Express Southern Australia (Melbourne & Tasmania)

Mongol Global Tour Co.

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The Express Southern Australia gives you a quick taste of a very fascinating area of Australia; from Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road and Tastmania. Melbourne is a classic city in Australia with some of the most beautiful older, European-style buildings. You will also see the delightful Procession of the Faery Penguins. The Great Ocean Road is a georgeous drive through this majestic coastline and Tasmania is a beautiful natural part of Australia with great national parks, wildlife, food, wine and georgeous scenery

Call (800) 527-3039 for more information or to book today! Mention code 3558525

Tour Operator

Mongol Global Tour Co.

Duration

9 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart Los Angeles or San Francisco	Leave LAX or SFO for Melbourne The adventure begins! (Other departure cities are also available)
Day 2	Cross International Date Line	In flight. The flight does not actually take two days, but you lose one day because of the International Date Line. You will gain it at the end of your trip.
Day 3	Melbourne	You arrive in Melbourne and will be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will have a half day city sights tour of Melbourne. There are tons of great places to shop in Melbourne. Evening option: The Colonial Tramcar Dinner
Day 4	Melbourne	Today you will see the famous Great Ocean Road. You will have a coach tour along the Great Ocean Road, where you will be able to see the Twelve Apostles, Island Arch, Razorback and the rugged coastline. You will be returned to your hotel in the late evening.
Day 5	Melbourne	This afternoon travel south to Phillip Island. Stop at Warrook Cattle Farm for afternoon tea (own expense). Visit the Koala Conservation Centre and enjoy dinner at Cowes (own expense), where there is a variety of cafes and restaurants. Witness the Penguin's daily journey from the sea to the land, returning to their nests to feed their awaiting families.
Day 6	Hobart	You will fly from Melbourne to Hobart. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. You will next have a walking tour around the downtown area. The rest of the day is free, there are great dining options around downtown.
Day 7	Hobart	You will be picked up from your hotel this morning for a tour of Port Arthur. Port Arthur Historic Site is a compelling and dramatic reminder of Australia's convict past and early settlement of the Colony of Van Dieman's Land, now Tasmania. Full day tour includes Guided tour of Port Arthur, Harbour cruise, Port Arthur admission, Bush Mill Steam Train Rise and Bush Mill Admission.
Day 8	Hobart	Today you will see one of the World's last remaining wilderness frontiers, South West Tasmania by a scenic flight. Within this remote World Heritage national park are magnificent Federation Peak, Western Arthur Range and Australia's southern most point, South East Cape. The tour includes aircraft transfers, boat trip to Bathurst Harbour, even a chance to see the endangered Orange Bellied Parrot.
Day 9	Melbourne	Leave Melbourne for LAX or SFO with a lifetime of wonderful memories!

Dates/Pricing

Lodging Type

Condos	Resorts
Hotels	Motels

Dining

Total meals - 0	Breakfasts - 0
Lunches - 0	Dinners - 0

Transportation

Helicopter	Train
Motor Coach	Boat

Cultural/Educational

Archaeology	Anthropology
Architecture	Art
Botany	Culinary
Dance	History
Music	Photography
Religion and Spirituality	Antiques
Festival	Shopping

Classes/Instruction

Wine Tasting

Disclaimer

Price listed is the starting price of the basic package.

Other departure dates available

Single Supplement: $266

This price of the tour does not include international airfare

Included in this price: most transfers, guides, drivers, private transportation, all tours listed, entrance fees, 3 & 4-star hotels (double occupancy) and listed meals

Not included: airport fees, tips and optional activities

Note: We can obtain Business Class Upgrades

We also can provide Travel Guard Travel Insurance

Contact us at (512) 343-2201 - Austin -or- (800) 527-3039 - U.S. and Canada. You can also email any travel request to: vacations@tramex.com