Itinerary
- Day 1
Cairns
You'll land in tropical Cairns and have the afternoon and evening to settle in. Your Local Host is on hand if you need recommendations for where to eat, shop, or what to see around town. It's a good chance to get oriented and relax after travel.
- Day 2
Cairns
Board a catamaran this morning and head out to the Great Barrier Reef. Once there, you can snorkel, take a semi-submersible tour for an underwater view without getting wet, or sit in on a marine biologist's talk about the reef ecosystem. The boat returns to Cairns by late afternoon.
- 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
The day is yours to plan in Cairns. You could take the scenic railway up to the mountain village of Kuranda, check out the Daintree Rainforest if you want something more remote, go on a wildlife tour, try your hand at fishing, or simply walk along the Esplanade browsing shops and galleries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional wildlife excursion to see crocodiles, kangaroos, and koalas
- Optional scenic railway trip to Kuranda mountain village
- Optional fishing
- Optional visit to World Heritage Daintree Rainforest
- Shopping and galleries along Cairns' Esplanade
Landmarks Daintree Rainforest Kuranda - Day 4
Cairns to Uluru
You'll fly inland to Uluru in the Red Centre. After arriving and checking in, the rest of the day is open. Some people rest, others walk around the area to get a feel for the landscape and the scale of Uluru itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Uluru 
- Day 5
Uluru
Start before dawn to catch the sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta, watching the rocks shift through shades of orange and red as light hits them. Later, take a guided walk through Walpa Gorge in Kata Tjuta. In the afternoon, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to see paintings, woodwork, and ceramics made by the Anangu people. Finish at Sunset Strip with drinks and small bites while the rock transforms color again at dusk.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Uluru and Kata Tjuta
- Guided walk through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta
- Visit to Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
- Sunset experience at Sunset Strip with drinks and canapés
Landmarks Uluru Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre - Day 6
Uluru to Sydney
You'll fly into Sydney, Australia's biggest and most energetic city. Once settled, spend the rest of the day as you like. Your Local Host can steer you toward the best waterfront restaurants, shops, or neighborhoods depending on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Sydney 
- Day 7
Sydney
This morning includes a guided tour with stops at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge for photos, then a visit to Bondi Beach. After lunch, the afternoon and evening are free. If you want more, consider a harbour cruise, a trip to Taronga Zoo to see native Australian animals, or use your Local Host for other ideas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Sydney
- Photo stop at the Sydney Opera House
- Photo stop at Harbour Bridge
- Visit to Bondi Beach
Optional Activities
- Optional cruise on Sydney Harbour
- Optional visit to Taronga Zoo to see koalas, kangaroos, and platypuses
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Sydney Harbour Bridge Bondi Beach Taronga Zoo - Day 8
Sydney
You have a full day with no fixed plans. Some options: climb the Harbour Bridge for views across the city, take the Rocks Pub Tour to learn about Sydney's history, drive out to the Blue Mountains for hiking and scenery, head to Hunter Valley for wine tasting, or catch a ferry to Manly Beach. Shopping in Barangaroo or trying new restaurants are other good ways to spend the time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Sydney Harbour Bridge climb
- Optional Rocks Pub Tour
- Optional day trip to Blue Mountains
- Optional wine tasting in Hunter Valley
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Dining in Barangaroo
- Optional ferry trip to Manly Beach
Landmarks Sydney Harbour Bridge The Rocks Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Barangaroo Manly Beach - Day 9
Sydney
Your trip ends after breakfast this morning. If you'd like to stay longer and explore more of Sydney on your own, you can add extra nights to your booking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
