Grand Bargain Australia
Australia
HIGHLIGHTS
MELBOURNE:
Orientation tour of Melbourne
Great Ocean Road tour
CAIRNS:
Kuranda Rainforest by one way Skyrail
The Great Barrier Reef - Green Island, on board the Cruise with lunch
BRISBANE:
Orientation tour
GOLD COAST:
Jet boat ride
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Sea World with lunch
SYDNEY:
City tour of Sydney
Visit to famous Bondi Beach
Guided tour of Sydney Opera House
Sydney Cricket Ground
Visit Sydney Tower
ACCOMMODATION
02 nights’ accommodation in Melbourne at The Victoria Hotel or similar
02 nights’ accommodation in Cairns at Holiday Inn Cairns Habourside / Ramada City Center or similar
02 nights’ accommodation in Gold Coast at Vibe / Voco or similar
02 nights’ accommodation in Sydney at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport / Holiday Inn Potts Point / Holiday Inn Bondi Junction or similar
MEALS
Daily American breakfast (Except Day 01)
06 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian lunches
08 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners
01 Local lunch
ITINERARY
DAY 01
Arrive in to Melbourne – the Victorian Capital. Transfer to your hotel. Orientation tour of Melbourne.
On arrival at Melbourne airport. Proceed to the hotel and then check in. Later proceed to discover the breath taking landmarks and monuments of Melbourne on your city tour, which includes an orientation tour of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Town Hall, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, National Tennis centre, the 1956 Olympic venue, the Shrine of Remembrance, Bourke Street Mall and some beautifully restored Victorian houses. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant in Melbourne.
Overnight in Melbourne (D)
DAY 02
Enjoy a memorable excursion to the Great Ocean Road
After an early breakfast at the hotel, get set for a day tour to the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy the spectacular views over golden surf beaches, sheer cliff faces. Enjoy local lunch. Drive along the coastline of Port Campbell National Park. The coastline with its twisted shapes of amazing rock formation, the famous ‘Twelve Apostles’ – huge stone pillars rising from the surf, the Loch Ard Gorge. Enjoy dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Melbourne (B,LL,D)
DAY 03
Flight to Cairns. Onto Cairns – The Tropical Paradise. Today, get set for a day of fun and excitement as you visit Kuranda - a village in the rainforest.
After an American breakfast at the hotel or a boxed breakfast, we transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival enjoy lunch. Later proceed to Kuranda – a World Heritage Rainforest. Experience one way Skyrail journey that mmerses you in an intimate experience where you will relax and enjoy the stunning rainforest scenery, panoramic views of the Cairns tropical region and the glittering waters of the Coral Sea. After a day of excitement and fun, we return to Cairns. Enjoy a dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Cairns (B,L,D)
DAY 04
Join us on an unforgettable experience to the Great Barrier Reef – the only living structure visible from the space. A chance to enjoy Hot Air Ballooning.
This morning you have an option to go for hot air ballooning (Boxed Breakfast). Later after an early breakfast at your hotel, we proceed to board the cruise to the Green Island. Escape into a world of surprises to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.
There is an abundance of activities for swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. A chance to Snorkel and dive, or you can stay dry and explore the stunning reef from the comfort of an air-conditioned semi-submersible that will take you to an underwater world that has a dazzling kaleidoscope of colours. Enjoy continental lunch on board the cruise. Return to your hotel with fantastic memories of this living natural wonder. Later in the evening visit Cairns night market on your own.
Tonight, a delicious dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Cairns (B,L,D)
DAY 05
Flight to Brisbane. Orientation tour of Brisbane. Proceed towards Gold Coast – Australia’s entertainment capital. Enjoy the trilling Jet boat ride
After breakfast we proceed to for airport to board your flight to Brisbane.
Arrive & proceed for lunch. Later do the Brisbane orientation tour covering Town Hall, Kangaroo Point and the South bank waterfront. Proceed to Gold Coast. & enjoy the thrilling Jet boat ride. Check into your hotel and later enjoy Indian Dinner walking distance to your hotel.
Overnight in Goldcoast (B,L,D)
DAY 06
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy Sea World.
Post breakfast enjoy a close encounter with Australia’s native animals at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, located on the Gold Coast. Admire critters such as the kangaroo, Tasmanian devil, koala, wombat, echidna and reptiles that live in natural-style bush and rainforest habitats. Walk through the stunning 5-acre forest of the Lost Valley and see unique flora and wildlife such as lemurs, red pandas, capybaras and other exotic reptiles.
Later proceed to Sea World - the premier marine animal park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The park includes rides, animal exhibits and other attractions. Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Goldcoast (B,L,D)
DAY 07
Flight to Sydney – capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities.
Explore the landmarks of Sydney - the Rocks area, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach on your exciting city tour.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, check-out & proceed to Brisbane airport to take your flight to Sydney. On arrival orientation tour of Sydney which includes highlights like the Darling Harbour, one of the world’s greatest waterfront destinations; experience a slice of the city’s history at the Rocks area, the busy CBD area, Hyde Park, the Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquaries Chair and the world renowned Bondi beach.
Enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant.
Overnight in Sydney (B,L,D)
DAY 08
Guided tour of Sydney Opera House. Guided tour of Sydney Cricket Ground. Visit the Sydney Tower.
After an American breakfast at the hotel, take a guided tour of one the world’s most spectacular landmark – the Sydney Opera House. Later visit the Sydney Tower to view the spectacular view of the city. Proceed for the guided Sydney Cricket Ground - A fascinating, behind the scenes walking tour of Sydney’s home of sport. Stand where the sporting heroes play cricket, rugby, football, and AFL. Hear entertaining stories of players, spectators, and events. Enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant.
Overnight in Sydney (B,L,D)
DAY 09
Fly back with pleasant memories.
After buffet/boxed breakfast, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
INCLUSIONS
- Sightseeing, accommodation & services as per the above mentioned itinerary.
- All transfers & excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
- Services of a professional, friendly & multilingual Thomas Cook India Ltd Tour Manager (Subject to minimum 25 customers) or a local Representative.
Exclusions
- International and Internal Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
- Visa, Insurance, Airport & Port taxes.
- Mandatory Tipping for on tour Services (Coach Driver, Local Guides etc.).
- It is mandatory to pay AUD 5 per person/per day. Our Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour.
- No porterage included.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as porterage, laundry expenses, mini-bar, mineral water, telephone charges, food & drink that are not a part of the package.
- Additional Meals that is not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees & local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Cost of Optional Excursions.
- There is a possibility that your Tour Manager could change in-between the tour.
- On days when you are taking internal flights, there is a possibility that we might provide packed meal in case the flight timing does not suit the meal time.
- As a third person in a Triple room, in some cities no extra bed or cot will be provided. Instead a room with two queen beds will be provided. OR in some cities a king bed with a roll away bed will be provided. Taxes as applicable extra.
- For certain departures, we may re-route the itinerary. However all sightseeing & inclusions will remain the same. On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members
- Land surcharges due to Local Events applicable on certain departures.
- Some optional excursions are subject to minimum 20 paying passengers OR if less than 20 passengers then the optional will operates on Seat in Coach basis’s.
- Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
- A person below 12 years of age on date of return flight will be considered a child.
- A baby below 24 months age on date of return flight will be considered an infant.
- Functioning of Air cooling/Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
- Security alerts and random closures might affect the itinerary.
- All the internal flights will allow one piece of check in bag per person up to 20kg and carryon luggage will be upto 7kgs only.
- For Australia it is essential to carry your warm clothes & umbrella.
- For Showboat dinner cruise advisable dress code is formals, semi formals, smart casuals and traditional.
Terms & Conditions
- Above is just a tentative itinerary. Our different departures will start from different city and end in different city
- Please DO NOT issue any tickets without confirming with TCIL team
- Tour cost does not include any main flights & internal flights
- 4 passengers in one room are not allowed. Maximum capacity is 3 passengers
