Sydney See the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and much more.
Featherdale Wildlife Park View native Australian animals.
Blue Mountains Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery.
Great Barrier Reef Ride the high speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a lavish buffet lunch.
Cairns Enjoy this tropical city at leisure.
Dining Highlights
7 Buffet Breakfasts
1 tropical buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
8 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
You will be traveling on an independent basis with a qualified local driver / guide in Sydney and Cairns.
Great Adventures Catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef
Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 10 in Cairns, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
Day 1 & 2 - Depart USA We fly over the international date line to Sydney, Australia.
Day 3 - Arrive Sydney (4 nights) On arrival at Sydney Airport you are transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore.
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Darling Harbour .
Day 4 - Sydney Sightseeing Enjoy a morning tour of Sydney including views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and the historical Rocks area. Travel to famous Bondi Beach, before returning to the city. Free time in this beautiful harbor city this afternoon. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 5 - Blue Mountains - Featherdale Wildlife Park Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park en route to the Blue Mountains. Stop at the Scenic Railway and Skyway for an optional ride. From Echo Point see the spectacular Three Sisters. Pass Homebush Bay, site of the 2000 Olympics, on our return to Sydney. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 6 - Sydney at leisure A full day at leisure to explore the delights of Sydney. You may like to join a tour to the Hunter Valley for a winery tour and tastings of the local wines. Or perhaps take an excursion to Canberra, Australia''s capital, and tour the sights of the city including a guided tour of the new Parliament House. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 7 - Sydney - Cairns (3 nights) Today, you will be transferred to Sydney Airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel for the first of your three-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Cairns International
Day 8 - Great Barrier Reef Today board your high speed catamaran for an unforgettable day on the Great Barrier Reef with a tropical buffet lunch included. Snorkel in the underwater paradise with its colorful coral and fish. Visit the Underwater Observatory and watch the marinelife float by, plus take a ride in the semi-submersible vessel. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation on this natural living wonder. Return to Cairns late afternoon. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
Day 9 - Cairns at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure in the tropical city of Cairns. Perhaps take an excursion to Kuranda including a scenic rail journey on the Kuranda train, ride on the Skyrail Cableway and visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Or discover the beauty of the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Cairns - USA Today transfer to Cairns Airport where you will connect with your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast
Melbourne Extension Why not enhance your vacation and add our Melbourne Mini Stay to this fabulous tour? It''s easy and affordable.
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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date