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Sydney, Great Barrier Reef & Rainforest [CU29]

9 Days / 7 Nights - Aussie Adventure including Sydney, Great Barrier Reef, Rainforest Retreat

Sydney is a multicultural city boasting a beautiful harbor and the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. You will be staying downtown within walking distance of all the best features of the exciting city.

Next fly north to an Island on the Great Barrier Reef, it is truly beautiful. The island is actually part of the reef offering the best opportunity to experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Now head south to Brisbane and transfer to a Rainforest Retreat. Here you will experience one of nature's true beauties. The "Canopy Swing Bridge" will allow you to explore the rainforest from high in the tree tops.

Features

• Accommodation - Sydney (2 nights), Great Barrier Reef Island (3 nights), Breakfast, Rainforest Retreat (2 nights), includes Breakfast and Dinner
• International Air & USA Domestic Air are not included (as per your own arrangements)
• Australian Domestic Air sectors - Sydney to Gladstone, Gladstone to Brisbane
• Shuttle Transfers - Sydney Airport to Accommodation (Return)
• Launch/Transfers between Gladstone and Island (return)
• Private Car Transfers - Brisbane Airport to Rainforest Retreat (return)
• Included Day Tours - Syndey: Sydney Harbour Cruise (1 Hr), Sydney Opera House (1 Hr)
• Optional Day Tours (Not Included) - Sydney: Bridgeclimb, Blue Mountains, Underwater World
• Visa Issuance for entry into Australia (US$15.00 per person)
• F.I.T. (Free & Independent Travel, i.e. this is not an Organised Group Tour)
• All Taxes and Fuel Levies (Except where noted)
• Itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs.

Detailed Itinerary

(Day 1) - International Flight from Los Angeles to Sydney

After departing from Los Angeles, you will be provided with an evening meal, you can relax, have a drink, watch a movie and rest. You will be given Breakfast before landing in Sydney, Australia. (You lose one day crossing the International Date Line but don't worry you catch it up again on your return flight to the USA)

The Qantas Boeing 747-400 is equipped with the latest entertainment features of any Airline. The overnight flight to Australia can be a good opportunity for sleeping or to watch the latest movies after your evening meal.

(Day 2) - Shuttle Transfer, Sydney Airport to Accommodation

Travel by shuttle from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Sydney, Australia.

(Days 2 to 4) - 2 Nights Accommodation in Downtown Sydney

Travel to your accommodation in Sydney, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Embrace Sydney's best location with this four star vacation accommodation ideally nestled in the heart of the city. Overlooking Wynyard Park you will enjoy this icon of time-honored tradition, warm hospitality and friendly personal service. Just a short stroll away from many famous attractions including the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, The Royal Botanical Gardens and more. You will love the luxury of the close accessibility to public transportation including light rail access, train station, the bus system and nearby Circular Quay which will allow you to see much more of Sydney and surrounds. Featuring: 446 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, 4 bars, indoor heated pool, sauna, spa, and gymnasium. Amenities: air conditioning, daily maid service, fridge, iron & board, radio channels, shower, coffee & tea, ensuite bathroom, hair dryer, shaving adaptor, sprinklers, smoke detectors, television, telephone, internet access (broadband), data port, wake up calls, mini bar, and 24 hour room service. With all this and more take time out to experience the wonders of Sydney while enjoying all your accommodation has to offer.

Upgrade Available (Upon Request): Stunning 5 Star Property

(Day 3) (Included Day Tour) - Sydney Opera House Tour (1 Hour)

On your vacation participate in an inspiring tour of the opera house in Sydney, Australia.

This one hour tour outlines the intricate and controversial history of the Sydney Opera House along with details of the unique design of this architectural masterpiece. You will visit a number of the six performance venues, including the magnificent wood paneled Concert Hall and the Opera Theatre as well as the new Utzon room. You will also visit the glass enclosed northern foyer areas which boast spectacular views of Sydney Harbour - a perfect photo opportunity.

(Day 3) (Included Day Tour) - Sydney Harbour Cruise Tour (1 Hour)

On your vacation explore Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia.

The Sydney Harbour Cruise travels around famous Darling Harbour. No Australia vacation would be complete without seeing the Harbour, its Bridge or the Sydney Harbour Opera House. What better way than from the Harbour itself.

(Day 3) - Optional Day Tour (Not Included), Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife

Today enjoy a tour to the Jenolan Caves and the Blue Mountains.

Enjoy discovering the beauty of World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park (near Katoomba), taking in views over stunning eucalyptus forests and age-old rock formations and the unusual Blue Lake. Also visit the western spur and see Australia's largest and best known underground limestone caves called Jenolan Caves. Explore this extensive network of caves, tucked away inside a sleepy valley. Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Lucas, Imperial or Chifley caves and discover the deep chamber of intricate limestone formations. Learn about the folklore of the settlers and bushrangers of this region. Overnight tour available.

(Day 3) - Optional Day Tour (Not Included), Underwater World

Dive in!... to Australia's #1 Attraction! See one of the largest and most spectacular aquariums in the world!

Embark on a tour of Sydney Aquarium, where you can journey through the Rivers and Oceans of Australia. You will be astounded by the diversity of Australia's aquatic environments; some so harsh it is amazing life can survive at all. Sydney Aquarium is dedicated to presenting the unique aquatic life of some of these habitats to highlight their ecological importance and the necessity of conserving them for the future.

(Day 4) - Shuttle Transfer, Accommodation to Sydney Airport

Travel by shuttle from your vacation accommodation in Sydney, Australia, to the Airport.

(Day 4) - Australian Domestic Flight from Sydney to Gladstone

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Sydney to Gladstone (morning flight).

This flight takes you across the border from the state of New South Wales to Gladstone, a coastal town in Queensland, north of Brisbane.

(Days 4 to 7) - 3 Nights Accommodation on the Great Barrrier Reef Island

Travel to your accommodation on a Great Barrier Reef Island, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 3 nights.

This luxury vacation resort is set amongst a dazzling parade of aquamarine waters, shimmering white sand beaches and colour-splashed reef teeming with life. It's what you don't see around the island that makes the resort so special. You won't see any buildings above the tree line. And you won't bump into any day trippers either. The reef vacation experience is exclusively for guests, a unique experience few other resorts in the world can offer. There's a relaxed island lifestyle that sets the island apart, a sophisticated yet casual resort atmosphere. Here the emphasis is on exploring and discovering the natural attractions that have made Heron famous around the world. The vacation resort rooms are equipped with either balcony or terrace, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, refrigerators, hairdryers, and many more. In order to help guests leave the outside world behind, televisions and telephones, while available on the island, are not found in guest rooms.

Breakfast Included. Breakfast Included. Upgrade to Reef Room Available (Pricing Upon Request)

(Day 7) - Australian Domestic Flight from Gladstone to Brisbane

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Gladstone to Brisbane.

(Day 7) - Private Car Transfer, Brisbane Airport to Rainforest Retreat Accommodation

Travel by private luxury sedan from the Airport in Brisbane, Australia to your vacation accommodation in the Rainforest.

(Days 7 to 9) - 2 Nights Accommodation at a Rainforest Retreat

Travel to your accommodation at the Rainforest Retreat, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Your vacation Rainforest Retreat is located in one of Australia's most enchanted rainforests. You will enjoy the spectacular mountain view on your drive to this eighty year old hideaway. The Rainforest Retreat offers a range of guestrooms to cater to all tastes, from the grandeur of the luxurious Canopy Suites through the most popular Mountain View Rooms to the simple yet comfortable Garden View (subject to availability). Most rooms also take advantage of the magnificent mountain views. Enjoy the birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. Or relax from your travel and ponder the beauty of life as you sit on a rock amongst the ferns and greenery and admire waterfalls, creeks and other pleasures of nature.

Includes a Dinner Platter on arrival, Breakfast and Dinner the following day as well as Breakfast on your departure day.

Tip: Ask about getting a packed lunch or picnic basket (not included) to go and enjoy your meal in the rainforest!

(Day 9) - Private Car Transfer, Rainforest Retreat to Brisbane Airport

Travel by private luxury sedan from your vacation accommodation at the Rainforest Retreat to the Airport in Brisbane, Australia.

(Day 9) - International Flight from Brisbane to Los Angeles

Mid-day Departure from Brisbane, In-flight Dinner and Movie with arrival in the USA. Note: You will be traveling back across the International Date line so you will gain a day. You actually arrive in the USA on the same day you leave Australia.

The Qantas Boeing 747-400 is equipped with the latest entertainment features of any Airline. The overnight flight to the USA can be a good opportunity for sleeping or to watch the latest movies after your evening meal.