Day 1 Leave Los Angeles
Day 2 Cross the International Dateline
Day 3 Adelaide: 3-nights
You will transfer in Sydney to the domestic terminal for your flight to Adelaide. Home to over a million people, cafe society, designer shopping and a vibrant nightlife, Adelaide is a highlight of any tour. Transfer to your accommodations.
Day 4 Adelaide
Your day of touring to Kangaroo Island will include a walk amongst sea lions basking on the beach at Seal Bay. Enjoy an Australian country-style lunch before continuing to Flinders Chase National Park to see kangaroos, koalas and wallabies. (L)
Day 5 Adelaide
At leisure to explore Adelaide.
Day 6 Ghan Train. 1-night
Transfer to the Adelaide rail station to board the Ghan Train. Named after the Afghan camel drivers, this magnificent train is of great historical significance to the nation. The journey from Adelaide to Alice Springs takes 22 hours, and is truly a legendary experience to watch the vast Australian Outback unfold. Train: Red Twin Cabin (upgrades available)
Day 7 Alice Springs.1-night
Arrive into Alice Springs and transfer to your accommodation, 1 night. This afternoon, join a tour of the Alice Springs town and its humble beginnings, with interesting and informative commentary.(Luxury category not available at this destination – Deluxe hotel will be used)
Day 8 Alice Springs – Ayers Rock. 2-nights
Journey from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock and transfer to your accommodation, 2 nights. Late afternoon, travel to the Olgas. As the sun begins to dip, stroll into the grand recesses of Olgas Gorge and appreciate why the Aboriginal people found this place so important.
Day 9 Ayers Rock
This morning, enjoy a vehicle-based tour around Ayers Rock, which begins with the beauty of sunrise on the Rock. Short, guided walks take you to areas of special interest at the base of Uluru to view Aboriginal art, while the culture and creation time stories are explained. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 10 Ayers Rock – Cairns. 3-nights
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns. Transfer to accommodation,
Day 11 Cairns
This morning, transfer to Cairns wharf for a journey to explore one of Australia’s greatest icons, the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel cruise to the great barrier reef (L)
Day 12 Cairns
At leisure for optional tours or to explore the region.
Day 13 Cairns – Sydney. 3-nights
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival transfer to your accommodation,
Day 14 Sydney
Today enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of Sydney’s Historic area known as ‘The Rocks’. The story of the first settlement of the colony of New South Wales will be brought alive. Then board a boat to cruise past some of the most wonderful sights of Sydney Harbor. Panoramic windows allow you to enjoy lunch without missing any of the waterfront sights. SW (L)
Day 15 Sydney
Sydney at leisure today. Select from a number of sightseeing options, such as the Blue Mountains & Wildlife Tour, Hunter Valley winery region and more..
Day 16 Sydney – Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles |
