GLOBUS TOURS GREAT ADVENTURE
DOWN UNDER 31 Day Tour
This
31-day Regional Discovery is truly the South Pacific vacation of a lifetime!
Begin in Brisbane and then fly to Cairns, where you experience the Great
Barrier Reef during a full-day excursion. Next is Darwin and the rich Aboriginal
heritage of Kakadu National Park. Then travel to Alice Springs to discover
life in the Outback. Marvel at Ayers Rock, and then board The Ghan Train
for an overnight journey to Adelaide and the beautiful vineyards of the
Barossa Valley. Next in Melbourne, see beautiful Fitzroy Gardens and the
Penguin Parade. Then fly to Hobart, Tasmania, and spend a day at a wildlife
sanctuary. In Sydney, cruise on the harbor and tour the famous Opera House
before flying to Christchurch, New Zealand. Travel through Mount Cook National
Park, and then head to Queenstown for a cruise on Milford Sound. Then fly
to Rotorua to see Rainbow Springs and experience Maori culture. Stop at
Waitomo Glowworm Caves en route to Auckland, where a visit to Kelly Tarlton’s
Antarctic Encounter is the perfect ending to your unforgettable vacation.
INCLUDED
FEATURES
BRISBANE:
Visit the
Australia Zoo
CAIRNS:
Full-day excursion
to the Outer Barrier Reef by catamaran with underwater observatory and
sub-sea coral viewing
DARWIN:
Orientation
tour and visit to the Botanic Gardens and Art Gallery
KAKADU NATIONAL
PARK:
Sightseeing
tour, Yellow water cruise, Windows on the Wetlands visitor center
ALICE SPRINGS:
Sightseeing
tour; visit the Old Telegraph Station, the Royal Flying Doctor Service,
and a camel farm; outback barbeque; enjoy an Aboriginal Dreamtime Tour;
board the Ghan Train
AYERS ROCK:
Sightseeing
tour around the base of the rock, Olgas tour, and a sunset toast
MELBOURNE:
Sightseeing
tour, visit Fitzroy Gardens, witness the Penguin Parade
HOBART:
Excursion
to Port Arthur, visit a wildlife sanctuary
SYDNEY:
Sightseeing
tour; Sydney Harbour cruise; visit the Opera House, botanical gardens,
Bondi Lifesaving Club, and an opal company
CHRISTCHURCH:
Sightseeing
tour
MOUNT COOK:
Sightseeing
in Mount Cook National Park
QUEENSTOWN:
Visit Fiordland
National Park and Cruise on Milford Sound, Walter Peak dinner and cruise
ROTORUA:
Visit the
Agrodome and Rainbow Springs; enjoy a Maori concert and Hangi dinner; visit
Te Puia Thermal Reserve and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
AUCKLAND:
Sightseeing
tour, visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter
MEALS American breakfast
daily (B); 3 lunches (L); 11 dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in
Brisbane, a special dinner at a waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney
Harbour, a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori concert in Rotorua, and a
special Farewell Dinner in Auckland.
QUALITY
HOTELS BRISBANE Mercure
Hotel Brisbane (F), CAIRNS Rydges Esplanade Resort (F), DARWIN Novotel
Atrium (SF), KAKADU Holiday Inn Gagudju Crocodile (F), ALICE SPRINGS Lasseters
Hotel (F), AYERS ROCK Desert Gardens Hotel (F), GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAY
The Ghan Train, ADELAIDE Rydges South Park Adelaide (F), MELBOURNE Grand
Mercure on Swanston (MF), HOBART Mercure Hobart (F), SYDNEY The Grace Hotel
(SF), CHRISTCHURCH Rydges Christchurch (SF), MOUNT COOK The Hermitage (MF),
QUEENSTOWN Rydges Lakeland Resort (F), ROTORUA Royal Lakeside Novotel (F),
AUCKLAND SKYCITY Hotel (F)
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
ITINERARY
Day
1 - 2 (Fri. & Sat.) Board your
transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date
Line.
Day 3 Brisbane,
Australia. (Tue.) G’day and welcome to
Australia! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in to relax. This
evening, your Tour Director hosts a special WELCOME DINNER. (D)
Day 4 Brisbane.
Excursion to Australia Zoo. (Wed.) Come face-to-face with many of Australia’s
native animals at the AUSTRALIA ZOO, home of The Crocodile Hunter. You’ll
see a crocodile demonstration by one of the zookeepers, as well as witness
the feeding of the koalas. (B)
Day 5 Brisbane–Cairns.
(Thu.) Fly north to Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the
seven natural wonders of the world. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 6 Cairns.
Great
Barrier Reef Excursion. (Fri.) After a
spectacular drive along the coast, reach Port Douglas to board a fast catamaran
for a CRUISE to Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef, where you will disembark
onto a luxurious three-level pontoon. Enjoy coral viewing from the UNDERWATER
OBSERVATORY
or cruise among the coral gardens in a modern SUB-SEA VIEWER. Snorkeling
gear is available and an informative talk by a marine biologist enhances
your experience. A buffet lunch is also included. This evening, join the
optional outing to the home of a local Aussie family for a delicious meal.
(B,L)
Day 7 Cairns–Darwin.
(Sat.) Morning at leisure in this tropical paradise. For a truly mazing
rain forest experience, consider our optional trip to Kuranda via the old
scenic rail route. See magnificent scenery, lush rain forests, and twisting
waterfalls from the comfort of a restored, historic mountain train. For
the return journey, you may choose to take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.
Or take a tour to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park—a fascinating portrayal
of Aboriginal culture, dance, and folklore. Then fly to the top end of
Australia to Darwin, famous for its strategic importance during WWII. (B)
Day 8 Darwin–Kakadu
National Park. (Sun.) Today you will see
giant termite nests on the way to KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. Explore parts of
nearly 7,300 square miles of unspoiled waterways with a rich heritage of
Aboriginal culture and stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre to gain an understanding
of Kakadu’s habitats. CRUISE waterways where you may view crocodiles and
walk ancient trails to see Aboriginal rock petroglyphs. An optional light-aircraft
flight over the park should not be missed. Dinner tonight is at your hotel.
(B,D) Note: During the wet season (December through April) it can be difficult
to see crocodiles in the wild.
Day 9 Kakadu
National Park–Darwin. (Mon.) Depart your
hotel this morning and stop at WINDOWS ON THE WETLANDS visitors center,
an interactive display of the Kakadu fauna. Return to Darwin for sightseeing
of this important tropical northern capital. See the elegant colonial architecture
of the city’s historic buildings that survived the devastation of Cyclone
Tracy in 1974. Visit the splendid BOTANIC GARDENS and beautiful East Point,
an area rich in WWII memorabilia. Also visit the ART GALLERY to view fine
collections of Aboriginal art. (B)
Day 10 Darwin–Alice
Springs. (Tue.) Fly to Alice Springs in
the Outback. Here, visit the OLD TELEGRAPH STATION to discover how the
locals live in this remote area and the history of how the early settlers
developed communications. It’s onto Anzac Hill, a tribute to Australia
and New Zealand’s war heroes. Then visit the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE
to appreciate how medical service is provided to those living in remote
regions. A highlight is the opportunity to ride a camel, the transport
of the desert, at the CAMEL FARM. This evening, enjoy a truly unique Aussie
experience, an OUTBACK BARBEQUE that features a meal of typical campfire
fare, fascinating tales of the Outback, and Aboriginal folklore. (B,D)
Day 11 Alice
Springs–Ayers Rock. (Wed.) A morning visit
to experience an Aboriginal “DREAMTIME” TOUR and learn more about this
important native culture from your Local Guide before flying to Ayers Rock.
Afternoon sightseeing travels past Uluru (Ayers Rock) to the magnificent
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological splendor of some 30 brilliant monoliths.
There is time for a walk to the Olga Gorge before returning to a TOUR around
the base of Ayers Rock and “Sunset Strip” to stop for a drink as you witness
the changing colors of the Rock. Tonight, why not join the totally unique
“Sounds of Silence” optional dinner? (B)
Day 12 Ayers
Rock–Alice Springs–The Ghan Train. (Thu.)
Board a morning flight to Alice Springs, where a highlight of your vacation
begins with a train journey on THE GHAN TRAIN, offering a fascinating perspective
of the Outback. (B,D)
Day 13 Adelaide–Barossa
Valley Excursion. (Fri.) Arrive in Adelaide
for a city tour along the wide tree-lined streets and well-manicured gardens.
Then continue onto the BAROSSA VALLEY with its Bavarian villages, baroque
Italianate Chateaux, and stunning vineyard scenery. Breathe in the beauty
of the Adelaide Hills in the leafy greenness of the quaint yet charming
villages. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch and sample some of Australia’s premium
wines at a LOCAL WINERY. (B,L)
Day 14 Adelaide.
(Sat.) The day is at leisure. You may choose a full-day trip to Kangaroo
Island, one of the world’s last unspoiled habitats. (B)
Day 15 Adelaide–Melbourne.
(Sun.) Today fly to Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city. (B)
Day 16 Melbourne.
(Mon.) Today’s tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the
Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Visit beautiful
FITZROY GARDENS and then drive past the lush Royal Botanical Gardens. You’ll
soon discover the differing architectural influences of this city as you
see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. For
a unique dining experience, join an optional outing on board a historic
tramcar restaurant as it winds its way through the streets of Melbourne.
Later this afternoon, you will drive to Phillip Island to see a PENGUIN
PARADE. (B,D)
Day 17 Melbourne–Hobart.
(Tue.) Fly to Hobart, Tasmania, home of the infamous Tasmanian Devil. (B)
Day 18 Hobart.
Excursion
to Port Arthur. (Wed.) Today’s tour of
the scenic Tasman Peninsula features the blowhole, the Devil’s Kitchen,
and the Tasman Arch coastal formations. Visit PORT ARTHUR where the first
convicts arrived in the 1830s. A guided tour of the Penal Settlement shows
you the ruins of the four- story penitentiary and the model prison—grim
reminders of Australia’s days as a penal colony. Also included is a short
stop at a nearby WILDLIFE SANCTUARY to see the famous Tasmanian Devil,
a rare marsupial wolf. (B)
Day 19 Hobart–Sydney.
(Thu.) Today fly to Sydney, the largest city in Australia. The afternoon
is at leisure for you to discover this exciting and beautiful city on your
own. Your Tour Director will have suggestions for optional activities.
(B)
Day 20 Sydney.
(Fri.) Today explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Your tour
includes exploring Sydney Harbour on a CRUISE that highlights this bustling
waterway and visiting the SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE for a guided tour of its interior.
Travel to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, located in the city’s BOTANICAL GARDENS,
for a great photo opportunity of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge.
Feel like a Bondi local while touring inside Bondi’s world famous surf
LIFESAVING CLUB and enjoy a lifesaving demonstration! See some of the city’s
original suburbs, followed by the historic Rocks area, home to Sydney’s
original convicts. Also visit one of the country’s leading OPAL COMPANIES
to discover how the beautiful gems are mined. The balance of the day is
free. (B)
Day 21 Sydney.
(Sat.) Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps join our optional excursion
to the Blue Mountains, or an excursion to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s
leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s
Harbour Bridge! Your Tour Director will help you make the most of this
exciting city. Tonight, enjoy a special dinner at a waterfront restaurant
with fantastic views of the highlights of Sydney. (B,D)
Day 22 Sydney–Christchurch,
New Zealand. (Sun.) Today fly across the
Tasman Sea to Christchurch, New Zealand. (B)
Day 23 Christchurch.
(Mon.) Sightseeing starts with a drive up the winding Summit Road for views
of Lyttleton Harbor, then past Christchurch’s old stone buildings, the
charming Avon River, and acres of green parks. The remainder of the day
is free to explore this beautiful English “Garden City.” (B)
Day 24 Christchurch–Mount
Cook. (Tue.) Today, journey through the
alpine scenery of MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after the highest peak
in New Zealand. Weather permitting, don’t miss the chance to take an optional
ski plane flight that actually lands on the 18-mile-long Tasman Glacier.
It is an unforgettable experience. Dinner tonight is at your hotel. (B,D)
Day 25 Mount
Cook–Queenstown. (Wed.) Today enjoy fantastic
views as you journey through the snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and rugged
mountain scenery of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Later, arrive in Queenstown,
nicknamed the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (B)
Day 26 Queenstown.
Cruise
on Milford Sound. (Thu.) More beautiful
scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer
Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery
in the world, this region of New Zealand has the elite status of belonging
to UNESCO’s World Heritage Parks. CRUISE on the fiord with sheer rock walls
rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. (B,L)
Day 27 Queenstown.
(Fri.) A full day at leisure for your own discovery. Consider an optional
visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages, or maybe
a thrilling jetboat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour
Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop,
and enjoy optional activities. This evening, enjoy breathtaking scenery
in every direction as you cruise Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship
TSS Earnslaw. On arrival at Walter Peak, you will be served dinner at Colonel’s
Homestead. (B,D)
Day 28 Queenstown–Rotorua.
(Sat.) A flight takes you to Rotorua on the North Island, where your sightseeing
begins with a visit the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country’s
major industries—sheep! Then onto RAINBOW SPRINGS, home to rainbow trout
and the flightless kiwi bird in its nocturnal “Kiwi House.” Enjoy a traditional
HANGI DINNER this evening, followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B,D)
Day 29 Rotorua–Waitomo–Auckland.
(Sun.) This morning, experience TE PUIA, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal
area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces,
before you travel north through Waikato to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM
CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and passages
of the caverns. Enjoy a silent boat trip through the glowworm grotto as
you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended
from the cave ceiling. (B)
Day 30 Auckland.
(Mon.) Today, enjoy sightseeing in the “City of Sails,” situated on an
isthmus between two magnificent harbors. From the top of Mount Eden you
have a view of Auckland as well as Rangitoto Island, the volcanic cone
which dominates the inner harbor. Today’s highlight is a visit to KELLY
TARLTON’S ANTARCTIC ENCOUNTER, where you will see colonies of penguins
playing in real ice and snow. Then travel beneath the ocean see a giant
stingray and moray eels, and come face-to-face with the awesome predators
of the deep—sharks! This evening your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER.
(B,D)
Day 31
(Tue.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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About Globus More than
75 years ago, Antonio Mantegazza bought a rowboat to transport commercial
goods across Lake Lugano in Switzerland. Who could know that rowboat would
launch the world's leading escorted travel company? Today Globus is a global,
family-owned company reaching every corner of the world. Globus is now
the first choice among individuals looking for vacations with both domestic
and international travel in a variety of styles to six continents and hundreds
of itineraries to choose from.
Antonio's frequent
trips across the scenic lake led him to consider opportunities in a different
market - tourism. His entrepreneurial instinct pushed him to gradually
acquire some motorcoaches to transport tourists around the Lake Lugano
area. In 1928, Antonio opened a company specializing in motorcoach touring
called Globus Viaggi. The company began with a fleet of 12 coaches which
operated local excursions for European tourists in Switzerland.
By 1950, Globus
Viaggi had grown to a fleet of 33 coaches and featured overnight excursions
to Rome, Venice, the Dolomites and the French Riviera. Gradually, these
became regularly scheduled tours and grew longer to cover more ground.
Later that decade, under the leadership of Werner Albek, Antonio's business
partner, Globus pioneered the concept of Grand European Touring by offering
first-class European tours to North Americans. By 1961, the company launched
its Cosmos arm, which featured affordable, value-priced European touring
for the cost-conscious British traveler.
The coach tours
were so successful that Cosmos soon introduced another form of travel for
the British market: air holiday packages to the sunny destinations of southern
Europe. By 1968, Cosmos air holidays became so popular the company formed
its own airline, Monarch Airlines. Monarch Airlines started out modestly
with two used Britannia aircraft and eventually blossomed into one of the
most successful European charter companies with a large fleet of modern
jets and its own engineering division.
Under the flagship
of Sergio Mantegazza, current president and son of Antonio, Globus began
expanding its markets beyond Great Britain and North America. Since 1974,
travel packages have been sold in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and most
recently in Southeast Asia. Starting in the 70s, the company also aggressively
expanded its offerings, introducing travelers to more countries than any
other tour operator with packages to Africa, South and North America, Europe,
the South Pacific and Asia.
Today, the
Globus family of brands is marketed and operated by a network of more than
32 independent tourism and aviation businesses, serviced by a group of
more than 5,000 professionals worldwide. Combined, Globus, Cosmos, and
Monograms carry over 500,000 passengers a year, making the organization
the leading operator of guided vacations worldwide. Globus attributes its
success to the ideals of founder Antonio Mantegazza. For three generations,
his vision, hard work, love for travel, and commitment have guided the
company. These values are the cornerstone on which Globus was built and
will continue to grow.
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with Globus you'll simply get MORE! You'll get MORE selection, MORE included
features, MORE quality hotels, MORE experience and MORE value. You'll get
inside attractions which you'll merely see from the outside with other
travel companies. Globus has almost 80 years of experience for you to take
advantage of. Vacation Standards
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What is Escorted Travel?
One of the
biggest benefits of escorted travel is the ability to experience a destination
without worrying about the details such as transfers, hotels and much more.
You will have plenty of free time to explore on your own but you will also
benefit from the expert knowledge of our Tour Directors.
And Globus
enables you to choose the escorted experience that will suit you best.
Do you want a vacation with more planned time or a do you want to enjoy
a more independent experience with less "guided" time? There are hundreds
of itineraries for you to choose from.
There is also
value you receive with an escorted vacation that is difficult or nearly
impossible to get with your own planning. Because of Globus' buying power
and thanks to nearly 80 years of experience, you will get unmatched values
when it comes to your hotels, excursions and even your air price. You will
often also have the option of adding even more inclusives to your trip
or even adding days to your vacation.
Escorted travel
with Globus will allow you to travel with confidence. Globus has offices
located all around the globe so you can rest assured during your vacation
that you will never be stranded without access to our legendary customer
service. The Tour Directors all speak English, besides their native tongue,
and often other languages. They are also some of the most experienced in
the business, averaging almost 150 vacations each, which also helps avoid
confusion or problems for you on a Globus vacation.
You will also
have the peace of mind of Globus' $10 million consumer protection plan
while you travel domestically or abroad. You can even (for a small fee)
be sure that if an emergency came up before your trip you could cancel
or reschedule it easily.
The best way
to experience the benefits of escorted travel is to choose the Globus vacation
that is best for you and then trust Globus to provide you with a superb
travel experience.
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payments made by its customers for all 2005 vacation departures sold in
the United States. "In these uncertain times, we feel it is important to
assure our customers and our travel partners that we are financially secure
and that we back our products 100 percent," said Phillip Gordon, chief
executive officer and president. This is in addition to the $1 million
traveler's assistance program maintained by the United States Tour Operators
Association (USTOA) in favor of Globus travelers.
*The $10 million
letter of credit has been issued by Credit Suisse S.A. in favor of PRO-CLAIM,
INC. of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, acting as trustee of a trust for the
benefit of Globus and Cosmos customers who advance deposits or payments
for any Globus or Cosmos tour departure sold in the United States. PRO-CLAIM
INC., as trustee of the trust, is responsible for refunding deposits or
payments (excluding deposits or payments made by credit cards, since chargebacks
are available), for Globus and Cosmos tours sold in the United States in
the event Group Voyagers Inc., d/b/a Globus and Cosmos, becomes insolvent,
bankrupt or ceases business.
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Globus is truly
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Booking Globus vacations is always simple due to a network of over 13,000
knowledgeable travel agencies offering Globus vacations. Globus is also
offered by some of the most well known travel consortia, such as: Vacation.com,
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travelers peace of mind with a Travel Protection Plan. The plan costs from
$79-$249 per person (depending on the vacation destination and price) and
offers a wide range of benefits. Ask your travel agent for the details,
get the details in your travel documents or follow the link below.
Please note
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insurance coverage. Our basic Travel Protection policy has a $25,000 limit,
however will be increased to $35,000 while in the Czech Republic in order
to meet Czech Republic requirements. There is no additional cost for this
extra coverage. If you choose to purchase insurance independently, please
know that the you may be required by immigration to produce proof of coverage
while traveling in the Czech Republic.
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If you purchase
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optional Globus family of brands Travel Protection Plus Plan at an additional
cost of only $30.00 per person. This additional Benefit* (if purchased)
allows you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business
day, whichever is farther out) before your scheduled departure for any
reason not covered by the basic Travel Protection Plan provisions. Under
this Travel Protection Plus Plan Benefit, Globus family of brands will
reimburse the cancellation penalty amount, as retained by the Globus family
of brands, in travel certificates, minus the insurance premium. Plus, now
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an insurance benefit and must be purchased with the initial payment for
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Globus recognizes
the importance of preserving the North American attractions that our travelers
go to great lengths to experience, which is why Globus is donating generously
to the Tourism Cares for Tomorrow for restoration and preservation of five
"American Icons." The donations are going toward specific projects, rather
than operational costs. Learn more.
Awards
For six years
in a row, Globus has been selected by Recommend Magazine as the best Tour
Operator to Europe, and a top finalist for North America, Asia, Latin America
and Africa. The brand was also named in Travel Weekly's 2004 Reader's Choice
Awards as Best Tour Operator - Europe and 2005 Reader's Choice Awards as
Best Tour Operator - Europe, Best Tour Operator - International and Best
Tour Operator - Asia and South Pacific.
© 1999 - 2007
