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Independent Journey Down Under

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From Cairns to Sydney

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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
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cairns
Cairns
Landmarks
Cairns
Day 2
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef (or alternative: semi-submersible watercraft tour or marine biologist presentation)
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 3
Cairns
Cairns
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to see crocodiles, kangaroos, and koalas
- Visit to the mountain village of Kuranda via the Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Fishing
- Visit to the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest
- Shopping and galleries along Cairns' Esplanade
Landmarks
Kuranda
Daintree Rainforest
Cairns Esplanade
Day 4
Cairns to Uluru
Cairns to Uluru
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Uluru
Day 5
Uluru
Uluru
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Uluru and Kata Tjuta
- Guided walk through Walpa Gorge
- Visit to Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
- Sunset Strip experience with drink and canapés
Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
Day 6
Uluru to Sydney
Uluru to Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Sydney
Day 7
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour
- Photo stop at Sydney Opera House
- Photo stop at Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Visit to Bondi Beach
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Visit to Taronga Zoo
Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo
Day 8
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sydney Harbour Bridge climb
- Rocks Pub Tour
- Day trip to Blue Mountains
- Wine sampling in Hunter Valley
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Dining in Barangaroo
- Ferry to Manly Beach
Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Blue Mountains
Hunter Valley
Barangaroo
Manly Beach
Day 9
Sydney
Sydney
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Cairns

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Kuranda
Daintree Rainforest
Cairns Esplanade

Landmarks
Uluru

Landmarks
Uluru
Kata Tjuta
Walpa Gorge
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre

Landmarks
Sydney

Landmarks
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Bondi Beach
Taronga Zoo

Landmarks
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Blue Mountains
Hunter Valley
Barangaroo
Manly Beach

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Insurance
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Rating: 5.0 (34,416 reviews)
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2.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
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1.0
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Accommodation
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Food
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5.0

Giralda2.0•April 2025
I can honestly this was one of the worst tour experiences I’ve ever had. I booked the independent option to have more...
I can honestly this was one of the worst tour experiences I’ve ever had. I booked the independent option to have more free time, however it wasn’t clear that I wouldn’t be picked up on the airport upon arrival and wouldn’t be dropped off on departure. I ended up having to pay 3 times as the person in Sydney said they couldn’t find me and when I called they refused to come back to the airport. I paid for the taxi, asked for the reimbursement and they said I had to call a number in the United States to request a reimbursement. I had a complicated process for a tour that cost almost €5000 for 1 person. Not to mention the hotels were not in the best condition despite being well-known brands. I was quite disappointed and so uncomfortable. Lastly, Uluru. That experience illustrates the poor treatment of the Aboriginal people in Australia. You people should be ashamed. The way you had the ladies with paintings almost begging the tourists to buy their paintings. Rather than tell people on advance that we would be going to a place where they would be present so we would have cash, it became a whole complicated process that left many including myself very disappointed. I had heard about the poor treatment but was frankly shocked. Please speak to your partner AAT Kings about this part of the tour. Uluru is beautiful and the people at Desert Sands and those in Cairns were wonderful. That’s all that presented a 1.Show more
Traveled in March 2025

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