13 Day Love Is In The Air Tour
Relax recharge and celebrate your love on this Sydney, Blue Mountains and Hamilton Island tour.
PREMIUM LOVE IS IN THE AIR TOUR
13 days Roundtrip Sydney
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Nature Activities in the Blue Mountains
• Sydney Habour Long Lunch Cruise
• Sydney Opera House Tour
• BridgeClimb Twilight Tour
• Hamilton Island Activities
ACCOMMODATIONS AND OTHER INCLUSIONS
• 3 Nights at the Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley - One Bedroom Heritage Villa including all meals & selected beverages,
• 4 Nights (total) at the Four Season Hotel Sydney - Deluxe Full Harbour King Room including full breakfast
• 5 Nights at the qualia, Hamilton Island in a Windward Pavilion including full breakfast and dinner daily
• Private Car and Driver transportation between hotels and airports
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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Sydney to Blue Mountains
Arrive Sydney, transfer to Blue MountainsIncludes: Private Car/Driver Transfer from International Airport to your hotel, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains Region. Accommodation in a One Bedroom Heritage Villa for 3 nights – Includes All Meals & Selected Beverages, and two on-site nature based activities per person per day.
Named the Blue Mountains because of the blue haze that can be seen by light interacting with the vapour emanating from the millions of eucalypt trees, this rugged region features dramatic cliffs, rock formations, waterfalls and caves. Many quaint villages dot the landscape, offering excellent restaurants, cafes, pubs, gardens, galleries, antique stores and other shops to entertain less energetic visitors. The area was listed in 2000 as Australia’s 14th World Heritage Area for its unique landforms, geological history, flora and fauna and its cultural significance to the Daruk and Gundungura Aboriginal people. Older than America’s Grand Canyon, the area is home to living fossils like the Wollemi Pine. Bushwalking, rockclimbing, canyoning, abseiling, mountain biking and 4WDriving are all possible.
A luxury conservation based resort located in Australia’s Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. The resort is set within its own private conservation and wildlife reserve where guests can enjoy absolute luxury, tranquility and connection with nature. Nestled between two National Parks and spread out at the foot of towering sandstone cliffs, up to 90 guests are catered for in 40 free standing suites. Guests are able to appreciate the very special natural, cultural and scenic values of the Wolgan Valley through a diverse range of nature based activities.
Day 2: Blue Mountains
Hotel: Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in a One Bedroom Heritage VillaIncludes: All Meals & Selected Beverages, and two on-site nature based activities per person per day
Today is at leisure and an opportunity to do some independent exploring, or just relax. At Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley you have the choice of the following Scheduled Activities during your stay
- Stables Tour
- Guided Nature Walk
- Conservation Activity
- Colonial Heritage Tour
- Wolgan Rangers
Day 3: Blue Mountains
Hotel: Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in a One Bedroom Heritage VillaIncludes: All Meals & Selected Beverages, and two on-site nature based activities per person per day
Today is for you to enjoy at leisure and an opportunity to explore independently, your choice of scheduled activities or just relax.
Day 4: Blue Mountains to Sydney
Includes: Private Car/Driver Transfer from Blue Mountains to your Sydney hotel, Four Season Hotel Sydney, in a Deluxe Full Harbour King Room for 3 nights including full breakfast
Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Cruise under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to Manly. Learn to surf at Bondi Beach or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Lose yourself in the cobblestone cul-de-sacs of The Rocks or in the markets, boutiques, cafes and pubs of Paddington. As well as a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney offers fabulous food, festivals and 24/7 fun.
Day 5: Sydney (Warrane)
Sydney Harbour Long Lunch Private CruiseHotel: Four Season Hotel Sydney in a Deluxe Full Harbour King Room
Includes: Full breakfast, hotel pick up and drop off, Progressive 3 course lunch and beverages
Enjoy a 4 hour cruise on iconic Sydney harbour on board a luxury cruiser. Cruise past the world famous landmarks of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House as your crew will be on hand to tell you about the past and modern day history of the harbour. Start with entree at Watsons Bay and then cruise onto Middle Head and into Middle Harbour. Discover the beauty of the harbour and then stop at Balmoral for lunch at a world famous iconic harbour side restaurant. Depart Balmoral and cruise past the Spit Bridge while you indulge on your dessert and cheese platter & wines to match before the return to the main harbour where you will have an opportunity to stop for a swim if you choose (time & weather permitting).
Day 6: Sydney (Warrane)
Sydney Opera House Tour and BridgeClimb SydneyHotel: Four Season Hotel Sydney in a Deluxe Full Harbour King Room
Includes: Full breakfast, hotel pick up and drop off, 1 hour private Opera House guided tour, BridgeClimb Sydney, Group Photograph, Certificate of Achievement & BridgeClimb Cap
More than 60 years ago, Jorn Utzon designed what is now considered one of the greatest buildings of all time. But for Utzon, the Sydney Opera House story was no fairy tale. The 1 hour tour brings to life the saga behind the making of the world’s most famous house. Your guide will take you on an emotional journey inside this modern masterpiece, putting Jorn Utzon on centre stage and is a tribute to his creative genius. You will discover why Utzon was more than an architect: he was an architect of change. And how, against a landslide of political and public criticism, he created the youngest building ever to be World Heritage listed. You will be taken inside one of the working venues to experience the magic behind the world’s most extraordinary opera, ballet, symphony and dramatic performances.
Your 3 hour tour commences with a comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration, before you are led by one of BridgeClimb’s Climb Leaders, on a guided journey (including preparation and briefing), to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The tour takes you along the top arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. The steady incline to the summit leaves you free to focus your attention on the surroundings, with the opportunity to witness 360 degree views of Sydney including east to the Sydney Opera House, west to the Blue Mountains and the Harbour City surrounds.
Day 7: Sydney to Hamilton Island
Includes: Full breakfast, Private Car/Driver transfer from Sydney hotel to Domestic Airport and transportation from Airport/Marina to your hotel - the qualia, Hamilton Island in Windward Pavilion for 5 nights
Your flight today is not included in your arrangementsHamilton Island is nestled amongst the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Set amidst pristine surroundings, guests at Hamilton are spoilt for choice with a multitude of activities and accommodation options to suit the most discerning traveller. Of course, there is also the option of doing nothing at all and simply just enjoying island life by laying around one of the pools or by relaxing on the beach. Hamilton Island is also a gateway to other gems in the Whitsundays including Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
Embedded on 30 acres of tropical garden landscape on the northern most tip of Hamilton Island. The very private individual pavillions offer state of the art amenities and have been erected with the least possible intervention of the surroundings. All offer stunning ocean views and boast a private plunge pool or sun deck. The resort features 2 fine-dining restaurants, a guest library and a day spa.
Other Inclusions at qualia: Return transfers from Airport/Marina, full breakfast and dinner daily, all non-alcoholic beverages at qualia, a golf buggy for the duration of stay, a chauffeur service around Hamilton Island, use of non-motorised watercraft.
Days 8 - 11: Hamilton Island
Hotel: qualia in a Windward PavilionIncludes: Full breakfast and dinner, all non-alcoholic beverages at qualia, a golf buggy, a chauffeur service around Hamilton Island, use of non-motorised watercraft
Enjoy 4 days to spend time at your leisure, to do some independent exploring, or just relax. With white sands, green palms and a coral reef on your doorstep. Hamilton Island just might be paradise. Some of Australia’s greatest natural wonders lie near Hamilton Island, and Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef are two of the most beautiful. You’ll be blown away by the blue water and white sand. If you think the scenery around Hamilton Island is beautiful from the ground, just wait until you see the epic aerial views from the sky. A scenic flight gives you a whole new perspective of the Whitsundays, from the azure waters to the white sands. If you love Australia’s native animals, then head to Hamilton Island Wildlife. A wildlife park near the centre of the island, this park has everything from koalas to crocodiles. Book ahead for up-close encounters with dingoes, reptiles and more. Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef. The world’s largest coral reef has to be seen to be believed. The Whitsundays are full of coral gardens and aquatic life like sea turtles, clownfish and even the odd visiting dolphin or whale.
Day 12: Hamilton Island to Sydney
Includes: Full breakfast, transfer Domestic Airport and Private Car/Driver from Sydney Domestic Airport to your hotel - Four Season Hotel Sydney for 1 night in a Deluxe Full Harbour King Room
Your flight today is not included in your arrangementsSpend some time in Sydney at your leisure. This property is a short walking distance to Circular Quay and the historic Rocks district. The hotel is vibrant and elegant, and all rooms have been carefully designed and subtly furnished with the highest quality amenities. The guest rooms decor is inspired by the soothing blues and crisp whites of the surrounding harbour, with wood details and spacious marble bathrooms, starting from 26 sq. metres to 53 sq. metres and offers city, partial harbour or harbour views.
Day 13: Sydney (Warrane)
Tour EndsIncludes: Full breakfast, Private Car/Driver from your hotel to Sydney International Airport
This brings your Love Is In The Air tour to an end.
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Terms & Conditions
All rates are in Canadian Dollars and are valid for travel during the seasonality dates shown above. Should existing Government charges change or new charges be introduced prior to travel, we reserve the right to requote. International airfares may be subject to fuel surcharges at the time of booking. Rates are not valid over special event periods when surcharged rates and/or minimum stays may apply. All tours must be started and completed within the validity dates of the rates shown for the specific rate to be applicable. Travel that crosses between rate validity, or where there is a seasonality note, will be subject to a special quotation. All prices are subject to the availability of the specified services and contracted rates at the time of booking. COST EXCLUDES • Internal Australian flights (unless otherwise specified) • Supplier surcharges when date/time of service required occurs on a public holiday or outside of standard hours • Optional tours and services • Meals other than those specified above • Beverages • Gratuities • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone calls, mini bar, laundry, etc.) • Travel insurance (cancellations, loss of deposits, delays, etc.)