AFFORDABLE FULLY ESCORTED : 15 DAY SOUTH PACIFIC HIGHLIGHTS
What's Included
Sightseeing HighlightsQuality Accommodation
Fine Dining
Airfares, Taxes and Fees
Details
- Tour Operator
- Celtic Tours
- Duration
- 15 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Los Angeles | Los Angeles : This evening board your flight bound for Australia. Dx1 |
| Day 2 | In Flight | In Flight : Cross the international dateline and "lose" a day. |
| Day 3 | Cairns | Arrive Cairns, Welcome Dinner : Today arrive in the tropical city of Cairns. Be met at the airport on arrival of one of our selected flights and transferred to your hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps start exploring this exciting city, or relax before tonight's Welcome Dinner with your crew and fellow travelers. Three Night Stay: The Hotel Cairns Bx1 Dx1 |
| Day 4 | Barrier Reef | Upolu Cay, Barrier Reef : Today you will discover the incredible beauty of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Stretching for over 1,250 miles, the Great Barrier Reef is visible from outer space and is composed of more than 2,800 individual reefs. Spend an unforgettable day at the magnificent Upolu Cay and reef edge. Swim, snorkel or join the glass-bottom boat to view the brilliantly colored coral, giant clams, tropical fish and other marine life. You'll also enjoy a delicious tropical lunch while on board. Bx1 Lx1 |
| Day 5 | Cairns | At Leisure in Cairns : Today is free for you to explore Queensland's tropical north as you choose. Perhaps take an optional tour to Kuranda, a village deep in the heart of the rain forest. Here you have the opportunity to ride the Skyrail Cableway over the rain forest, visit the local markets or embark on a journey aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway - passing over 40 bridges, tropical rain forest, rushing waterfalls and traveling through 15 tunnels (all at own expense). Bx1 |
| Day 6 | Sydney | Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Sydney : Spend the morning at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Meet and interact with the Tjapukai people as they demonstrate their ancient skills and knowledge of the natural world. This afternoon board your flight for Sydney, Australia's largest city. Three Night Stay: Sydney, Travelodge Wynyard Bx1 |
| Day 7 | Sydney | Sydney Sights and Opera House Tour : Today tour Sydney, taking in all the iconic sightseeing highlights. Cruise around Sydney Harbour and visit the Opera House before exploring Sydney Wildlife World, where you'll have the opportunity to get up close to koalas, kangaroos and other native animals. Visit an opal display and learn about these stunning Australian gemstones, then tonight enjoy 360° views of the city by night as you savor a delicious dinner at the Sydney Tower Restaurant. Bx1 Dx1 |
| Day 8 | Sydney | At Leisure in Sydney : Today is yours to enjoy at leisure in Sydney. Perhaps join an optional sightseeing tour to the Hunter Valley, known for its wines, or maybe you might like to visit the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters rock formation (both own expense). If you decide to stay in the city, there's plenty to see and do. Head to Oxford Street or Pitt Street Mall to discover the city's fabulous shopping precincts; wander around the historic Rocks region; or spend an afternoon soaking up the atmosphere of Darling Harbour - the choice is yours and Sydney has something to cater to every taste. Bx1 |
| Day 9 | Queenstown | Queenstown, New Zealand : Today, transfer to the airport and board your flight for New Zealand and the city of Queenstown. You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Three Night Stay: Queenstown, Copthorne Lake Front Resort Bx1 |
| Day 10 | Milford Sound Cruise | Milford Sound Cruise : An amazing day in World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park awaits today. Cruise the full length of incredible Milford Sound below towering Mitre Peak, past cascading waterfalls, dense rain forest and rugged mountains. Bx1 Lx1 |
| Day 11 | Queenstown | At Leisure in Queenstown, Walter Peak Dinner : Today is free to explore Queenstown. Perhaps take a jetboat or helicopter ride, play golf or enjoy a winery tour (all at own expense). This evening cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw to the Walter Peak High Country Farm for a New Zealand farm experience and dinner. Bx1 Dx1 |
| Day 12 | Christchurch | Mt Cook, Christchurch : View spectacular scenery on the journey to Mt Cook National Park, home to Australasia's highest peak, Mt Cook. Weather permitting, you might wish to take a ski plane flight for an incredible birds-eye view of this stunning region. The flight also includes a landing on a glacier - a truly unforgettable experience (own expense). After plenty of time to discover this stunning region for yourself, you will continue north to Christchurch. Stay: Christchurch, Copthorne Central Hotel Bx1 |
| Day 13 | Rotorua | Christchurch, Rotorua : This morning take a tour of Christchurch, New Zealand's Garden City. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight to geothermal Rotorua. This afternoon you will visit the Agrodome and learn about New Zealand's farming history, before enjoying a Maori Hangi feast and cultural performance this evening. Stay: Rotorua, Heritage Hotel Bx1 Dx1 |
| Day 14 | Auckland | Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Auckland : This morning tour Te Puia Thermal Reserve, where you will witness the power of geothermal energy, see boiling mud pools and watch exploding geysers. Afterwards, continue to Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, with its beautiful harbor, dormant volcanoes and unique visitor attractions. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner at The Observatory Restaurant. Stay: Auckland, Skycity Hotel Bx1 Dx1 |
| Day 15 | Los Angeles | Auckland, Los Angeles : This morning join a tour of Auckland. Afterwards the rest of the day is at leisure to relax or sneak in some last minute sightseeing, before your flight to North America. Bx1 Dx1 |
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