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(own expense), before departing to Kings Canyon for an evening at leisure. Overnight: Kings Canyon Resort Day 8: Kings Canyon to Alice Springs Depart early this morning to view the sunrise at Kings Canyon. See the breathtaking views from the north and south walls as you are guided around the canyon, and visit the Lost City and the beautiful Garden of Eden. Depart for Alice Springs, arriving early evening, and check-in to your chosen hotel for one night. Standard: Aurora Alice Springs Resort Superior: Voyages Alice Springs Resort (Standard Room) Deluxe: Voyages Alice Springs Resort (Deluxe River Gum Room) Day 9: Alice Springs to Cairns A private transfer will be waiting to take you to the airport for your flight to the vibrant resort town of Cairns, one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef. Met on arrival, you'll be transferred by private vehicle to your chosen hotel for four nights. Standard: Discovery Resort Cairns Superior: Rydges Esplanade Deluxe: Shangri-La Cairns Day 10: Outer Barrier Reef Cruise Today's destination, Agincourt Reef, lies within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage area, one of the most diverse and delicate eco-systems in the world. Enjoy this dazzling underwater world, a kaleidoscope of colour and life; the reef lagoon at Agincourt offers excellent swimming and snorkelling areas. You'll travel by Wavepiercer, a state-of-the-art catamaran that cruises at high speed and offers the smoothest possible ride in all weather conditions. At the floating pontoon, there's an underwater observatory or a semi-submersible vessel for fish and coral viewing. A tropical buffet lunch with fresh seafood is also included. (L) Day 11: Kuranda & Skyrail Experience the contrast of the region's oldest and most picturesque railway and the invisible technology of the world's most beautiful cableway. Sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular views as you journey through 15 hand-cut tunnels and past spectacular waterfalls on board the train to Kuranda. Continue on to Skyrail; once aboard you'll be amazed as you glide silently just metres above the rainforest canopy in your six-person cabin. Enjoy an extravagant buffet lunch at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. After lunch, there will also be ample time to explore its movie theatres, stage shows, craft demonstrations and of course the Tjapukai Dance Troupe. (L) Day 12: Cairns, Optional Sightseeing Today we have a number of options for you to select from, depending on your level of adventure! Option One - Ballooning: Enjoy a spectacular early morning 30-minute balloon ride followed by a tropical breakfast with sparkling wine. The flight gently floats above the tips of the blue gums and paper bark trees allowing you to spot kangaroos, bird life and local fauna. Option Two - Rafting: Experience Australia's best one-day rafting adventure; travel south to the mighty Tully River for up to five hours of rafting through more than 45 rapids. Includes a delightful riverside barbecue lunch. Option Three - Cruising: The Frankland Islands are a short open-water cruise from the mainland. Altogether a different experience to the Outer Barrier Reef, here you can enjoy leisurely island walks exploring the rainforest, surrounding rock pools and reef-flats. Alternatively, snorkelling and reef viewing are easily accessed from the beach. A delicious barbecue lunch under the shade of a canopy amongst the trees is included. Option One (B), Options Two and Three (L) Day 13: Depart Cairns Your private transfer awaits to take you back to the airport for your onward or homeward flight.
Sydney
Great Barrier Reef
Prices Include
· Your choice of quality hotels · Meals as specified Breakfast is included in option one on day 12. Lunch is included on days 2, 10, 11 and in options two and three on day 12. Dinner is included on day 5. No other meals included. Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner · Sightseeing & Touring All sightseeing and touring as specified in the itinerary · Airport Transfers Private transfers have been included for all arrivals and departures
Stopover Options
Depending on your chosen airline you may be able to stop at one or more of the following destinations, enroute to or from Australia. Often the only extras you will have to pay are any applicable local airport taxes plus the cost of your accommodation. Some suggestions are shown below, however for more details please turn to pages 154-159. Bangkok: Visit the magical bustling city of Bangkok, an intoxicating blend of modern-day sophistication combined with the history, culture and temple-studded skyline of times gone by. Hong Kong: The sophistication of the West combined with the charm of the East gives Hong Kong a vibrant atmosphere unlike any other city. Singapore: A city that offers a vast array of glittering shopping malls, traditional colourful markets and an eclectic mix of cultures and traditions. Bali: Glorious beaches, tranquil lakes and lush green rice terraces, combined with the charm of the Balinese, make a visit to Bali truly unforgettable.
Prices Exclude
· All flights, allowing you to combine the tour with your preferred airline. Please ask your travel consultant for upto-date prices · Locally paid airport taxes and airline security surcharges · Visa fees and insurance · Gratuities and items of a personal nature · $5 Quicksilver Environmental Management Charge (payable locally) if choosing Option One on day 12 · $25 Rafting Levy, if choosing Option Two on day 12
Tour Prices
Prices per person, in £'s from Standard Twin Single 01Jan08-15Jan08 1307 1911 16Jan08-31Mar08 1307 1911 01Apr08-30Jun08 1353 1982 01Jul08-30Sep08 1397 2056 01Oct08-30Nov08 1385 2031 01Dec08-17Dec08 1353 1982 18Dec08-25Jan09 1353 1982 26Jan09-31Mar09 1353 1982 Supplements apply over Christmas and New Year periods in Sydney. Details on request. Twin 1453 1453 1484 1511 1530 1484 1484 1503 Superior Single 2196 2196 2237 2279 2317 2237 2237 2275 Twin 1746 1787 1815 1838 1916 1884 1806 1884 Deluxe Single 2785 2867 2904 2933 3088 3041 2886 3041
Brochure prices may change. See booking conditions.
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