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Australian Explorer
15 days / 12 nights
 
Included Highlights
   
Melbourne 4 nights, with time at leisure to enjoy our cultural capital
Cairns 4 nights, with time at leisure in the Tropical North
Sydney 4 nights, with time at leisure in this vibrant city
 
Day by Day Itinerary


Day 1 Leave Los Angeles late evening

Day 2 Cross the Dateline

Day 3 Melbourne


Arrive Melbourne and make your way to your city hotel. Melbourne is a bustling city, known as the cultural capital of Australia, offering arts, fashion and a diverse range of ethnic food.

Days 4-6 Melbourne
 

Time at leisure to explore Melbourne. From the scenic beauty of the Great Ocean Road, to the tastes of the Yarra Valley wine district, there are may touring options available to you in Melbourne.  Perhaps opt to see the wildlife on our "Savannah Walkabout" tour, or dine aboard The Colonial Tramcar seeing the sights of the city by night.

 

Day 7 Melbourne – Cairns
 

Fly to Cairns and make your way to your hotel.

 

Days 8-10 Cairns
 

You have three full days at leisure in the Tropical North to choose from the many day tour options available.  Take a full day excursion to the Great Barrier Reef, travel the 100 year-old Kuranda Railway, or explore the World Heritage rainforest. For something more adventurous, try hot air ballooning or white water rafting – the choices are endless.

 

Day 11 Cairns – Sydney
 

Fly to Sydney and make your way to your hotel.

 

Days 12-14 Sydney
 

Time at leisure to explore Sydney at your own pace – there are many day tours to choose from, or explore some of the city attractions.

 

Day 15 Sydney – Home

 

Make your way to Sydney airport for your flight to Los Angeles.

 

 
Pricing

 

Accommodation Level

  Standard Superior Deluxe
Travel Dates / Reference # UVSP5888 UVSP5889 UVSP5890

April 2008 - September 2008 $1,131 $1,499 $1,985
October 2008 - March 2009 $1,197 $1,559 $2,086

Single Supplement      
April 2008 - September 2008 $642 $1,010 $1,496
October 2008 - March 2009 $708 $1,070 $1,597

Add International Airfare from      
Routing for this itinerary includes: LAX-MEL//SYD-LAX
  from LAX or SFO from JFK or EWR from East Coast*
4/18-6/12/08 & 7/28-9/7/08

4/1-4/17/08 & 6/13-7/27/08 & 9/8-12/3/08, 2/16-3/31/09
12/4/08-2/15/09
 
*Eligible East Coast cities:
MHT, ABE, ALB, ATL, AVP, BDL, BGM, BHM, BNA, BOS, BTV, BUF, BWI, CAE, CHO, CHS, CLT, CRW, DCA, EWR, FLL, FMY, GSO, GSP, HAR, HPN, IAD, JAX, MEM, MIA, MYR, NYC, ORF, ORL, PBI, PHL, PIT, PVD, PWM, RDU, RIC, ROA, ROC, SAV, SCE, SYR, TPA, TYS, YHZ, YMQ, YOW, YTO
 

The international airfare listed above is applicable for travel from select departure points on the West Coast and includes fuel surcharges. For add-on pricing from other cities within the US please see our Special Add-On Cities.  Pricing includes internal airfare (if applicable) in the South Pacific as listed throughout the itinerary.

 
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Terms & Conditions


*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. All international airfare prices are inclusive of fuel surcharges; however, due to the volatility of fuel prices, international fares listed are subject to change without notice. Please note, all prices listed above are based on purchasing both the air and land arrangements exactly as shown. Any deviations may result in a different rate being charged. None of the fares listed above are permitted for 'air only' purchase; the above listed fares must be purchased with the corresponding land arrangements. Prices reflect a cash/check payment discount. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees of up to $130, Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier and air routings listed may not be a non-stop service. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 45 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise indicated all travel must be completed by March 31, 2009 if not before. CST #2012413-20

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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