Spend 12 Days / 11 Nights in Sydney & Whitsunday Islands
Land Prices : Starting at AUD$5,820/Double Occupancy (~$4,375)
Air Prices : ~$1,300 12/26 NYC> SYD, 1/8 CAN>NYC(Book Your Own)
Day 1: Fri, Dec 28 - Arrive in Sydney
Meet and greet with your Nomadic Souls guide for transfer and check in to your Five Star Hotel in Sydney Harbor District for the next five nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure. PLEASE NOTE: Group Transfers will be provided for guests arriving on the suggested flights. If private transfers are required we can arrange and price this for you separately.
Meals: n/a
5 Days / 5 Nights in Sydney
Day 2: Sat, Dec 29 - Sydney
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your Nomadic Souls + Local Guide this morning and join your private coach for a full day to the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains, including:
· Featherdale Wildlife Park where you have a chance to see native Australian animals and take your photo with a koala.
· Scenic World Blue Mountains, where guests have an Ultimate Discovery Pass to ride the skyway, cableway, and railway, and stroll the 2.4km Scenic Walkway at their leisure. Lunch included here. Return to Sydney where dinner is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Sun, Dec 30 - Sydney
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your Nomadic Souls + Local Guide this morning and join your private coach for a full day to the Hunter Valley Wine Region, including:
- Tulloch wines: cheese and wine tasting
- Hunter Valley resort: 3 course lunch with matching wines
- Hope Estate: wine tasting with a cheese platter
Return to Sydney for dinner at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Mon, Dec 31 - Sydney **NEW YEAR'S EVE**
Ring in the New Year Down Under
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll meet your Nomadic Souls + Local Guide this morning and join your private coach for a half day city orientation tour of Sydney. Then, you will have time at leisure for lunch before joining a tour of the Sydney Opera House. The afternoon and evening are at leisure as you prepare for New Year's Eve on the Harbor.
New Year’s Eve: We understand that everyone may have different NYE Traditions, so we will provide an ongoing a list of options for the Aussie NYE Festivities. We also have the ability to create whatever experience you wish to have ---if possible.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Tues, Jan 1 - Sydney
Sleep through breakfast or have breakfast at hotel. Today is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Wed, Jan 2 - Sydney to Whitsunday Islands
4 Days / 4 Nights in the Whitsunday Islands
Today we say goodbye to Sydney. After breakfast at the hotel, you'll meet your Nomadic Souls + Local Guide this morning and join your private coach for a transfer to Sydney airport for your flight to Hamilton Island. Upon arrival to Hamilton Island, you will transfer with your Nomadic Souls Guide to your Five Star Beach Resort where you will check in for four nights. The rest of the afternoon at leisure. Your stay at the resort includes:
- Use of catamarans, paddle skis, windsurfers and snorkelling equipment
- Use of the gym, spa, sauna and tennis court hire
- Unlimited use of the scheduled ‘Island Shuttle’ service (7:00am – 11:00pm daily)
- Complimentary WiFi
PLEASE NOTE: No commercial vehicles are allowed on the island.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Thurs, Jan 3 - Whitsunday Islands
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today is at your leisure. Or, you can accompany your Nomadic Souls Guide on an island tour. Shuttle service to Reef Fleet Terminal, then a Sun Lover Reef cruise to Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef Pontoon. This is a full day including lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8: Fri, Jan 4 - Whitsunday Islands
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today is at your leisure. We suggest you spend the day on a yacht enjoying some snorkeling or scuba diving on The Great Barrier Reef.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Sat, Jan 5 - Whitsunday Islands
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today is at your leisure. Or, you can accompany your Nomadic Souls Guide on a half day afternoon cruise to Whitehaven Island including afternoon tea.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Sun, Jan 6 - Whitsunday Islands to Cairns
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel you will meet your Nomadic Souls Guide for a shared transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairns. On arrival in Cairns, your Local Guide will meet your as you board your private coach for a transfer to your Five Star Resort where you will check in for two nights.
Meals: Breakfast
2 Days / 2 Nights in Cairns
Day 11: Mon, Jan 7 - Cairns
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel you will meet your Nomadic Souls and Local Guide and board a private coach for a full day of Cairns sightseeing at Kuranda, including the Skyrail:
- Train ride from Cairns rail station to Kuranda
- Free Time in Kuranda and chance to purchase lunch
- Skyrail journey from Kuranda
- Arrive at Smithfield station and board for return drive to the hotel
This evening is at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Tues, Jan 8 - Cairns to USA
After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your Nomadic Souls and Local Guide to board a private coach for your transfer to Cairns airport for your international flight home
PLEASE NOTE: Transfers are based on clients departing on the suggested group flight. If private transfers are required this can be arranged separately for an added cost.
This trip is all about luxury and options. Yin and Yang. Action and Relaxation. We've created a program that provides you freedom and flexibility while still giving you tours and the most value for your vacation dollar.
We have capped the participation at 20 people. The small size of this curated group allows you to have highly customized tours and engage with other travelers without it being an overwhelming experience.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
• Five Star Resorts in Sydney, Hamilton Island, and Cairns
• Double occupancy rooms including daily breakfast
• One way economy flight from Sydney to Hamilton Island (1 Carry-on, 1 Check-in)
• One way economy flight from Hamilton Island to Cairns (1 Carry-on, 1 Check-in)
• Airport Transfers in Sydney, Hamilton Island, and Cairns
• Full Day Tour: Blue Mountains + Ultimate Discovery Pass w/ Lunch
• Full Day Tour: Hunter Valley Wine Region w/ Lunch
• Full Day Tour: Kuranda + Skyrail
• Full Day Tour: Great Barrier Reef w/Lunch
• Half Day Tour: Sydney City Tour + Opera House
• Welcome & Farewell Happy Hours
• Nomadic Souls Mobile App with your personalized schedule, documents and guides
• Nomadic Souls ‘At Your Service’ Concierge Guides + Local Guides
• Nomadic Souls Swag
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED…BUT CAN BE ARRANGED?
• International airfare
• NYE parties and cruises
• Add-on trips to other parts of Australia
• Add-on trips to New Zealand
TO REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP, CONTACT: MOYO@NOMADICSOULSTRAVEL.COM
OR CALL 1-929-277-8687