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Tour Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA
• Welcome to tropical Cairns! The balance of the day is at your leisure. Your Local Host is available to make recommendations for dining, shopping, and sightseeing.
Day 2
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF
• Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a dazzling kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Choose to snorkel, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, or attend a presentation by a marine biologist. Late this afternoon, return to Cairns. (B,L)
Day 3
CAIRNS
• A full day at leisure to explore more of Cairns. (B) Today's I-Time Tips Perhaps select an optional excursion to see crocodiles, kangaroos, and koalas, or to the quiet mountain village of Kuranda via the Kuranda Scenic Railway. Other options: try your luck at fishing, visit the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, or check out the many shops and galleries along Cairns’ famous Esplanade.
Day 4
CAIRNS–ULURU (AYERS ROCK)
• Today, fly to Uluru. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
What's Included
Meals
Breakfast daily; 1 lunch
Hotels
Cairns
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Pullman Cairns International
Superior First-Class
Cairns,
Australia
17 Abbott St
Free WiFi
Pullman Cairns International is an upscale hotel exuding the architectural grandeur of the city's rich colonial past. Overlooking Cairns Harbour and the lush mountain hinterland, this 321-room hotel is perfectly positioned in the CBD to take advantage of all the city has to offer. After a great day of sightseeing, dine in Coco's Restaurant, grab a drink at the Lobby Bar, or pamper yourself at Vie Spa. Laundry is available through the hotel for a fee.
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Uluru
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Desert Gardens Hotel
First-Class
Uluru,
Australia
Yulara Drive
Free WiFi
Centrally located to all resort facilities, the hotel offers a range of accommodation, outdoor pool, coin-operated self-service laundry, and the popular Bunya bar. It's only a short stroll to the Resorts' numerous lookouts, where you can view what is arguably Australia's best sunset, with the spectacular play of colors across the face of Uluru and the surrounding desert.
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Sydney
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Swissotel Sydney
Deluxe
Sydney,
Australia
68 Market Street
Free WiFi
The Swissotel Sydney is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building and iconic Westfield Sydney and is within walking distance to all of Sydney's famous landmarks and cultural attractions. Enjoy a seasonally inspired dinner menu at JPB or delight in a unique buffet high tea at Crossroads Bar. The hotel offers a wide choice of treatments at the Day Spa as well as a gym, heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
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Itinerary Dates & Prices
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Start Date
Apr 25, 2025
End Date
May 03, 2025
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$3,459
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May 02, 2025
End Date
May 10, 2025
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$3,439
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May 09, 2025
End Date
May 17, 2025
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$3,439
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Start Date
May 16, 2025
End Date
May 24, 2025
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$3,439
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May 23, 2025
End Date
May 31, 2025
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$3,439
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May 30, 2025
End Date
Jun 07, 2025
Our Price
$3,509
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