Includes Sydney, Melbourne, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Cairns, and Dunk Island.

From the bustling city of Sydney to the rugged Australian Red Centre to the Great Barrier Reef and the pristine white beaches of Dunk Island, you can discover it all with a friendly local guide by your side every step of the way. Special features include seeing the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers perform, and enjoying comprehensive sightseeing throughout, including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas).
DAY 1 Tue. Los Angeles.
Board an evening international flight for Australia. Dx1
DAY 2 Wed. In Flight.
Cross the international dateline and ‘lose’ a day.
DAY 3 Thur. Arrive Sydney, Australia.
Arrive in Sydney. Enjoy our Welcome Dinner.
Three night stay: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 4 Fri. Sydney Harbour Cruise.
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. Bx1 Lx1
DAY 5 Sat. Sydney.
Relax and enjoy Sydney at your own pace today. Bx1
DAY 6 Sun. Melbourne, Tramcar Restaurant.
Fly to Melbourne and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Join the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for dinner.
Two night stay: Melbourne, Langham Hotel, luxury on the vibrant riverfront. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 7 Mon. At Leisure in Melbourne.
Perhaps take an optional tour along the Great Ocean Road or to see the penguins at Phillip Island (own expense). Bx1
DAY 8 Tue. Alice Springs.
Fly to Alice Springs and take a tour on arrival, including the Royal Flying Doctor Base. Tonight enjoy our Camp Oven Dinner under the stars.
Alice Springs, Alice Springs Resort. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 9 Wed. Camel Farm, Kata Tjuta (Olgas).
Visit a camel farm before traveling to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Travel to Kata Tjuta, a cluster of 36 rocky domes dominating the skyline, and join a guided walk through Walpa (Olga) Gorge.
Ayers Rock Resort’s premier hotel, Sails in the Desert. Bx1 DAY 10 Thur. Uluru (Ayers Rock), Cairns.
Walk around the base of Uluru, viewing galleries of Aboriginal rock art. Hear ancient Aboriginal legends of the region and visit Maruku Arts and Crafts Gallery. Fly to tropical Cairns, taking a tour on arrival.
Cairns, Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel, Ocean Front Rooms. Bx1
DAY 11 Fri. Dunk Island.
Relax as we cruise to tropical Dunk Island. This afternoon is free for you to explore the island at your own pace. Perhaps relax on the white sandy beaches, wander the rain forest or enjoy a swim in the ocean.
Two Night Stay: Dunk Island, Garden Cabanas. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 12 Sat. Great Barrier Reef Cruise.
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is a sight to behold as you spend the day at Beaver Cay. Bx1 Lx1 Dx1
DAY 13 Sun. Pamagirri Dancers, Wildlife, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns.
Departing Dunk Island for the village of Kuranda. See Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers perform, visit a native wildlife park and ride the Kuranda Railway.
Cairns, Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel, Ocean Front Rooms. Bx1 Dx1
DAY 14 Mon. Los Angeles.
Board a morning flight to the United States. Bx1 Lx1