Australia
South Pacific Travel Specialists are glad to afford you the
chance of getting to know Australia and her people. Australians are known for their
outgoing and friendly personalities. They enjoy getting to know people from other lands. |
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Australia - down under - the world's largest island
Best of Aussie Land
This vacation can be modified to suit your travel needs
12 days • Air & Land
10 days • Sydney/Cairns
Independent Guaranteed departures
Includes:
- All transfers
- Choice of accommodation category in twin-bedded room with private bath or shower
- 2 lunches (L) and 1 dinner (D)
- Sightseeing program as detailed in the itinerary including admission charges where applicable
- All local taxes
- Flight bag and portfolio of travel documents
Itinerary:
Day 1 DEPART LOS ANGELES.
Board your overnight flight for Sydney
Day 2 EN ROUTE.
During your flight, cross the International Dateline.
Day 3 ARRIVE SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, dinner at the Waterfront Restaurant. (D)
Day 4 SYDNEY.
A free morning before a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Afterwards, a guided tour of the world famous Sydney Opera House. (L)
Day 5 SYDNEY.
A day at leisure. Perhaps join an optional tour to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, or one of the many other choices available.
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Add 2 Extra Days To Your Vacation & Visit Melbourne!
Days 1-5. Like Tour BAL.
Day 6 MELBOURNE.
Fly to Melbourne. Afternoon Dandenongs and city tour.
Day 7 MELBOURNE.
A free day. Optional sightseeing includes the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley, and the Fairy Penguins.
Days 8-14. Like days 6-12 of tour BAL. |
Day 6 SYDNEY / ALICE SPRINGS.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Australia’s Red Center, Alice Springs. This afternoon, visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Overland Telegraph Station. The balance of the day is free for you to explore on your own.
Day 7 ALICE SPRINGS.
This morning’s tour takes you back in time. The Aborigines believe that unseen spiritual forces made the land and all that is on, in or over it, making all around them sacred. The music, art and stories were used to pass the legends and history of the people from generation to generation. You will see traditional boomerang and spear throwing and experience a “Central Australian Corroboree” performed by members of the Walpiri tribe.
Day 8 ALICE SPRINGS / AYERS ROCK.
Travel south through the spectacular MacDonnell Ranges. Cross the usually dry Finke River and journey through the desert to Ayers Rock, “Uluru” to the Aborigines. This afternoon, journey out to the Olgas – 36 red rock domes dominating the western skyline. This evening, watch the sun set at Ayers Rock for an unforgettable show of changing colors.
Day 9 AYERS ROCK / CAIRNS.
This morning, get your last views of Ayers Rock on a tour of the caves at its base. Then fly east to Cairns.
Day 10 GREAT BARRIER REEF.
Board a luxury catamaran bound for Michaelmas Cay. Enjoy your day with rides in the semi-submersible, guided snorkeling tours, swimming or just relaxing on the beach. As your catamaran sets sail for the journey back to Cairns, relax and enjoy the live music on the open deck. (L)
Day 11 CAIRNS.
A full day at leisure. Optional excursions include the Kuranda rainforest and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, river rafting, kayaking, a rain forest walk, or perhaps an outing to spot crocodiles.
Day 12 CAIRNS / SYDNEY / LOS ANGELES.
The morning is at leisure prior to your early afternoon flight home. Cross the International Dateline and arrive in Los Angeles the same afternoon.
Hotels:
Superior Tourist Class
SYDNEY - Southern Cross Hotel
ALICE SPRINGS - Mercure Inn
AYERS ROCK - Outback Pioneer Resort
CAIRNS - Cairns Colonial Club (standard room)
MELBOURNE - Duxton Hotel
First Class
SYDNEY - The Grace Hotel
ALICE SPRINGS - Alice Springs Resort
AYERS ROCK - Desert Gardens
CAIRNS - Tradewinds Esplanade
MELBOURNE - Novotel on Collins
Deluxe
SYDNEY - Four Seasons Hotel
ALICE SPRINGS - Rydges Plaza Hotel (deluxe room)
AYERS ROCK - Sails in the Desert
CAIRNS - Cairns International Hotel
MELBOURNE - Sofitel Hotel
Tour BAL - prices per person:
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Land Only |
Superior Tourist |
First Class |
Deluxe |
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Twin |
$968 |
$1118 |
$1378 |
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Single |
$1448 |
$1748 |
$2268 |
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Triple |
$878 |
$988 |
$1188 |
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Breakfast option |
$132 |
$191 |
$215 |
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Melbourne supp.* |
$160 |
$200 |
$230 |
Departs daily
The “land only” price does not include any air sectors.
Sample airfares are from $1527-2478 and are valid from/to Los Angeles.
*This airfare does not include the Melbourne extension.
To cover various departure and arrival taxes, $134 per person (subject to change) will be added to your air inclusive invoice.
Please do not hesitate to call us to inquire about your
Australia travel needs
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