Itinerary
- Day 1
Sydney
You'll arrive and check into your hotel with rooms ready from 3 pm. Spend the early afternoon wandering around Sydney at your own pace, then meet up with the group at 6 pm for a welcome drink to kick things off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Sydney on foot individually
- Day 2
Sydney
Start by heading to Watsons Bay to see The Gap cliffs, then walk through the Botanic Gardens where you can take in views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. After that, head to Bondi Beach and later hop on a harbor cruise that includes lunch. The afternoon is free for you to relax and rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during harbor cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit to Watsons Bay and The Gap cliffs
- Visit to the Botanic Gardens
- View from Mrs. Macquarie's Chair
- Visit to Bondi Beach
- Harbor cruise including lunch
Landmarks/POIs The Gap Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Mrs. Macquarie's Chair Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Bondi Beach 
- Day 3
Sydney to Blue Mountains
Travel about 130 km to the Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site and see the wooded steep rock faces, waterfalls, and canyon landscape. You'll check out the Three Sisters rock formation and wander through small villages while trying some local experiences and adventures in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains exploration
- View of the Three Sisters rock formation
- Village visits in the Blue Mountains
Landmarks/POIs Three Sisters Blue Mountains National Park - Day 4
Sydney to Alice Springs
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Alice Springs. Once you arrive, explore the town and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn how these 'flying doctors' operate in remote areas. Tour the old telegraph station to get a sense of the town's history, then spend time at the Desert Park with open-air enclosures showing Australian landscapes and wildlife, plus darkened spaces for viewing nocturnal reptiles and marsupials.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Flight to Alice Springs
- Visit to the Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Visit to the old telegraph station
- Visit to the Desert Park
Landmarks/POIs Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve Alice Springs Desert Park - Day 5
Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Head out to Watarrka National Park in the Red Center to see Kings Canyon with its 100 m high red cliffs. You'll take a circular hike of about 45 minutes along the canyon floor to get a feel for the terrain and decide if you want to tackle the longer, more challenging hike tomorrow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Excursion to Watarrka National Park
- Kings Canyon circular hike (approximately 45 minutes)
Optional Activities
- Longer, more challenging hike in Kings Canyon (available next day)
Landmarks/POIs Kings Canyon Watarrka National Park - Day 6
Kings Canyon to Uluru
In the morning, there's an optional hike to the rocky plateau above Kings Canyon (around 3 hours, requires surefootedness) for desert views. Later, drive around Uluru and stop for short walks at its base. As sunset approaches, you'll watch the rock glow red while sipping sparkling wine at this iconic location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Coach tour circling Uluru monolith
- Short hikes at the foot of Uluru
- Sunset viewing at Uluru with sparkling wine
Optional Activities
- Hike to the rocky plateau above Kings Canyon (approximately 3 hours, surefootedness required)
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Day 7
Uluru to Cairns
Rise early to watch the sunrise at Uluru as the rock takes on color at dawn. Visit the Aboriginal Cultural Center to learn about Uluru's spiritual importance to Aboriginal people who've lived here for over 10,000 years. Take a short walk to Kata Tjuta, a rust-red dome-shaped rock formation, then transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for your flight to Cairns and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Uluru
- Visit to Aboriginal Cultural Center
- Short hike to Kata Tjuta
- Flight to Cairns
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Kata Tjuta Aboriginal Cultural Center - Day 8
Great Barrier Reef
Board a fast excursion boat heading out to the Outer Reef of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, or diving among colorful coral and marine life in the underwater world.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef day trip on excursion boat
- Swimming, snorkeling or diving at the Outer Reef
Landmarks/POIs Great Barrier Reef - Day 9
Kuranda - Cairns
Ride a historic train through the rainforest up to the Atherton Tablelands with sweeping views of the Pacific coast and Great Barrier Reef. Arrive in the jungle village of Kuranda to learn about the history, mythology, and traditional ways of local indigenous people. In the afternoon, float back down over the rainforest canopy on the longest cable car in the southern hemisphere before heading back to Cairns.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic train journey through rainforest to Atherton Tablelands
- Visit to Kuranda village
- Indigenous cultural experience in Kuranda
- Cable car descent over rainforest canopy
Landmarks/POIs Kuranda Atherton Tablelands - Day 10
Cairns
The day is yours to plan. Cairns has around 160,000 residents and serves as a hub for the Tropical North with warm seas, beaches, rainforests, waterfalls, and exotic wildlife. Think about visiting Daintree National Park's ancient rainforest north of Port Douglas, exploring the tropical town, or simply relaxing by your hotel pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Daintree National Park north of Port Douglas
Landmarks/POIs Daintree National Park - Day 11
Cairns
After breakfast, the group tour concludes. You can depart on your own schedule or work out an extension if you'd like to stay longer in Australia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
