Exclusive Australia

(15 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Sydney, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Lizard Island

This tour features Australia’s most diverse landscapes and experiences, including cosmopolitan Sydney, sophisticated food and wine region around Adelaide and the Barossa Valley, the spectacular nature and wildlife on Kangaroo Island, the remote Outback, the rainforest, and an exclusive island resort in the Great Barrier Reef.

Begin in Sydney. During comprehensive private city touring, enjoy food and craft markets, galleries, museums, unique shops, and fine restaurants in Sydney’s vibrant neighborhoods such as Surry Hills, Woolloomooloo and Paddington. Walk through 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. Also enjoy a performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House and a private yacht ride on the Sydney Harbour.

Next, fly to the city of Adelaide, a city known for its excellent food and wine scene. While there, tour city highlights such as the Central Market, the Art Gallery of South Australia, the Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Institute, and the superb National Wine Centre of Australia. Also spend a day exploring the wineries and villages in the Barossa Valley. From there, spend a few unforgettable days on Kangaroo Island to see spectacular rock formations, beautiful beaches and abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, including kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, echidnas, goannas, platypuses, rare birds and even whales. Touring is with your own private naturalist guide.

Continue to Ayers Rock (Uluru), surrounded by vast blue sky and red earth in Australia’s beautiful Red Centre. With your 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.

Next, fly to Tropical North Queensland for a stay at Silky Oaks Lodge. While there, enjoy a private tour with a naturalist of the Daintree Rainforest—the world’s oldest living rainforest and a protected World Heritage site.

The tour concludes with several nights at Lizard Island, the only luxury resort located in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the luxurious surroundings and ample time for snorkeling or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef. Or simply enjoy scenic walks on the island and relaxing spa treatments.