Luxury, Relaxation & Romance - Sydney & Great Barrier Reef
11days/8 nights from $2,200 per person
Sunny, sexy and sophisticated, Sydney is the shining star of the southern hemisphere. The white-sailed Sydney Opera House over the waters of Sydney Cove, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy, but there's far more on offer. Discover the harbour, the city's historic enclaves, restaurants and cafes, beaches, museums and art galleries.
For the ultimate Sydney experience, take in the views from the Four Seasons
Sydney with its perfect location.
One thing’s for certain - you’ll run out of time before you run out of things to see and do in Sydney.
Fly to Cairns, the center of the tropical north. Twenty minutes north of Cairns is the beach resort of Palm Cove, the perfect location for exploring the region. The Angsana Resort & Spa is a luxurious boutique resort with a sophisticated yet easy-going atmosphere. Positioned in the heart of Palm Cove with a stunning beach front location and sitting alongside the world’s most amazing, natural wonders; the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Rainforest.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart US
Day 2 - Cross International Date Line
Day 3 - Arrive Sydney
Blessed with a temperate climate, Sydney is Australia’s favorite city with the world’s most beautiful harbor. On arrival you will be met by your private chauffeur who will assist with your private transfer to the
Four Seasons Sydney. You will spend four nights at this superbly situated hotel.
FOUR SEASONS SYDNEY – 5 Star accommodation, stunningly situated overlooking Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks district, a short walk from the city's shopping and
CBD, Four Seasons is vibrant and elegant, with dramatic harbour front views and a luxurious day spa featuring exclusive skincare and aromatherapy treatments.
Days 4 -6 - Sydney
Explore
Sydney at your leisure or consider adding one of our tour options - Some of our favorites:
Sydney Opera House - Essentials Tour
Experience this miracle of architecture and engineering. Working with new, rich audio-visual components, where images are projected onto the fabric of the building, your guide will take you on an emotional journey, engrossing you in a story to rival any opera plot with its dramatic twists and turns.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
BridgeClimb is a 3.5 hour adventure and an experience that will never be forgotten on one of the world's most modern wonders - The Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Australian Eco Adventures Blue Mountains tour
Breakfast with the Koalas at Featherdale Wildlife Park,
Complete circle loop of the Blue Mountains,
Short walks to explore the remote regions with stunning views
Lunch, Visit to Scenic World Attractions,
Champagne with Wild Kangaroos.
"Wild Ways to See Sydney" combo
Let Australian Wild Escapes take you on a morning tour of Sydney, the city, its harbour, South Head and Bondi
Beach. You will be transferred to Sea Sydney Cruises, lunch on the vessel and
cruise like a local in the afternoon on your four hour Sydney Harbour cruise on Calypso, a 52 foot motor yacht.
Day 7 - Sydney to Cairns
On arrival you will be met by your private chauffeur who
will assist with your private transfer to the Angsana Resort
and Spa in Palm Cove. You will spend the next four nights at
this wonderfully relaxing resort in a spacious one bedroom
apartment.
ANGSANA RESORT & SPA - Situated on the absolute beach in the tranquil and tropical village of Palm Cove with award winning accommodation & day spa featuring apartment style suites with spacious sunny rooms starting out at 85 square metres.
Days 8, 9, 10 - Angsana Resort & Spa, Palm Cove
At Leisure to relax and indulge, explore Palm Cove, Port Douglas and Cairns independently or ask an Aspire Down Under consultant to tailor day tour options to suit your interests & budget.
Boasting views to the magnificent Coral Sea, which in turn opens directly to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Every suite of this 'Small Luxury Hotel of the World' promises a private retreat and carefree getaway experience. Located in Palm Cove, 20 minutes north of Cairns, with direct beach frontage. The Resort is walking distance to a variety of restaurants and shops. It is an ideal gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. The luxurious suites are spacious, air-conditioned and lavishly decorated with drapes of Thai silk. High ceilings, fans and floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto wide patios and tropical gardens.
Relax or consider adding one of our tour options - Some of our favorites:
Kuranda, Rail, Skyrail & Tjapukai
Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda, Barron River & Stoney Creek Falls, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway,
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park which includes indigenous guide , entrance to all Theatres, the famous Tjapukai Dancers, boomerang/spear throwing & bush medicine.
Ocean Spirit Cruise
Luxury sailing catamaran to Michaelmas Cay, a picturesque vegetated Sand Cay encircled by a superb fringing reef. The Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds. Lunch is included. Enjoy four hours on the Reef where you can choose from a range of activities including snorkelling, semi-submersible tours and guided beach walks.
Cape Tribulation by Appointment
Privately guided explorations of Australia's Tropical Rainforests have been a specialty of Down Under by Appointment since they began touring over 20 years ago, with every itinerary tailor-made to suit each guest's interests, time frame and budget.
Day 11 - Depart Cairns
Flights home
Package Inclusions
• Round trip Economy class air from Los Angeles to Sydney
• Internal Australia flights
• Private car service airport transfers in Sydney & Cairns
• 4 nights at the 5 Star Four Seasons Sydney in an Opera View room - enjoy guaranteed early check in to your room (date restrictions apply*)
• 4 nights at the 5 Star Angsana Resort & Spa, Palm Cove in a spacious one bedroom apartment
Upgrade to Premium Economy or Business Class Los Angeles - Sydney - Los Angeles
Ask an Aspire Down Under consultant for our great value upgrade supplements for Premium Economy & Business Class available**
Customize your honeymoon...
An Aspire Down Under consultant will tailor your Australian vacation with day tour options to suit your interests & budget. We highly recommend a Sydney harbor cruise, and small groups tours to the Blue Mountains, Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
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*Early check in - stays 01 April 2010 - 25 June 2010, 03 July 2010 - 31 October 2010 & 01 March 2011 - 31 March 2011 Enjoy guaranteed early check in to your room at The Four Seasons (most flights arrive at 6am and with 2pm being the normal check in time)
**Upgrade your itinerary to business class from an additional $5800 round trip on the International sectors
Prices are per person in US$ based on double occupancy, for departures from Los Angeles. Add on from JFK from $300 round trip. Mardi Gras and Sydney New Years Eve and other blackout periods will have surcharges. Add-on fares are available from other cities. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels are subject to availability. US/foreign taxes/fees and fuel surcharges of approximately $400 per person, including September 11th Security Fee, are additional. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply. Package price is discounted for cash/check payment.
