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Escorted Tours

Australia Escorted

Book Now 14 days, fully escorted, fully inclusive tour
from $5,899.00 per person based on double occupancy

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


INCLUSIONS

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).

  • 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$) and Vancouver (Cdn$)
  • Three nights at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
  • Two nights at Langham Hotel, Melbourne
  • Stay at Sails in the Desert, Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Stay two nights on tropical Dunk Island
  • All hotel porterage and tipping included
  • Luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour and tour the Opera House
  • Guided tour of Alice Springs including a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Base
  • Kuranda touring, including the Kuranda Scenic Railway journey
  • Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
  • Tropical Dunk Island, explore lush rain forest or relax on the beach
  • Includes 23 Meals: 13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 7 dinners Freedom of Choice Dining (D)
  • Special add-on airfares from other US and Canadian cities available upon request
  • Air taxes and departure taxes not included
  • Special events in Melbourne, surcharge may apply

ITINERARY

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