9-Day Luxury Sydney Tour for Nature & Adventure Lovers

What to expect on this itinerary
This 9-day adventure perfectly pairs luxury in the cosmopolitan city and active excursions, creating the ideal balance of a comfortable setting and mother nature. Australia is known for being a wild and vast nation. It is also known for being the perfect destination for outdoor lovers, making it the ideal choice for a luxurious vacation, especially in Sydney. From flying over the Sydney Harbour in a helicopter to hiking through the Blue Mountains, this getaway is one that you will never forget.
Customizable Itinerary
Sydney – Helicopter Ride over the Harbor
When you arrive in Sydney, your private driver will be waiting to meet you at the airport. Your driver will then deliver you directly to your luxurious accommodation in Sydney, where you can settle in and have a bit of time to regroup. Your first exciting Aussie excursion will be a private helicopter ride over Sydney Harbour. There is no better way to gain a first impression of the amazing city than by a private helicopter tour. It will certainly make you all the more excited to explore the city in the coming days. As the sun sets and lights up the sky with a kaleidoscope of brilliant oranges, reds, and lavenders, you will make your way back to the ground.
What's Included:
Sydney – Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney – The Blue Mountains
Sydney – 4WD Safari Tour
Sydney – Hike in Royal National Park
Sydney – Kayak through Berowra Valley
Sydney – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Sydney – Sandboarding and 4WD Adventure
Sydney – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Soar over Sydney Harbour on a thrilling helicopter ride during sunset
- Hike to your heart’s content while witnessing many of the iconic sights in the Blue Mountains
- Embark on a 4WD safari tour that will introduce you to all of the unique Australian wildlife in their natural habitats
- Indulge in the exclusive experience of climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge at the break of dawn to watch the sunrise
- Paddle among the most picturesque scenery in all of Australia on a kayaking adventure in the Berowra Valley
- Spend the day in Port Stephens, sandboarding, appreciating the sights, and indulging in a river cruise
- Delight in a guided nature trek to the iconic Figure 8 Pools on a day of exploring the great outdoors in Royal National Park
- Marvel at the birds’ eye view of Wollongong Beach during a skydiving experience that is completely optional
Starting Price
$12,600 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 1779 reviews
Our trip to Australia was incredible! Zicasso's tour operator put together a very thoughtful, well-paced itinerary. Our transportation always met us on time and with a good attitude. We enjoyed the diversity of experiences curated for our stay.
They took our bucket-list items and created an itinerary that allowed us to see almost every one! We were grateful to have a tour of the Historic Rocks in Sydney, a boat cruise harbor tour, watch "Carmen" at the Sydney Opera House, take a sunset camelback ride in the desert to see Ayers Rock, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and get a private tour of a wildlife habitat (this was so special because we got to interact with some of the animals and learn from their keepers directly).
The only occasion on which I wish we'd had more time to spend was at Kuranda Village! There was so much to do and see, but we had an Army Duck tour and Aboriginal experience booked, which I really enjoyed because we got to ride through the jungle and enjoy performances from the Pamagirri community. Taking the Skyrail up and the train down was also a sight to see.
We enjoyed the intimate nature of tours, allowing us to ask questions about history, architecture, and daily life, and engage with our tour guides in a meaningful way. Highly prefer this style of private/small tours to the bigger bus tours. Our accommodations were impressive--from the luxurious hotel on George Street in Sydney to the desert resort in Uluru to the lodge on Captain Cook Highway in Port Douglas! We got to experience a range of climates. There was never a dull moment.
Even though the itinerary seemed jam-packed, we had just the right amount of time to rest and reset between activities and travel. Having such a detailed and professionally done itinerary gave us real peace of mind. The coordination of hospitality was also impeccable. Our hotels always communicated seamlessly with our pre-arranged transportation and tours. The trip was fun and totally stress-free! We were constantly delighted and charmed by this country and its people.
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This was a trip of a lifetime! We had wanted to go to Australia and New Zealand for 40-plus years and this trip did not disappoint.
Zicasso's trip expert was fantastic. When first beginning to plan the trip, he spoke to us by phone and email numerous times to get to know us and find out what we liked, wanted, and were physically able and not able to do. He really listened and planned our trip accordingly.
While we were traveling, he was always instantly available for anything we needed or any questions we had.
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From day one, I knew this was the company for me. Zicasso's travel expert was fantastic at communicating with me and making sure I stayed in my budget while getting the perfect vacation. Every detail was planned beautifully, so I felt like I was on a first-rate vacation. He provided very detailed instructions for transportation, hotels, food, and tours. I cannot rave enough about each of the tour providers he connected us with because each was outstanding.
Our main purpose for traveling was to dive in the reef and this experience exceeded our expectations because the tour was so organized. We also did an Australian safari, which was really off the beaten track and gave us a unique look at the biodiversity in the area that we could not have had with any other tour.
This company set us up for a perfect trip and one thing that was very evident was that our travel expert and staff do their homework! They know the companies they set you up with for tours and they know them because they have experienced them firsthand. I am so glad I picked the travel company for this trip and I can't wait to use them again!
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First of all, I want to thank the travel company and Zicasso for an amazing experience in Australia. The trip was phenomenal, and all the travel arrangements were seamlessly planned. Our travel agent was stellar and responsive.
This trip had to be planned quickly and had a short turnaround time. He made everything happen for us. I had certain travel conditions that centered around a professional meeting and he made it work perfectly. Honestly, I wish that I could use the travel company for all of my future travel. Any chance you do travel plans for Europe?
Most importantly, our travel agent made very specific recommendations about experiences, such as the helicopter ride and the choice of hotel. He highly encouraged these two things. I was a bit dubious, particularly of the helicopter ride, but it was amazing, truly amazing. I am so appreciative of the travel company and our travel agent for being so thoughtful, so responsive, and so confident in their planning and recommendations. Thank you again.
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Zicasso's travel professional was very attentive in listening to what was important to us and planned a trip that exceeded our expectations. All the details of our trip were provided well ahead of time and then a couple of weeks prior to our trip, he set up a video call to review the entire itinerary in detail to make sure we knew everything we needed to. I highly recommend the travel company and would definitely use them again if planning a trip to this region.
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This was our first trip to Australia. Zicasso’s travel agent took time to get to know our family and how we like to travel. She gathered our interests and preferences, and carefully curated an itinerary that showcased Sydney, Melbourne, and Cairns/Port Douglas, all within our budget.
This travel agent was very responsive before and during our trip, and monitored our activities to make sure we were happy. In fact, during our stay, one of our excursions (kayaking in Cairns) was canceled due to weather and she was right on top of it. She was able to book us immediately on another expedition (whale watching) of our choice. We appreciated her responsiveness.
Overall, our entire family was extremely happy with our travel agent's arrangements and had a memorable trip to Australia.
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