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Accomodations
* 13 nights twin share accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Free Contiki 'Travellers Guide' information book * Free Contiki document wallet
Depart for Australia (2 Days)
We fly over the international date line on our way to Sydney, in Australia. Sydney (1 Days) Arrive in Sydney and check into the Travelodge Hotel Sydney after 2.00pm, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore. Tonight meet your fellow travellers and get to know them better as we enjoy dinner and a night out in Sydney. Sydney (2 Days) Enjoy a hop-on hop-off guided sightseeing tour of Sydney's famous landmarks, then board a Sydney Harbour Cruise that that stops at many of the famous harbour attractions. Over the two full days in Sydney, there's an abundance of things to do - why not check out the historic Rocks District, the site of Australia's first settlement, see koalas and kangaroos at the Taronga Zoo, enjoy a Harbour Bridge Climb, take a guided bicycle tour, get dizzy with a Harbour jet boat, or even get out of town on a day trip to the famous Hunter Valley vineyards or picturesque Blue Mountains. Alternatively, shop until you drop at Sydney's varied markets and fashion shops, explore the great museums or discover the nightlife. It's your choice! Sydney to Whitsundays (1 Days) There'll be more free time this morning for any last minute shopping or activities. Then you'll be transferred to Sydney domestic airport to take a flight to the fabulous Whitsundays. Tonight relax on Long island, enjoying the warm and picturesque setting. Whitsundays (2 Days) Time to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great amenities of Long Island. Feeling energetic, why not go bushwalking, play tennis or beach volleyball, take to the water with a snorkel or a jet ski? Want to relax? Then unwind on the palm-lined beach, have a massage, or sip cocktails on the verandah as you watch another perfect sunset. Whitsundays to Cairns (1 Days) Today, head north to the cosmopolitan city of Cairns, home to action, the reef and plenty of fun. Please Note: Today we may substitute the coach travel along the coast with a flight from the Whitsundays to Cairns. When we do this the flight is included in the prices shown. Cairns (2 Days) For the adventurous a chance to do some white water rafting on the rapids of the Tully River, or take the opportunity to visit the famous Outer Barrier Reef aboard a high-speed catamaran. Why not scuba dive amidst amazingly colourful tropical fish? Or if you prefer, maybe spend the days at leisure doing some shopping in town. In the evening we'll check out more tropical wildlife at one of Cairns' nightclubs! Cairns to Alice Springs (1 Days) A relaxing start to the day before boarding your flight to Alice Springs to begin your Northern Territory adventure. Alice Springs (1 Days) We take a sightseeing tour of Alice Springs to see ANZAC Hill Lookout and the Desert Park. Just a little further afield we'll visit Simpson's Gap and other sights around Alice Springs. Time for a swim before dinner, followed by perhaps a spin at the casino. Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) (1 Days) An opportunity this morning to join an Aboriginal Bush Tucker tour. We then cross the oldest river in the world, the Finke River, before turning onto the Lassiter Highway. Continuing past amazing Mt Connor, we reach the modern Yulara Resort, our accommodation for the next two nights. Watch the sun set and rise over Uluru and explore this world-famous monolith. Uluru (1 Days) Uluru National Park and the famous 'big rock' await. We'll watch the amazing warm hues of an Uluru sunrise, followed by a visit to the excellent Cultural Center housing a display of information on Aboriginal history and culture. Then why not jump on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to take in more of the Spinifex plains? Maybe take a flight over the area or challenge the vertical and climb Uluru? Later time for a swim and to enjoy a glass of bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset. Uluru (1 Days) Uluru National Park and the famous 'big rock' await. We'll watch the amazing warm hues of an Uluru sunrise, followed by a visit to the excellent Cultural Center housing a display of information on Aboriginal history and culture. Then why not jump on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to take in more of the Spinifex plains? Maybe take a flight over the area or challenge the vertical and climb Uluru? Later time for a swim and to enjoy a glass of bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset. Uluru (1 Days) Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends after breakfast.
Sydney
Hop-on hop-off city sightseeing tour to see the Sydney Opera House, historic Rocks area and Harbour Bridge Sydney Cruise on Sydney Harbour to see one of the most beautiful harbours in the world Sydney Experience Sydney's famous nightlife Sydney Transfer to Sydney airport on the day you travel to the Whitsundays Whitsundays Flight between Sydney & the Whitsundays Whitsundays Transfer boat to Long Island Whitsundays Stay on Long Island & enjoy all the resort facilities Whitsundays See native birdlife & wallabies Cairns City sightseeing tour Cairns Visit Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre & see Aboriginal dancing Cairns Throw a boomerang & see spear throwing Cairns Flight between Cairns and Alice Springs Alice Springs City sightseeing tour Alice Springs Visit ANZAC Hill lookout Alice Springs See Alice Springs Telegraph Station Alice Springs Visit Alice Springs Desert Park to see the unique Outback animals Alice Springs Visit the West MacDonnell National Park Simpson's Gap Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site, home to the blackfooted wallaby Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer Visit a traditional Outback Roadhouse Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer Spot kangaroos in their natural habitat Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer See the unusually shaped Mt. Connor Uluru Uluru National Park entrance fee Uluru Visit Uluru at sunset and sunrise Uluru Hike the base of Uluru Uluru Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Uluru Relax in the Yularu Resort Uluru Visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) & hike the Valley of the Winds White Water Rafting
From A$160 Enjoy over 4 hours of white water rafting on the Tully River. Excitement builds as you tackle world-famous rapids that take you through spectacular rainforest. A delicious lunch on the riverbank is followed by more first-class rafting. Includes Insurance & Park levies. Scuba Diving (in addition to Outer Barrier Reef Cruise) From A$70 Take the opportunity of a lifetime to try scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. You will be assisted with all equipment and training. Certified dives, and introductory dives for beginners, are available. Anyone is able to participate (subject to medical conditions). Diving is fun and easy - don't miss out! Outer Barrier Reef Cruise From A$150 A full day out to the Great Barrier Reef aboard a luxury high-speed catamaran. Included in your day is snorkelling (all equipment provided), coral viewing by semi-submersible and underwater observatory, marine biologist presentation, plus a smorgasbord lunch with seafood and morning and afternoon teas. Includes Environmental Charge. AJ Hackett Bungy Jump A$125 (Bungy); A$69 (Minjin) Face your fears as you jump from the famous AJ Hackett Bungy Tower! With panoramic views out to the Great Barrier Reef it's a memorable experience. Or tackle the "Minjin" swing through the rainforest at speeds up to 100kph. Note: Prices do not include the A$5 Personal Insurance Levy - paid separately. www.AJHackett.com Guided Horse & Quad Bike Tours Horse Riding: A$105; Quad Bikes: A$125 Experience the Aussie bush and rainforest as you meander on horseback or charge by All-Terrain Vehicle along nature trails. See the awesome views of the gorgeous coastline. For beginners or the more experienced. Prices include Insurance Levy. Hot Air Ballooning A$180 Put your alarm on for an early start! This adventure begins at dawn and with your help, the balloon is filled and made ready for lift off! The next half hour is peacefully spent in mid-air, gazing at the ancient landscape of the Atherton Tablelands, formed by extinct volcanic activity. Once you have landed, enjoy breakfast and a glass or two of cold champagne. Price includes insurance & aviation levies. Tandem Sky-Diving From A$260 Have you ever felt the need to jump out of a light aircraft? Attached to an expert parachutist, who will do all the work while you have all the fun, you'll experience the rush of a freefall before gently floating to earth while enjoying sensational views. Price includes compulsory levy. Outer Barrier Reef Cruise A$185 Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef aboard an air conditioned, high speed catamaran. On the journey to the Reef, enjoy complimentary tea and coffee while being shown the art of snorkelling and watching educational reef videos. Once on the Reef, take a tour in a glass-bottomed boat and semi-submersible, but the very best way to experience the Reef is to get amongst it by swimming and snorkelling. If you wish, try an optional scuba dive, with instruction and equipment provided and to top off a fantastic day, a sumptuous buffet lunch is provided. Includes Environmental Charge. Whitsunday Day Sail A$130 Sailing the Whitsundays is a must for all visitors. This is an outstanding opportunity to see the Whitsunday Passage in all it's glory. Sail past tropical islands on your way to the pristine water and white sand of Whitehaven Beach (weather dependent), regarded as one of the top ten beaches in the world. Enjoy lunch before returning late afternoon. Price includes an Environmental Management Charge. Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tour From A$38 Take a 'wild' ride on the back of a famed Harley Davidson motorcycle around the base of Uluru. A classic ride on an iconic vehicle. Uluru & the Olgas Scenic Flights From A$80 Only in the air is it possible to realise the beauty and spectacular shape of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the huge rock formations that make up Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Fixed-wing or helicopter flights provide passengers with a fascinating commentary plus the best photo opportunities of these two Australian icons. Uluru Champagne Sunset A$10 See the amazing colors of the Outback at sunset, and raise a toast to your fellow travellers! What better place in the world to enjoy the sunset. Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb From A$179 Experience the awesome thrill of seeing magnificent Sydney from the top of it's most famous landmark! This guided tour on Sydney Harbour Bridge, including a walk on top of the famous arch, is not to be missed. Oz Jet Boat A$55 Blast off from Circular Quay and see many of the famous sights of Sydney on a powerful jet boat! Get the wind in your hair and feel the adrenalin pump in this 30 minute thrill ride around the Harbour! AAT Day Tours From A$59 Day trips to the Blue Mountains, the Hunter Valley vineyards or Australia's capital city Canberra are available through AAT Kings or call 02 9700 0133 when in Sydney to organise) Aboriginal Dreamtime Bushtucker Tour A$58 Aboriginal people introduce you to their lifestyle and beliefs. The men will demonstrate the use of their hunting weapons and you'll be tempted by a variety of bush foods prepared by the women. CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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