Australia luxury travel package to lizard island, Four Seasons sydney, melbourne Park Hyatt hotel, and daintree Silky Oaks lodge, cape tribulation rainforest with meals and sightseeing

16-DAY SIGNATURE DOWN UNDER TOUR

Melbourne * Ayers Rock * Lizard Island * Sydney

As an independent traveler you like the freedom of "doing your own thing," but appreciate the streamlining, balance and stress-free confidence that comes from a perfectly designed itinerary. "Signature Australia" is eventful, but unhurried, with luxurious accommodation and the time to experience great restaurants. We provide the balanced framework, and you add your own individuality and the activities that suit you.

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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Days 1–2: USA or Canada — Melbourne
Board your flight. Cross the International Dateline and “lose” a day you will recover on your return trip.

Day 3: Melbourne
Relax, then tour the city, including the new Melbourne Museum.

Day 4: Melbourne
Visit Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the largest collection of Australian animals. Continue to the Yarra Valley for lunch at historic Yering Station. Park Hyatt B•L

Day 5: Melbourne
Visit a private sheep station, take a scenic flight to the Great Ocean Road, or explore the shops and galleries. Park Hyatt B

Day 6: Melbourne — Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Fly to the Red Center and enjoy a private visit to the mysterious Kata Tjuta (Olgas) rock formations. Sails in the Desert B

Day 7: Uluru
Tour the base of the rock this morning, where your guide gives you an insight into the history, culture and legends of the indigenous people of the region. Relax during the heat of the day before dining in open air tonight under the brightest stars you will ever see. Sails in the Desert B•D

Day 8: Uluru — Daintree Rainforest
Fly to Cairns and ride the scenic coastal highway to Silky Oaks Wilderness Lodge, deep in the Daintree Rainforest. Silky Oaks Lodge B•D

Day 9: Daintree Rainforest
Go bird watching, bush walking or join an optional 4WD safari to Cape Tribulation, where rainforest meets reef. Silky Oaks Lodge B•D

Day 10: Daintree Rainforest — Lizard Island
Drive to Cairns, or take an optional helicopter flight. Then fly to Lizard Island, the most exclusive Great Barrier Reef resort. Lizard Island Resort B•D

Days 11–12: Lizard Island
Do an optional SCUBA-diving or snorkeling visit to the Cod Hole, view the coral by glass-bottomed boat, walk to the top of Cook’s Look, play tennis, sail, enjoy spa treatments or just relax under a palm tree. Lizard Island Resort B•L•D

Day 13: Lizard Island — Sydney
Fly to Cairns to connect with your flight to Sydney. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B

Day 14: Sydney
Tour the historic Rocks area, the lively quayside and the stunning Opera House. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B•L

Day 15: Sydney
Go sailing or sea kayaking, climb the Harbour Bridge, fly by float plane, walk through the Blue Mountains, fly to the Hunter Valley wine area, explore the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park or visit the shops and galleries. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney B

Day 16: Sydney — USA or Canada
Board your flight home. B

PRICE: From $9500 per person. Based on two double occupancy.

DEPARTURES 2007: Departs daily.