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Sydney, Blue Mountains, Ayers Rock & Great Barrier Reef
15days/12 nights from $6,399 per person

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 - Sydney City Tour
AUSTRALIAN LUXURY ESCAPES will collect you from your hotel this morning to commence your half day tour of Sydney. Travel through the charming historic Rocks precinct, with its quaint old cottages, pubs and the first church in Australia. This drive takes in Observatory Hill overlooking Darling Harbour, Bridge Street, the financial precinct of Australia and Sydney, Macquarie Street with the Parliament House of NSW government, the Mint and Hyde Park Barracks. Traveling past St Mary’s Cathedral, you visit the Sydney Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens. Here you take a short stroll to view Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair and for an unsurpassed view of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Bridge.

Rejoining the vehicle to continue along the shores of Sydney Harbour, around Woolloomooloo Bay, to Potts Point, Kings Cross, ritzy Double Bay and Rose Bay, passing by the up-market real estate of the rich and famous. We stop at the beautiful Sydney Harbour National Park for morning tea. Travel further to Watsons Bay and South Head, with its breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour the Heads, the North Shore and the city. Take a short stroll along the cliff tops and rejoin the vehicle to Bondi Beach and Centennial Park. Upon conclusion of the tour you will be dropped off at the Four Seasons at approximately 12.30pm.
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Afternoon at your leisure


Days 5 - Sydney Bridge Climb
Please make your own way Campbell's Cove Pontoon, Circular Quay by 10.45am where you will commence your personalized, tailor-made 5 hour Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruise with Sea Sydney Cruises on the worlds most famous Harbour.

BRIDGE CLIMB - This morning enjoy one of the ultimate experiences of Sydney, a guided climb to the top of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134 meters above Sydney Harbour, a 3 ½ hour guided experience.

The Bridge Climb is the original experience. It takes you along catwalks, up ladders, and steadily to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Experience the satisfaction of conquering the upper arch of the Bridge while taking in city surrounds, the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House, the harbour and the Bridge itself beneath your feet.
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This afternoon at your leisure

Day 6 - Blue Mountains, Lilianfels
AUSTRALIAN LUXURY ESCAPES will collect you from your hotel this morning to commence your 2 Days Blue Mountains Tour. This leisurely 2 day experience is a great way to unwind and truly appreciate the magnificent Blue Mountains.

Your experience begins when you are picked up from your city Hotel and whisked out to the Sydney Helipad. Here your Aircraft awaits you for an exhilarating 45-minute flight to The Blue Mountains, over the brilliant Harbour, Opera House, Bridge and City, passing over the 2000 Olympic Site and rugged Mountains. Be enthralled by sheer rock faces and stunning views before setting down at the Blue Mountains helipad. Here you will meet your local guide who will show you some of the local terrain before treating you to a gourmet BBQ lunch.

After lunch we take time to explore some of the mountains’ hidden secrets. Your experienced guide will take you to awe inspiring lookouts and ancient Aboriginal sites. Away from the tourists crowds you will also learn about the amazing plants and animals unique to Australia.

Arriving at the marvelous five star Lilianfels in the late afternoon gives you the opportunity to spend the afternoon at your own leisure. Your guide will give you local maps and information with plenty of ideas on what to see and do. Relax by the poolside, stroll through the gardens, or take a short walk to one of the wonderful lookouts close by.

Included in your over night stay at Lilianfels is a full cooked breakfast and special dinner in Darley’s Restaurant. LILIANFELS BLUE MOUNTAINS – Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is a renowned haven of relaxation for its favoured guests. This historic five star, European style country house, set amidst two acres of manicured gardens and just a short drive from Sydney, is a breathtaking escape for romantics, a delight for gourmets and a wonder for lovers of nature.
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Tonight enjoy a special dinner at the famous Darley’s Restaurant.

DARLEY’S RESTAURANT - The elegant Darley’s fine dining restaurant boasting modern Australian cuisine and a more casual dining option, Tre Sorelle (Three Sisters) restaurant. Heritage listed Darley’s restaurant is steeped in early Australian history as the original homestead of Sir Frederick Darley, the sixth Chief Justice of New South Wales. Over 114 years old Darley’s and the surrounding gardens that make up Lilianfels was the mountain retreat for the Darley family.

Day 7 - Blue Mountains, Lilianfels
Breakfast is included this morning.

AUSTRALIAN LUXURY ESCAPES will collect you from Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa at 1pm to take you into this wilderness region. You will enjoy a delicious afternoon tea under the canopy of the bush before entering the Blue Mountains National Park, visiting outstanding lookouts we travel down the range to seek out the Eastern Grey Kangaroos that inhabit the area. You will return to your hotel in the city at around 5:30pm, passing by the impressive 2000 Olympic site along the way.

You will stay over night at the Four Seasons Sydney.

Day 8 - Longitude 131 , Ayers Rock
A private car transfer has been arranged from the Four Seasons to the Sydney Airport to meet your departure flight.

Depart Sydney for your flight to Ayers Rock.

On arrival at Ayers Rock you will be met by a Representative from Longitude 131 who will assist with your transfer to the property where you will spend the next two nights. Your package includes all meals, selected range of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, exceptional touring program designed exclusively for Longitude 131 guests, entrance tickets to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park.

LONGITUDE 131 - Luxurious, eco-sensitive and romantic, Voyages Longitude 131° offers immersion in the wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,complete with 5 star luxury and private views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru (Ayers Rock). As one of only 30 guests, you awake to your own private view of the sun rising over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Reflecting countless colours, Uluru drenches you with its fabled light. The walls of your tent are a visual narrative, telling of the discoveries made by an early outback pioneer.
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After arriving at Longitude 131° and settling in, meet in the Dune House for a 3pm departure to the Cultural Centre where you will learn the cultural and spiritual meanings of Uluru & Kata Tjuta. Afterwards you will travel to Uluru, where we will take a short walk into Kantju Gorge. On arrival at the gorge we will serve refreshments 'inside' Uluru and watch the sunset. You will return to Longitude 131° at approximately 7.15pm.

On your return, relax in the Dune House over pre-dinner drinks and canapés before enjoying a gourmet dinner with your fellow travellers or for a special occasion a private dinner by the pool or on the Dune Top.

Day 9 - Longitude 131 , Ayers Rock
Depart Longitude 131° at 6am bound for Kata Tjuta. Upon arrival you will begin your journey with a guided tour of Walpa Gorge, where the natural history of Kata Tjuta is explained in great detail, learning how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have created what is seen today. You will return to Longitude 131° at approximately 10am.

Spend your afternoon at leisure or take the opportunity to enjoy any of our optional tours, such as a camel ride, harley ride or helicopter tour over Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

Enjoy sunset drinks and canapés on the Dune Top from 6pm. You will then be transferred to our outdoor dining venue, where you'll have an unforgettable dining experience under the stars. Return to the Dune House for complimentary after dinner drinks.


Day 10
Depart the Dune House at 6am for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to view the sun rising over Uluru. You'll then continue to the Mutitjulu Waterhole to view cave paintings and hear of the Kuniya/Liru Tjukurpa story. You will return to the Dune House at 9.15am for a well-earned continental buffet and a la carte cooked breakfast.

An airport transfer will be organized to meet your departure flight.

Depart Ayers Rock for your flight to Cairns.

On arrival into Cairns you transferred by private chauffeur car to the Sebel Reef House

Distinctly different to other hotels, The Sebel Reef House & Spa is a luxurious boutique resort with a sophisticated yet easy-going atmosphere positioned in the heart of Palm Cove with a stunning beachfront location. Nestled among tranquil tropical gardens and vibrant flora, The Sebel Reef House & Spa was designed to capture the romance of the tropics and the colonial splendor of a bygone era.

Day 11
Enjoy Breakfast at the Hotel.

Day at leisure

Day 12
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

This morning you will be collected from the Sebel Reef House by Poseidon Cruises for your day cruise to the outer barrier reef.

Poseidon has access to the best reef locations with over 45 sites to choose from. THREE spectacular sites are visited each day. The Agincourt Ribbon Reefs, located on the very outer edge of the reef, are renowned as the place to go for crystal clear water, spectacular coral gardens and a huge variety of marine life.

Poseidon attracts the most discerning traveler with high expectations of the Great Barrier Reef, a world heritage site, offering a choice of snorkeling, introductory and certified diving.

Snorkeling is the easiest way to enjoy the colors and variety of fragile corals and fish life found in the shallow lagoons. Poseidon's snorkeling guides/Marine Biologists will help you identify the marine life with a guided snorkel tour and in-water assistance. Enjoy the freedom of snorkeling! Introductory Diving is often the highlight for any visitor to the reef who wants to experience a dive for the first time. No previous experience required to enjoy the thrill of scuba diving.

Day 13
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

This morning you will be collected from the Sebel Reef House by Down Under by appointment for your day tour to the Kuranda rainforest.

Your day beings with a luxury coach transfer from your accommodation to Freshwater Railway Station for a historical rail journey to Kuranda. Enjoy breathtaking views enroute, including the cane fields of Cairns to the tropical rainforest of Kuranda. Upon arrival in Kuranda, there is limited free time before boarding Skyrail at 11.30am. Relax & enjoy the world’s most beautiful rainforest experience, stopping enroute to explore the two stations, including boardwalks & the CSIRO Interpretive Centre.

After arriving at Caravonica Lakes, our coach will collect you & transfer you to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland. Join us for a unique eco experience on the lagoon cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands; the domain of the saltwater crocodile. Explore the rest of the park with its abundance of wildlife, including water birds, turtles, wallabies and cassowaries.
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Day 14
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Today enjoy a Signature Spa Treatment in the Reef House Day Spa. Mala Mayi Body Treatment (Clan Food – Arnhem Land) for 90 minutes. This uniquely Australian spa ritual has been lauded by the international media & acclaimed globally. Celebrate with this complete full body rejuvenation experience. Cleanse, energise & exfoliate then calm & revitalise the spirit cocooned in warm Mapi mud whilst you submit to a Paudi scalp massage. Follow all this with our exquisite ‘rain therapy’ then surrender your body & soul to the rhythms of a body Kodo massage.

All Exclusive Spas treatments begin with an ancient foot ritual & an Aboriginal ‘smudging ceremony'. We complete you spa journey with complimentary Lemon Myrtle & Wild Rosella Bud Tea served in the Serenity Room.

THE REEF HOUSE DAY SPA - Cleanse the body, clear the mind, soothe the soul. The Reef House Day Spa is one of the only purpose-built Spa’s in the region, setting a new industry benchmark and enhancing Palm cove’s position as the emerging ‘Spa Capital’ of Tropical North Queensland.

Casually elegant, this exotic day spa features Li'Tya spa products which integrate the precious qualities of the Australian earth with its native plants and spirit. Treatments offered combine the wisdom of Aboriginal spirituality, healing methods with aromatherapy
and herbalist principles to produce powerful experiences for the body and soul. Tonight a special 3 course farewell dinner is included at Reef House Restaurant.

REEF HOUSE RESTAURANT - Overlooking a palm-lined esplanade and white sandy beach, our award-winning restaurant enjoys unsurpassed ocean views and gentle sea breezes. This superb setting alone would be reason enough to visit, however the cuisine created by Executive Chef Philip Mitchell stands out as a highlight of the "Reef House experience”.

In true boutique style, Philip sources produce from local waters and the Atherton Tablelands, making regular trips to nearby markets to hand-pick the freshest ingredients. The experienced restaurant team provides attentive yet unobtrusive service, with astute recommendations at the ready if required.

Day 15
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel.

A private car transfer has been arranged from the Sebel Reef House to the Cairns Airport to meet your departure flight.

Depart for US

Package Inclusions

• Round trip Economy class air from Los Angeles to Sydney on Australia's newest airline - V Australia
• Internal Australia flights
• Private car service airport transfers in Sydney
• 4 nights at the 5* Four Seasons Sydney in an Opera View room - enjoy guaranteed early check in to your room (date restrictions apply*)
• Chauffeur Sydney city tour
• Sydney Bridge climb
• Sydney Seaplanes flight & Cottage Point lunch
• Lilianfels, Blue Mountains - 1 nights
• Chauffeur Blue Mountains tour
• Longitude 131, Ayers Rock - 2 nights
• Sebel Reef House, Palm Cove - 5 nights
• Great Barrier Reef & Kuranda Rainforest day tours
• Meals as indicated

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Four Seasons Sydney
 
Australian Luxury Escapes
 
Bridge Climb
 
Lilianfels, Blue Mountains
 
Longitude 131, Ayers Rock
 
Sebel Reef House, Palm Cove
 
Poseidon Outer Reef Cruise
 
Down Under by Appointment, Kuranda Rainforest
 
 

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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.

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