Australian Highlights

Tour Caregory	Domestic Packages
Countries	Victoria Northern Territory Queensland New South Wales
Cities	Melbourne Alice Springs Ayers Rock Cairns Sydney
Price category
Days of departure	Daily
Duration	14 days
Flight details	* No international or domestic flights included. * Please visit our ON-LINE reservation system for the latest airline deals www.biletes.lv
Included in the price	All transfers Entrance fees Sightseeing featured in the tour description (with English speaking guide) 13 nights accommodation at the selected hotels

Day 1

Arrive Melbourne
On arrival at Melbourne Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
This evening you will have the opportunity (own expense) to dine on the famous Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
Day 2

Melbourne City Tour and Penguin Parade
Experience the beautiful sights of Melbourne. See Federation Square, Captain Cook's Cottage, Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market and visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens and Albert Park, home to Australian Grand Prix. Visit the Shrine of Remembrance and see the Southbank waterfront precinct.
Travel around Westernport Bay to Warrok Farm. See sheep, cattle, kangaroos and Australian birds. Enjoy Devonshire Tea of hot scones with tea or coffee. Visit koalas in their natural habitat at the Koala Conservation Centre. See the Nobbies rock formations overlooking one of the most treacherous oceans in the world, Bass Strait. Arrive at the famous Penguin Parade and watch the nightly ritual, as the little penguins march up the sand to their nesting places.
Day 3

Great Ocean Road
See world-famous Bells Beach, home to the World Surfing Championships. Travel along Victoria's famous Great Ocean Road before arriving at the sandy beaches of Apollo Bay. See the stone monoliths of the Twellwe Apostles. Enjoy the amazing shipwreck story of survival of the Loch Ard and visit its famous Gorge and Razor back Lookout. Visit the rock known as London Bridge, parts of wich collapsed in recent years.
Day 4

Melbourne - Alice Springs
You will be transferred to Melbourne Airport for your early morning flight to Alice Springs. On arrival at Alice Springs Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
This afternoon you will have the opportunity to enjoy a tour of this outback town (own expense). See the historic Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the Air, Alice Springs Reptile Centre and enjoy panoramic views from Anzac Hill.
Day 5

Alice Springs - Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) - Uluru (Auers Rock)
Depart Alice Springs and travel through rugged 'Outback' landscapes. Stop to visit a Camel farm to learn a little about these animals which have played such an important role in the development of central Australia. You also have the opportunity to try riding one (own expense). Back aboard the coach, continue through the red sands, stopping to view the intriguing flat-topped Mt Conner before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort in the afternoon, visit the Cultural centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative where you may see Aboriginal artists at work. Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole.
See cave paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Phyton Dreaming). Tour the base of Uluru before joining your guide and learn about the geology and flora of the region on the Mala Walk. Explore Kantju Gorge. As the sun starts to sink in the desert sky, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and watch the play of light and colour as the golden rays of the setting sun strike Uluru.
Day 6

Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Kings Canyon
Rise early and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at Uluru as the day's first light brings the desert to life. With the sun still climbing, travel to the 36 giant rocky domes of Kata Tjuta. Join a guided walk into Olga Gorge and keep an eye out for ancient petroglyphs (stone carvings) in the rock floor. This afternoon travel through the red desert sands to Kings Canyon.
Day 7

Kings Canyon - Alice Springs
Enjoy a guided walk to the rim of Kings Canyon and through the 'Lost City' and 'Garden of Eden'. See the towering walls and unique plant life. An alternative easy walk along the canyon floor is available. This afternoon travel through the vast cattle properties of Central Australia stopping at Kings Creek Station before arriving in Alice Springs at approximately 18:30.
Day 8

Alice Springs - Cairns
This morning you are free to enjoy the facilities of your hotel or just relax. You will be transferred to Alice Springs Airport for your flight to Cairns.
On arrival at Cairns Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 9

Great Barrier Reef
Join your cruise out to Great Barrier Reef with the Great Adventures catamaran. Enjoy a reef education presentation and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the Underwater Observatory and the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up close (equipment provided). Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch. Return to Cairns early evening. (Lunch is included).
Day 10

Cairns - Kuranda - Skyrail - Tjapukai - Cairns
Board the Kuranda train for a historic journey taking you through the scenic countryside behind Cairns. Arrive at the cultural rainforest village of Kuranda with time to wander through the various stalls of the Kuranda Markets. Later, board the Skyrail Cableway that takes you above the canopy of the Barron National Park. Visit the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Experience the History, Creative and Dance theatres where the legends of the Dreamtime are brought to life.
Day 11

Cairns - Sydney
You will be transferred to Cairns Airport for your flight to Sydney.
On arrival at Sydney Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 12

Sydney Grand Tour
Your tour introduces you to the highlights of Sydney including the city, Manly and the Northern Beches and the Rocks, Kings Cross and Bondi Beach. Travel through the historic Rocks area, cross Sydney Harbour Bridge and stroll along picturesque Manly Beach. See Sydney's world renowned city sights: Harbour Bridge, Cadman's Cottage, the sails of the Opera House, Darling Harbour and vibrant Kings Cross. Walk along Bondi Beach, see the exclusive suburbs of Double Bay and Vaucluse and popular paddington. Enjoy lunch on the famous Sydney harbour travelling aboard the Magistic cruise vessel. (Lunch is included)
Day 13

Sydney - Blue Mountains National Park - Sydney
Travel past the site of the Sydney Olimpics and into the Blue Mountains National Park, stopping for morning tea amongst the kangaroos at Euroka Cleaning. Travel through the mountain townships of Leura and Cascades with our first stop at the Three Sisters. Engage 4WD and travel over bush tracks to Anvil Rock, a spectacular viewpoint over the Grose Valley. After lunch follow an original trail of the first explorers to cross the mountains down to Hawkesbury River Valley. A final stop is made at a premier wildlife park Featherdale to view kangaroos, koalas and dingoes. Lunch is included.
Day 14

Depart Sydney
You will be transferred to Sydney Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime, airfare not included).

Prices:
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3: Mercure Melbourne Spring Street(3*).
Day 4: All Seasons Alice Springs Oasis(3*).
Day 5: Outback Pioneer Hotel(3*).
Day 6: Kings Canyon Resort(4*).
Day 7: All Seasons Alice Springs Oasis(3*).
Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10: Mercure Hotel Harbourside(3*).
Day 11 - Day 12 - Day 13: Quality Hotel Cambridge(3*+).

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1/2 Double Ls 1 494

Single Ls 2 048

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1/2 Double Ls 1 479

Single Ls 2 019
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3: The Swanston Hotel Melbourne Grand Mercure(4*).
Day 4: Chifley Alice Springs Resort(4*).
Day 5: Desert Gardens Hotel(4*).
Day 6: Kings Canyon Resort(4*).
Day 7: Chifley Alice Springs Resort(4*).
Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10: Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort(4*).
Day 11 - Day 12 - Day 13: The Menzies Sydney(4*).

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1/2 Double Ls 1 613

Single Ls 2 283

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1/2 Double Ls 1 560

Single Ls 2 177
Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3: Quay West Suites Melbourne(5*).
Day 4: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs(4*).
Day 5: Sails in the Desert Hotel(5*).
Day 6: Kings Canyon Resort(4*).
Day 7: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs(4*).
Day 8 - Day 9 - Day 10: The Sebel Cairns Hotel(5*).
Day 11 - Day 12 - Day 13: Inter Continental Hotel Sydney(5*).

01.07.2010 31.10.2010

1/2 Double Ls 1 828

Single Ls 2 714

01.11.2010 31.03.2011

1/2 Double Ls 1 760

Single Ls 2 577

Payment / Cancelation Terms

10% non-refundable deposit to be paid upon booking confirmation,
remaining amount needs to be paid after the AU visa has been issued

If the trip is cancelled by the client AFTER the visa has been issued the following penalty applies:

42-15 days prior to departure = 20% of the price;
14-4 days prior to departure = 30% of the price;
Less than 4 days prior to departure = 60% of the price;
Departure date or later = 100% of the price

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