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Independent Great Barrier Reef & Sydney

9 days

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From Cairns to Sydney

5.0 (34,416 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Globus
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cairns
Cairns
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 2
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax by resort pool
- Shop at boutiques and galleries
- Fishing
- Stroll the Esplanade
- Sunset sail
- Dine at downtown restaurants and bars
Landmarks
Cairns Esplanade
Day 3
Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Choice of snorkeling, semi-submersible watercraft tour, or marine biologist presentation
Landmarks
Outer Great Barrier Reef
Day 4
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Trip to Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
- Historic Kuranda Scenic Railway ride
- Shopping at Cairns Night Markets
- Relax by resort pool
Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Cape Tribulation
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Cairns Night Markets
Day 5
Cairns to Sydney
Cairns to Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Sydney
Day 6
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour including photo stop at Sydney Opera House
- Photo stop at Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Visit to Bondi Beach
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach
Day 7
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge for views
- Wine tasting in Hunter Valley
- Guided backstage tour of Sydney Opera House
Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Hunter Valley
Sydney Opera House
Day 8
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Visit Taronga Zoo
- Shop for souvenirs
- Relax on Manly Beach
Landmarks
Sydney Harbour
Taronga Zoo
Manly Beach
Day 9
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Sydney with additional nights (available for purchase)

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Cairns Esplanade

Landmarks
Outer Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Cape Tribulation
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Cairns Night Markets

Landmarks
Sydney

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach

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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Hunter Valley
Sydney Opera House

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Sydney Harbour
Taronga Zoo
Manly Beach

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Independent Great Barrier Reef & Sydney

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