Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Tour

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Overview
Highlights
- Discover Cairns
- Enjoy optional sea kayaking, whale-watching or just relax
- Explore Sydney with a walk along the harbour to the iconic Sydney Opera House
- Experience cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
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Trip includes
- Sydney Sightseeing Tour and visit Bondi Beach.
- Surfing lessons with a local (Surfers Paradise).
- Full-day Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven beach sailing trip.
- Great Barrier Reef full day sailing and snorkling.
- Scenic train journey to Cairns.
- All transportation between destinations, transfers to/from the airports and to/from included activities.
- Accommodation: Hotels 4-5* stars (9 nights).
- Transportation: plane, bus, train.
Itinerary

Arrive at any time. On the 1st day we haven't plan any activities.
Explore Sydney with a walk along the harbour to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks area. In the afternoon go sailing around Sydney Harbour. Enjoy the views of the gorgeous surroundings and look out for naval ships and submarines. If you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin, a seal or a penguin.
Fly to the famous surf and arts town of Gold Coast. Learn about the culture of surfing in the area and try it yourself. Enjoy free time for optional sea kayaking, whale-watching or just relax at the beach.
An early start to the station for a relaxing and very scenic train journey to Cairns.
Transfer to Brisbane and flight to Airlie Beach. On the 6th day, you will go on a cruise to Whitsunday Island and visit the beach of Whitehaven.
Travel along the stunning coastal road to Port Douglas. On the 9th Day you will Sail aboard the stunning catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel the pristine ribbon reefs of Agincourt Reef, where the underwater visibility and biodiversity is at its hig...
Transfer back to Cairns Airport.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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