Holidays of a Lifetime

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THE BEST OF OZ

15 Days

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This is one of on= ly four ideas that we have designated HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME. This is a very special inclusive and exclusive vacation. A professional esc= ort takes care of all the day to day details...all the way. Virtually everythin= g is included from North America back to North America. Don't expect just another escorted tour...you will be on "the best escorted tour"

YOUR ITINERARY

Day 1. Depart your hometown. Depart your hometown. Today you depart for the West Coast and connect to the award winn= ing Qantas Airways, the Spirit of Australia. F

Day 2. Cross International Dateline. We lose a day wh= ich will be regained on our return trip. D

Day 3. Arrive Cairns. Welcome to Australia. On arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation with t= he remainder of the day at leisure. Today you meet your escort and the other travellers. Cairns Hilton (3 nights). BF

Day 4. Rainforest & Aboriginal Experience.= A very special breakfast this morning at the "Freshwater Connection" theme restaurant. You then board the Kuranda scenic train "Royal Champagne Service" for a spectacular narrow gauge ride to charming Kuranda. Trav= el into the towering rainforest on an amphibious army duck. We enjoy an Aussie barbeque lunch and an authentic Aboriginal cultural performance under the canopy of the rainforest. Experience a "Dreamtime" walk with an Aboriginal guide. Throw a boomerang and see if it will come back! You will = also see Australian native animals including koalas, wombats and kangaroos. You'= ll even get the chance to meet Matilda or Walter, Goway's adopted Koalas. Toni= ght enjoy an Australian seafood buffet. BLD

Day 5. Great Barrier Reef. Today we depart Cairns and journey to Green Island for some free time before exploring the Great Barrier Reef for approximately 3 hours. Non-snorkellers may remain at Green Island and either snorkel from the shoreline or enjoy an excursion in= a glass bottom boat. BL

Day 6. Cairns to Ayers Rock. This morning we= fly into the "Outback" to Ayers Rock. The afternoon is spent visiting= the Olgas and later we view the spectacular setting sun light up the Rock, the world's largest monolith. This evening absorb the sounds of the didgeridoo = and dine on true Outback cuisine as we enjoy our Sounds of Silence Dinner under= the stars. Desert Gardens. BFD

Day 7. Ayers Rock to Alice Springs.= All morning is s= pent exploring the fascinating Rock. We'll hear some of the Aboriginal legends a= bout the sacred land. In the afternoon we coach through the semiarid desert that= is known as the "Red Centre" to Alice Springs. Alice Springs Resort. B

Day 8. Alice Springs to Adelaide. Start the morning with a unique experience as we take a camel to breakfast. Feel like one of = the original explorers riding these "Ships of the Desert" through the Outback. A tour of Alice Springs follows including Anzac Hill, and Royal Fl= ying Doctor Service, where a light lunch is served before continuing to the Old Telegraph Station. We then transfer to the airport for the flight to Adelai= de and enjoy dinner at the hotel. Hilton Hotel Adelaide (2 nights). BLD

Ghan Option (must be pre-booked): You may opt to travel aboard the legendary Ghan train overnight from Alice Springs to Adelaide.

Day 9. Adelaide at Leisure. A full day to re= lax, visit the wineries or perhaps fly to Kangaroo Island for a guide tour of the wildlife. B

Day 10. Adelaide to Melbourne. Today we travel = to the Mount Lofty Ranges and at Hahndorf we have time to explore the quaint village before transferring to the airport for our flight to Melbourne. Crowne Promenade (2 nights). BL

Day 11. Melbourne sightseeing. Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia with a rich multicultural identity, classic buildings, beautiful parks and gardens, sophisticated dining and enviable shopping. This morning's tour includes the Royal Botanic Garden, St. Paul's Cathedral and Parliament House. Morning tea is traditional Aussie style in a private home or in the Botanical Gardens. The balance of the day is free. <= /span>B

Day 12. Melbourne to Sydney. This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Australia's most cosmopolitan cit= y. We will be met and transferred to our hotel. Radisson Plaza (3 nights). BF

Day 13. In Sydney. This morning enjoy an orientation = tour of the city and out to the beautiful southern beaches including the famous Bondi. You also have the chance to try a traditional Aussie "Meat Pie". We then take a guided tour of the worldfamous Sydney Opera House, home to Australia's renowned opera, ballet and theatre companies. This afternoon we transfer to Darling Harbour where we board our cruise vessel to explore Sydney's splendid harbour. B

Day 14. In Sydney. A full day at leisure to further explore Australia's most cosmopolitan city or perhaps to do some shopping. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the famous Sydney Tower with spectacular views of the city and harbour. BD

Day 15. Sydney to home. At leisure with = time for some last minute shopping. We transfer to the airport for our flight to= Los Angeles where you connect to your flight home. BF

PRICES:

US Dollars
Dates	T= win<= o:p>	S= ingle<= o:p>
10 Feb, 02Mar, 09 Mar 2008	$ 6734	$ 8177
16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar 2008	$ 6734	$ 8177
13 Apr, 11 May, 08 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug 2008	$ 6664	$ 8144
21Sep, 12Oct, 26Oct, 02Nov, 09Nov, 23Nov 2008	$ 7024	$ 8623
18Jan, 25Jan 2009	$ 7554	$ 9153
08Feb, 01Mar, 08Mar, 15Mar, 22Mar, 29Mar 2009	$ 7024	$ 8623
12Apr 2009	$ 6964	$ 8563
10May, 09Aug 2009	$ 6964	$ 8563
14Jun, 12 Jul 2009	$ 7194	$ 8793
Prepaid Departure Tax Currently	$ 245
Taxes subject to change until final payment

Prices include fuel surcharges for the International and domestic flights within New Zealand and Australia. U.S. and foreign taxes, = fee, including September 11th Security Fee, are an additional $225 are additiona= l. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply.

C= anadian Dollars
Dates	T= win<= o:p>	S= ingle<= o:p>
10 Feb, 02Mar, 09 Mar 2008	$ 7049	$ 8548
16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar 2008	$ 7049	$ 8548
13 Apr, 11 May, 08 Jun, 13 Jul, 10 Aug 2008	$ 6999	$ 8498
21Sep, 12Oct, 26Oct, 02Nov, 09Nov, 23Nov 2008	$ 7159	$ 8758
18Jan, 25Jan 2009	$ 7479	$ 9078
08Feb, 01Mar, 08Mar, 15Mar, 22Mar, 29Mar 2009	$ 7159	$ 8758
12Apr 2009	$ 7319	$ 8918
10May, 09Aug 2009	$ 7109	$ 8708
14Jun, 12 Jul 2009	$ 7319	$ 8918
Fuel Surcharge	$ 350
Prepaid Departure Tax Currently	$ 255
Taxes subject to change until final payment

Prices include International and domestic flights within= New Zealand and Australia. Prices shown in CAD unless otherwise stated. Prices = are based on departures from Vancouver. Add-on fares available from other citie= s at an extra cost. Fuel surcharges, CA/foreign taxes of approximately $400 per person