Spirit of Uluru & Outback Mid-Cruise Journey (Single) (DRW-CNS)
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Port
Darwin, Australia
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$7600
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
5 Day/ 4 Nights
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Day 1 (L/D) Darwin - Alice Springs
Leave the ship and enjoy a Darwin city sightseeing tour, including a visit to the Darwin Military Museum with lunch at a local restaurant. Sample local gin on the deck and indulge your taste buds by sampling some of the Northern Territory’s freshest local produce. You’re the guest of a local chef who introduces each dish and talks about the produce used and where in the immediate vicinity it was sourced from. One of the local produce suppliers will join you and share the story of their business.
Transfer to Darwin airport for a flight to Alice Springs. Transfer to your hotel, where dinner is served with a glass of wine or beer.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters (or similar)
Day 2 (B/L/D) Alice Springs - Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Breakfast is served in the hotel’s restaurant; then, set out for some sightseeing in Alice Springs.
Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum. This state-of-the-art immersive museum expounds on the history and growth of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and why it is literally the heartbeat of the Australian Outback.
Journey to Alice Springs Desert Park, where what initially appears to be a sparse environment comes to life. Outback deserts are rich in native flora and fauna. Explore a vibrant botanic wonderland and learn about Outback animals and characters of Australia’s Red Centre. From dry river beds to dense woodlands full of life to the Nocturnal House and an aviary of free-flying birds taking to the sky, the wealth of fauna here is quite astonishing.
This afternoon, set out from Alice Springs by coach. You’re headed to Uluru -- Ayers Rock -- and the Ayers Rock Resort. Enjoy a break en route at the spectacular Finke River and at Curtin Springs Station, with lunch included.
Tonight’s Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner (meaning “beautiful view out to the horizon”) is a breathtaking cultural storytelling experience that brings to life a chapter of the ancestral Mala Aboriginal story through choreographed drones, lasers and projections that illuminate the night sky. It’s a story passed on for thousands of generations, re-told and re-imagined in a 21st-century medium. A culinary adventure follows in the form of a gourmet dinner hamper.
Hotel: Sails In The Desert Hotel (or similar)
Day 3 (B/L/D) Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Set out before dawn, traveling towards Uluru and seeing its vast shape rising from the sand dunes in the early light. From a special location, enjoy uninterrupted views to watch the sun rise over this amazing monolith. Return to the hotel for breakfast in the restaurant.
After breakfast, enjoy a fun and creative experience exclusive upstairs space offering breathtaking views of Uluru. Guided by a respected Walkatjara artist from the Mutitjulu Community, connect with the ancient Anangu wisdom of the land and learn about the traditional symbols that hold the spirit of the Anangu Aboriginal people. You’ll create your own dot painting based on what you hear, leaving with your unique canvas keepsake created with the guidance of the Walkatjara team.
A lunch of grazing platters is served at the hotel -- a dining style typical of the Antipodes.
Rest this afternoon; then, set off to discover Ayers Rock at sunset. Uluru is the most profoundly culturally significant monolith in Australia. Embrace the culture, geology and environment that is Uluru as you drive around the base. Take a short walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole and visit some rock art sites. The Mala Walk is your chance to learn about Uluru’s significance to the Anangu (local Aboriginal people). Observe the sunset for a different perspective over Uluru.
Dinner, including wine or beer, is served at the resort restaurant.
Hotel: Sails In The Desert Hotel (or similar)
Day 4 (B/D) Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Cairns
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairns and transfer to the hotel.
Walk to the Cairns Aquarium for the Aquarium by Twilight guided tour. As the sun sets on tropical North Queensland, crepuscular reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish sense the onset of dusk and emerge from their daytime lairs. Brightly colored reef fish seek shelter in coral caves as predatory nocturnal sharks, rays, and grouper awaken. Aquarium by Twilight is an exclusive guided tour highlighting this remarkable transition as daytime slides into sunset. Enjoy a three-course dinner experience with wine or beer.
Hotel: Riley’s Crystalbrook Collection Resort
Day 5 (B) Cairns
Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant; then, transfer to Freshwater and board a premium-themed Gold-Class carriage on the very famous and beautiful Kuranda Scenic Railway. En route to the mountain village of Kuranda, you will travel in comfort through 15 tunnels and across 37 bridges with scenery of sheer cliff faces. Take in panoramic views of the Coral Sea and across Trinity Bay to Green Island, with Cairns in the foreground surrounded by sugar plantations.
At charming Kuranda village, you will have some time to explore and shop in the colorful and inviting boutiques.
The breathtaking descent from Kuranda to Cairns is aboard the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway -- among the most popular visitor activities in North Queensland. It has won many eco-tourism and sustainability awards, offering visitors views of the rainforest. Travel high above the rainforest canopy aboard a six-passenger gondola, taking in spectacular views of the jungle below and of the surrounding region, along with the sparkling North Queensland coast out to the Coral Sea and Green Island. The journey down the mountain includes a stop at Barron Falls and Red Peak Station and concludes at Smithfield Terminal in Cairns.
Transfer to Trinity Wharf to rejoin the ship.
Please note:
It is approximately 5.5hrs driving time from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. Tour requires considerable walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and many steps. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; please dress accordingly. Bring a hat; wear sunscreen and insect repellent. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship’s staff may or may not also accompany the group. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing; the cut-off date is 45 days before the ship’s call at Darwin. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Airport assistance and transfers (if any), transportation by air-conditioned coach, any flights and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour. For compliance with airline ticketing requirements, please visit Login | Seabourn to complete the immigration to complete the immigration section for online check-in no fewer than 60 days prior to the cruise.
Cancellation Policy: This excursion is non-refundable within 45 days prior to arrival into Darwin. Any cancellations made after this deadline will be subject to full payment of the tour cost, including if you cancel your cruise voyage within 45 days prior to arrival into Darwin.
Respiratory Devices: Stringent regulations apply to air transportation of breathing/respiratory devices. Guests intending to bring such a device must notify Seabourn's head office or the Shore Excursions team on board at least 30 days before the start of the tour. FAA documentation and a physician’s authorized letter detailing the device’s particular use and technical information about the device are required. Each airline will inspect the device before boarding to ensure compliance; it is your responsibility to ensure adequate screening time before boarding your flight.
Important information regarding visa requirements:
It is solely each guest's responsibility to obtain (before traveling) any visas, vaccinations or tourist cards that are required for participating in Mid-Cruise Adventures or Overnight Journeys, unless noted otherwise in the description. Please be aware that you may need a visa for any and/or all countries that you will depart from and travel through as part of your Mid-Cruise Adventure or Overnight Journey, and for the country in which you will re-join the ship. Your travel agent can assist you with your visa needs. If you require further assistance, Seabourn's preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. US and Canadian citizens can reach them by phone or email:
US citizens: 866 788 1100 or email customerservice@cibtvisa.com
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