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Duration 10 days
Price From $ 2,582
Price Per Day $ 258
Highlights
  • Explore Sydney Opera House and Rocks area
  • Enjoy cruising to Whitsunday Island
  • Visit beach of Whitehaven
  • Enjoy very scenic train journey to Cairns
Trip Style Private guided tour
Lodging Level Premium
Physical Level
  • 2- Easy
Travel Themes
  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks
Countries Visited
Cities and Attractions
  • Cairns
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Sydney
Flights & Transport Ground transport included
Activities
  • Culture
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Sailing
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Trains & Rail
  • Whale watching
Meals Included N/A
Description

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.

Itinerary: Sydney to Great Barrier Reef Tour

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 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 7: Cairns

An early start to the station for a relaxing and very scenic train journey to Cairns.

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

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