27-day Christmas & New Year in Australia starting at £7,195pp
Enjoy your Christmas and New Year celebrations in a country known for its year-round warming sunshine, on Distant Journeys very special 27 day Christmas & New Year in Australia tour.
This unique itinerary has been designed to include not only all of Australia’s incredible highlights such as the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru, but also some hidden gems like the amazing wildlife of Kangaroo Island. Over 27 days, we experience the contrast of Australia’s modern cities alongside its rugged outback, and discover Australia’s diverse culture and traditions.
It goes without saying that both Christmas and New Year will be celebrated in style, with Christmas spent in the lush tropical surroundings of Cairns and New Year’s Eve spent experiencing Sydney’s iconic firework celebrations. The world-renowned fireworks on Sydney’s harbour are truly unforgettable, and our guests with enjoy the perfect position to enjoy this amazing New Year’s Eve spectacle – from the comfort of an exclusive dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour!
This 27-day escorted holiday to Australia over the Christmas and New Year festive season includes so many highlights along with a special Christmas spent in tropical Cairns and Sydney’s iconic New Years Eve firework celebrations.
Our Christmas adventure begins with a flight with Qantas & Emirates from the airport most convenient to you. Your options are from Birmingham, Glasgow, London Heathrow, Manchester or Newcastle – regardless of your choice, there’s no extra cost.
Included meals: In-flight meals and drinks
The next two days of our itinerary are based on a stopover in Singapore. On arrival into this wonderful city state we will transfer to the four-star Copthorne Kings Hotel, situated close to the banks of the scenic Singapore River and a perfect location from which to explore everything Singapore has to offer.
Included meals: In-flight meals and drinks
Alternative stopovers: Dubai or Perth
We have based days 2-4 of this itinerary on a stopover in Singapore. If you prefer, you may choose to stopover in Dubai or head straight to Perth for an extra two nights before the tour starts, all at no additional cost. Your stopover includes transfers, accommodation, daily breakfast, and if choosing Dubai, a city sightseeing tour. Flight timings will vary. Please speak with one of our personal travel experts for more details.
Singapore is a truly cosmopolitan city whose Chinese, Indian and Malay cultures have over the years blended with Western influences from its colonial past, making it one of the most fascinating destinations in Asia. This morning we head out on a sightseeing tour taking in the main highlights of the city, such as the waterfront Merlion Park, home to the famous Merlion Statue which is a national symbol of Singapore; the various ethnic quarters such as Little India and Chinatown, and the beautiful Botanical Gardens – the first and only tropical botanic gardens on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. Our tour ends back at the hotel, and we can relax and enjoy the rest of our day at leisure. For a quintessentially Singaporean experience, why not treat yourselves to Afternoon Tea at the elegant Raffles Hotel?
Included meals: Breakfast
A day free to spend as we please in Singapore until it’s time to head to the airport for our evening flight to Perth, our first stop in Australia. We can recommend some suggestions for your second day in Singapore, such as a visit to the Gardens by the Bay, or a trip to nearby Sentosa Island, with its host of attractions including wildlife parks, cable cars and light shows. Once we arrive in Perth, our Tour Manager will greet us and our coach will whisk us to the Pan Pacific Hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, in-flight meals and drinks
Perth, in Western Australia, is one of the world’s most isolated cities. Our day begins with a sightseeing tour of the city and its surrounding areas. We start at King’s Park, which is larger than New York’s Central Park and has some 400 hectares of bushland and pretty wildflowers, offering stunning views over the city’s skyline. Next, we travel to the nearby port town of Fremantle to visit to the fascinating Shipwreck Galleries. The galleries have hundreds of relics from ships wrecked along the treacherous coastline, including the original timbers from the Batavia, wrecked in 1629. The tour will end with a gentle cruise along the Swan River back to the city centre, passing some jaw-dropping millionaire’s mansions along the way.
Included meals: Breakfast
Today is the first of several Freedom Days in Australia, where we can spend the day however we please. Our Distant Journeys Tour Manager will be on hand to offer expert advice and guidance on things to do and recommendations of places to eat. They can also help book additional excursions we may wish to do, including two optional tours to some of the spectacular natural landscapes close to the city.
The first is to Nambung National Park, home to hundreds of striking limestone pillars known as the Pinnacles. It’s believed the Pinnacles were created millions of years ago as seashells were broken down into sand and then eroded by water and wind. Alternatively, you can take a trip to Rottnest Island, just a short ferry ride from Perth. A protected nature reserve with a coastline of hidden coves and white sandy beaches, Rottnest is the only place in the world to spot Quokka in their natural habitat. This friendly, wallaby-like marsupial is the world’s most photogenic animal and has no fear of humans, so have your camera at the ready!
Included meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave Perth behind as we fly to Adelaide, capital of South Australia. Upon arrival, we continue by coach to the Fleurieu Peninsula, from where we board a ferry to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Our busy day of travel ends at the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Hotel, located in a prime position in bushland overlooking American River Bay, and our home for the next two nights.
Included meals: Breakfast
Tour Highlight
Our full day tour on Kangaroo Island starts with a visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park where we will be taken on a beach walk with an experienced guide and enjoy being among a colony of rare Australian sea lions, watching them play and relax on the beach. After lunch, our afternoon will be spent at the Flinders Chase National Park, home to some of Australia’s best-known native wildlife. During our tour of this park, we’ll be able to spot wallabies, echidnas, koalas and the kangaroos which give the island its name. We’ll also take in some incredible scenery at the Remarkable Rocks, offering spectacular sea views and photo opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk, where we will head down to the unique rock archway to spot the happy Long-Nosed Fur Seals which call this part of the island home. After a truly unforgettable day on Kangaroo Island, packed with incredible wildlife and scenery, it’s time to head back to our hotel for a second night.
Included meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch
After getting up close to an amazing variety of Australia’s wildlife it’s time to make our way back to the mainland by ferry. Our journey into Adelaide, includes a visit to the quaint village of Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement with its tree-lined streets and original Fachwerk, timber-framed buildings. Adelaide has a lovely location, surrounded by parkland, rolling hills and the Mount Lofty Range, and during this afternoon’s sightseeing tour we will get our first view of Adelaide’s pretty streets, grand Victorian buildings and the leafy parks and gardens that encircle the city. Lastly today, we arrive at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, situated just around the corner from Rundle Street, home to Adelaide’s best shopping opportunities.
Included meals: Breakfast
Today is a Freedom Day to spend as we please. Lovers of good wine can take an optional tour to the vineyards of the Barossa Valley, with plenty of tastings included. Alternatively, idle away a few hours with a leisurely cruise along the Murray River or just enjoy a stroll around Adelaide.
Included meals: Breakfast
This morning we transfer to the airport for our short flight to Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria. It’s an elegant and impressive city, as seen in the stunning and extremely well-preserved Victorian architecture of its public buildings and grand houses. On arrival, we’ll enjoy all these sights and much more with a tour of the city. Among the places we will visit are the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Treasury Gardens, the Victoria Markets, the Rod Laver Arena (home to tennis’ Australian Open every January) and Federation Square. We will also head out of the city centre to see two of Melbourne’s waterside suburbs: Port Melbourne and St Kilda. Our hotel for the next two nights is the four-star Pullman on the Park. This contemporary hotel was built on the site of the 1887 Cliveden Mansion, alongside Fitzroy Gardens.
Included meals: Breakfast
Today has also been left free to spend as we please. For those looking to explore the region surrounding Melbourne, there’s the opportunity of an optional tour along what consistently features in the Top 10 of the world’s greatest scenic coastal drives, the Great Ocean Road. Departing from Torquay, home to the world-famous Bells Beach, our tour will take us through laid-back beach resorts along Victoria’s dramatic coastline to our end destination, the iconic stone monoliths known as the Twelve Apostles. If you’re remaining in the city, today is a great opportunity to explore Melbourne’s quirky laneways, whose street art provides fabulous photo opportunities.
Or why not take a trip to Phillip Island, home to the world’s largest colony of Little Penguins, to view the Penguin Parade. The Little Penguins spend most of their day swimming and foraging at sea, then at dusk they waddle back to their nests on land. It’s a sight not to be missed. Alternatively, take a morning excursion to ride on the Puffing Billy steam train through the Blue Dandenong Ranges, with an Aussie-style elevenses of Bush Billy Tea with lamingtons, Vegemite and crackers served beforehand.
Included meals: Breakfast
Following breakfast this morning, we board our flight to Alice Springs, in Australia’s Red Centre, whose red earth and blue skies so typify Outback Australia. On arrival, we enjoy a sightseeing tour, visiting the Old Telegraph Station, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which has been saving lives in rural and isolated parts of Australia for more than 90 years, and the School of the Air, which provides an education remotely to children living in the most far-flung areas of the Outback. Later, we check in to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, home for the next two nights.
This evening, there’s the opportunity to enjoy an authentic Outback bush BBQ. Huddle around a cosy campfire under the desert skies at the traditional cattle camp, whilst tucking into a superb barbecued steak. Enjoy a cold beer or chilled wine from the bar while a bush balladeer sings timeless Australian songs. Finally, the camp lights are switched off and a knowledgeable star guide will decode the night skies as we bathe in the velvety darkness of an Outback night.
Included meals: Breakfast
Our day is free to relax or explore as we wish. Choose to join a popular excursion to the Western MacDonnell Ranges; a great opportunity to get a true taste of life in the outback. The full-day tour takes us through the stunning scenery of Simpson’s Gap, home to various plants and wildlife, including the black-footed rock-wallaby. The excursion also visits Standley Chasm, one of the ‘must see’ spectacular geological and cultural icons of Central Australia.
Included meals: Breakfast
After breakfast we board our coach for the drive along the Stuart and Lasseter Highways to Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock. Upon arrival we visit Kata Tjuṯa, also known as the Olgas, a group of large, domed sandstone rock formations. The domes of Kata Tjuta are sacred to the local Anangu Aboriginal people, and are believed to be over 500 million years old. We then make our way to the Desert Gardens Hotel, our overnight accommodation.
Tour Highlight
After freshening up at the hotel we will be taken to a viewing area to witness the sun setting behind Uluru. Sparkling wine and nibbles will be served whilst you and your travelling companions watch the remarkable changing colours of Uluru as the sun sinks below the horizon.
Included meals: Breakfast
Early risers have the option of viewing Uluru at sunrise, for a different perspective on this ancient and sacred monolith. After breakfast, we depart for a tour of the base of Uluru, getting as close as is allowed to the Rock. Learn more about its historical and cultural importance to the indigenous people of this area of Northern Territory. We will then leave the Red Centre behind as we take an afternoon flight to Cairns, in Tropical Far North Queensland. We’ll head straight to our hotel, the Hilton Cairns, on arrival. Situated in a prime spot right on Cairns’ Esplanade, this superior hotel is our home for the next six nights, and the scene of the Christmas festivities to come.
Included meals: Breakfast
Our first day in tropical Far North Queensland has been left free for you to do as much, or as little as you like. For the chance to explore one of the world’s most ancient tropical rainforests, dating as far back as 180 million years, come with us on our optional tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. During the excursion, we’ll see dramatic jungle-clad gorges, wild rivers, and tumbling waterfalls while taking a walk with an Aboriginal guide as well as a cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles. At Cape Tribulation, an isolated headland, stroll on the beach where the rainforest meets the reef.
If you prefer to stay in Cairns today, there’s so much to see and do, including numerous shops and art galleries, as well as Cairns’ famous Night Markets. Featuring over seventy different shops and stalls selling authentic local crafts and souvenirs, as well as a food court offering street food from around the world, the Night Markets are the perfect place to enjoy dinner and hunt for some souvenirs.
Included meals: Breakfast
Tour Highlight
Merry Christmas! Begin the day with a hearty breakfast to set you up for the celebrations ahead. Our day is free to spend as we please, perhaps with a stroll along the Esplanade followed by a picnic on the grass in the sunshine or even a swim in Cairns’ lagoon pool. This evening we gather in the hotel to enjoy a celebratory Christmas buffet dinner and drinks with our new-found friends.
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner, including selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
After our day of festivities, today is another of our Freedom Days to spend however we wish in Cairns. A very popular optional excursion is our tour to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest. Our tour begins as we travel to Kuranda village via the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, soaring above the treetops with astounding views over the rainforest. There is plenty of time to browse the craft markets, visit the butterfly sanctuary, or enjoy one of Kuranda’s many laid-back coffee shops. We begin our afternoon with a visit to meet the Pamagirri Aboriginal people at Rainforest Station. Enjoying nothing more than sharing their culture and traditions, we join a Yarning Circle, where we can listen to stories and ask questions. After a traditional dance performance and trying our luck at boomerang throwing, we return to Cairns on the unique Kuranda Scenic Railway. Passing over 40 bridges and through 15 tunnels, the railway is a feat of engineering and a railway journey to remember.
Included meals: Breakfast
Tour Highlight
No holiday to Australia can be complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most enduring natural wonders, the Reef’s stunningly beautiful coral and colourful marine life is a place like no other. Our exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef begins with a journey aboard a high speed catamaran as we zip across the Coral Sea to the Outer Reef.
We spend several hours at the Outer Reef for you to enjoy as you wish. The more active among us can snorkel in the sheltered coral lagoon or, for an additional cost, join the marine biologist on a guided snorkel safari. There is also the opportunity to have a go at scuba diving (introductory or certified), join a Seawalker Helmet dive, or see the reef from above on a scenic helicopter flight. Those who would rather not get wet can still experience the underwater world of the reef with a ride in a glass-bottomed boat, or semi-submersible reef viewer. A buffet lunch is served on board the platform.
We return by catamaran to Cairns later in the afternoon, bringing our thrilling Great Barrier Reef day to a close
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch
Our final day in Cairns has been left free for you to choose how to spend your day. A last opportunity for some shopping, or maybe just a day relaxing by the hotel pool. For those interested in further activities, we highly recommend a half-day visit to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, one of the best places to see crocodiles and local wildlife. There are miles of timber boardwalks and paths winding through woodlands and rainforest where you can see an array of wildlife, including beautiful tropical birds, reptiles, insects and other native fauna. We also enjoy a boat cruise on Hartley’s Lagoon to see crocodiles and other wildlife on their unique wetland, whilst learning about wildlife conservation in the region.
This evening, an excellent way to finish your time in Far North Queensland is a sunset dinner on board a sailing catamaran.
Included meals: Breakfast
This morning we leave Cairns and fly to Sydney our final port of call on this wonderful tour of Australia, with the promise of an extraordinary New Year’s Eve celebration ahead. We will be taken speedily to the Radisson Blu Hotel, an excellent hotel set in an historic building just a short walk from Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour, home to the world-famous Sydney Opera House. The city centre itself is packed with world class restaurants, a lively arts culture and some remarkable museums and galleries. Beyond the harbour and the iconic bridge, however, Sydney has pristine sandy beaches and native bushland, sprawling parks and leafy gardens. Our 4-night stay in Sydney allows us plenty of time to enjoy all that this wonderful city has to offer.
Included meals: Breakfast
Tour Highlight
This morning we will view the most essential sights of Sydney with a comprehensive sightseeing tour and lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour. We begin by travelling through some of the city’s coolest inner-city suburbs to the iconic Bondi Beach, with time to enjoy a stroll on its famous golden sands, before passing the beautiful Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay on our way back to the city centre. Our tour will then bring us to Hyde Park, Australia’s oldest park, whose 40 acres contain the ANZAC Memorial; Parliament House and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. This unique ‘chair’ is a Sydney landmark made of exposed sandstone rock, cut into a bench shape by convicts in 1810 as a gift to Governor Macquarie’s wife. This location is also the perfect spot for a group photo, with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind. The sightseeing tour will then lead us to Circular Quay, where we board the MV Sydney 2000 for our fabulous lunch cruise around stunning Sydney Harbour. The delicious two-course lunch is the perfect accompaniment to the unrivalled views as we cruise past the Opera House; the perfect way to end our first morning in Sydney. After disembarking, our afternoon is free to spend soaking up the atmosphere around the harbour. Maybe enjoy a tour of the Sydney Opera House, or even take in a show in one of the world’s most famous performance venues?
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch
Tour Highlight
The eyes of the world fall on Sydney on New Year’s Eve, and today you are among the privileged few who are at the epicentre of the celebrations. Our day is left free, and your Tour Manager will be happy to help and offer their recommendations or make any arrangements for you. This evening, the excitement builds as we make our way to King Street Wharf to board Clear View, our luxury cruise vessel. The glass boat offers amazing 360-degree views around Sydney Harbour and will be positioned in an exclusion zone giving a prime position for viewing the fireworks. We will be welcomed aboard with a glass of finest Australian sparkling wine, before settling into our reserved seat to be served a fabulous 5-course dinner of restaurant-quality, locally sourced favourites. The conversation and the drinks will flow, and after dinner we’ll be entertained by a live band, plus a DJ whose selection of music will be bound to have you up on your feet and dancing the evening away. As midnight strikes, Sydney’s annual firework spectacular bursts into life, and we’ll truly feel at the heart of the festivities as we view the stunning display from the comfort of our boat. Happy New Year!
Included meals: Breakfast and celebration dinner including selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Tour Highlight
Welcome to 2022, and a final Freedom Day in Sydney. Shake off the cobwebs with an optional visit to the Ku-rin-gai Chase National Park; just 90 minutes from downtown Sydney, the park encompasses coastline, rainforest, bushland and a portion of the Hawkesbury River. Or those with a head for heights may want to do the ultimate in New Year’s Day walks with a climb of the Sydney Harbour Bridge! However you choose to spend your final full day in Sydney, relax and enjoy it as this wonderful Very Best of Australia tour draws to a close.
Included meals: Breakfast
Our last day in Sydney is yours to spend as you please until we leave for the airport with suitcases full of memories: the end of an unforgettable adventure in Australia. Flights to our chosen UK airport all stop in Dubai or Singapore for a change of aircraft before the second leg back home.
Included meals: Breakfast, in-flight meals and drinks
This morning we arrive back into the UK at our chosen airport: either Birmingham, Glasgow, London Heathrow, Manchester or Newcastle, bringing our unforgettable journey to an end.
Included meals: In-flight meals and drinks
Our tour to Australia for Christmas and New Year 2022 has been exceptionally popular. Currently we only have one single occupancy room available. If you would like to be added to our cancellation waitlist, or register for our 2023 departure, please call for details
Departure date | Price (pp) | Availability | Offer |
2022 | |||
08 December | £7,195 | ONE SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM REMAINING | SAVE up to £492 per couple |
Please note that our holiday prices are subject to the availability of flights in the lowest fare booking class. Air fares have risen steeply in recent weeks, and as a result there may be a flight surcharge to add to the price of your holiday. The correct price will always be confirmed to you before you book, and once you have booked, our Price Promise will guarantee there will be no further increases.
Prices: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement: £1,595
Deposit: £1,000 per person if travelling in economy class, £1,950 per person if travelling in premium economy, and £3,750 per person for business class.
Visa: To enter Australia, you need an ETA (electronic travel authority).We will obtain this on your behalf and the £25 per person processing fee will be added to your confirmation invoice.
Terms and conditions: Holiday prices are subject to the availability of flights in the lowest fare booking class and may change, however the correct price will always be confirmed before you book. For full terms and conditions see our terms and conditions page.
Our escorted holidays to Australia are designed to include must-see sights and memorable experiences in your tour price. And our Christmas & New Year tour is no exception as so much of what you will experience is already included in the price. That’s all your scheduled international flights, overseas transfers, expertly chosen hotels, daily breakfast and several other meals too, experienced local Tour Manager and several amazing excursions, already paid for.
At distant journeys we understand the importance of a good hotel on a touring holiday and we take great pride in choosing the hotels and accommodation you will be staying in during your Australia group tour. Our Directors personally take charge of finding the hotels that have a great location and are high quality too – the two most important considerations on any touring holiday to Australia. These are the hotels we’ve chosen for you.
We want you to enjoy a good mix of visits to must-see landmarks and leisure time to experience your destinations in a way that suits you. For example, you might like to try an adventurous activity like climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge or a hot air balloon ride over Alice Springs. or if you prefer a more relaxing experience. perhaps take a cruise to the wineries along the lovely Swan River. Thanks to our freedom Days. You’ll have the change to choose an experience to enjoy depending on what interest you most.
The majority of the optional excursions will be booked locally with your Tour Manager, but there are some that must be pre-booked before you depart the UK due to limited space and we suggest these are pre- booked at least 3 months prior to departure and no later than 30 days prior. Any requests later than 30 days will be subject to a 5% surcharge when confirmed. Correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.
If you’ve taken advantage of one of our two night stopovers on your journey home from Australia you may want to make the most of your short stay in these exciting destinations by taking an optional excursion or two.
After all, who could visit Singapore without a trip to the world-famous and historic Raffles Hotel for afternoon tea or a Singapore Sling? Or if you’re in Bangkok, the Grand Palace with its beautiful Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a must-see. Explore Hong Kong and learn about its fascinating history. In Bali why not take a sunset cruise, or discover the islands beautiful mountainous interior. And if Dubai is where you’ll spend the last two nights of your holiday, why not enjoy one of them feasting Bedouin-style on a Desert Safari?
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AUD $198 / GBP £110 Read More >Explore this million-acre World Heritage-listed area. This tour takes you away from the obvious tourist traps to show you the Blue Mountains from an insider’s perspective – from secluded lookouts,...
From AUD $222 / GBP £124 Read More >Thailand has over 26,000 temples or Wats (local name). This Half Day City and Temples tour will bring you to three of the most distinguished temples in Bangkok, beginning with...
from THB 1,300 / GBP £30 Read More >Bangkok’s Grand Palace Tour is a “must see” for all visitors to Bangkok. The Grand Palace complex, built in 1782, includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)...
from THB 1,400 / GBP £32 Read More >A glimpse of everyday life in Thailand can be seen at the Damnern Saduak floating market, situated around 100km south west of Bangkok. This Bangkok floating market can be explored...
from THB 1,300 / GBP £30 Read More >All aboard an exhilarating Dubai helicopter tour. After take-off from Dubai Festival City you will follow the creek winding past the Creek golf course and continue over the Spice Souk...
USD $194 / GBP £155 Read More >A fabulous evening on a Bateaux Dubai dinner cruise awaits. This elegant two-and-a-half hour Dubai Marina dinner cruise offers the best sightseeing with fine dining, personalized service and a contemporary...
USD $172/ GBP £137 Read More >For a magical and memorable evening, join us on a Dubai Desert Safari tour. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and venture into the mysterious desert in...
USD $133 / GBP £110 Read More >This fascinating half day Dubai City tour provides an insight into Dubai’s rich history. Your tour of Old Dubai passes the Zabeel Royal Palaces, visits historical buildings with their ancient...
USD $51 / GBP £41 Read More >Explore the highlights and landmarks of the city on a half-day tour. From The Palm, Jumeirah and Dubai Marina to Downtown Dubai and The Dubai Mall, see all of the...
From USD $66 / £53 Read More >The Afternoon Tea ritual, much like Raffles Hotel, Singapore, was fashioned in the 19th century. A cherished tradition since its founding in Great Britain, the experience journeyed to Asia during...
SGD $90 / GBP £53 Read More >The evening begins with a local Chinese Dinner along the Singapore River with a choice of either Hainanese Chicken Rice or Seafood Nasi Goreng (Menu is subject to seasonal changes). En...
SGD$112/ GBP £66 Read More >Recently voted one of the Top 10 Indoor Gardens of the World, the Gardens by the Bay is also Singapore’s number 1 attraction according to Trip Advisor. Featuring more than...
From SGD $32 / GBP £19 Read More >The Tiffin Room has been synonymous with the Raffles Hotel, Singapore, since its establishment in 1892. The restored interior decor includes reinstating the wooden floorboards in the Tiffin Room to...
SGD $89 / GBP £50 Read More >The Singapore Night Safari is world’s first. Set in 40 hectares of secondary jungle, the mystery and drama of the tropical jungle after dusk unfolds at the Singapore Zoo Night...
SGD $101 / GBP £59 Read More >Combine a scenic cruise to Lamma Island with a delicious seafood dinner at a local restaurant; see locals in a fishing village go about their daily lives and enjoy an uninterrupted...
HKD $750 / GBP £78 Read More >Macau, a former Portuguese enclave, mixes colonial charm with modern Chinese zest and is just a short hour-long ferry ride from Hong Kong. Sometimes called the Las Vegas of the...
From HK $995 / GBP £104 Read More >Hong Kong’s largest outlying island, Lantau Island seems a world away from the high rise modernity of Hong Kong Island. It offers unspoilt countryside, lush green valleys, pristine beaches, reflective...
HK $850 / GBP £89 Read More >This half day tour of Hong Kong Island begins with a visit to famous Stanley Market, one of the must-see places for visitors to Hong Kong. You will find an...
HK $400 / GBP £42 Read More >The Indonesian island of Bali is renowned not only for its beauty but also for its ancient temples. Tirta Empul temple is among the most famous, its waters said to...
USD $56 / GBP £46 Read More >Discover the ‘real’ Bali and escape off the beaten track with this small group tour to the centre of Bali, visiting mountains, farms, ancient villages and temples. There’s more to...
USD $48 / GBP £40 Read More >Bali is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and the Bali Hai cruise is one of the best ways to see the island in all its splendour, taking it...
USD $66 / GBP £55 Read More >Discover ancient temples, meet the local wildlife and explore the countryside of inland Bali with this half-day Mengwi Temple, Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot tour. It’s one of several optional...
USD $58 / GBP £48 Read More >Discover the real Bali with an immersive evening of culture, dance and food on this evening tour to Bali’s Uluwatu temple. If you decide to visit Bali on a homebound...
USD $67 / GBP £55 Read More >A two or three night outbound stopover is included on the majority of our holidays to Australia and New Zealand. There is also the opportunity to experience another country on your way home, with a stopover in fantastic destinations such as Singapore, Sentosa Island, Bangkok, Dubai or Bali.
Prices are available from £165 per person (£265 single occupancy). Please call for details.
The Christmas & New Year in Australia tour is a new itinerary departing December 2022 and as yet there are no direct reviews for this tour. We suggest in the meantime, to look at the reviews for our Very Best of Australia tour. We’re sure you will be impressed with the service our guests receive and the great reviews they kindly give us!
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