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15 Day Escorted Australia

Day 1 Mon. Los Angeles - This evening board your flight bound for Australia. Dx1

Day 2 Tue. In Flight - Cross the international dateline and lose a day.

Day 3 Wed. Arrive Sydney - Be met on arrival of our selected flights. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight.
Three Night Stay: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel Bx1 Dx1

Day 4 Thur. City Sights, Harbor Cruise - Explore Sydney on a harbor cruise and Opera House tour. Bx1 Lx1

Day 5 Fri. At Leisure in Sydney - Today enjoy the day exploring or relaxing as you choose. Bx1

Day 6 Sat. Cairns, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Dinner and Show - Fly to Cairns and take a city tour. Enjoy the Tjapukai Dinner and Show. Three Night Stay: Cairns, Shangri-La The Marina Bx1 Dx1

Day 7 Sun. Great Barrier Reef Cruise - Take a full day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Bx1 Lx1

Day 8 Mon. Skyrail, Kuranda, Scenic Railway, Cairns - Ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rain forest to Kuranda. Visit a wildlife park and perhaps have a photo taken with a koala (own expense). Return to Cairns aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, past waterfalls and rain forest. Bx1

Day 9 Tue. Cairns, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Fly to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Tonight enjoy dining under the desert stars at the Sounds of Silence Dinner.
Stay: Ayers Rock Resort, Sails in the Desert Bx1 Dx1

Day 10 Wed. Uluru Base Tour, Alice Springs - Tour Uluru’s base and see ancient caves and Aboriginal rock art. Then walk to Mutitjulu waterhole and learn of Aboriginal legends before traveling to Alice Springs. Stay: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza Bx1

Day 11 Thur. Alice Springs Tour, Wine Centre - Tour Alice Springs, visiting the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Anzac Hill. Fly to Adelaide and visit the National Wine Centre for cheese and wine tasting.
Two Night Stay: Adelaide, The Sebel Playford Bx1 Dx1

Day 12 Fri. Adelaide - Enjoy a day at leisure. You may wish to join an optional tour to Kangaroo Island or the Barossa Valley (both own expense). Bx1

Day 13 Sat. Melbourne, Colonial Tramcar Dinner
Fly to Melbourne. On a sightseeing tour, visit Queen Victoria Market and the Fitzroy Gardens. Dine aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Two Night Stay: Melbourne, Hotel Sofitel Bx1 Dx1

Day 14 Sun. At Leisure in Melbourne - A full day to explore Melbourne at leisure. Bx1

Day 15 Mon. Melbourne, Los Angeles Board your flight home. Bx1 Lx1

Dates: 2009: Sept. 21, Oct. 5,19, Nov. 9,16, Dec. 7
2010: Jan. 11, Feb. 8,22, March 1,15

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