Highlights of Australia (12 Days)
Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney
Introduction to Australia (11 Days)
Sydney, Blue Mountains, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef
Romantic Australia (11 Days)
Lizard Island & Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Sydney
Journey Through Australia (19 Days)
Melbourne, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Perth (Rottnest Island or Pinnacles), Margaret River, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney
Best of Southern Australia (11 Days)
Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Tasmania
Australia Luxury Adventure (18 Days) Sydney, Tasmania, Melbourne & Great Ocean Road, Ayers Rock, Kakadu, Great Barrier Reef
Best of Australia & New Zealand (18 Days)
Sydney, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, Auckland, Rotorua & Taupo, Canterbury, Queenstown
Highlights of Australia
(12 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Lizard Island, Sydney
This luxurious private tour features the very best of Australia: incredible natural beauty, sophisticated cities, the red desert, the lush rainforest, and an exclusive island resort in the Great Barrier Reef.
Begin in lively Melbourne. Enjoy private touring of the city’s highlights, including the chic South Yarra neighborhood, the Victorian Arts Centre, famed sporting precincts such as the Melbourne Cricket Club, historic Cooks Cottage in the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, Federation Square, and the Queen Victoria Markets— packed with exotic foods, clothing and crafts.
One day, opt to explore the Mornington Peninsula, go wine tasting in the Yarra Valley, or enjoy a wildlife excursion to see the “penguin parade” on Phillip Island. Additional excursions can be arranged upon request, such as a scenic flight over the Great Ocean Road and the Twelve Apostles
Continue to Ayers Rock (Uluru), surrounded by vast blue sky and red earth in Australia’s beautiful Red Centre. With your own expert private guide, enjoy comprehensive touring in the region. Learn about Aboriginal bushtucker cuisine and legends of the Dreamtime. Tour the base of Ayers Rock and view Aboriginal rock art in caves and waterholes (billabongs). Walk through the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) and nearby sand dunes. Take desert walks and learn about the unique flora and fauna in the Outback. One night, dine under the stars while an astronomer points out the southern constellations in the clear desert night sky and a didjeridoo musician drones in the background. Optional activities can be arranged such as camel excursions, helicopter flights over the Outback landscape, or visits to remote cave art sites.
Next, fly to Tropical North Queensland for a stay at Silky Oaks Lodge, located in the middle of the rainforest. While there, enjoy a private tour of Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest—the world’s oldest living rainforest and a protected World Heritage site.
Continue to Lizard Island, Australia's only luxury resort in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the luxurious surroundings and activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and glass bottom boat rides in the Great Barrier Reef.
Finally, spend two days in Sydney, Australia's most beautiful city. Tour the beautiful Sydney Botanic Gardens, explore the historic Rocks district, stroll along Bondi Beach, and drive past exclusive homes and yacht clubs in Double Bay and Vaucluse. Explore the food and craft markets, galleries, museums, and vibrant neighborhoods. Also enjoy a tour and performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Additional activities can be arranged upon request, such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, private yacht excursions, scenic harbor flights, and private surfing lessons.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Melbourne
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Private introductory city tour
Day 2
Melbourne
Full-day private city touring or wine tasting and wildlife excursion
Day 3
Melbourne - Ayers Rock
Transfer and flight to Ayers Rock for 2 nights. Private arrival transfer and private afternoon touring in the Outback
Day 4
Ayers Rock
Private sunrise walk at Ayers Rock (Uluru). Private afternoon touring or hiking at The Olgas (Kata Tjuta). Dinner under the stars this evening
Day 5
Ayers Rock - Cairns - Daintree Rainforest
Transfer and flight to Cairns. Private arrival transfer to the Daintree Rainforest for 2 nights
Day 6
Daintree Rainforest
Half-day private rainforest tour with a naturalist. Afternoon at leisure for lodge-based activities such as canoeing, nature walks and spa treatments
Day 7
Daintree Rainforest - Lizard Island
Transfer and flight to Lizard Island for 3 nights at island resort
Days 8 & 9
Lizard Island
Snorkeling, scuba diving, glass bottom boat rides, kayaking, nature walks, and other options at resort
Day 10
Lizard Island- Sydney
Transfer and flight to Sydney, via Cairns. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 11
Sydney
Half-day private tour of Sydney and evening Opera House tour and performance
