Travcoa Private Journeys are pre-designed luxury travel itineraries which are locally hosted by carefully selected guides. Each is crafted to provide the ideal in-depth experience of its various destinations and includes deluxe accommodations (or the best available in remote areas), sightseeing, private transportation, breakfast daily, some meals and personalized touches throughout. Melbourne s Coast & Countryside: Australia Private Journey 4 Days START: Melbourne, Australia END: Melbourne, Australia DATES: Starts Any Day 2016 PRICES FROM: $3,295* Intra-tour flights are not required on this journey *Prices per person, based on double occupancy, and are subject to change. The price of your journey will change based on travel date and availability. Additions to the length of your itinerary will incur additional costs. Holiday supplements may apply. Alternative hotel choices available. Journey Highlights Savor wine tastings in the Yarra Valley Learn about Australia s unique fauna at Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary View the wondrous Great Ocean Road by air Page 1 of 5
Day 1 Arrive Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Welcome to Australia! You are met upon arrival in Melbourne and escorted to your hotel, ideally located in the city center. This is Australia s garden city, the capital of the state of Victoria, and a cosmopolitan center replete with Victorian architecture. Melbourne is also home to wonderful boutiques, galleries and a delightful variety of restaurants. The day is yours to spend at leisure, to relax or venture out to explore this friendly city on your own. Meals: None included Day 2 Melbourne & the Yarra Valley Enjoy a full day of sightseeing through the countryside just beyond Melbourne today. Meet your driver and guide for a short drive outside the city to one of Australia s leading wine making areas, the Yarra Valley. En route, travel through beautiful rural countryside with the opportunity to see wild kangaroos in their natural habitat. The Yarra Ranges sets a picturesque backdrop to the numerous vineyards and renowned restaurants dotting the area. Stop to sample wines from an assortment of boutique wineries that have been specially selected to suit your interests, passions and wine preferences. Take a private tour behind-the-scenes, and enjoy a barrel tasting with one of the region s most respected wine makers. Later, savor lunch with paired with wines at another notable vineyard. In the afternoon, visit the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. It is Australia s leading wildlife reserve and home to over 200 species of Australian birds and animals. Observe koalas in the wild, and delight an intimate encounter with the captivating platypus. Return to your Melbourne hotel by late afternoon. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Page 2 of 5
Day 3 Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road Today, explore the cliff-hugging Great Ocean Road, overlooking roaring seas, tranquil coves, and secluded beaches. A relaxing drive one and-a-half hours outside the city brings you to monstrous cliffs, roaring seas, tranquil coves and secluded beaches. Gain insight into Australian surfing culture at Bells Beach, with its rugged cliffs and big waves, and soak up the atmosphere at the coastal village of Lorne. Stop at award-winning Chris s Restaurant for panoramic ocean views and a lunchtime feast of fresh seafood and fantastic local wines. This afternoon, thrill to one of the world s truly great scenic flights in a light aircraft above the rugged ship wreck coast. Fly from Apollo Bay over the world renowned 12 Apostles, Moonlight Head, the Cape Otway Lightstation, Gibson s Steps, the Loch Ard Gorge. Land back at Apollo Bay, then enjoy the scenic drive back to Melbourne through the majestic Otways Ranges. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Day 4 Depart Melbourne Today, spend time at leisure before you are transferred to the airport for your flight home or onto your next destination. Meals: Breakfast *Alternative hotel choices include The Lyall Hotel & Spa and the Park Hyatt NOTE: The Daily Itinerary above is subject to change dependent upon local conditions and/or operational changes or improvements. The specific times and order of inclusions within each destination may also be altered to best accommodate unscheduled closures, special events, weather, traffic, etc. Please contact your Journey Consultant before scheduling any coinciding appointments. Page 3 of 5
Additional Information Best Time To Travel September - May is a great time to visit Australia. Visa Information Your Passport needs to be valid for six months after departure date. US Citizens need a visa for Australia. Link This Journey To Private Journeys: Verdant New Zealand; Amazing Australia; Tasmania, Authentic by Nature; Volcanoes, Islands & Fjords: Papua New Guinea; Highlands of Papua New Guinea Or Escorted Journeys: Melanesia s Cultural Gem: Papua New Guinea; Kia Ora from Sea to Sky Page 4 of 5
Terms & Conditions This Travcoa Private Journey Includes Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary Private transfers and privately guided sightseeing Local English speaking guide for sightseeing Entrance fees per final itinerary Local taxes Medical & Travel Assistance Plan Intra Tour Flights (additional cost) Not Included Travcoa Travel Director Meals, except where noted International Airfare Airport taxes Passport & Visa fees Gratuities Deposit/Payment Policy At the time of reservation: 90 days before departure: Cancellation Policy $1,000 per person plus air (if applicable) Balance due The cancellation policy is applicable to journey price, single supplements, intra tour air, extensions and other tour related arrangements. Penalties are valid from date of reservation until: 90 days or more before departure: 89 to 60 days before departure: 59 to 30 days before departure: 29 days or less and en route: $250 per person 20% 50% 100% Travcoa will only reimburse according to our cancellation policy. Page 5 of 5