10 Day Essential Australia

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Leisure time to explore Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef View many of Sydney's highlights, including the famous Opera House †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    4 Cairns, 3 Sydney

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
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End CityOperator does not provide

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Trip includes

    • Flights Los Angeles-Cairns, Sydney-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline taxes & fuel surcharges Intra-flight: Cairns-Sydney 7 nights First Class accommodations
    • 4 nights Cairns 3 nights Sydney Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† Breakfast daily Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of an English-speaking tour manager Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Australia
Depart for Australia

DAY 2, Sunday - En Route
Cross the international date line en route to Australia and skip a day ahead

DAY 3, Monday - Arrive in Cairns
Arrive in Cairns, the tourist capital of tropical North Queensland and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM Overnight: Cairns

DAY 4, Tuesday - Full Day in Cairns
Spend today at leisure and enjoy all of the delights of this resort city on your own or, join the optional Green Island Excursion*. Travel to beautiful Green Island, a coral cay located in the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel, take a semi-submersible tour of the underwater wo...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day in Cairns
The day is free to explore Cairns and the surrounding area on you own or, join the optional Crocodile Farm Tour with lunch. Depart Cairns and head north to explore an eco-park and working crocodile farm. Learn about Australia's incredible wildlife and discover the park's...
DAY 6, Thursday - Full Day in Cairns
Spend another day at leisure in tropical Cairns or, learn about Australia's Aboriginal history on an optional visit to the Mossman Gorge. Partake in an authentic Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk, conducted by a local Indigenous guide. Begin with a traditional 'smoking' ceremony to...
DAY 7, Friday - Flight to Sydney
Transfer to the airport in Cairns, for your flight to Sydney, Australia's largest city. Take an orientation walking tour conducted by your Tour Manager after checking into the hotel. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure Overnight: Sydney Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Saturday - Full Day in Sydney
Spend the day in Sydney at leisure for individual explorations or, participate in the optional full day excursion to Blue Mountains with Featherdale Wildlife Park. Featherdale is home to over 300 species of Australia's diverse wildlife. Admire the koalas, feed the kangar...
DAY 9, Sunday - Full Day in Sydney
Today is free to further explore Sydney on your own. Perhaps join the optional Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise. Set out on the waters of Sydney Harbour in a luxury air-conditioned catamaran. Sail by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. The lunch...
DAY 10, Monday - Depart Australia
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,749
Price per day$275
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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