South Pacific Wonders
with
optional Fiji extension
Departs June 4 2008
Day 1 and 2: Depart From Home
Today you board your flight and begin the adventure of a
lifetime. Crossing the International Dateline, you lose a full
day.
Day 3: Cairns
This morning you fly to Cairns, the gateway to the Great
Barrier Reef. Don't forget to look up at the Southern
Hemisphere's stars this evening.
Today dinner is included.
Day 4: Great Barrier Reef
Board a high speed catamaran for an exciting excursion to
the Great Barrier Reef. From your base on Green Island,
you are able to explore the reef. Enjoy a glass bottom boat
ride*, a stroll on the walking trail to take in the rain
forest, relax on the beaches, or just watch the fish and sea
turtles swim past from the pier. For a more adventurous
encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving, snorkeling and
an outer reef tour* are also available.
Today breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 5: Cairns
Upon arrival, visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural
Center. See the aboriginal dance show, learn about the
Aboriginal lifestyle, learn to throw a boomerang or play a
didgeridoo, a traditional instrument. Browse the renowned art
gallery and visit the interpretation center which boasts a
collection of interesting artifacts.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at a typical Australian restaurant.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 6: Cairns - Sydney
Fly today to the bustling city of Sydney. This evening,
dine atop the city at Sydney's Revolving Restaurant enjoying
spectacular views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House at
night!
Today breakfast and dinner is included.
Day 7: Sydney
Enjoy a city tour of Sydney, highlighting Kings Cross, the
Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the
Botanic Gardens and the fashionable suburb of Paddington.
Discover one of the world's most fascinating architectural
works as you take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House.
Later, enjoy a fascinating opal presentation and learn how raw
opals are processed from the dark mine shafts to your favorite
jewelry store. This evening, you may enjoy Sydney at leisure
or join an optional excursion.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 8: Sydney
Travel to Koala Park where you will see koalas in their
natural habitat. You will even have the chance to feed the
kangaroos and pet a wombat! Tonight, experience the best of
Sydney.
Enjoy a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour and
pass by two of Australia’s most famous icons: the renowned
Sydney Opera House and the world’s largest steel arch bridge,
the Harbour Bridge. Following dinner, return to the Opera
House for a spectacular performance!
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 9: Sydney - Christchurch
You leave Australia behind and fly to New Zealand enroute
to beautiful Queenstown.
Day 10: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley as you
travel through beech forest via the Homer Tunnel to Milford
Sound. Enjoy a fascinating cruise on Milford Sound with
breathtaking vistas at every turn. Following your cruise, you
return to Queenstown. You may choose to return via a short
optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of
New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Today breakfast and lunch are included.
Day 11: Queenstown
Enjoy Queenstown during a day of leisure. Shop in the
village or perhaps take the optional "Safari of the Rings"
which takes you through the majestic Remarkable Mountains and
the breathtaking Queenstown countryside. Enjoy a gondola ride
to dinner at the Skyline Restaurant which overlooks
Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the mountains.
Today breakfast are included.
Day 12: Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown
Traverse the spectacular countryside to New Zealand’s most
famous national park, Mt. Cook. Mt. Cook is one of the most
impressive mountains in the world. You may choose to view the
massive glaciers and extensive snow-covered mountain top
terrain on an optional glacier flightseeing tour, or perhaps
enjoy the park during a nature walk. This evening arrive in
the picturesque city of Queenstown.
Today breakfast is included.
Day 13: Christchurch
This morning enjoy a short sightseeing tour of "the most
English city outside of England" highlighting magnificent
gardens, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral and the downtown park
district. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure. This
evening you will be invited to dine with a New Zealand family.
Enjoy this unforgettable experience as you learn about the
customs of the "Kiwi's" and enjoy a home cooked meal.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 14: Christchurch
This morning visit a Canterbury farmyard to take part in a
sheep shearing demonstration, and see how this New Zealand
family farm works. You may choose to participate in an
optional tour of the International Antarctic Center, the
gateway for both American and New Zealand expeditions this
afternoon. This evening dine inside the restored Riccarton
House mansion as you learn the history of the first family of
Christchurch.
Today breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 15: Christchurch - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today.
Today breakfast is included.
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Double |
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$4,649pp |
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Single |
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$5,649 |
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Triple |
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$4,549pp* |
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Includes: Round Trip airfare from Charlotte, NC, Hotel
transfers, Air Taxes and Fees/Surcharges of $420
(subject to increase until paid in full) |
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Deposit due upon
reservation, on or prior to Jan 6, 07: $ 250.00 pp |
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Not included in price: Cancellation Waiver and Insurance
of $225 per person |
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Balance due by April 6,
2008: |
