COLLETTE VACATIONS
A refined worldwide escorted touring
experience.
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The COMPLETE SOUTH
PACIFIC
27 DAYS
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THE COMPLETE
SOUTH
PACIFIC
featuring
Australia and New Zealand
Duration: 25 Days - 27 Day w/air
Land
Tour w/deluxe motorcoach
Visits to: AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
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Specially-priced Air Rates
Available: YES
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featuring Australia and New Zealand
Meet a koala, toss a boomerang and learn
to play the didgeridoo – do it all on The Complete South Pacific, an
unforgettable 27-day journey to Australia and New Zealand, with two
nights on the Australian island of Tasmania. Learn Aboriginal and Maori
traditions. Toast the sunset on Ayers Rock with champagne. Discover the
colorful world of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend 2 nights in geothermal
Rotorua and visit an authentic Maori village. Explore New Zealand’s
majestic fjord, Milford Sound. Enjoy a home stay and dinner with a New
Zealand family. Dine under the Outback stars. Visit the Tasmanian Devil
Conservation Center. See the Penguins of Phillip Island commute home.
Cruise the waters of Kakadu National Park, where the saltwater crocs
splash!
•Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock,
Alice Springs, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Melbourne, Tasmania,
Sydney, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, Hanmer Springs,
Wellington, Rotorua
- Learn about the
education of
the children in the Outback during a visit to the School of the Air.
- Cruise the waters in Kakadu National
Park where you are sure to see crocs and plentiful bird life.
- See a Tasmanian Devil during a visit to
the
Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park and learn about the efforts to save
these great creatures.
- Experience the Tamaki Maori Village in
New Zealand’s Maori cultural capital, Rotorua.
27 days, 37 meals
QUALITY
HOTELS
CAIRNS|
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort,
ULURU|
Desert Gardens
ALICE
SPRINGS| Crowne Plaza Alice Springs,
DARWIN|
Holiday Inn Gagudju Crocodile,
MELBOURNE| Novotel Melbourne on Collins
HOBART| Grand Mercure Hadleys Hotel
SYDNEY| Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour
QUEENSTOWN| Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
MT. COOK AREA| The Hermitage
HAMNER SPRINGS| Select Braemar Lodge & Spa
WELLINGTON| Novotel Wellington
ROTORUA| Home Stay Hotel
AUCKLAND| Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland
ITINERARY
Day 1 - 2: Depart
From Home
Today you board your Qantas flight and
begin the adventure of a lifetime to Australia and New Zealand.
Crossing the International Dateline, you skip a day ahead.
Day 3: Arrive in
Cairns, Australia
Your tour begins in Cairns, the gateway
to the Great Barrier Reef in tropical north Queensland. Tonight, enjoy
a special welcome dinner with your new mates.
Today dinner will be
included.
Novotel Cairns Oasis
Resort
Day 4: Great Barrier Reef
Board a high speed catamaran for an
exciting tour of the Great Barrier Reef - the most biologically diverse
ecosystem in the world. From your base on Green Island, you are able to
explore the reef in many ways. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride*, take a
stroll in the rainforest, relax on the beaches, snorkel or just watch
the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. For a more
adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving and an outer
reef tour* are also available.
Today breakfast and lunch will
be included.
Novotel Cairns Oasis
Resort
Day 5: Cairns
This
morning you board the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for an unforgettable
ride above the rainforest canopy. There are two stops where you may get
off the cableway and experience the forest floor from specially
designed boardwalks. The amazing diversity of plants, animals and birds
will astound you. Your evening is at leisure to enjoy your tropical
surroundings.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Novotel Cairns Oasis
Resort
Day 6: Cairns - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Fly to the heart of the Outback,
arriving at Uluru, the Aboriginal name for Ayers Rock. Tour the
sandstone domes known as Kata Tjuta and the beautiful area surrounding
the base of “The Rock.” Later, witness a stunning sunset over a glass
of champagne as the Rock’s hues change dramatically with the setting
sun.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Desert Gardens
Day 7: Uluru - Alice Springs
This morning you depart for Alice
Springs to experience life in the heart of the Aussie Outback. A
sightseeing tour of the area includes the Old Telegraph Station, where
you learn how people communicated in this remote destination in the
1800’s. Gain insight into the educational system in the Outback with a
visit to the School of the Air; you may even see a class in session! A
special experience is in store for you this afternoon as you will have
the opportunity to meet the young Aboriginal group, Drum Atweme**.
Supported by the Collette Foundation, Drum Atweme is a musical group
comprised of at-risk youth from the local community. Tonight, enjoy
dining and entertainment during a traditional dinner in the bush.
You’ll experience Outback hospitality and entertainment under the
Southern Hemisphere's stars.
Today
breakfast and dinner will
be included.
Crowne Plaza Alice
Springs
Day 8: Alice Springs - Darwin - Kakadu National Park
Begin your day with a Dreamtime Tour.
Experience the culture of the Australian Aborigines and learn about
their ancient culture, folklore, customs and the concept of Dreamtime.
You will have the opportunity to taste some of their traditional
Aboriginal food. Later, board your flight to the northern tip of
Australia and the city of Darwin. Then, drive into the heart of Kakadu
National Park.
Today
breakfast and
dinner will be included.
Holiday Inn Gagudju
Crocodile
Day 9: Kakadu National Park
Today,
experience the beauty and culture of Australia’s “Top End.” Kakadu
National Park is home to wallaroos and wallabies, monitors and lizards,
birds of every imaginable color, and crocodiles. See ancient Aboriginal
rock art at Nourlangie Rock, some dating back over 10,000 years. During
your afternoon Yellow Waters cruise be on the lookout for crocodiles as
they bask in the sun, as well as waterfowl such as jabiru, egrets,
herons and eagles.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Holiday Inn Gagudju
Crocodile
Day 10: Kakadu National Park - Darwin - Melbourne
Fly to the beautiful Victorian city of
Melbourne.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Novotel Melbourne on
Collins
Day 11: Melbourne
This morning enjoy a city tour which
includes Fitzroy Gardens, the Shrine of Remembrance and Parliament
House. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore Melbourne independently.
You may visit the elegant parks and gardens in this friendly city, take
a ride on a streetcar or enjoy lunch at an outdoor café in the
quaint Italian neighborhood of Carlton. This afternoon visit Phillip
Island, a renowned nature reserve and home of the world’s largest
colony of Little Penguins. The Little Penguin is protected on Phillip
Island and rangers diligently study them. View the Little Penguin
Parade as hundreds of them waddle out of the sea and cross the beach to
their burrows in the dunes. You will also visit the interpretation
center to learn about the life of the Little Penguins and their
significance to the area.
Today
breakfast and dinner will
be included.
Novotel Melbourne on
Collins
Day
12: Melbourne - Hobart
A flight to Hobart, Tasmania brings you
to Australia's second oldest city. The rugged and pristine beauty of
Tasmania provides the backdrop to your 2-night stay.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Grand Mercure
Hadleys Hotel
Day 13: Hobart
This
morning
you will meet the Tasmanian Devil! Learn about this unique marsupial,
its plight for survival, and the great efforts in place to save it from
extinction. Later, take a guided tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site,
the best-preserved example of Australia’s penal colonies. Dating back
to 1833, the site features a large number of stabilized ruins and
restored buildings. While at Port Arthur, you’ll get a glimpse into the
lives of the convicts. Later, witness the spectacular coastal rock
formations known as Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blow Hole.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Grand Mercure
Hadleys Hotel
Day 14: Hobart - Sydney
Return to mainland Australia today and
arrive in the bustling city of Sydney.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Novotel Rockford
Darling Harbour
Day
15: Sydney
Start the day with a city tour of
Sydney, where modern-day Australia was born. Highlights include Kings
Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the
Botanic Gardens, and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Discover one
of the world’s greatest architectural achievements as you take a guided
tour through the Sydney Opera House. Dinner is included at the 360
Restaurant, a fantastic revolving restaurant atop the famous Sydney
Tower, offering stunning views of the city below.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Novotel Rockford
Darling Harbour
Day 16: Sydney
This
morning,
visit Koala Park which showcases Australia's wide array of indigenous
wildlife. Walk amongst wallabies, dingoes, kangaroos, emus, wombats,
and, of course, the cuddly koalas when you experience this wildlife
sanctuary. You will even have a chance to take a photo with a koala!
Next, enjoy a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about opals during
a special presentation at the National Opal Collection. An amazing
evening begins with a sail on Sydney Harbour's glistening waters during
a dinner cruise offering spectacular views of Sydney’s greatest icons -
the Harbour Bridge and world-famous Opera House.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Novotel Rockford
Darling Harbour
Day 17: Sydney - Queenstown, New Zealand
Travel to New Zealand, arriving in the
gorgeous town of Queenstown. Dinner is included at the Skyline
Restaurant overlooking Queenstown, the Remarkable Mountains and Lake
Wakatipu.
Today
dinner will be included.
Novotel Queenstown
Lakeside
Day 18: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
Journey through beech forest into the
rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley via the Homer Tunnel to Milford
Sound. Enjoy a cruise of Milford Sound fjord. Following your cruise,
you return to Queenstown. You may choose to return via a short optional
flight, weather permitting, for spectacular views of New Zealand’s
Southern Alps.
Today
breakfast and lunch will be included.
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Day
19: Queenstown
Enjoy a day at leisure in this charming
village. You may choose an option of a thrilling jet boat ride on the
scenic Shotover River, or “A Journey through Middle Earth,” where you
traverse the Tolkienesque countryside and see where portions of the
Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Day 20: Queenstown - Mt. Cook National Park
Traveling
through New Zealand’s picturesque countryside, you will learn about the
19th century gold rush when you stop in Arrowtown. Later today you will
arrive at Mt. Cook National Park where you may take nature walks or, if
weather permits, enjoy an optional flightseeing tour to the top of the
rugged mountain range.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
The Hermitage
Day 21: Mt. Cook - Hanmer Springs
A drive through the Southern Alps, which
line the western side of New Zealand's South Island, brings you to the
relaxing town of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand’s premier spa destination.
Enjoy time to explore this beautiful area by visiting downtown for
shopping, relaxing and soaking in the serenity of the surrounding
mountains. Or perhaps you’ll choose to visit one of the many renowned
spas.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Select Braemar Lodge
& Spa
Day
22: Hanmer Springs - Picton - Wellington
Traveling north along the coast you'll
pass scenic river valleys and vineyards. Arriving in Picton, you will
ferry to the North Island on one of the most scenic trips the world has
to offer. Cruising through the Marlborough Sounds and across the Cook
Strait, your final destination is Wellington, the harbour capital of
New Zealand.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Novotel Wellington
Day 23: Wellington
According
to Maori legend, Wellington Harbour was founded in the 10th century by
the Polynesian navigator Kupe and first named Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui
- or "head of Maui's fish." A tour of this city showcases the Beehive
Parliamentary buildings and views from atop Mt. Victoria. Later,
experience Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, New Zealand's national museum. The
museum has won worldwide acclaim for its innovative and diverse range
of artwork and exhibitions which relay the captivating stories of the
indigenous people.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Novotel Wellington
Day 24: Wellington - Rotorua
Depart for the center of Maori culture -
the city of Rotorua. Here you’ll see a unique landscape of bubbling and
steaming geothermal springs. Tonight you will enjoy a home stay**** and
dinner with a New Zealand family. This is a great way to meet the Kiwis
and perhaps form lifelong friendships.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Home Stay Hotel
Day
25: Rotorua
This morning visit Te Puia, New
Zealand's premier Maori cultural and geothermal experience. You'll be
truly amazed by the landscape of erupting geysers, bubbling mud pools
and other geothermal wonders. Here, the Maori keep their culture alive
by teaching the tribal youth traditional carving and weaving. Before
leaving you will view the national bird - the Kiwi. A visit to the
Agrodome will give you insight into how wool, one of New Zealand’s
premier products, is processed. You will also view a special sheep
shearing demonstration. Later this afternoon, meet jade carvers and
discover how it is transformed into beautiful jewelry. This evening
visit a traditional Maori village and learn about ancient Maori life.
Tour the Tamaki village and interact with its inhabitants to get a
firsthand feel for a day in the life of a native Maori. Then,
experience a taste of Maori entertainment during a number of tribal
dances including the Haka, or war dance. After the performance, a
spectacular Hangi feast awaits you.
Today
breakfast and dinner will be included.
Home Stay Hotel
Day 26: Rotorua - Auckland
Travel
through the majestic countryside of the North Island, arriving in New
Zealand's largest city, Auckland, "The City of Sails." This afternoon,
experience a short tour of Auckland before you head to your hotel.
Enjoy an opportunity to relax on your final night in the South Pacific
before tomorrow’s flight home.
Today
breakfast will be included.
Rendezvous Grand
Hotel Auckland
Day 27: Auckland - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Auckland.
Optional Excursions for The
Complete South Pacific
Plan Ahead, Reserve
Now!
Add
a
touch of
personalization to your vacation by selecting from our well-researched
list of options. While Collette is known for our many inclusions, we
also want to be sure you have adequate free time and options to enhance
your vacation – your way. And now, you can reserve your options in
advance of your tour!
Availability
is
limited
and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must
be received no later than 15 days prior to departure. Prices are
subject to change. Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by
an adult. |
A Camel Ride, the Rock, and a Sunrise
$125.00
City:
Yulara
Experience the majesty of sunrise on
Ayers Rock from a unique vantage point - the back of a camel! A
peaceful one-hour camel ride brings you across the red sand dunes in
the cool, clear morning air. Watch the sunrise over Ayers Rock bring
the warm hues of the monolith alive. Appreciate why Aboriginal people
consider this area, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, sacred. Skilled
bush guides introduce you to the flora and fauna of this UNESCO World
Heritage site and tell you a bit about the history of those who live
there. Enjoy a light breakfast featuring Billy Tea, an Aussie bush
favorite, and fresh baked goods after the ride.
Your
transportation
is included.
Please Note: The
maximum weight to participate in this option is 210 lbs per person.
Duration:
approximately 2.5 hour(s).
Outback Ballooning and the Desert
Sunrise $340.00
City:
Alice Springs
Drift over the Outback on the gentle
winds in the welcome cool of the morning. The landscape erupts into
color as the sun’s rays strike the MacDonnell mountain ranges. Watch as
balloons slowly inflate and gracefully rise into the sky. Gently float
aloft and enjoy the spectacular Outback scenery below you. Kangaroos
and wallabies love the early mornings, so keep your eyes open for them
as you glide over the bush. Return to the ground and enjoy a delightful
Aussie-style breakfast complete with a champagne toast!
Actual balloon flight time is 30 minutes. This option operates on a
weather permitting basis only.
Your
transportation
is included.
Duration:
approximately 1.5 hour(s).
Journey through Middle Earth $145.00
City:
Queenstown
Venture into Middle Earth on this best
selling venture and see the primeval, mystical landscapes where the
powerful trilogy inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien was filmed. The vast
panoramas of unspoiled wilderness and awesome grandeur of New Zealand’s
South Island provided the ideal setting to bring these beloved
adventures to life. Trek by 4 x 4 up into the Remarkable Mountains and
across the Arrow River. There are no movie sets left, just the
stunning, pristine vistas that filled the frames. Driven around by
driver guides in Range Rovers, it is a highly personalized experience
that gives you unique insight into this beautiful realm.
Your
transportation
is included.
Please Note:
Option to cancel is available up until 24 hours before start date of
tour. If you choose to cancel within 24 hours of the tour, you will
still be liable for payment.
Duration:
approximately
4 hour(s).
The Outer Reef Experience $130.00
City: Cairns
Dive in
and
explore the vibrant, colorful world teeming with life at the outer
Great Barrier Reef. This massive reef system, the largest in the world,
can actually be seen from space. Cruise across the water by catamaran
to the Outer Reef pontoon where a diverse, bountiful ecosystem is yours
to discover. See the kaleidoscopic underwater sea life from up close as
you snorkel along the reef and board a semi-submersible. Many other
fascinating activities await you on the Outer Reef. If you’re feeling
adventurous, you can even take to scuba diving along the reef. Whatever
your pleasure, you’re sure to have a once in a lifetime experience
exploring one of the seven natural wonders of the world!
Your
transportation
is included.
Important Note:
This option is recommended for strong swimmers and those comfortable in
an ocean environment. Scuba diving is an additional cost and some
medical restrictions and a waiver of liability will apply.
Duration:
approximately 8.5 hour(s).
Botanic Gardens and the 7th Continent
$75.00
City: Christchurch
Did you
know
that New Zealand is one of the primary departure points for Antarctica?
And did you know that Christchurch is called the “Garden City?” Well,
this fact makes it the perfect place to learn about the 7th continent
and to see elegant botanical gardens! At the International Antarctic
Centre, step inside and be transported to the “white continent!” The
awesome and magical beauty of Antarctica is recreated with an
interactive, fun and exciting experience of the “Great White South.”
See the seasons change before your eyes. Feel the chill of winter and
watch daylight return as the Antarctic summer approaches. They’ll
outfit you to experience the Polar Room, where you’ll find real snow
and ice! Explore the snow cave or brave the wind chill machine. Every
half hour an Antarctic storm blows through the Polar Room, with
lightening, authentic Antarctic storm audio and 25 mile per hour winds!
Experience the internationally acclaimed new 4-D experience that takes
you on a simulated journey through the famed, and notoriously rough,
Drake Passage to the shores of Antarctica. Get up close and personal
with the amazing little blue penguin. This is as close to the seventh
continent as you can get without going! Next, head to the botanical
gardens of Christchurch where you will be escorted about the gardens in
an open-air vehicle. A professional guide will inform you about the
assortment of plant life that grows in and around New Zealand as well
as plant life not native to New Zealand. The gardens were established
in 1863 on 75 acres and they host the widest variety of exotic and
indigenous flora and fauna anywhere in New Zealand. Get your camera
ready as an abundance of photo opportunities awaits you.
Your
transportation
is included.
Please note this
option is subject to availability for select departures, and a minimum
of 15 passengers is required.
Duration:
approximately 4 hour(s).
Over and
Through the Rainforest Canopy $60.00
City:
Cairns
Glide
over and
into the leafy rainforest canopy on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway,
the world’s longest gondola cableway. The comfortable gondola carries
you 4½ miles through the rugged beauty of Barron Gorge National
Park, part of the Wet Tropics, a UNESCO World Heritage Area. The
gondola dips through the layers of the canopy to bring you deep into
the rainforest, stopping at two viewing platforms along the way.
Experience the sights, sounds and scents of this vibrant ecosystem up
close. Discover the ways of the Djabugai Aboriginal tribe, whose
traditional home is here. See the dramatic Barron gorge and waterfalls.
Your transportation
is included.
Please
note a
minimum of 1 passengers is required.
Duration:
approximately 2 hour(s).
Flight of Aoraki $380.00
City: Mt. Cook Region
Spectacular!
Fly into the pristine wilderness of Mt. Cook National Park for
once-in-a-lifetime views of the wilderness surrounding Mt. Cook—named
Aoraki by the Maoris. New Zealand’s highest peak, Mt. Cook soars to
12,316 feet. Nineteen peaks in the park climb to over 9,800 feet—40% of
the surface covered by glacier. The ski plane carries you over the
Tasman Glacier and gently lands on the ice field. Explore the glacier
on foot and experience the magical silence of the remote ice field. The
return flight brings even more breathtaking vistas of New Zealand
wilderness and wildlife. NOTE: Please be advised that some of these
activities may be weather dependent and/or seasonal offerings and could
be unavailable on your specific departure. Flight times may alter the
ability to participate in some of the optional activities listed. We
apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Your
transportation
is included.
Flight Time: 40
minutes. This option is only available to purchase while on tour
through your Tour Manager.
Duration:
approximately 1 hour(s).
A Blaze of Glory on the Shotover
River $120.00
City: Queenstown
A lazy
river
cruise in Queenstown, the epicenter of adventure tourism and home of
the Bungee Jump, would be putting this journey a bit mildly… Zoom
through the sheer canyons of the Shotover River on this thrilling
adventure. Shotover Jet boats zoom along in mere centimeters of the
glacial water which flows down from the Southern Alps, providing an
exhilarating, but safe and enjoyable ride for all ages. You may get a
little wet, but it is a unique and fun way to enjoy the spectacular
scenery of the South Island of New Zealand and partake in a little of
the adventurous spirit the made Queenstown famous. Many people think
adventure is only for the young. Collette’s guests on these jet boats
consistently illustrate otherwise—this adventure is perfect for the
young at heart!
Your
transportation
is included.
Please Note:
Weather may be cold and you may get wet during this option. Actual
high-speed boating time is 30 minutes. A minimum of 1 passenger is
required.
Duration:
approximately 1.5 hour(s).
Flight from Milford Sound to
Queenstown $350.00
City: Milford Sound
Get more
Milford Sound! This time, soar over the plunging cliffs, fjords and
pristine Southern Alps on a flightseeing plane that carries you back to
Queenstown from Milford Sound. Seeing Milford Sound and Fiordland
National Park from the air brings a whole new perspective on the
overwhelming beauty of this region. You’ll be captivated by 9,000 feet
peeks and frozen lakes that can only be seen from a bird’s eye view. A
truly spectacular trip! NOTE: Please be advised that some of these
activities may be weather dependent and/or seasonal offerings and could
be unavailable on your specific departure. Flight times may alter the
ability to participate in some of the optional activities listed.
Availability for flightseeing is limited. We apologize in advance for
any inconvenience this may cause. This option is only available to
purchase while on tour through your Tour Manager. This option operates
on a weather permitting basis only.
Your
transportation
is included.
Please note this
option does have a weight restriction.
Duration:
approximately 40 minutes.
A Taste of Australia $140.00
City: Sydney
Meet the
fascinating denizens of the deep at the largest Aquarium in the
Southern Hemisphere. The Sydney Aquarium allows you to experience the
enormous diversity of eight unique Australian aquatic environments.
Over 12,000 animals are found here, including huge sharks, rays,
platypuses, crocs, and more! Australia’s marine diversity will astound
you – from the weedy sea dragon of the Southern Oceans to the wiggly
sea cucumber found in tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Later,
dine alfresco at Nick’s Restaurant, a popular spot with locals and
tourists alike. Enjoy Nick’s renowned fresh seafood and picturesque
waterfront location.
Your
transportation
is included.
Please note a
minimum of 15 passengers is required.
Duration:
approximately 5.5 hour(s).
Lady of the Lake, Dinner, and
Entertainment $125.00
City: Queenstown
Step back
in
time when you step aboard the TSS Earnslaw, the beloved steamship that
has been transporting goods and people on Lake Wakatipu since 1912.
Nicknamed, "The Lady of the Lake," she’ll take you to the Colonel’s
Homestead, Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy high country
hospitality there with a carvery style buffet where you indulge in the
best of New Zealand meats and seafood, fresh vegetables and garden
salads. You are sure to find the house dessert specialties hard to
resist! An after dinner show provides an entertaining glimpse into
farming life in the high country. Cruise back to Queenstown, relaxing
or joining in the revelry of the lively sing-along.
During New Zealand’s winter months of May through August this option is
weather permitting.
Transportation
is not included.
Duration:
approximately
4.5 hour(s).
Aboriginal Cultural Experience After
Sunset $145.00
City: Cairns
At
Tjapukai by
Night, embrace Australia’s ancient indigenous culture with an evening
of entertainment, learning, delicious cuisine, and storytelling that
brings dreamtime legends to life. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival.
Have your face painted to reflect Aboriginal history. Revel in a laid
back, delicious buffet dinner enjoying the camaraderie of your travel
companions and locals. Discover Aboriginal traditions and Australian
culture through customary dances and music. It’s an unforgettable,
cultural evening you can’t miss!
Your
transportation
is included.
Duration:
approximately
4 hour(s).
The Maori Haka Ceremony $50.00
City: Queenstown
Anyone
that has
ever seen the famous Kiwi rugby team, the All Blacks, play has seen the
team perform the Haka ceremonial dance before the start of the game.
From the first dramatic moments of the "Powhiri," the traditional Maori
welcome, you’ll be embraced by the powerful culture of the Maori people
at a traditional Haka. Feel the spirit of their proud history
celebrated through the music of ancient Maori instruments and songs.
Traditional dances are accompanied by the thumping swings of poi balls,
flying around the dancers with rhythmic precision. This is an
experience of traditional entertainment you won't want to miss as it
gives you the opportunity to learn about the native culture of New
Zealand—the Maoris!
Your
transportation
is included.
Please note a
minimum of 10 passengers is required.
Duration:
approximately 0.5 hour(s). |
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THE COMPLETE SOUTH PACIFIC
27 Day Tour
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hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific
itinerary at the time of booking.
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the availability of onsite resourses and those of the tour companies
and
resorts/lodging establishments, as well as, any variations you may
request
from our listed programs. For those inquirers requesting a trip within
two weeks, we will give you a priority due to your need to establish an
immediate plan. At any rate, we will respond to your requests as
quickly
as possible and as soon as we have all components of your package
confirmable.
All tour program rates are based upon double occupancy unless otherwise
specified.
Thank you for your request!
We
look forward to serving
your travel needs and wants!
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further
advise you as to other general quiries that you may have about
traveling
conditions, passport/visa requirements, immunization requirements and
other
valuable information that you may need before making a reservation. We
are a full service travel company and we have always catered to the
individual
traveler and his/her specific needs. We want to get to know you as a
valued
friend in travel. We are always available with our email service but
you
may feel free to call upon us if you have an immediate request at
1-817-788-5210.
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 Collette Vacations is a global leader of
world travel and Escorted Tours, offering 150 vacation choices on all
seven continents. We are a family-owned business, now in our third
generation of Sullivan-family ownership.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our whole purpose at Collette Vacations is to fulfill vacation dreams.
Our daily goal is to deliver to our family of travelers the highest
quality, best value and exceptional service, every time, everywhere. We
strive to create extraordinary vacation experiences on all 7
continents. Our greatest reward is planning our clients’ next trip. |
IT'S
IN
THE DETAILS
Our NO
WORRIES cancellation waver means you can cancel anytime prior to
the day of departure and receive a full
cash refund.
Add up the cost of hotels, transportation, meals, sightseeing and
entertainment and you'll find what an incredible savings
a tour offers.
On a tour, you'll find yourself saying, "I never would have thought to
try that!" We work everyday to uncover those gems that make your
vacation special. Let our experience
work for yours.
Don't worry about
planning the details, getting directions, picking great hotels,
or purchasing sightseeing tickets - we do that!
Our tour
managers are with you from start to finish, taking care of every
detail - and brightening your vacation with history and anecdotes that
bring the destination to life. A Collette Tour means less time planning
and more time enjoying.
You pack the bags - we'll lug them around! That's right - when you're
on tour with us, we take care of all
luggage handling... including the tip!
NEW
Enjoy a free ride from home to the airport and back, including tip. We
believe that your vacation should start at your front door. We include FREE roundtrip sedan service with
air-inclusive Collette tours in many U.S. cities within 50 miles radius
from more than 80 airport gateways.
Why Travel on an Escorted Tour?
We
take the hassle out of travel, so you have all the fun. Here's how.
Our buying power gets you unbeatable value.
Our tours
include
your sightseeing, entertainment, admissions to museums and parks, great
hotels and many meals, making it a hassle free experience for you from
start to finish. Our hotels are centrally located, so you won't waste a
second of your free time in buses or cabs. Even your luggage is managed
for you.
We planned ahead, so Europe with us is still a
bargain.
We can
provide a
vacation to Europe, for example, at 15% less than you would pay if you
planned it on your own. There is no better time than now to buy a
packaged vacation.
Imagine seeing Thailand for less than $90 a day, and
that includes your hotel.
On our
Thailand -
Ancient Capitals and Countryside tour, you'll ride an elephant and
cruise the Mekong River into Laos, just two unforgettable included
experiences among 14 days worth of discoveries You'll also enjoy 26
meals on tour, including a dinner cruise on a rice barge. See the
Golden Buddha, the ruins of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the colorful
pageantry of a Hill Tribe cultural show - it's all included!
It's like traveling with a friend who knows the area.
Your tour
manager
will be with you every step of the way, handling the tedious details of
travel, while you relax and enjoy the trip. They are seasoned
professionals with in-depth knowledge about your destination and a
passion for sharing it.
Our tour developers personally scout out the best for
you.
They search
for
accommodations, restaurants, attractions and entertainment to assemble
not only a fantastic trip, but create an entire experience that
captures the spirit of your destination. Learn the secrets of Tuscan
cuisine from a Florentine chef in Italy. Fly a kite in China. Feed a
kangaroo in Australia. Our tour developers love creating those
unforgettable moments that make your trip uniquely yours.
We've got something for everyone, from Branson to
Beijing.
Collette
Vacations travels to more than 150 destinations on all seven
continents. We also offer Explorations by Collette, small-group tours
with a maximum of only 16 - 24 passengers that wander off the beaten
path. Explorations tours feature boutique hotels, outdoor activities
and interaction with local people.
And, we
partner
with Smithsonian
Journeys to bring you learning tours through Smithsonian
Journeys Travel Adventures. These tours bring you expert local
scientists, historians and artists to illuminate your travels with
lectures and demonstrations.
No Worries Protection Plan
What exactly is your cancellation waiver?
We have the
best
cancellation waiver in the industry-period. You can cancel your trip up
until the day prior to departure for any reason - sickness, change of
heart or any reason whatsoever-and you will receive a full refund,
minus the small cost of the insurance. That's a cash refund, not a
voucher or certificate. There's no risk when you book with Collette.
But isn't
it
expensive?
Not at all!
Let's
say you were planning to take our Italian Vistas tour for 13 days. The
land-only waiver is just $170 per person. That breaks down to about
$13.07 a day-just a little over eight euros! The land and air waiver is
only $30 more. That's airplane peanuts compared to the peace of mind
you'll enjoy.
Plus,
you're
covered on tour.
Our
cancellation
waiver and insurance plan covers you on tour. If you have to stop your
trip or return home early, need medical assistance or evacuation,
suffer a baggage loss or delay; or are delayed on tour for 12 hours or
more, you're covered.
Testimonials:
My husband had an
accident in New Zealand…He subsequently had to be transferred by
ambulance to Invercargill (Southland Hospital) to have surgery on his
leg. He spent one week in the hospital. I am so glad we always take out
the insurance. This is our third trip with Collette and we always take
out the insurance…In spite of the accident, we had a wonderful time in
Australia and New Zealand up to Queenstown and we are very glad we took
the trip. Genevieve Gallagher, Clifton Park, NY
We had one
unfortunate problem; one traveler broke her ankle…Thank goodness I
insist that my passengers take the insurance. Virginia Gratton,
Greenport, NY
| CANCELLATION
WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN |
Exception:
If
you originally purchased non-refundable airline tickets, the Waiver
does not provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes or fees in the
event of a cancellation or a return transportation benefit if you must
return home early. The air waiver does not cover medical evacuation or
additional expenses associated with a medical emergency.
The Waiver Fee does not cover any single supplement charges which arise
from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any
reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be
deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. Division of this
charge between the two passengers involved is solely their
responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling
client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of
the single supplement.
Payment of the Waiver Fee (if chosen) must be received by Collette
Vacations with your Deposit. The Waiver is non-transferable and valid
for each applicant only.
Collette Vacations can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held
liable for any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of
any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel
Service, Inc. itself, and its own employees.
| SCHEDULE
OF COVERAGES |
MAXIMUM
BENEFIT AMOUNT |
| PART
A – Benefits Provided By Collette Vacations |
| Pre-Departure
Cancellation Fee & Unused Services Waiver |
Up
to Trip Cost |
|
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| PART
B – Benefits Provided by the Insurance Company Listed Below |
| Accidental
Death & Dismemberment |
$25,000 |
| Accident
& Sickness Medical Expense |
$25,000 |
| Emergency
Evacuation & Repatriation |
$50,000 |
| Travel
Delay (Maximum of $100 per Day) |
$1,500 |
| Baggage
and Personal Effects |
$2,000 |
| Baggage
Delay |
$200 |
PART B CONDITIONS &
LIMITATIONS Certain exclusions and limitations apply and are
detailed in the Certificate of Coverage. For example, coverage does not
apply to: any sickness or condition of you, a Traveling Companion or an
Immediate Family Member traveling with you that existed during the 60
days prior to the effective date of the coverages (this exclusion is
waived if your plan payment is received by Collette Vacations within 7
days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip and you are not
disabled from travel at the time your plan payment is received),
suicide, normal pregnancy, war or any act of war, mental or nervous
disorders. A Traveling Companion is defined as a person booked to share
accommodations in the same room with you during your trip. Sickness or
injury must require care by a Physician and must commence while the
Travel Protection Plan is in effect for you. This plan does not cover a
loss that results from an illness, disease, or other condition (of you,
an Immediate Family Member, Traveling Companion or Business Partner),
event or circumstance which occurs at a time when this plan is not in
effect for you.
Part B of this plan is underwritten by: Stonebridge Casualty Insurance
Company, Columbus, Ohio 464-03
Where to Present Part A
Claims
To request a refund under the Cancellation Fee and Unused Services
Waiver, please send any unused
airlines tickets (only if purchased from Collette Vacations), a
doctor’s note or medical documentation and a written request to:
Collette
Vacations
ATTN: Customer Service Department
162 Middle Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860 |
If cancellation
occurs
prior to departure, contact the Collette Vacations Reservations
Department.
When a client cancels prior to departure any due refunds are processed
through the booking agent. Agent commissions are not protected if
cancellation occurs prior to departure.
All Inquiries and Claims under Part B should be reported to the Plan
Administrator:
Trip Mate*
9225 Ward Parkway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64114
Tel: 800-888-7292
*In CA, dba Trip Mate Insurance Agency |
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| CANCELLATION
WAIVER & INSURANCE PLAN PRICING (Per Person) |
Land Only Clients
- $30 for all
domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
- $110 for all
domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $110 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $170 for
international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $195 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $205 for all
cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
When purchasing pre and post night
accommodations, including optional extensions, the number of days will
be added to the total number of tour days, and may subsequently alter
your waiver fees. Please confirm with your reservation agent at time of
booking.
Air
Inclusive Clients (air is
purchased through Collette Vacations)
- $60 for all
domestic
escorted tours under 6 days
- $140 for all
domestic
escorted tours of 6 days or more
- $150 for all
international tours 9 days or under (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $200 for all
international tours 10 days or more (except cruises, Canadian Rockies
Train Tours, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt)
- $225 for all
Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa & Egypt
- $235 for all
cruises
and Canadian Rockies Train Tours
The Cancellation Waiver fee with air can
only be purchased by individuals who have purchased air through
Collette Vacations. |
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More COLLETTE
VACATIONS and Terms and Conditions
Collette Tours is a
NON-FEE buy!
We will not charge a fee for any/all tour
planning for Collette Vacations. Our services are absolutely
free when servicing this quality program. Rest assured, you will
receive the quality that you expect and the unique value of a
well-designed tour program from the beginning and planning stage to the
culmination of this exceptional journey.
Experience
the Collette Difference with Gardner Travel!
IT'S CALLED
WORRY-FREE TRAVEL
AND
IT MEANS OUR PEOPLE TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO!
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