a spectator.
2. 02. Battle preparation
   Before departure, a brief but very clear briefing from an experienced instructor. You'll learn how the controls work, the safety system, and the tank’s behavior on different terrains. No “you’ll figure it out on the spot” — you go into battle prepared.
3. 03. The FV433 driver’s seat
   You take your place in the driver’s compartment — one of the most authentic in the world of military equipment. Before you is the control panel, levers, instruments. This is not a joystick in a simulator. This is a real, living machine responding to every move you make.

FV433 is no passenger car, and the track matches. There are no smooth roads or gentle turns here. Only natural roughness, mud pits, sharp descents, and steep climbs.

• Hills, ruts, wheel tracks, and ditches
  Where the tank literally jumps, forcing you to hold the wheel tight and keep your balance;
• Sections with sharp turns
  Where you don’t just turn — you confidently direct 17 tons of steel exactly where needed;
• Paths through dense forests and swampy puddles
  Where every meter feels like a battle with nature.

And all of this is under your command, under your responsibility.
You choose how to drive — watching the road from an open hatch, feeling the wind, or through the optical periscope, just like real tank drivers did in battle. The second option is especially atmospheric: it feels like you’re inside a sealed metal cocoon, where besides your breathing and the engine’s roar — there is silence and total focus.

1. 01. Crush a car? Easy. It’s part of the program
   Doubting how real this experience is? Then welcome to the next stage — crushing a passenger car under the tank’s tracks.
   You literally drive over a real car — the steel frame rises under pressure, the glass shatters, and the metal folds like paper. And it’s you who drives this machine of destruction. Not alongside. Not in the instructor’s cabin. You.
   At this moment, it hits you: this is not a game. This is a real, heavy, brutal experience. Power under control. Adrenaline without unnecessary risk. Pleasure on the edge of instincts.
2. 02. Cannon shot: blank but powerful
   At the end of the track — the climax.
   A signal. A press.
   And a thunderous cannon blast from the FV433. Blank but deafening. The roar echoes across the area, your chest vibrates, and your face lights up with a smile mixed with pride, shock, and delight. For many, this moment becomes the point of no return — after it, you want more. And more. And more.
3. 03. Call of Duty style mission: laser tag in a special ops setting
   But even after the tank — it’s not over.
   The next stage is laser tag in a building fully recreated with the atmosphere of a combat operation. Inside — several levels, smoke, flickering lights, cover spots, firing points, and dozens of replica weapons — from M16s to WWII machine guns.

Choose your level of madness: participation packages

Not everyone is ready to jump straight into the thick of battle. Some prefer to start with the basics, others crave the maximum. Here everyone finds their level — from the “curious tourist” to the full-fledged “combat mission hero.”

Welcome to the adrenaline tank academy — choose your package and get ready for an overload of impressions.

1. 01. Basic package: first step into the world of tracked beasts
   The perfect option for those who want to try but aren’t ready to dive into the fire yet. What’s included:

• 15 minutes driving the FV433 Abbot — a real battle tank, not a simulator;
• A brief but comprehensive instructor training who will be with you in the cabin;
• Memorable photos where you’re not just a tourist, but a tank driver;
• Participant certificate styled like a military award — a worthy exhibit for your home wall of fame.
  For whom: beginners, gifts, children 12+ with parents, or those who want to “feel how it really is.”

1. 02. Commander package: when you want more control
   You’re ready for the next step — and the track is at your service. Here the real immersion begins. Includes:

• Everything from the basic package;
• 25 minutes behind the wheel of the FV433 — twice as much time for maneuvers, acceleration, and experiments;
• Driving with closed hatch, using the periscope — like in a real combat situation, fully isolated and oriented by instruments only;
• Extended track section with turns, ditches, and steep climbs.
  For whom: those who want to feel like a real mechanic-driver and test skills in conditions close to combat.

1. 03. Adrenaline package: steel nerves and cold calculation
   Here comes the real heat. This is not just driving — it’s a show of power, sound, and absolute mastery over the machine. The program includes:

• Everything from the commander package;
• Crushing a passenger car — you literally roll the tracks over a sedan roof and hear the metal crunch beneath you;
• Cannon shot with a blank round — that very moment when the earth rumbles and you feel the tank’s power deep in your chest;
• Bonus — extra photos and GoPro video to preserve the moment forever.
  For whom: thrill-seekers, bloggers, surprise gifts, and corporate warriors tired of paintball.

1. 04. Ultimate Combat: command your own war
   You don’t just participate — you command everything. Full cycle, full arsenal, extended zones. A package where every moment is like a scene from an action movie, but real. Inside:

• All the experience from previous packages;
• Additional track with deep mud sections, water, swamps, and a real “run to failure”;
• Expanded mission inside the building, where laser tag turns into a full-scale operation with multiple floors, special effects, and storylines;
• Personal video shot with drone and action cams: how you drive the tank, fire the cannon, and crush metal — all edited into a spectacular clip;
• Fighter’s reward — a personalized military dog tag with engraving.
  For whom: true military enthusiasts, Call of Duty

An Atmosphere That Keeps You on the Edge of Your Seat from the Very First Minute

At first glance — this is not just an attraction. This is a territory where every tree, every rusty barrel, every trail seems ripped straight out of an action movie. And you are not a spectator — you are inside it.

In a second — you’re no longer in a tourist paradise. You’re on the front line. This is not a set — it’s an operational zone, designed down to the smallest detail.

1. 01. Wild jungles and a lake as a battlefield arena
   The space impresses with its scale and thoughtfulness:

• Five acres of natural madness
  This is the size of the artificially recreated battlefield. The centerpiece of the location is a picturesque lake, as if emerged from the jungles of Vietnam. The shores are overgrown with lush greenery that no plastic palm tree could fake: everything here is alive, wild, and sometimes impenetrable.
• Winding trails overgrown with trees
  Hide shelters, simulated bunkers, observation towers, and “dead zones” for tactical maneuvers. Here, people don’t just stroll — here, operations take place.

1. 02. Atmosphere — like in the movies, but with the smell of oil and gunpowder
   What makes the setting come alive:

• Weapons you can actually touch
  Next to the routes, real war relics are displayed: the legendary M2 Browning, training 50-caliber mounts, radios, army crates, mine traps (models) — all authentic or recreated with utmost historical accuracy.
• Military realism in the decorations
  Ravaged walls, sandbags, rusty canisters, a helicopter pad with a damaged “Black Hawk” mockup, and even armored vehicles that look like they just came out of battle. This is not just a prop, but a part of the overall story you can live here.

1. 03. Next-generation laser tag — special ops with plot and scenarios
   The highlight of the venue is the multi-level laser tag zone located inside a climate-controlled building. This is not just a laser shooting range but a full-scale live-action combat simulation.

• The interior is like a special forces headquarters: concrete corridors, mesh ceilings, blinking screens, control rooms, alarm lights, emergency exits.
• Scenarios are crafted to the smallest detail: base capture requiring teamwork and espionage elements; hostage rescue under time pressure and alarms; evacuation under fire with simulated obstacles and unexpected plot twists.
• Built-in audio effects and smoke systems create the sensation of a real battle: when you hear the helicopter’s drone, see flashes, and smell dust in the air — the emotions reach the level of a war thriller.
  Each match is accompanied by statistics of shots, hits, and rankings, and the mission result is not just a game but your contribution to the entire team’s success.

The venue is designed so that everything works to immerse you: from team uniforms and radios to tense background sounds. Here, you won’t hear pop music or smell cotton candy. Only the clicks of triggers, radio chatter, and the feeling that you’ve become part of something important.

This is not just an attraction or a military photo zone — it’s a full experience that transforms how you perceive leisure. It’s made for those who refuse “just another sightseeing bus,” don’t want to stand in line at a water park, and dream not of watching the action but being in it.

Who will find this interesting?

1. 01. For those who had a tank collection as a kid — now you can sit inside one
   If you’ve always been interested in military equipment, loved movies about paratroopers, knew the difference between a T-72 and an Abrams tank earlier than between cheeses — this tour is for you. No “watching from the sidelines” — here you are behind the wheel of a real FV433, you give the firing command, you control the track trajectory. Everything is real.
2. 02. For men bored with ordinary jeep tours and automated safaris
   Are you tired of overcoming hills on a quad bike in a convoy? Fed up with steering a wheel along a pre-set route with an instructor shouting in your ear? Here — you really drive a war machine, not a tour vehicle. The track is unforgiving: mud, descents, climbs, turns, and sharp pivots — just like in a field maneuver.
3. 03. For families who want to give their kids not only a show but a lesson in real discipline
   This tour is suitable for family trips — especially if you want something “grown-up” but safe. The child can see what the army really is, not just as a toy: discipline, respect, technology, strategy. This is not mindless entertainment but a powerful educational experience that often leaves a deeper mark than a dozen cartoon parks. Especially important for teenagers — they are taken seriously here, not just as spectators.
4. 04. For tourists tired of vanilla vacations and banal routes
   If you were looking for something unusual, a vacation with character, where emotions are genuine, Instagram shots are explosive, and memories don’t fade after the flight home — then you’ve come to the right place. This is not Disney, not Universal, not SeaWorld — this is a land of adrenaline, mud, tracks, and team shouts.

The Day You Became a Tanker: What the Excursion Looks Like

This program is not just a trip to an open-air museum. It’s a living, breathing action reality that you enter first thing in the morning. It all starts calmly, almost like an ordinary day… but within a couple of hours, you’ll be sitting in an armored cabin, holding the levers of a tank, just like a hero from an invasion movie.

1. 01. 08:00 — D-Day begins. Meeting at the hotel
   The early morning streets are just waking up. At the meeting point — a comfortable car, inside — a polite company representative. No tourist buses, no crowds. This is an individual transfer, comfortable and almost cinematic. They will tell you what awaits and build up your interest so that adrenaline starts pumping through your veins on the way.
2. 02. 09:00 — Arrival at the combat zone. Inhale — coffee, exhale — briefing
   Upon arrival at the base — silence. But behind this silence — the tracked power and the smell of grease in the air. You are greeted, offered coffee, and given a short briefing. No boring chatter — only what you need to know to operate the multi-ton machine like a pro.
   You put on your uniform, get your helmet, and sit in the seat. At this moment, excitement overwhelms you: it’s hard to believe this is real.
3. 03. 09:30 — The tank battle begins
   Depending on the package you chose, you spend from 15 to 40 minutes behind the wheel of the FV433. This is not a toy. It’s 17 tons of steel that obeys you — and only you. You navigate the course: open areas, ditches, hills, turns, and if you picked the advanced package — you crush a real passenger car under the tracks.
   All this under the instructor’s supervision, but your hands are on the wheel alone. You feel every vibration, hear the metal scraping, sense how heavy the tank moves — but it obeys you. You’re in control. This feeling can’t be faked.
4. 04. 11:00 — Shot fired and free driving
   Ready to feel the power of a shot? Even if blank, the sound of the tank cannon firing is louder than any concert, more powerful than any firework launcher at Universal Studios. Afterwards — a bit more free driving over terrain with no roads or limits.
5. 05. 12:00 — Laser tag, like in the game, only you’re inside
   After tanks — it’s time to test yourself in a special ops mission in the style of Call of Duty.
   You enter an air-conditioned building styled like a special forces base. You have a mission: rescue hostages, clear the floor, evacuate under fire.
   The game runs with realistic sound, smoke, lighting, and every wall inside feels like a real bunker. Your team consists of real participants, not bots. The work is fast, coordinated, and most importantly — adrenaline-fueled.
6. 06. 13:00 — Heroes’ time. Photos, rest, and lunch
   After a hectic morning, it’s time to catch your breath. You get photographed in your gear, by the tank, against the backdrop of blown-up equipment. Video footage from drones and GoPro cameras is shot — if you chose the Ultimate Combat package. Meanwhile — you can have lunch (optional) right at the base: a military lunchbox or hot meal, tea, water.
7. 07. 14:00 — Return to the comfort zone… but you’re already changed
   Back to the meeting point or your next destination as you wish. And although the day is formally over, inside it’s just beginning. You didn’t just rest — you gained an experience no travel guide can offer.

Adrenaline is good. But when it goes hand in hand with responsibility — that’s the highest class. A program involving tank driving, shooting, and pseudo-military scenarios requires absolute control. And the organizers approached it not as an attraction, but as real combat training — only without risk.

• Briefing: not just a formality, but part of the system
  Before you take the levers of the armored beast for the first time, every participant goes through a detailed and mandatory briefing.
  No dry theory — only concrete actions, interaction rules, and response procedures. Everything is presented so that even a person who’s never held a steering wheel feels confident. Special attention is given to working with the hatch, observing through the periscope, and emergency stop rules.
• Tank’s eye: cameras and monitoring
  Each FV433 Abbot used in the program is equipped with video systems covering the cabin and perimeter. This is not just recording memories — it’s a control tool with which instructors ensure everything goes according to plan, and any unusual actions are instantly recorded.
  The cameras are your backup plan, an invisible shield at any moment.
• Onboard radio communication: contact at all levels
  Each participant is provided with headphones featuring two-way communication. Instructors stay in constant contact regardless of whether the hatch is open or you’re driving through the periscope. Moreover, in advanced packages, an instructor may be inside the tank with you, ready to take control at any moment.
• Insurance: everything is covered, even the unexpected
  Participation in the program includes comprehensive insurance covering both ground and combat activities. Whether it’s a minor bruise or technical failure — organizers take responsibility. Even if everything goes as planned, you feel confident — because you are protected.
• Air evacuation — in premium packages
  A scenario that most likely will never happen — but it’s planned for. Ultimate Combat level packages include the possibility of air evacuation.
  A link with the local aero-medical service operates on-site. If needed — a helicopter will be on the spot within minutes. This is not a fashion statement, but part of the ideology: no extreme is worth a life.

This project is built on the principle: no compromise between entertainment and safety. Everything that seems like a game is actually refined, tested, and thought through.
Because only then can you fully immerse yourself in the adventure without worrying about the consequences.

Terms & Conditions

• Tour cost from $1500;
• The tour price is calculated individually based on your preferences, wishes, seasonality, dates, duration of the excursion, additional stops, and other important factors;
• You can reach the training ground by seaplane, small-capacity airplane, or helicopter — making the trip less tiring;
• To organize this route at the highest level, please contact us in advance, at least 7-10 days prior;
• The duration of the excursion will fully depend on the program developed and agreed upon with you;
• This sample tour reflects our experience in event organization. We do not limit ourselves to any boundaries and can fulfill any client’s whim within the law.

Diving into adrenaline and thrill is great, but the experience becomes truly unforgettable when combined with a high level of service and attention to detail. That is why American Butler clients receive not just a tour, but a full VIP format with exclusive opportunities designed for maximum comfort and impressions.

1. 01. Transfer from any city in Florida — your comfort starts with the journey
   No matter where you are — Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, or a small resort town. The American Butler team arranges a personalized transfer in a premium-class car just for you and your group.
   You arrive, are greeted, helped with your luggage, and driven in a stylish and spacious vehicle to the starting point — no unnecessary transfers or waiting, only comfort and freedom.
2. 02. Helicopter flight — feel like a true commander
   For those who want to add the feeling of real military command — the option of helicopter delivery directly to the tank base is available. A cool landing on a specially equipped open-air platform will give the sensation of a full-scale military operation from start to finish. You’re not just a participant in the tour — you are the main hero arriving on the battlefield straight from the big screen.
3. 03. Dinner at a restaurant with a helicopter landing pad — relax after the thrill
   After an active day and thrilling rides, it’s time to unwind and refuel. American Butler offers to organize dinner at one of Florida’s top restaurants equipped with a helicopter landing pad. You can fly here by helicopter or be transported by car — the choice is yours. The menu features dishes made from fresh local ingredients, signature cocktails, and an atmosphere of comfort worthy of true connoisseurs of fine dining and excitement.
4. 04. Video filming and editing — preserve every moment
   Your excursion is a story you want to watch again and again. That’s why American Butler packages include professional video filming with editing, enhanced by effects and even your personal logo.
   Action cameras are used on the tank, drones in the air, as well as fixed cameras on the track. The result is a dynamic and vivid video that you can proudly show friends and keep as the ultimate trophy of your adventure.
5. 05. Special event organization — birthdays, corporate parties, or bachelor parties
   Give your loved ones and colleagues something truly unique!
   American Butler will take on the planning and execution of large-scale events at the tank park — from birthdays and bachelor parties to corporate events with a military theme. The program can include exclusive games, themed costumes, buffets, and entertainment that will leave no guest indifferent. A unique format where thrill and team spirit unite everyone — the best choice for active and creative groups.

Such service is not just an addition. It’s a whole new level of impressions, where every detail works to make your day as bright, comfortable, and unforgettable as possible.

Feel the Real Power with American Butler

The "Tank Driving Experience in Florida" is not just an active leisure activity. It’s a challenge to yourself, a chance to feel the power of real military machinery, relieve stress, and experience emotions you’ll never forget. At American Butler, we’ll do everything to make your experience perfect — from transfer to video editing.

Ready to take the controls and crush boring routines under the tracks?