Compare Sydney, Rock & Reef by Artisans of Leisure vs Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Tour by Discovery Nomads
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| Duration | 9 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 12,615 | $ 2,600 |
| Price Per Day | $ 1,402 | $ 260 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
| Description |
This tour showcases the great variety of Australia’s destinations, including sophisticated Sydney, the wide open spaces and majesty of the outback, and the grand magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef. |
Explore the highlights of Sydney Harbour, relax on a cruise to the Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach, snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy the azure beaches of the Gold Coast. |
Day 1: Arrive Sydney
Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights, including guaranteed early check in. Private afternoon city tour
Days 2: Sydney
Half-day private city tour and private Opera House tour
Day 3: Sydney
Private harbor sail
Day 4: Sydney - Ayers Rock
Private transfer to flight to Ayers Rock for 2 nights
Day 5: Ayers Rock
Private half-day tour of local scenic, natural and cultural attractions of Ayers Rock (Uluru) and/or the Olgas (Kata Tjuta). Afternoon lodge-based activities. Dinner under the stars this evening
Day 6: Ayers Rock – Cairns & Tropical North Queensland
Transfer and flight to Cairns & Tropical North Queensland for 3 nights
Day 7: Great Barrier Reef
Full-day boat excursion to Outer Reef for snorkeling or scuba diving
Day 8: Cairns & Tropical North Queensland
Private rainforest tour or Kuranda Skyrail
Day 9: Depart Cairns
Private airport transfer
Day 1: Sydney
Arrive at any time. On the 1st day we haven't plan any activities.
Day 2: Sydney
Explore Sydney with a walk along the harbour to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Rocks area. In the afternoon go sailing around Sydney Harbour. Enjoy the views of the gorgeous surroundings and look out for naval ships and submarines. If you are lucky, you might even see a dolphin, a seal or a penguin.
Day 3-4: Surfers Paradise
Fly to the famous surf and arts town of Gold Coast. Learn about the culture of surfing in the area and try it yourself. Enjoy free time for optional sea kayaking, whale-watching or just relax at the beach.
Day 7: Cairns
An early start to the station for a relaxing and very scenic train journey to Cairns.
Day 5-6: Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands
Transfer to Brisbane and flight to Airlie Beach. On the 6th day, you will go on a cruise to Whitsunday Island and visit the beach of Whitehaven.
Day 8-9: Port Douglas
Travel along the stunning coastal road to Port Douglas. On the 9th Day you will Sail aboard the stunning catamaran and cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel the pristine ribbon reefs of Agincourt Reef, where the underwater visibility and biodiversity is at its highest, visit 3 separate dive sites and enjoy 5 hours at the reef, swim with the dwarf Minke whales in season, on one of the few vessels that has a permit to swim with the inquisitive whales.
Day 10: Cairns
Transfer back to Cairns Airport.
