Uluru Mid-Cruise Journey (Double) (SYD-MEL)
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Port
Sydney, 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)
$3900
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 36¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Day 1 (L/D) Sydney - Uluru
Transfer to Sydney Airport for a flight to Ayers Rock and transfer to the hotel for lunch, including two glasses of wine or beer -- a grazing platter dining style typical of the Antipodes.
Head out for an afternoon of touring.
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 Resort (3pm check-in time).
Day 2 (B/L/D) Uluru
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.
Lunch is served at Geckos Café, including two glasses of wine or beer. Then, set off to discover Uluru 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 at the hotel includes two glasses of wine or beer.
Hotel: Sails in the Desert Resort
Day 3 (B/L) Ayers Rock - Melbourne
Before dawn, transfer to the Field of Light location to learn about internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro and his breathtaking light installation. You will wander, mesmerized, in complete darkness through 50,000 illuminated spheres. This is a surreal experience that will remain with you for life.
Head to a sand dune for a sunrise view of Uluru and Kata Tjuta with a hot cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate as the desert comes to life in the cool of the morning.
Breakfast is served back at the resort.
Depart the resort and transfer to Ayers Rock Airport for a flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival in Melbourne, you will transfer to the port and meet the ship.
Please note:
Use your phone light or bring a small flashlight for the dawn adventures. Heat may be extreme. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, sand, rocks, and steps. Bring a minimum one-liter bottle of water on all tours to avoid stress and dehydration. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. 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 Sydney. 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), 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 Sydney. 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 Sydney.
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 rejoin 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
Canadian citizens: 866 935 8472 or email customerservice@cibtvisas.ca
CIBTvisas phone numbers and email addresses for Dutch, German, Australian, United Kingdom, Belgian, Singapore, Spanish, Swiss and French citizens can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://cibtvisa.com/Seabourn. You must advise CIBTvisas of your Mid-Cruise Adventures or Overnight Journeys, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.