Asia Pacific Voyages - September 2008 to April 2010 - (Page 54) 3-niGhT Great Barrier Reef 3-niGhT Ayers Rock & Alice Springs rock groups Among the awesome thrills of touring Australia, nothing quite compares with the rock formations found in the Red Center. The domes of Kata Tjuta (aka the Olgas); the Devil’s Marbles, huge spherical boulders flung across the desert; and the greatest star of all — monolithic Uluru (Ayers Rock), famous for its ever-changing color and caves with paintings of Aboriginal Dreamtime. The world-class sights of Sydney, the lush tropical rain forest of Cairns and the greatest underwater show in the world await. pre-cruise tour u 2008: Nov 4; Dec 2 2009: Jan 2, 30; Feb 27; oct 29; Dec 3 Journey into the heart of Australia —“The Red Centre”— for a look at Ayers Rock, Aboriginal culture and remote life in the outback. pr e-c r uis e tour u 2008: Nov 4; Dec 2 2009: Jan 2, 30; Feb 27; oct 29; Dec 3 1 Arrive sydney Transfer to your hotel, then set off 1 Arrive sydney The world-class sights of Sydney on an afternoon sightseeing tour. Overnight Sydney. 2 cairns Following a morning flight to Cairns, visit await you on an afternoon’s sightseeing tour. Overnight Sydney. 2 Ayers rocks Fly to the “Red Centre” of Australia. an Aboriginal theatre and cultural center. Enjoy a barbecue feast, highlighted by a nighttime crocodile cruise. Overnight Cairns. 3 Great Barrier reef An astonishing variety of brilliant coral, tropical fish and marine creatures await. Snorkel from the reef platform or visit the underwater observatory to view this underwater paradise up close. Overnight Cairns. 4 cairns/sydney/Bon Voyage First, a scenic An afternoon’s tour of the Ayers Rock region includes the Olgas and the mighty monolith itself, Ayers Rock, rising from the plain to a height of over 1,100 feet. Overnight Ayers Rock. 3 Alice springs Get up early to watch the sun rise ride on the Kuranda Railway; then a chance to glide through Cairns’ rain forest canopy on a gondola, traveling at treetop level. A flight to Sydney takes you to your Holland America ship. p ost- cruise tour 2008: Nov 7; Dec 5 2009: Jan 5; Feb 2; Mar 2 Post-cruise tour in reverse, flying from Sydney to Cairns for 2 nights; 1 night Sydney before flight home. Add To yoUR CRUiSE fARE PRE us$2,069 over Ayers Rock, then enjoy the morning at leisure. A scenic flight at noon takes you to Alice Springs, immortalized in the movie A Town Like Alice. Overnight Alice Springs. 4 sydney/Bon Voyage Today you will be treated to a special view of Aboriginal culture and customs, hosted by the Walpiri Tribe. Then fly to Sydney, where your Holland America ship awaits. post-c r uis e tour 2008: Nov 7; Dec 5 2009: Jan 5; Feb 2; Mar 2; Nov 1; Dec 6 Post-cruise tour is similar, though guests will fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock directly and overnight in Sydney before flight home. Add To yoUR CRUiSE fARE PRE us$1,999 PoST Shared Double Single Occupancy us$2,179 – $2,689 2,579 – 3,099 – $2,499 2,379 – 2,829 PoST u For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival. Shared Double Single Occupancy us$2,129 – $2,949 2,599 – 3,479 – $2,789 2,369 – 3,199 u For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival. CAIRNS Great Barrier Reef Alice Springs Ayers Rock AUSTRALIA To/From Voyage Pre-/Post-Vacation Route SYDNEY AUSTRALIA To/From Voyage Pre-/Post-Vacation Route SYDNEY 54 e-brochures available online Great Barrier Reef im_AP09_VAC1_AUS.eps Alice Springs im_AP09_VAC2_AUS.eps
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