Introduction to Australia

(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Sydney, Great Barrier Reef

This private Australia tour is ideal for travelers wanting to prioritize visiting Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s also a great option for a honeymoon.

Begin in Sydney, Australia's most beautiful city. Enjoy a private insider tour of the city highlights, including the historic Rocks district, vibrant markets, favorite neighborhoods such as Paddington, the Royal Botanic Garden, Aboriginal art galleries and iconic Bondi Beach. One day, Artisans of Leisure will arrange a private tour of the Sydney Opera House and tickets to a performance. During free time, enjoy the city’s sophisticated restaurants, shops and harborside attractions. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange other special interest activities such as a boat ride on Sydney Harbour, private surfing lessons, behind-the-scenes wildlife experiences, tasting tours, kayaking, Sydney Skywalk and an exhilarating Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb experience.

Next, spend several days at spectacular Lizard Island, the best luxury resort in the Great Barrier Reef. One day, enjoy a snorkeling excursion to the outer reef. Artisans of Leisure will also arrange a private tour of the island’s coral reef research station. During free time at the resort, enjoy superb cuisine and activities such as snorkeling, swimming, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, beach picnics, tennis, motorized dinghy rides, glass-bottom boat rides, nature walks and hikes. Upon request, we can also arrange scuba diving, scuba lessons, sunset cruises, private fishing excursions and more.

Return to Sydney for a final night before departing Australia.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Sydney Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon private city tour Day 2 Sydney Morning private city tour, including private Sydney Opera House tour. Evening dinner and performance at Opera House Day 3 Sydney – Cairns – Great Barrier Reef Private transfer to airport for flight to Cairns. Private airport connection assistance for flight to Lizard Island for 3 nights Day 4 Great Barrier Reef Half-day snorkeling excursion to outer reef Day 5 Great Barrier Reef Private tour of Lizard Island research station Day 6 Great Barrier Reef – Cairns – Sydney Transfer to airstrip for flight to Cairns. Private airport connection assistance to flight to Sydney. Private airport transfer to hotel for 1 night Day 7 Depart Sydney Private airport transfer

Hotels

Sydney: Park Hyatt Sydney Great Barrier Reef: Lizard Island

Cost

Upon request