AUSTRALIA SEE THE MOVIE, SEE THE COUNTRY - 17 Days/14 nights from
$5,240 per person
Day 1 - Depart US
Day 2 - Cross International Date Line
Day 3 - Arrive Sydney
On arrival in Sydney you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend the next three nights
Days 4 - Sydney City Tour
Half day sightseeing tour of Sydney. Visit the major highlights before wandering along world famous Bondi Beach. See the city's downtown precincts, the historic Rocks area, the bohemian and vibrant Kings Cross, sandy white beaches and affluent harbour side suburbs in just one afternoon.
Days 5 - Sydney
At leisure to explore Sydney
Day 6 - Ayers Rock
Transfer on
arrival to your hotel for a one night stay
Spend the afternoon on tour to Kata Tjuta (Olgas & Dunes) National Park and view a spectacular sunset over the Red Centre
Day 7 - Ayers Rock/Kings Canyon
Early morning tour of Ayers Rock & view the amazing color changes as the sun rises
Afternoon commence your escorted tour to Kings Canyon for your overnight stay
Day 8 - Kings Canyon/Alice Springs
Enjoy an early guided walk to the rim of Kings Canyon and continue on to
Alice Springs for an overnight stay
Day 9 - Alice
Springs/The Ghan
A day at leisure to explore Alice Springs
We recommend a visit to the Alice Springs desert park or take a camel to breakfast tour
This afternoon board the legendary Ghan train bound for Darwin & marvel at the spectacular Northern Territory landscapes from the comfort of your gold class sleeper cabin
Day 10 - The Ghan/Katherine/Darwin
Enjoy a stopover in Katherine before arriving in Darwin and transferring to your hotel. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Darwin
Day 11 - Kakadu/Safari
Camp
Early morning pick up to commence your 3 Day 4WD Kakadu Dreamtime Safari
Enjoy the afternoon Murdudjurl Cultural Tour to learn more about local Aboriginal people and their country
Overnight camp for the next two nights at the exclusive Murdudjurl Dreamtime Safari Camp in private permanent tents
Day 12 - Kakadu
Explore Kakadu National Park
Visit Twin Falls & Jim Jim Falls, only accessible by 4WD vehicle
Day 13
- Kakadu/Darwin
Cruise Yellow Waters, home to a variety of bird life and the saltwater crocodile. Visit Barramundi Gorge and view Aboriginal art at Ubirr Rock
Return to Darwin for your overnight stay
Day 14 - Darwin/Cairns
Depart Darwin for Cairns
Transfer to your hotel where you will spend the next three nights
Day 15 -
Cairns/Great Barrier Reef
Travel to the Great Barrier Reef. You can choose whether to dive, snorkel or view the abundant sea life from the underwater observatory, or semi-submersible submarine.
Day 16
- Cairns/Karanda Rainforest
At leisure to explore the tropical city of Cairns or consider a day tour the ist Daintree Rainforest
Day 17
Depart Cairns for your return flight
Package Inclusions
Roundtrip Economy Class air from Los Angeles or New York
Add-on airfares available from other cities
All internal Australia flights
14 nights accommodation: 3 in Sydney, 1 in Ayers Rock, 1 in Alice Springs, 1 in Kings Canyon, 1 onboard Ghan train, 4 in Darwin & Kakadu National Park, 3 in Cairns
Half day sightseeing tour of Sydney
Small group touring in Ayers Rock two tours including Olgas & Dunes sunset and Ayers Rock sunrise
Escorted tour Ayers Rock Kings Canyon Alice Springs
Escorted small group safari & exclusive Aboriginal experience in Darwin & Kakadu National Park Including all meals
Great Barrier Reef cruise
Twice the size of California, but with only 200,000 inhabitants, the
Northern Territory - Australia's Outback, is home to the same spectacular
and untamed landscapes, natural beauty and rich indigenous culture that will
feature on the silver screen this Holiday season in Baz Luhrmann's Hollywood
film "Australia".
Information - all unique Outback experiences available
Prices are per person based on double occupancy, for departures from Los Angeles or New York. 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 $480 per person, including September 11th Security Fee, are additional. To follow exact itinerary as outlined departure from the USA required Sunday or Wednesday to coordinate with Ghan train schedule (amendments to itinerary available on request). Darwin & Kakadu 4WD itinerary operates May November, outside of these months the tour will be substituted with non 4WD itinerary suitable for the wet season. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply.
