 GLOBUS 2010: SOUTH PACIFIC SAMPLER W/ FIJI EXT (PGQ)
18 days incl. air, or 16 days from Nadi to Queenstown
G'day and welcome to your South Pacific Sampler tour. During this captivating vacation, explore fascinating Australia and New Zealand, see stunning, natural beauty, and experience life under the Southern Cross. Your trip begins with three nights in the tropical paradise of Fiji before continuing to Cairns for an excursion to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Board a catamaran and cruise to Green Island, where you can snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or walk through the cool rainforest. In Cairns, enjoy a visit to the Cairns Tropical Zoo and dinner at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, an interactive and entertaining portrayal of the culture, dance, and folklore of this indigenous tribe. On to Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, for a sightseeing tour and visit to one of Australia's leading opal companies. Next, fly to Sydney for a tour of the Sydney Opera House, A UNESCO World Heritage Site. A day of leisure in Sydney offers you the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience or a chance to climb to the top of Sydney's Harbour Bridge. Then leave Australia and travel to Christchurch, New Zealand's famed 'Garden City.' Enjoy a sightseeing tour and a visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve to see wildlife unique to New Zealand, including the kiwi. On the way to Queenstown, enjoy fantastic views as you journey through snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery of New Zealand's Southern Alps. Travel into Fiordland National Park, New Zealand's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Park. Enjoy extraordinary scenic beauty as you cruise on Milford Sound and witness the sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water's depths. Your vacation concludes with a full day of leisure in Queenstown and a cruise on Lake Wakatipu for a farewell dinner at Walter Peak. Arrive home with plenty to tell your friends and family about this South Pacific trip featuring an unforgettable vacation to Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand!
HOTELS
Cairns Novotel Cairns Oasis (F), Melbourne The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure (MF), Sydney The Menzies Sydney (SF), Christchurch Rydges Christchurch (SF), Queenstown Rydges Lakeland Resort (F), Fiji Extension Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa (SF)
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| Call (800) 747-8728 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8655876 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1-2 | Board your transpacific flight | Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line. | | Day 3 | Nadi | Welcome to Fiji! Upon arrival, transfer to the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. This afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island. Visit VISEISEI VILLAGE, where the Fijian people first landed centuries ago, and the GARDEN OF THE SLEEPING GIANT to see a stunning private collection of tropical orchids. Then, stroll through a LOCAL MARKET to see the various crops grown on the island before visiting the largest Hindu temple in Fiji. | | Day 4 | Fiji | Two full days at your leisure. Your Local Host will have suggestions for optional activities. (B) | | Day 5 | Fiji | Two full days at your leisure. Your Local Host will have suggestions for optional activities. (B) | | Day 6 | Fiji | Today, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Australia. (B) | | Day 7 | Cairns | (Mon.) Board a fast catamaran for a CRUISE to Green Island, one of the many tropical islands on Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef. Here you can choose to SNORKEL, take a GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, or walk through the island's cool rainforest. This afternoon, your Tour Director can assist you with a variety of optional activities, including crocodile spotting. Tonight, dinner will be held at TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK-an interactive and entertaining portrayal of the culture, dance, and folklore of this indigenous tribe. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Melbourne | (Tue.) This morning offers a special treat as we visit CAIRNS TROPICAL ZOO for your chance to meet Australia's native animals. You'll also enjoy breakfast in the park, a talk by a wildlife keeper, and the opportunity to have your picture taken with a koala! Later, fly to Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city. Cosmopolitan yet relaxed, Melbourne is renowned for its shopping and streetside cafes. (B) | | Day 9 | Melbourne | (Wed.) Today's tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia's war heroes. Visit beautiful FITZROY GARDENS and then drive past the lush Royal Botanical Gardens. You'll soon discover the differing architectural influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. Also stop at one of the country's leading OPAL COMPANIES to discover how the beautiful gems are mined. The afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight, consider an optional excursion to see the world-famous Penguin Parade, or for a unique dining experience, join an outing on a historic tramcar restaurant as it winds its way through the streets of Melbourne. (B) | | Day 10 | Sydney | (Thu.) Fly to Sydney, one of the world's most beautiful cities. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous sunset DINNER CRUISE on one of Sydney's most prestigious cruise ships. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Sydney | (Fri.) Explore Australia's largest city. Visit the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see its amazing interior and theaters. Then, a great photo stop at Mrs. Macquarie's Chair in the city's BOTANICAL GARDENS, offering sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Feel like a local while touring the world-famous BONDI SURF BATHERS' LIFE SAVING CLUB and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! The balance of the day is free to enjoy all Sydney has to offer. (B) | | Day 12 | Sydney | (Sat.) Today, enjoy a day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps join one of our optional excursions to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience, or to Hunter Valley, one of Australia's leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney's Harbour Bridge! This evening, enjoy dinner at a waterfront restaurant with fantastic views of Sydney. (B,D) | | Day 13 | Christchurch | (Sun.) Haere Mai-welcome to New Zealand! The remainder of the day is at leisure in this internationally famed 'Garden City.' (B) | | Day 14 | Christchurch | (Mon.) Enjoy sightseeing with a drive up the winding Summit Road for views of Lyttelton Harbour, then past Christchurch's old stone buildings, the charming Avon River, and acres of green parks. Visit the world-renowned INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTER for an interactive look at Antarctica, including a chance to see Little Blue Penguins. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore this beautiful city. This evening, visit WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE, where you will see wildlife unique to New Zealand, including the Kiwi. Then, learn about the South Island's Ngai Tahu people during a MAORI CULTURAL PERFORMANCE followed by dinner. (B,D) | | Day 15 | Queenstown | (Tue.) Today, enjoy fantastic views as you journey through the snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery of New Zealand's Southern Alps. Stop at a SHEEP FARM in Omarama to learn more about one of the country's major industries-sheep! Later, arrive in Queenstown, nicknamed the 'Adventure Capital of the World.' (B) | | Day 16 | Queenstown | (Wed.) More beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has the elite status of belonging to UNESCO's World Heritage Parks. CRUISE on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water's great depths. (B,L) | | Day 17 | Queenstown | (Thu.) A full day at leisure for your own discovery. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages or maybe a thrilling jetboat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner at Walter Peak, including a CRUISE aboard a vintage steamship on stunning Lake Wakatipu. (B,D) | | Day 18 | Queenstown | (Fri.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $919Triple Room Reduction per person: $94Extra nights per person in Queenstown:in single room $121; in twin room $83; in triple room $72Extra nights per person in Fiji:in single room $149; in twin room $86; in triple room $762011 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2010.
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Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
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Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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