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The Great Australian Explorer 2010

A 24-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $5,925

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Starting Price:	$5,925
Tour Length:	24 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-QGAEC-2010

Cities Visited:
Sydney, Hay, Adelaide, Wilpena Pound, Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Kakadu, Darwin, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

A journey through Australia from bottom to top. Sample the wines of Clare Valley, view the setting and rising sun at Ayers Rock, explore the outback scenery of Alice Springs, get up close to some crocs, and see the colorful wildlife that surrounds the Great Barrier Reef.

Sightseeing Highlights

Sydney Sightseeing includes the Harbour Bridge,Opera House and Bondi Beach.
Adelaide Sightseeing in this quaint city.
Clare Valley Sample local wines.
Flinders Ranges Enjoy the beautiful scenery ofWilpena Pound.
Coober Pedy Visit the opal mining capital of theworld.
Ayers Rock See sunset and sunrise at Uluru andtour of the base.
The Olgas Walk into mysterious Waïpa Gorge.
Kings Canyon Climb the Canyon.
Alice Springs Tour this outback town.
West MacDonell Ranges Stop at Simpsons Gap.
Alice Springs Desert Park See Australian nativewildlife.
Mataranka Enjoy a swim in the Thermal springs.
Katherine Katherine Gorge cruise.
Kakadu Spend time in Kakadu National Park andenjoy a wildlife cruise on Yellow Water Billabong.
Litchfield Tour this beautiful National Park.
Cairns Spend three relaxing nights in thistropical city.
Great Barrier Reef Full day Great Barrier Reefcruise including lunch.

Dining Highlights

21 Buffet breakfasts
1 buffet lunch on the Great Barrier Reef
9 dinners in hotels
1 barbecue dinner under the stars and 1 dinner at Crocosaurus Cove

33 meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

On Days 6-20 you will have the services of one of Trafalgar''sprofessional Tour Directors on tour.
You will be traveling on an independent basis and will joinscheduled day tours with a local driver/guide on Days 3-5 and21-24.
irport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Sydney & Day 24in Cairns, only for passengers who have booked their flights on aTrafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flightdetails.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms wtih private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Days 1 & 2 - Depart USA
We fly over the international date line on our way to Sydney,Australia

Day 3 - Arrive Sydney (3 nights)
On arrival at Sydney Airport you are transferred to our hotel. Theremainder of your day is at leisure. Hotel: The Grace Hotel

Days 4 & 5 - Sydney sightseeing & at leisure
Morning sightseeing features views of the Royal Botanic Gardens,Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from Mrs. Macquarie''s Chair,before heading to the infamous Kings Cross. Continue to BondiBeach, with time for a stroll along this famous surf beach. SeeDarling Harbour on your return to the city. The balance of yourstay is at leisure. Why not sightsee further or do someshopping? (Buffet breakfast / Buffet breakfast)

Day 6 - Sydney - Hay
Today after breakfast our drive takes us along the Hume Highway andthrough Goulburn to Hay, located in the heart of the RiverinaDistrict. This evening, we enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinner withour Tour Director. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Comfort Inn

Day 7 - Hay - Adelaide
This morning our journey will continue through Mildura. We''ll seethe Murray River before crossing the South Australian border. Fromhere we travel through the Riverland District and on to Adelaidefor our overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Stamford Plaza

Day 8 - Adelaide - Flinders Ranges
After a sightseeing tour of Adelaide we make our way through theClare Valley and sample some local wines. Then, into the FlindersRanges and Wilpena Pound for the night. (Buffet breakfast /Dinner) Hotel: Wilpena Pound Resort

Day 9 - Flinders Ranges - Port Augusta
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning with time to explore WilpenaPound. Perhaps take a walk to Wangarra Lookout before we continueour journey to Port Augusta. On our arrival we will visit theWadlata Outback Interpretive Centre. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Majestic Oasis Apartments

Day 10 - Port Augusta - Coober Pedy
Today we stop to visit Woomera, established in 1947 as anexperimental rocket launching site. Then we continue our drive toCoober Pedy. Here we enjoy a tour of this unique town and visit anunderground home before dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast /Dinner) Hotel: Desert Cave Hotel

Day 11 - Coober Pedy - Ayers Rock (2 nights)
We cross vast cattle stations as we make our way to Ayers RockResort. This evening enjoy a complimentary glass of wine andnibbles as we watch a spectacular sunset at Uluõu (AyersRock). (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Desert Gardens Hotel

Day 12 - Ayers Rock - The Olgas
Rise early to view Uluõu (Ayers Rock) at sunrise with time forthose wishing to climb to the summit. Then we tour the base to seerock paintings and hear stories of the Aboriginal Dreamtime. Laterwe visit Kata Tjuúa (the Olgas) and walk through WaïpaGorge. After sunset with complimentary sparkling wine, we enjoy adelicious barbecue Highlight Dinner and time for stargazingtoo! (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 13 - Ayers Rock - Kings Canyon
This morning we travel through sandhill country towards KingsCanyon. Continue on to Watarrka National Park where you can makethe rocky climb with your guide to the rim of Kings Canyon to berewarded with marvellous views. Or you may wish to explore theboulder-strewn canyon floor, a more leisurely walk. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Kings Canyon Resort

Day 14 - Kings Canyon - Alice Springs (2 nights)
Our first stop today is Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges,with its lovely river red gum scenery. Then we''re off to AliceSprings where a sightseeing tour includes highlights of the RoyalFlying Doctor Service, Telegraph Station and School of theAir. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Alice Springs Resort

Day 15 - Alice Springs Desert Park
This morning we travel out to the Alice Springs Desert Park whereyou will be greeted by a local Aboriginal Guide. See the park froma different perspective as you learn about the traditions of thelocal Arrente people. Explore the Desert Rivers and Sand Countryhabitats and learn about survival in this arid country. Visit theNocturnal House and enjoy reserved seating at the Birds of PreyPresentation. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon. (Buffetbreakfast)

Day 16 - Alice Springs - Tennant Creek
We travel north across the Tropic of Capricorn and see Karlu Karlu(Devils Marbles). We continue on to the gold mining town of TennantCreek for a guided mine tour followed by a barbecue dinner. (Buffetbreakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Eldorado Motor Inn

Day 17 - Mataranka Thermal Springs - Katherine
Today we visit historic Daly Waters, before entering the NeverNever country of the Northern Territory. Next, we stop at thebeautiful Mataranka Thermal Springs with time for a swim. Finally,a late afternoon arrival at Katherine. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Paraway Motel

Day 18 - Katherine Gorge Cruise - Kakadu
Our day begins with an early morning cruise through KatherineGorge. We continue our journey deep into Kakadu National Park wherewe join the famous Yellow Water Billabong cruise. Tonight we stayin the heart of Kakadu National Park. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn

Day 19 - Kakadu - Darwin (2 nights)
We visit the Ubirr rock art site. Perhaps take an optional scenicflight over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. We stop at the BowaliVisitor Centre, before traveling via the Marrakai Plains toDarwin. (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: Mantra Pandanas

Day 20 - Litchfield National Park
We travel to Litchfield National Park where we see beautifulFlorence and Wangi Falls and the Termite Mounds. Enjoy a specialevening, with Highlight Dinner, when we visit Crocosaurus Cove.Enter the world of the awesome Northern Territory SaltwaterCrocodile. See the largest display of Australian reptiles in theworld, a two storey fresh water aquarium, a turtle sanctuary, aswell as local Aboriginal Art and Culture displays. (Buffetbreakfast / Highlight dinner)

Day 21 - Darwin - Cairns (3 nights)
After breakfast, we are transferred to the airport for our earlymorning flight to Cairns where we spend the next three nights.(Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Hilton Hotel

Day 22 - Great Barrier Reef
We board a high speed catamaran and cruise to the Great BarrierReef. Enjoy an informative reef education presentation. See amyriad of coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatoryand the semi-submersible craft. There is the opportunity to gosnorkeling to view this natural living wonder up close. Enjoy aHighlight Lunch before we return to Cairns. (Buffet breakfast /Highlight lunch)

Day 23 - Cairns at leisure
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Why not join an optional excursion onthe Kuranda train, returning on a magical journey above therainforest on the Skyrail Cableway? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 24 - Cairns - USA
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your returnflight home. (Buffet breakfast)

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So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/25/2010 - 9/17/2010	$6,155
9/15/2010 - 10/8/2010	$6,155
9/22/2010 - 10/15/2010	$6,155
10/6/2010 - 10/29/2010	$6,155
10/27/2010 - 11/19/2010	$6,155
11/24/2010 - 12/17/2010	$6,155
12/22/2010 - 1/14/2011	$5,925
1/5/2011 - 1/28/2011	$5,925
2/2/2011 - 2/25/2011	$5,925
3/2/2011 - 3/25/2011	$5,925
3/29/2011 - 4/22/2011	$6,950
4/26/2011 - 5/20/2011	$6,950
5/24/2011 - 6/17/2011	$6,950
6/14/2011 - 7/8/2011	$6,950
7/5/2011 - 7/29/2011	$7,299
7/26/2011 - 8/19/2011	$7,299
8/23/2011 - 9/16/2011	$7,299
9/13/2011 - 10/7/2011	$7,299
9/20/2011 - 10/14/2011	$7,299
10/4/2011 - 10/28/2011	$7,299
10/25/2011 - 11/18/2011	$7,299
11/22/2011 - 12/16/2011	$7,299
12/20/2011 - 1/13/2012	$6,950
1/3/2012 - 1/27/2012	$6,950
1/31/2012 - 2/24/2012	$6,950
2/28/2012 - 3/23/2012	$6,950

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Sydney
Hay
Adelaide
Wilpena Pound
Port Augusta
Coober Pedy
Ayers Rock
Kings Canyon
Alice Springs
Tennant Creek
Katherine
Kakadu
Darwin
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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