Day 1 Arrive Sydney, Australia
On arrival transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Sydney; Hotel Ibis Darling Harbour (Standard), Grace Hotel (First Class), Sydney Harbour Marriott (Deluxe) for three nights.

Day 2 Sydney City Sights & Harbor Cruise
See the beauty of Sydney on today’s sightseeing and harbor cruise, a “must” for any visit to Sydney. View the city’s famous icons, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Pass the Botanic Gardens en route to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, for superb city and harbor views. See some stately homes and architectural masterpieces, from the historic Rocks area with its old world charm to the exclusive Eastern Suburbs and famous Bondi Beach. (L)

Day 3 Blue Mountains Luxury 4WD Ecotour
The Blue Mountains offer a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife. From Leura, skirt around Cliff Drive to Katoomba to look out over the magnificent Jamison Valley (Australia’s Grand Canyon) and the Three Sisters. After a barbeque lunch of sizzling steaks, sausages, salads and local wines, visit a hidden valley to witness Australian wildlife in its natural habitat before returning to Sydney around 5:30pm. (L)

Day 4 Sydney / Cairns
Today fly from Sydney to Cairns (airfare not included). On arrival transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Accommodation: Cairns; Cairns Colonial Club (Standard), Rydges Tradewinds (First Class), Cairns International Hotel (Deluxe) for three nights.

Day 5 Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Head to charming Port Douglas this morning to board a 120’ catamaran for a cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. There is time for swimming, snorkeling and viewing the marine life from the semi-submersible viewer. Take a scenic helicopter flight over the reef (flight, own expense). Lunch is served on board. (L)

Day 6 Kuranda Day Excursion
Travel on the famous Kuranda Scenic Rail and experience Skyrail over the rainforest canopy. Discover Aboriginal culture at the world renowned Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

Day 7 Cairns / Auckland, New Zealand
Today travel from Cairns to Auckland (airfare not included). On arrival transfer to the hotel. Accommodation: Auckland; Copthorne Hotel Anzac Avenue (Standard), SkyCity Hotel (First Class), Hilton Auckland (Deluxe).

Day 8 Auckland / Waitomo / Rotorua
Travel to the fascinating Waitomo Caves for an underground boat ride and guided tour of the famous Glow Worm Grotto. Continue to Rotorua. Tonight enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert. Accommodation: Rotorua; Hotel Ibis (Standard), Royal Lakeside Novotel (First Class), Millennium Hotel (Deluxe) for two nights. (L,D)

Day 9 Rotorua Sightseeing
Experience top Rotorua Attractions: Te Puia Thermal Reserve and the N2 Maon Arts & Crafts Institute, Rainbow Springs and the Agrodome Sheep Show.

Day 10 Rotorua / Auckland
This morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Auckland (flight not included). The rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Auckland; Copthorne Hotel Anzac Avenue (Standard), SkyCity Hotel (First Class), Hilton Auckland (Deluxe).

Day 11 Auckland / Nadi, Fiji
Today fly to Fiji (airfare not included). Bula, welcome! On arrival transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Fiji; Tanoa Hotel (Standard), Sonaisali Island Resort (First Class), Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa (Deluxe) for three nights.

Day 12 South Sea Day Cruise
Today enjoy a full day cruise to Castaway Island Resort— just 11/2 hours away from Nadi. There will be plenty of time for swimming or relaxing in the sun. A buffet lunch is included. Return to Nadi late afternoon. (L)

Day 13 Fiji Sightseeing
This morning join the Orchid Garden tour. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 14 Departure
Day at leisure until transfer to Nadi Airport for departure flight. Or extend the stay and choose one of the many Fiji island resorts.

SOUTH PACIFIC INTERLUDE
Code: SPI

Land cost per person US$	Twin	Single
Standard	$2215	$3269
First Class	$2710	$4265
Deluxe	$3130	$5199

• Seasonal rates apply.
• Extra night prices available on request.
• Airfare not included. Ask for details.
• All components can be upgraded or modified.
• Departs daily.