18-DAY TASTE OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC TOUR

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INCLUDED FEATURES:

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:

Day 1 Leave Los Angeles

Day 2 Cross the International Dateline

Day 3 Fiji
Arrive Fiji early morning and transfer to your accommodation. In Fiji you are encouraged to bathe in the warm South Pacific island waters, laze around in our fresh water pool or simply relax and do nothing at all.
Day 4 Fiji
At leisure.

Day 5 Fiji – Auckland
A day at leisure. Late evening, transfer to Fiji International Airport for your overnight flight to Auckland.
All categories Central Auckland Airport

Day 6 Auckland – Queenstown
Arrive Auckland and clear customs & immigration. Make your way to the domestic terminal for your flight to the South Island. Queenstown, is nestled beside the deep blue waters of Lake Wakatipu, at the foot of the Remarkables Mountain Range. On arrival, you will transfer to your accommodation, 3 nights.

Day 7 Queenstown
Journey through some of the most beautiful countryside in New Zealand to Milford Sound to board the vessel for a leisurely cruise along the Sound to the Tasman Sea. The vessel stops at various points and plenty of time is available to view waterfalls, rain-forest, mountains and seals. (L)

Day 8 Queenstown
At leisure.

Day 9 Queenstown – Christchurch
Journey through the South Island to the Garden City of Christchurch. Transfer to accommodation, 2 nights.

Day 10 Christchurch
Visit the extinct volcanoes of Banks Peninsula. We make photo stops at scenic places and include a cheese tasting at the Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory. At Akaroa, embark on a nature and harbour cruise on the Canterbury Cat, to explore the volcanic harbour. Sightings may be made of the world’s smallest  dolphin.

Day 11 Christchurch – Cairns
Transfer to the airport for your flight via Sydney to Cairns.

Day 12 Cairns
This morning, transfer to Cairns wharf for a journey to explore one of Australia’s greatest icons, the Great Barrier Reef.

Day 13 Cairns
Today we journey north past the spectacular coastline to the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest. Learn about the eco system, and enjoy a Wildlife River Cruise, looking for crocodiles, pythons, birds and flying foxes.

Day 14 Cairns
At leisure.

Day 15 Cairns – Sydney
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival, transfer to your accommodation, 3 nights.

Day 16 Sydney
Today you will experience the magical beauty of ancient landscapes and native fauna and flora at the Blue Mountains National Park. En route we stop at a wildlife park where you will come in close contact with Koalas, kangaroos, birds and reptiles.

Day 17 Sydney
Sydney Harbour is alive with both pleasure and commercial craft, making it a favorite place for all Sydney-siders. Experience the harbour aboard a cruise. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 18 Sydney – Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles.*Airport transfers as listed

PRICES 2008: From $4350.00 per person, standard hotel, low season  rates apply. Based on double occupancy

DEPARTURES:  Daily

HOTELS:  Choice of Standard, Superior or Deluxe or Luxury class hotels