Deluxe
hotels and private touring throughout
22 days • Air &
land
20 days • Land only
Australia only - 13 days
New Zealand only - 8 days
TRAVEL 360 Gold
- All flights when TRAVEL 360 issues
the air tickets
- Private transfers throughout the
tour
- Services of local hosts and/or
guides
- Accommodation in deluxe or
superior first class hotels
- Meals – Breakfast (B), lunch (L)
and dinner (D) as indicated in the
itinerary
- Sightseeing program as detailed
in the itinerary including admission
charges where applicable
- Porter of two bags per person
- All gratuities except to local
guides/hosts and drivers
- TRAVEL 360 Gold flight bag and
portfolio of travel documents
|
Day 1
DEPART LOS ANGELES.
Board your overnight flight for
Melbourne.
Day 2 EN
ROUTE.
During your flight, cross the
International Dateline.
Day 3
ARRIVE MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA.
Transfer to your hotel; your morning is
free. Then, enjoy a tour including Port
Phillip Bay, the Shrine of Remembrance
and more. Later, dine aboard the
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, traveling
on Melbourne’s scenic streets. (D)
Day 4
MELBOURNE.
A full free day. Optional trips include
the Great Ocean Road, Wine Country and
an evening excursion to see the Fairy
Penguins. (B)
Day 5
MELBOURNE / AYERS ROCK.
Fly to Ayers Rock and take an afternoon
tour of the Olgas. Listen to the sounds
of the didgeridoo during a desert
dinner. (B,D)
Day 6
AYERS ROCK.
This morning see the beauty of sunrise
on Ayers Rock, followed by a tour of the
base. Your afternoon is free. Perhaps go
flightseeing over the Rock or climb to
the top of the Rock (all own expense).
(B)
Day 7
AYERS ROCK / ALICE SPRINGS.
Fly to Alice Springs where your tour
includes a visit to the Royal Flying
Doctor Service, Overland Telegraph
Station and the School of the Air. The
balance of the day is free to relax,
shop, or explore Alice Springs on your
own. (B)
Day 8
ALICE SPRINGS / CAIRNS.
A free morning. You might take an
optional hot-air balloon ride (own
expense), shop or just relax. This
afternoon, fly to Cairns. (B)
Day 9
CAIRNS.
Spend the day enjoying the best in
service and sightseeing. You will enjoy
a Daintree River cruise under the
rainforest canopy home to birds,
butterflies, crocodiles and other
wildlife. On to Cape Tribulation, a
World Heritage Site, for exploration of
the coastline. Then head into the
mountain rainforests for a 4WD
adventure. Your evening is free. (B,L)
Day 10
CAIRNS / HAYMAN ISLAND.
Fly to Hamilton Island, then travel by
luxury launch to Hayman Island. The
Hayman Island Resort has a reputation
for luxury. This, combined with its
setting on the Great Barrier Reef, makes
it a perfect spot to relax, swim, and
snorkel. (B)
Day 11
HAYMAN ISLAND.
Cruise out on to the Barrier Reef. Swim,
snorkel or simply relax. (Cruise
operates on Mon, Wed and Sat – If the
cruise does not operate, you will be
taken on a beach cruise.) (B,L)
Day 12
HAYMAN ISLAND / SYDNEY.
Fly to Sydney and transfer to your
hotel, located in the "Rocks" area with
views of Sydney Harbour. Afternoon free.
(B)
Day 13
SYDNEY.
Take a guided walk around the Rocks
area, and then drive through Kings
Cross. Have lunch at famous Doyle’s fish
and chips served with fine Australian
wines. Finally, enjoy a luxury yacht
cruise around the harbor. Your evening
is free. (B,L)
Day 14
SYDNEY.
A free day to shop or explore. Optional
trips to a wildlife park, the Hunter
Valley, and the Blue Mountains are
available. (B)
Day 15
SYDNEY / CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND.
Fly to Christchurch, New Zealand. Upon
arrival, tour "the Garden City."
Highlights include the Avon River and
Cathedral Square. Tonight, meet local
New Zealanders for a home-hosted dinner.
(B,D)
13 day
Australia only guests
transfer to Sydney Airport to
connect with your onward flight. (B)
8 day New Zealand only guests
are met at Christchurch
airport and transferred to the hotel.
Enjoy a home-hosted dinner this evening.
(D)
Day 16
CHRISTCHURCH / QUEENSTOWN.
Your morning is free before your flight
to Queenstown. (B)
Day 17
QUEENSTOWN.
Sightseeing includes Gibbston Winery and
Arrowtown. Back in Queenstown, your
afternoon is free. Tonight, cruise to
the Walter Peak Sheep Station for
dinner. (B,D)
Day 18
MILFORD SOUND EXCURSION.
Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu
to Te Anau. On arrival, embark on a
cruise on lovely Milford Sound.
Afterward, take a scenic flight back to
Queenstown (weather permitting). The
rest of the day is free. (B,L)
Day 19
QUEENSTOWN / ROTORUA.
Fly to Rotorua. Tonight, visit a local
Maori Marae to enjoy a Hangi dinner and
performance by New Zealand's native
Maori. (B,D)
Day 20
ROTORUA.
Visit Rainbow Springs, then the Maori
Arts and Crafts Institute. On to
fascinating Te Puia Thermal Reserve.
Next is the New Zealand Farm Show, for a
sheep shearing display. The balance of
the day is free. (B)
Day 21
ROTORUA / WAITOMO / AUCKLAND.
Travel to Auckland via the Waitomo
Caves. Explore the caverns of the
grotto, known for the tiny blue glow
worms reflected in the underground
river. Your afternoon is free in
Auckland. (B)
Day 22
AUCKLAND / LOS ANGELES.
This morning, enjoy a tour of Auckland.
Later, head to the airport. Cross the
International Dateline and arrive Los
Angeles the same day. (B)
|
|
|
Days
1-4. Like tour BGAN.
Day 5 MELBOURNE / ADELAIDE.
Morning flight to
Adelaide. On arrival, enjoy a
city orientation tour. View the
lovely parks, bluestone
mansions, row cottages and other
sights. Your evening is free.
(B)
Day 6 KANGAROO ISLAND EXCURSION.
Fly to Kangaroo Island where you
will be whisked away in 4WD
vehicles to explore the red gum
forests of the Cygnet River
Valley. Take a guided walk
through the habitat of
kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and
the endangered black cockatoos.
Next, visit Seal Bay where you
will share the land with sea
lions, and Cape Gantheaume where
osprey nest. This afternoon,
return to Adelaide. (B,L)
Days 7-24. Like days 5-22
of tour BGAN. |
|
|
|
Day 5
MELBOURNE / AYERS ROCK. Fly to Ayers Rock. Transfer to
Longitude 131º, set on sand dune
on the border of the Park. Each
luxurious tent is as unique as
its surroundings with sweeping
views of the world’s most
recognized monoliths. This
afternoon, head to the base of
Ayers Rock for a guided walk. (B,D)
Day 6
AYERS ROCK. An early
morning walk takes you through a
variety of desert landscapes.
Afternoon free. Later, visit
Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park
and the Aboriginal Cultural
Centre and learn the ancient
traditions of song, story and
art. (B,L,D)
Day 7
AYERS ROCK / ALICE SPRINGS.
This morning, see the beauty of
sunrise on Ayers Rock from an
ancient aboriginal playground.
Fly to Alice Springs and see the
Royal Flying Doctor Service,
Overland Telegraph Station and
the School of the Air. The
balance of the day is free to
relax, shop or explore Alice
Springs on your own. (B)
Supplement per person from:
Twin $648, Single $1730, Triple
on request |
MELBOURNE - Park Hyatt
(DLX)
AYERS ROCK
- Sails in the Desert (SF) or Longitude
131º (DLX)
ALICE
SPRINGS
- Crowne Plaza (SF)
CAIRNS - Sofitel Reef
Casino (DLX)
HAYMAN
ISLAND
- Hayman Island Resort - Pool view (DLX)
SYDNEY - Park Hyatt (DLX)
CHRISTCHURCH - The
George Hotel (DLX)
QUEENSTOWN - Millbrook
Resort (DLX)
ROTORUA - Novotel
Rotorua Royal Lakeside (SF)
AUCKLAND - Langham
Hotel Auckland (DLX)
Kangaroo
Island extension
ADELAIDE - Hyatt
Regency Hotel (DLX)
|
|
Australia &
New Zealand 20 Days
|
Australia
Only 13 Days
|
New Zealand
Only 8 Days
|
|
Jan-Mar
|
$7269
|
$4734
|
$2535
|
|
Apr
|
$7284
|
$4814
|
$2470
|
|
May-Aug
|
$7284
|
$4814
|
$2470
|
|
Sep
|
$7287
|
$4814
|
$2473
|
|
Oct-Mar, 2007
|
$7390
|
$4814
|
$2576
|
|
Travel any day
Based on a minimum of 2 passengers
traveling. Single supplement and triple
reduction on request. No guaranteed
shares.
Adelaide/Kangaroo Island supplement
from: Twin $779, Single $1019, Triple on
request.
The “land only” price does not include
any air sectors.
Sample airfares are from $1234-$4211 and
are valid from/to Los Angeles. Airfares
from other cities and U.S. departure
taxes will be advised at the time of
booking. Airfares and taxes are subject
to change.
