Contrasts of Australia

Departure on a regular flight to Adelaide. Night on board.

Arrival at Adelaide airport and transfer to your hotel with an English-speaking driver. Accommodation.

Breakfast and transfer with an English-speaking driver to Adelaide airport (*) for a flight to Kangaroo Island (**). Arrival and transfer to the hotel, with an English-speaking driver. Next, departure on a full-day excursion. Kangaroo Island is a nature lover's paradise, with growing native wildlife, spectacular coastal views and fertile farmland. Your local guide will take you on a personalized tour of Kangaroo Island to see Australian sea lions, kangaroos, koalas and native Australian birds in pristine wildlife environments. A visit to CP Seal Bay, where you can admire Sea Lions resting on the beach. The guide will take you to the beach, a few meters from it. The tour will then head to Duck Lagoon where you can see many parrots including Crimson Rosella and Rainbow Lorikeet. Eucalyptus trees bloom on the banks of the freshwater lagoon formed by the Cygnet River and koalas can be seen there. After lunch, we will visit Emu Bay beach, where you can watch dolphins swimming near the shore. This beach is one of the most beautiful and safe swimming spots on the island, and in summer, when possible, we try to include a short stop for a swim, before heading towards Stokes Bay, where at night, you can see many kangaroos and wallabies coming out to graze. Stokes Bay is also famous for its rock tunnel to reach the beach in front of it. Near the bay you can see a couple more koalas. At the end of the tour, after seeing sea lions, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies (and if you're lucky, even an echidna) up close, return to the hotel. Accommodation. 

(*) Please leave your large suitcase at Adelaide Airport and take only a small bag with you.

(**) The client may choose to have this flight included in the package or purchase it on their own.

Breakfast. Today continue your tour on Kangaroo Island, this time heading west to discover Flinders Chase National Park, one of the oldest and most important national parks in southern Australia. Due to the 2019 fires, the itinerary has changed slightly to allow for the regeneration of areas affected by the fires. Fires are part of "everyday" life in Australia and the vegetation is used to them, in fact they need fire to regenerate. On the way to the East End of the island we will be able to see part of the North Coast and we will stop to visit Snelling Beach, one of the best beaches on the island and Western River where we will have morning tea with coffee observing the rugged coast of KI. In this area, we will often see some sleepy koalas and kangaroos grazing. In the afternoon, we will take a walk through the famous Remarkable Rocks rock formations (only 5 million years old). Not far from there we can observe the Long-nosed Furseals (also known as New Zealand Furseals) playing in the rock pools below Admirals Arch. At the end of the tour, after seeing up close sea lions, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and, if you're lucky, even an echidna, return to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to Kingscote airport with an English-speaking driver to depart on a flight to Melbourne (*), via Adelaide (*). Arrival and private transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

(*) The client may choose to have these two flights included in the package or buy them on their own.

Breakfast. At 07:35 hrs, departure on a full-day excursion to explore the Great Ocean Coast. Leaving Melbourne, we crossed the West Gate Bridge, a bridge that spans the width of the Yarra River and serves as a link between the capital of Victoria and the second largest city in the state of Victoria, Geelong. Arriving in Anglesea we get our first glimpse of the stunning views of the south coast. From here, we will travel one of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world, listed as National Heritage. Throughout the tour, there will be plenty of opportunities to capture some stunning images, including the historic Memorial Arch at Eastern View and the introduction to the Great Ocean Road tour. It's wise to keep your eyes open when passing through coastal towns such as Aireys Inlet, Lorne, Wye River and Kennett River for Australian wildlife, as you never know what you might stumble upon. You'll have time to explore and support the local economy of Apollo Bay as this is our stop for lunch (own expense) before heading to the Great Otway National Park to walk among stunning ancient rainforest habitats. The afternoon will be filled with wonder at the coast of shipwrecks and the gigantic piles of limestone, known as the 12 Apostles. Additionally, the cliffside beaches of Loch Ard Gorge are part of the Port Campbell National Park, which has been carved out of the wild Southern Ocean over a period of time. A visit to the Great Ocean Road and the picturesque places we visit along the way is one of the most beautiful experiences you can have when visiting Victoria. Return to Melbourne and accommodation.

Important note: the excursion does not include an accompanying guide, an Audio App is included for explanations of the tour translator with several languages, including Spanish.

Breakfast. Free day at your entire disposal. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Ayers Rock (*). Arrival and transfer by collective bus to your hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

(*) The client may choose to have this flight included in the package or buy it on their own.

Depart before dawn on an excursion to discover the peculiar rock formations of Kata Tjuta (also known as the Olgas Mountains), as well as their importance in Aboriginal culture. Revel in the serenity of the morning in a truly spiritual location as the colors of sunrise change at Kata Tjuta. Enjoy a picnic breakfast overlooking this central Australian icon. Learn about this diverse environment as you walk between the mighty conglomerate rock walls towards Walpa Gorge and hear how the 36 domes that make up Kata Tjuta have evolved over millions of years. Take the time to listen to the wind (Walpa) high above and see the scale of the rock walls surrounding you. The spirituality of this incredible place embraces all who venture here. This excursion will last approximately 5 hours and is carried out with an English-speaking guide with headphones. Back to the hotel. In the afternoon, departure again to see the deepest and most culturally significant monolith in Australia, to learn about the culture, geology and environment of Uluru. The first stop will allow you to take photographs of this incredible icon. With Uluru looming in front of you, you travel towards the base. Walk with your guide to a place of tranquility. The closer you get, the more you surrender to the understanding of the enormous size of this monolith. As you walk around the base, your guide will take you to the entrance to Mutitjulu Waterhole, a semi-permanent waterway located on the outskirts of Uluru. Here you will learn the Creation stories of Liru (poisonous snake) and Kuniya (python), as well as a number of other stories associated with other notable Tjukurpa (Dreaming) stories. You'll see the rock art of the ancients and learn how Uluru was, and still is, an important place for teaching young Aboriginal people. We will then move to the new Talinguru Nyakunytjaku viewing area, where you can see an uninterrupted view of Uluru with Kata Tjuta in the background. This excursion will last approximately 5 hours and is carried out with an English-speaking guide with headphones. Back to the hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Transfer to Ayers Rock airport by collective bus for flight to Cairns (*). Arrival and private transfer with English-speaking driver to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure by catamaran to navigate the famous Barrier Reef (*). A Quicksilver Connections bus will pick you up from your hotel this morning and take you on a scenic drive to Port Douglas. Travel on Quicksilver's luxurious 30-meter sailing catamaran to the Low Isles. Located like a jewel within a lagoon of secluded coral gardens, Low Isles offers everything you could dream of in a tropical paradise. Today you can enjoy a variety of reef activities, including snorkeling, introduction to scuba diving, exploring the island's beach with a marine biologist, observing the coral through a glass-bottom boat, or simply relaxing on the beach. Morning tea and tropical buffet lunch are included. Around 6 p.m., return to the hotel. Accommodation.

(*)This excursion is carried out in English only.

Breakfast. Depart on a full-day excursion (*) to discover the tropical rainforest of the State of Queensland. Today you will travel in comfort in a specially designed luxury vehicle on this eco-accredited tour led by our experienced guides. Your tour will begin with a visit to the Mossman Gorge Centre. Here you will enjoy morning tea before boarding the bus for your transfer to Mossman Gorge. Your driver will take you on a guided hike through Mossman Gorge, sharing his knowledge about one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Then take a one-hour cruise along the Daintree River and learn more about the habitat of birds, tree snakes and unique plants. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including the elusive saltwater crocodile. You'll enjoy a tasty tropical lunch at Heritage Lodge overlooking the beautiful clear waters of Cooper Creek. They will take a stroll along the world-famous tropical Cape Tribulation Beach and admire the coastline from the Kulki Viewpoint. Next stop is the Daintree Ice Cream Company for a delicious cup of exotic fruit ice cream, made with fruits grown in their orchard (gluten- and dairy-free options are available). Your final stop will be Alexandra Lookout for a stunning view of the Daintree River Estuary, Snapper Island and beyond to the Coral Sea. Transfer back to hotel in Cairns. Accommodation.

(*) This excursion is carried out with an English-speaking guide and headphones with a GPS system will be provided with pre-recorded explanations in other languages, including Spanish.

Breakfast. Private transfer with English-speaking driver to Cairns airport for flight to Sydney (*). Arrival and private transfer with English-speaking driver to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

(*) The client may choose to have this flight included in the package or purchase it on their own.

Breakfast. In the morning, departure by tourist bus for a panoramic tour of the city (*). It will begin in the historic The Rocks. Explore the cabins and pubs built by prisoners. Head east and head to the stunning Botanic Gardens located right in the heart of Sydney. Driving along Mr Macquarie Street, named after the fifth Governor of New South Wales, Lachlan Macquarie, you will see Australia's first Parliament, Hyde Park Barracks and St Mary's Cathedral. Second stop at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, situated on the water's edge, here you will enjoy a walking tour with magnificent views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Then we continue through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, with the sources of El Alamein, towards Rose Bay, our third stop. This is where we stop to enjoy an Australian snack (not included). We will continue through Watsons Bay to our fourth stop, before crossing the coast to reach Sydney's most famous beach, Bondi Beach. Here you will have some time to have lunch (not included). Enjoy the area like the locals before hopping back on the bus back to Sydney. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.

(*) This panoramic visit will be carried out with an English-speaking guide and headphones will be provided with pre-recorded explanations in other languages, including Spanish.

Breakfast. Free day at your entire disposal to continue exploring the city or hire an optional excursion. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Private transfer with English-speaking driver to Sydney International Airport.