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AUSTRALIAN DISCOVERY

VALUE

9 DAYS/8 NIGHTSPriced from $4361 US per triple

WHAT’S INCLUDED

MORE FEATURESVisits to special attractions per itinerary

MEALS9 breakfasts 4 dinners

HOTELS8 nights hotel accommodation in moderate first class or superior tourist class hotels

AIRPORT TRANSFERSGroup airport transfer included upon arrival and departure

STANDARD AMENITIES & SERVICESProfessional Student Discoveries Tour Director throughout. Privatetransportation via air-conditioned motorcoach.

NOTE: Arrival and departure times may modify this itinerary.

Discover this incredible country and continent from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney Harbor.

DAY 1: ARRIVE CAIRNS

Arrive today in Cairns. You will meet your Tour Director and be

introduced to Cairns, gateway to the reef and the rainforest.

Tonight, enjoy dinner and a cultural show at TJAPUKAI

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL PARK. (B,D)

DAY 2: CAIRNS

Experience the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef today on

your full day tour to the LOW ISLES. Learn about the reef

on a GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR, a GUIDED WALK

around the island, and if you like, SNORKELING over the

magnificent coral. Tonight have some free time to find

a local restaurant, or perhaps find some souvenirs at the

Night Markets. (B)

DAY 3: CAIRNS

Explore the tropical rainforest today with a visit to KURANDA

village. Take the SKYRAIL through the canopy and participate

in a GUIDED WALK with a Ranger to learn more. This

evening, enjoy the opportunity to see, pet and learn more

about Australia’s native animals, before dinner amongst the

inhabitants at CAIRNS TROPICAL ZOO. (B,D)

DAY 4: CAIRNS - SYDNEY

Take a flight to Sydney, arriving in time for the TRIBAL

WARRIORS CRUISE, where you will find out more about the

indigenous inhabitants of beautiful Sydney, before a chance for

some free time in the bustling hub of Darling Harbour. (B)

DAY 5: SYDNEY

Start your day with a CITY TOUR of Sydney, including a tour of

the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE. Join the volunteer Lifesavers at

world famous BONDI BEACH and learn about their role before

a guided walking tour through THE ROCKS, the oldest part of

the city. (B)

DAY 6: SYDNEY

A full day to enjoy Sydney at your own pace, or perhaps to join

our Optional Excursion to the Blue Mountains. (B)

DAY 7: SYDNEY - CANBERRA

This morning, depart for your drive to Canberra, the nations’

Capital. Learn about the Australian system of government

from your Tour Director during the drive, then on arrival

AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, where you will hear of the

bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers. Dinner tonight is at a local

restaurant. (B,D)

DAY 8: CANBERRA - SYDNEY

Take a train ride back to Sydney this morning. Comfortable

seats will be reserved for you on the XPT service, and your

Tour Director will ride with you. On arrival in Sydney, enjoy some

free time in the city, before meeting up with the group again

for a FAREWELL DINNER hosted by your Tour Director this

evening. This is a chance to swap stories and photographs and

celebrate your wonderful Australian vacation. (B,D)

DAY 9: SYDNEY

Your homebound flight arrives the same day you leave, due to

the International Date Line. (B)

CUSTOMIZE YOUR ITINERARY BY ADDING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Grande Blue Mountains • Sydney Harbor Bridge