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14 Day Australia Escorted
Fully Escorted, Fully Inclusive

Day 1 Tue. Los Angeles. (D)
Board an evening international flight for Australia.

Day 2 Wed. In Flight.
Cross the international dateline and ‘lose’ a day.

Day 3 Thur. Arrive Sydney, Australia. (B,D)
Arrive in Sydney. Enjoy our Welcome Dinner.
Three Night Stay: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel.

Day 4 Fri. Sydney Harbour Cruise. (B,L)
See the sights of Sydney today including Hyde Park, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach as we tour the city. Join a leisurely luncheon cruise on sparkling Sydney Harbour. Later, tour the famous Opera House.

Day 5 Sat. Sydney. (B)
Relax and enjoy Sydney at your own pace today.

Day 6 Sun. Melbourne, Tramcar Restaurant. (B,D)
Fly to Melbourne and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. Join the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for dinner.
Two Night Stay: Melbourne, Langham Hotel, luxury on the vibrant riverfront.

Day 7 Mon. At Leisure in Melbourne. (B)
Perhaps take an optional tour along the Great Ocean Road or to see the penguins at Phillip Island (own expense).

Day 8 Tue. Alice Springs. (B,D)
Fly to Alice Springs and take a tour on arrival, including the Royal Flying Doctor Base. Tonight enjoy our Camp Oven Dinner under the stars.
Alice Springs, Alice Springs Resort.

Day 9 Wed. Camel Farm, Kata Tjuta (Olgas). (B)
Visit a camel farm before traveling to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Travel to Kata Tjuta, a cluster of 36 rocky domes dominating the skyline, and join a guided walk through Walpa (Olga) Gorge.
Ayers Rock Resort’s premier hotel, Sails in the Desert.

Day 10 Thur. Uluru (Ayers Rock), Cairns. (B)
Walk around the base of Uluru, viewing galleries of Aboriginal rock art. Hear of ancient Aboriginal legends of the region and visit Maruku Arts and Crafts Gallery. Fly to tropical Cairns, taking a tour on arrival.
Cairns, Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel, Ocean Front Rooms.

Day 11 Fri. Dunk Island. (B,D)
Relax as we cruise to tropical Dunk Island. This afternoon is free for you to explore the island at your own pace. Perhaps relax on the white sandy beaches, wander the rain forest or enjoy a swim in the ocean.
Two Night Stay: Dunk Island, Garden Cabanas.

Day 12 Sat. Great Barrier Reef Cruise. (B,L,D)
The beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is a sight to behold as you spend the day at Beaver Cay.

Day 13 Sun. Pamagirri Dancers, Wildlife, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns. (B,D)
Departing Dunk Island for the village of Kuranda. See Pamagirri Aboriginal Dancers perform, visit a native wildlife park and ride the Kuranda Railway.
Cairns, Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel, Ocean Front Rooms.

Day 14 Mon. Los Angeles. (B,L)
Board a morning flight to the United States.

2009 - March 31, April 14, May 12, July 21, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 24, Dec. 1, 22
2010 - Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 2,9,16,23, March 2,9,16,23, April 20

Cost, per person double occupancy in US$:

*Land fare includes all Australian domestic flights and is based on Qantas as the international carrier. Fare will differ if other airlines are used.

**Lan with air includes all flightsfrom/to Los Angeles

#International seasonal air supplements: add $100 for Feb.-April, July, Sept.-Dec. 1, 2009, Feb.-April 2010. Add $550 for Dec. 22, 2009-Jan. 2010

Fuel surcharges are included and are subject to change. Departure and air taxes are not included and will be confirmed at time of final payment

Price per person in US$:
April 2007-March 2008 - $3910 double. $1475 single supplement

What's Included
flights within Australia, based on using Qantas as international carrier (price will differ for other airlines)
In Sydney join a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour and tour the Opera House
Guided tour of Alice Springs including a visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Base
Tropical Dunk Island, explore lush rain forest or relax on the beach
Kuranda touring, including the Kuranda Scenic Railway journey
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
Outstanding Places to Stay
All hotel porterage and tipping included
Finest Dining - 13 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) and 7 dinners

Air taxes and departure taxes and international air not included
*Special events in Melbourne, surcharge may apply