2009 - 2011 AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC VACATION PACKAGES
3-Night Great Barrier Reef
The world-class sights of Sydney, the lush tropical rain forest of Cairns and the greatest underwater show in the world await.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 17 & Dec. 19, 2009
Jan. 28; Feb. 21; Nov. 2 & 16; Dec. 14 & 30, 2010
Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 18 & 24, Mar. 10, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
Transfer to your hotel, then set off on an afternoon sightseeing tour. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - CAIRNS
Following a morning flight to Cairns, visit an Aboriginal theatre and cultural center. Enjoy a barbecue feast, highlighted by a nighttime crocodile cruise. Overnight Cairns.
Day 3 - GREAT BARRIER REEF
An astonishing variety of brilliant coral, tropical fish and marine creatures await. Snorkel from the reef platform or visit the underwater observatory to view this underwater paradise up close. Overnight Cairns.
Day 4 - CAIRNS / SYDNEY / BON VOYAGE
First, glide
through Cairns’ rain forest canopy on a gondola,
traveling at treetop level to the mountain village
of Kuranda. You will have time to explore before
transferring to the airport. A flight to Sydney takes
you to your Holland America ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 19 & Dec. 21, 2009
Jan. 30; Feb. 23; Nov. 5 & 19; Dec. 17, 2010
Jan. 2, 16 & 30; Feb. 21 & 27; Mar. 13, 2011
Post-cruise tour in reverse, flying from Sydney to Cairns for 2 nights; 1 night Sydney before flight home.
3-Night Alice Springs & Ayers Rock
Journey into the heart of Australia - "The Red Centre" - for a look at Ayers Rock, Aboriginal culture and remote life in the Outback.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Oct. 29 & Dec. 3, 2009
Jan. 3, 17 & 31; Feb. 25; Mar. 11; Apr. 14, 2010
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
The world-class sights of Sydney await you on an afternoon's sightseeing tour. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - AYERS ROCK
Fly to the "Red Centre" of Australia. An afternoon's tour of the Ayers Rock region includes the Olgas and the mighty monolith itself, Ayers Rock, rising from the plain to a height of over 1,100 feet. Overnight Ayers Rock.
Day 3 - ALICE SPRINGS
Get up early to watch the sun rise
over Ayers Rock, then enjoy the morning at leisure.
A scenic flight at noon takes you to Alice Springs,
immortalized in the movie A Town Like Alice.
Overnight Alice Springs.
Day 4 - SYDNEY BON VOYAGE
A look at Aboriginal
culture and customs, hosted by the Walpiri tribe.
Flight to Sydney for embarkation.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 1; Dec. 6, 2009
Jan. 6 & 20; Feb. 3 & 28; Mar. 14; Apr. 17, 2010
Post-cruise tour is similar, though guests will fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock directly and overnight in Sydney before flight home.
5-Night Explore Australia
Australia's greatest attractions, from Ayers Rock glowing in the country to the incredible undersea life of the Great Barrier Reef.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 3, 2009
Jan. 3, 17 & 31; Feb. 25; Mar. 11; Apr. 14; Oct. 31; Nov. 14; Dec. 12 & 28, 2010
Jan. 11 & 25; Feb. 16 & 22; Mar. 8, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
An afternoon's sightseeing tour includes a visit to The Rocks district and to Bondi Beach. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - AYERS ROCK / ULURU NATIONAL PARK
Fly from Sydney to the "Red Centre" of Australia for your first taste of the Outback and an afternoon tour of the Ayers Rock region. Overnight Ayers Rock.
Day 3 - BUSH WALK / ALICE SPRINGS
Catch the sunrise over Ayers Rock and then head out after breakfast with your Aboriginal guide on an interpretive walk of discovery. Drive to Alice Springs. Overnight.
Day 4 - ALICE SPRINGS DESERT PARK
From Alice Springs, we'll tour to Alice Springs Desert Park. Fly to Cairns. Overnight.
Day 5 - GREAT BARRIER REEF
One of the world's great natural sites is in store for you today - the brilliant Great Barrier Reef! Snorkel from the reef platform, visit the underwater observatory or ride a semi-submersible to view this underwater paradise up close. Overnight Cairns.
Day 6 - SKYRAIL / SYDNEY / BON VOYAGE
Tour a rain forest canopy in Cairns, then fly to Sydney and transfer to the pier.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 6, 2009
Jan. 6 & 20; Feb. 3 & 28; Mar. 14; Apr. 17; Nov. 5 & 19; Dec. 17, 2010
Jan. 2, 16 & 30; Feb. 21 & 27; Mar. 13
As described above, in slightly varied order.
3-Night Sydney & the Blue Mountains
Immerse yourself in Sydney’s cosmopolitan
sights, then travel west to the Blue Mountains
National Park, home to an abundance of rare
flora and fauna.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 2 & 16; Dec. 14 & 30, 2010
Jan. 13 & 27; Feb. 18 & 24; Mar. 10, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
A Holland America representative
will greet you and assist with transfer to your hotel.
Day at leisure. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - SYDNEY
Following breakfast, set out on a guided
tour of Sydney’s sights, including the Rocks area, the
Sydney Opera House and upscale neighborhoods
such as Double Bay, as well as the surf scene at
Bondi Beach. Then enjoy a luncheon cruise on the
magnificent Sydney Harbour. Sydney overnight.
Day 3 - THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
A full-day tour of the
Blue Mountains follows breakfast. Visit kangaroos,
koalas, wallabies and Tasmanian devils at the
Featherdale Wildlife Park, then explore the
Blue Mountains National Park, where the famed
“The Three Sisters” rock formation and panoramic
views of tree-studded valleys and cascading
waterfalls awaits. A thrilling ride on the steepest
rail way in the world takes you to an ancient rain
forest. Lunch included. Overnight Sydney.
Day 4 - SYDNEY/BON VOYAGE
Following breakfast,
transfer to the cruise terminal to your ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 5 & 19; Dec. 17, 2010
Jan. 2, 16 & 30; Feb. 21 & 27; Mar. 13
As described above, in slightly varied order.
3-Night Auckland Region
Delve deeper into the New Zealand countryside,
discovering pastoral farms, lovely garden estates
and fascinating caves lit by glow worms.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 17, 2009
Oct. 19; Nov. 30, 2010
Feb. 4 & 10, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
Enjoy the day to explore the
“City of Sails” on your own. Overnight Auckland.
Day 2 - WAITOMO CAVES
Travel by motor coach to
the Waitomo Caves for a silent boat ride on an
underground river into a cavern lit by millions
of iridescent glow worms. Lunch awaits at
Crosshills, a lovely garden estate. Return to
Auckland for the night.
Day 3 - PASTORAL COUNTRYSIDE
Head into the farming and
wine areas of the west, bound for Muriwai Beach,
home to one of only two mainland gannet bird
colonies in the world. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at a
working sheep farm, followed by demonstrations
of sheep-shearing skills. Overnight Auckland.
Day 4 - AUCKLAND/BON VOYAGE
Transfer to your
Holland America ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec 20, 2009
Feb. 17; Oct. 22; Dec. 3, 2010
Feb. 7 & 13, 2011
This post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
For post-cruise guests, rooms will be reserved until 6:00pm on
the day of your departure.
Optional Tour Inclusions: Fares are per person double occupancy and include applicable room taxes, bellman gratuities, and airport/hotel/ship transfers where applicable. Holland America Line may substitute hotels of equal standard where necessary. Components of a tour itinerary may be operated in a different order than shown. All fares are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change.
Triples Occupancy fares available upon request. Triple rooms when available, may contain either two beds and a rollaway, or two double beds.
Guests must have a valid passport, necessary visas and any required immunizations prior to participation in a pre- or post-cruise tour. Guests are responsible for incidentals and meals unless noted otherwise.
A minimum number of guests may be required for a tour to operate.
