Private luxury tours in Australia

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Highlights of Australia
(13 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


Highlights of Tasmania
(6 Days)
Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park, Freycinet


Australia for Families
(13 Days)
Sydney, Hayman Island & Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Adelaide & Kangaroo Island


Food & Wine of Australia
(9 Days)
Melbourne, Yarra Valley, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vales, Sydney


Exclusive Australia
(15 Days)
Sydney, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Kangaroo Island, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef


Best of New Zealand & Australia
(19 Days)
Auckland, Rotorua & Taupo, Queenstown, Canterbury, Sydney, Ayers Rock, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef

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.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Arrive Sydney
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights
Day 2 Sydney
Full-day private city tour, including private yacht ride on harbour. Evening dinner, tour and performance at Sydney Opera House
Day 3 Sydney
Morning private city tour
Day 4 Sydney - Adelaide
Private airport transfer and flight to Adelaide for 2 nights. Afternoon private city tour
Day 5 Adelaide & Barossa Valley
Private full-day excursion to vineyards and villages
Day 6 Adelaide - Kangaroo Island
Flight to Kangaroo Island for 2 nights. Afternoon private 4WD island tour with naturalist
Day 7 Kangaroo Island
Private 4WD island tour with naturalist
Day 8 Kangaroo Island - Adelaide - Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Private transfer to airport for flight to Ayers Rock. Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Dinner in the desert
Day 9 Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Private touring of natural and cultural attractions
Day 10 Ayers Rock - Cairns - Daintree Rainforest
Private airport transfer for flight to Cairns. Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 11 Daintree Rainforest
Half-day private tour of rainforest with naturalist guide
Day 12 Daintree Rainforest - Lizard Island
Transfer and flight to Lizard Island for 3 nights
Days 13 & 14 Lizard Island
Resort activities in Great Barrier Reef, island walks, spa treatments, swimming and relaxation
Day 15 Lizard Island - Cairns
Depart Cairns
Transfer and flight to Cairns

Hotels
Sydney: Four Seasons Sydney
Adelaide: Hilton Adelaide
Kangaroo Island: Southern Ocean Lodge
Ayers Rock (Uluru): Longitude 131
Daintree Rainfoest: Silky Oaks
Lizard Island: Lizard Island Resort

Cost
$20,635 Per person (double occupancy)

All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.

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