Board your evening flight to Sydney, Australia (D)

Day 2: In Flight

Cross the International Dateline and “lose” a day.

Day 3: Sydney

Arrive in Sydney and meet your Tour Director for a superb welcome dinner. Overnight: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel for 3 nights (B,D)

Day 4: Breakfast with the Koalas, Sydney City Sights, Harbor Cruise

Enjoy a unique breakfast with the koalas this morning, before visiting Sydney’s iconic sights and surrounding beaches. Take a luncheon cruise on Sydney’s harbor for great views of the Harbor Bridge and Opera House, before enjoying a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. (B,L)

Day 5: Sydney at Leisure

Relax and enjoy Sydney at your own pace today. Perhaps take a sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley or the Blue Mountains (optional, own expense). (B)

Day 6: Melbourne, Tramcar Restaurant

Fly to Melbourne and enjoy a sightseeing tour before dining on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, a fully restored vintage tramcar. Overnight: Melbourne, Hotel Sofitel for 2 nights (B,D)

Day 7: Melbourne at Leisure

Perhaps take a tour along the Great Ocean Road or go see the penguins at Phillip Island (own expense). (B)

Day 8: Alice Springs

Fly to Alice Springs and take a tour on arrival, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base. Tonight, enjoy a special Outback dinner and Aboriginal performance. Overnight: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza (B,D)

Day 9: Camel Farm, Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)

This morning visit a camel farm before traveling to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Join a walk through the domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). View the evening sun setting on Uluru (Ayers Rock). Tonight, you may wish to dine at the Sounds of Silence dinner (additional $120 per person). Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the Desert (B)

Day 10: Uluru (Ayers Rock)—Cairns

Walk around the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock), viewing galleries of Aboriginal rock art before our flight to tropical Cairns. Tour the city sights on arrival. Overnight: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel The Marina (B)

Day 11: Dunk Island

Cruise to tropical Dunk Island. The afternoon is free to explore the island at your own pace. Overnight: Dunk Island for 2 nights (B,D)

Day 12: Great Barrier Reef Cruise

The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is a sight to behold as you spend the day at Beaver Cay. (B,L)

Day 13: Kuranda, Scenic Railway, Cairns

Depart Dunk Island and follow the coastline north to Kuranda, a picturesque rainforest retreat. Enjoy some time to explore before riding the Kuranda Scenic Railway back down to Cairns, for your farewell dinner. Overnight: Cairns, Shangri-La Hotel The Marina (B,D)

Day 14: Cairns—Los Angeles

†International Seasonal Air Supplement:
Add $100 for Jun-Nov 2008 and Feb-Apr 2009
Add $500 for Dec 2008-Jan 2009

Note: *Land price includes all New Zealand and Australian domestic flights and is based on using Qantas as the international carrier. Fare will differ for other airlines.
**Land with air price includes all domestic, trans-Tasman and flights to/from Los Angeles. Special airfares are available from other US cities at an additional price. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. US/Foreign Taxes of approximately US$199, including September 11 Security Fee are additional. Prices are current at the time of printing; airlines frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges. Prices may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Please call for our current prices.

Tour Code: E14