Classic South Pacific Including Fiji
DAY 1 - Depart Los Angeles
Board your overnight flight to Nadi, Fiji.
DAY 2 - En Route.
During your flight, cross the international dateline.
DAY 3 - Arrive Nadi, Fiji.
After an early morning arrival, transfer to the Outrigger Reef Hotel where your room is ready for early check-in. The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring this untouched paradise of sea and sun.
DAY 4 - Coral Coast, Fiji.
Whether you wish to explore the island or simply relax, your local island host will be on hand to give advice and offer recommendations
DAY 5 - Depart Nadi, Fiji. To Auckland.
A morning departure to the airport for your flight to join the tour. Meet your Tour Director on arrival in the North Island city of Auckland. Enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing before our Welcome Dinner tonight.
Auckland, Crowne Plaza.
DAY 6 - Rotorua, Traditional Feast.
Tour the glow-worm grotto at Waitomo Caves. At Rotorua enjoy a Hangi (feast) and cultural performance.
Two Night Stay: Rotorua, Millennium Hotel Rotorua.
DAY 7 - Country Homestay
Tour Te Puia Thermal Reserve. Visit the Agrodome and see a sheep show and shearing display. Enjoy the hospitality of a country family for the night. Or, choose to stay and dine at the hotel.
DAY 8 - Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island.
Three Night Stay: Queenstown, Novotel Gardens Hotel Queenstown.
DAY 9 - Milford Sound Cruise
Today travel to Fiordland National Park. Cruise the length of Milford Sound, sailing below Mitre Peak and spectacular waterfalls.
DAY 10 - Queenstown at Leisure
Today is free for you to enjoy Queenstown at your leisure. Explore this popular resort town for yourself.
DAY 11 - Queenstown, Christchurch
Today journey from Queenstown over the braided Rakaia River and through the Canterbury Plains to the pretty 'Garden City' of Christchurch.
Christchurch, Crowne Plaza.
DAY 12 - Fly to Sydney, Australia
Fly across the Tasman Sea to Sydney.
Three Night Stay: Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel.
DAY 13 - Sydney Harbour Cruise
Take a sightseeing tour, visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Bondi Beach, Hyde Park and Kings Cross. Then join a luncheon cruise on Sydney Harbour. Take a guided Sydney Opera House tour.
DAY 14 - At Leisure in Sydney
Explore Sydney. Stroll to the historic Rocks area. Perhaps take a Hunter Valley or Blue Mountains tour (own expense).
DAY 15 - Cairns
Fly to Cairns. Tour Cairns and watch sunset over the Coral Sea.
Three Night Stay: Cairns, Tradewinds Esplanade Hotel, Ocean Front Rooms.
DAY 16 - Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Spend the day on the Great Barrier Reef. At Agincourt Reef, swim or snorkel or ride aboard the glass-bottom boat.
DAY 17 - Cairns at Leisure
Perhaps ride the Skyrail Cableway above the rain forest, visit the village in the rain forest of Kuranda or join the Kuranda Railway.
DAY 18 - Cairns, Darwin
Enjoy the morning to explore Cairns. Perhaps visit the Pier Market Place or Marlin Marina. Join your flight to Darwin.
Darwin, Holiday Inn Esplanade.
DAY 19 - Darwin, Kakadu National Park
Today tour Darwin then travel into World Heritage Kakadu National Park. See fearsome saltwater crocodiles leaping from the water on the Jumping Crocodile Cruise. See Aboriginal art at Nourlangie Rock.
Kakadu National Park, Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn.
DAY 20 - Darwin, Alice Springs
Wander through Bowali Visitor Centre, Kakadu, for a greater appreciation of this remarkable area. Fly to Alice Springs.
Two Night Stay: Alice Springs, Crowne Plaza Hotel.
DAY 21 - Alice Springs
Tour Alice Springs, visiting the School of the Air, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Anzac Hill. Enjoy a Camp Oven Outback Dinner.
DAY 21 - Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kata Tjuta (Olgas).
Travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Explore the domes of Kata Tjuta. Dine at the resort or under the stars at the 'Sounds of Silence' dinner.
Ayers Rock Resort's premier hotel, Sails in the Desert.
DAY 22 - Uluru (Ayers Rock).
This morning, choose to climb Uluru or take a leisurely walk around its base. View ancient rock art, caves, permanent waterholes and learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions. This afternoon, fly to Melbourne.
Two Night Stay: Melbourne, Langham Hotel, on the vibrant riverfront.
DAY 23 - Melbourne Sightseeing, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Melbourne. Join the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant for dinner.
DAY 24 - Tasmania, Port Arthur
Fly to Hobart. Journey along the rugged Tasman Peninsula. At Port Arthur Historic Site, join a tour of this former convict site.
Two Night Stay: Hobart, Wrest Point Hotel Casino.
DAY 25 - Hobart, Richmond
Tour Hobart including Salamanca Place, the Botanical Gardens and Mt Nelson. Visit Richmond, a quaint Georgian village.
DAY 26 - Los Angeles
Join your flight bound for Los Angeles
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