Escorted Tours

Itineraries

About Australia Explorer Escorted [ET06]

18 Days / 15 Nights Fully Escorted Fully Inclusive
Sydney,Cairns: Great Barrier Reef, Darwin, Kakadu, Outback Australia: Alice Springs and Ayers Rock/Uluru, Melbourne, Tasmania: Port Arthur and Hobart


Enjoy the sights of Sydney and Experience the beauty of the Harbour, the Opera House and marvel at the expansive Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Next travel to Cairns and Cruise the Great Barrier Reef. Then on to Darwin and Kakadu to experience the Rainforest.

The Outback awaits you in Alice Springs and Uluru. You will visit The Olgas, Uluru National Park, Mutitjulu Waterhole or perhaps climb Ayers Rock. Learn about aboriginal culture at the Uluru - Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

Melbourne is recognized as Australia's retail and fashion capital. Don't miss the Victoria markets if shopping is your thing, but if not there is plenty of beautiful architecture, art and activities to keep you busy.

Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is warm sandstone, bright spinnakers on the water, fish punts at the docks, the slap of halyards on masts, coffee under the striped sun umbrellas of Salamanca, an occasional frosting of snow on Mt Wellington, bush tracks and birdsong.

Features

• Tour prices include all touring as listed plus all air from North America and within Australia
• Day Tours and Activities Included in Australia - Sydney: Sydney Harbour Luncheon Cruise, Sydney Sights including Featherdale Wildlife Park,Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Luncheon Cruise Cairns: Cairns City Sights Tour,Great Barrier Reef Cruise,Kakadu: Jumping Crocodile Cruise,Kakadu National Park, Darwin: Bowali Visitor Centre, Alice Springs: Alice Springs Highlights Tour,Camp Oven Dinner, Ayers Rock/Uluru: Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park,Uluru Base Tour and Walk,Melbourne: City Highlights Tour, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, Tasmania: Port Arthur Historic Site, Hobart Tour and Historic Richmond
• Finest Dining including 17 breakfasts , 3 lunches, 7 dinners utilizing Freedom of Choice Dining - multi-choice menus or buffets. Restaurant tipping included.
• Finest Accommodation - All hotel porterage and tipping included
• Accommodation - Sydney, Australia (3 Nights), Cairns, Australia (3 Nights), Darwin, Australia (1 Night), Kakadu, Australia (1 Night), Alice Springs, Australia (2 Nights), Ayers Rock /Uluru, Australia (1 Night), Melbourne, Australia (2 Nights), Hobart, Tasmania (2 Nights)
• Tour Director -Friendly and professional Tour Director and Driver/Guide at your service in Australia and Tasmania
• Luxury motor coaches feature large windows, reclining seats and restroom
• Fully inclusive air/land tour prices include all international and domestic airfares in Australia and are based on flights starting and finishing in Los Angeles (US$)
• Special add-on airfares from other US and Canadian cities available upon request
• Air taxes and departure taxes not included

Detailed Itinerary

(Days 1-2) - International Flight, Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia

Board your evening flight bound for Sydney, Australia from Los Angeles.

Day 2 will be spent in flight. Since you cross the international date line you will lose a day, but don't worry you will make it up on the return flight.

(Days 3-5) - Explore Sydney, Australia

Sydney

Day 3 Arrive Sydney, Australia
Arrive in Sydney. Enjoy our Welcome Dinner.
Accommodation 3 Nights: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel.
Includes Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4 Sydney
See the sights of Sydney today including Hyde Park, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach as we tour the city. Join a leisurely luncheon cruise on sparkling Sydney Harbour. Later, tour the famous Opera House.
Includes Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 Sydney
Relax and enjoy Sydney at your own pace today.
Includes Breakfast

(Days 6-9 am) - Cairns and The Great Barrier Reef Experience

Cairns and The Great Barrier Reef

Day 6 Cairns
Fly to Cairns. Tour Cairns and watch sunset over the Coral Sea.
Accommodation 3 Nights: Cairns, Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel, Ocean Front Rooms.
Includes Breakfast

Day 7 Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Spend the day on the Great Barrier Reef. At Agincourt Reef, swim, snorkel or ride aboard a glass-bottom boat.
Includes Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 Cairns
Spend today at leisure. Perhaps enjoy an optional activity.
Includes Breakfast

Day 9am Explore Cairns
Explore Cairns for yourself before flying to Darwin.
Includes Breakfast

(Days 9pm - 11am) - Travel to Darwin in the Northern Territory and Discover Kakadu National Park

Darwin and Kakadu

Day 9pm Darwin
Fly to Darwin
Accommodation 1 Night: Holiday Inn Esplanade

Day 10 Darwin and Kakadu National Park
Tour Darwin then travel to Kakadu National Park. See crocodiles on the Jumping Crocodile Cruise. See ancient Aboriginal art.
Accommodation 1 Night: Kakadu National Park, Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn.
Includes Breakfast and Dinner

Day 11am Darwin
Visit Bowali Visitor Centre.
Includes Breakfast

(Days 11pm - 14am) - The Australian Outback in Alice Springs and Ayers Rock

The Australian Outback

Day 11pm Alice Springs
Fly to Alice Springs.
Accommodation 2 Night Stay: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Day 12 Tour Alice Springs
Tour Alice Springs. Enjoy a Camp Oven Dinner.
Includes Breakfast and Dinner

Day 13 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kata Tjuta (Olgas).
Travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Explore the domes of Kata Tjuta. Dine at the resort or under the stars at the 'Sounds of Silence' dinner.(Additional US$60, Cdn$80.)
Accommodation 1 Night: Ayers Rock Resort's premier hotel, Sails in the Desert.
Includes Breakfast and Dinner

Day 14am Uluru /Ayers Rock
This morning, climb Uluru or walk around its base.
Includes Breakfast

(Days 14 pm - 15) - Explore Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne

Day 14 pm Melbourne
Fly to Melbourne.
Accommodation 2 Nights: Melbourne, Langham Hotel, on the vibrant riverfront.

Day 15 Melbourne Sightseeing
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Melbourne. Dine aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
Includes Breakfast and Dinner

(Days 16-17) - Hobart, Port Arthur and Richmond in Tasmania

Tasmania, Hobart, Port Arthur and Richmond

Day 16 Hobart Tasmania
Fly to Hobart. Journey along the stunning Tasman Peninsula. At Port Arthur Historic Site, join a tour, learning of its convict past.
Accommodation 2 Nights: Hobart, Wrest Point Hotel Casino.
Includes Breakfast

Day 17 Hobart and Richmond
Tour Hobart. Visit historic Richmond.
Includes Breakfast and Dinner

(Day 18) - International Flight, Hobart to Los Angeles

Return flight home to the USA.

Final Day - Board your flight home today.

Departure Dates and Pricing

Departure March 20th, 2007 Returning April 6th, 2007
$6,390.00 Twin Share, $8,040.00 Single, $6,197.00 Triple Share

Departure April 3rd, 2007 Returning April 18th, 2007
$6,390.00 Twin Share, $8,040.00 Single, $6,197.00 Triple Share

Departure October 16th, 2007 Returning November 2nd, 2007
$6,719.00 Twin Share, $8,369.00 Single, $6,520.00 Triple Share

Departure January 22nd, 2008 Returning February 8th, 2008
$$7,019.00 Twin Share, $8,669.00 Single, 6,820.00 Triple Share

Departure February 26th, 2008 Returning March 14th, 2008
$6,719.00 Twin Share, $8,369.00 Single, $6,520.00 Triple Share

Departure March 4th, 2008 Returning March 21st, 2008
$6,719.00 Twin Share, $8,369.00 Single, $6,520.00 Triple Share

Departure March 18th, 2008 Returning April 4th, 2008
$6,719.00 Twin Share, $8,369.00 Single, $6,520.00 Triple Share