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
Day 1
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:
Day 2
Sydney – Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge
Day 3
Sydney – The Blue Mountains
Day 4
Sydney – 4WD Safari Tour
Day 5
Sydney – Hike in Royal National Park
Day 6
Sydney – Kayak through Berowra Valley
Day 7
Sydney – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Day 8
Sydney – Sandboarding and 4WD Adventure
Day 9
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.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.86 stars based on 1774 reviews.
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.
Reviewed By Joyce T.
Everything was super-easy, which made navigating the trip seamless and stress-free!
Reviewed By Austin M.
Zicasso's travel designer put together a trip that got us to the places we wanted to see, with companies that suited our abilities and desires. He offered excellent suggestions, was always available, and was a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed By Mark H.
We very much enjoyed our time in New Zealand and Australia. The tours were all very good. Zicasso's travel agent and our tour partner were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning phase and while we were on vacation.
The only feedback we have is that the hotels selected, other than the hotels in New Zealand, did not have the amenities we were hoping to get from four-star properties. We'll do a better job of indicating what we need in hotel selections moving forward, but we thought the hotels could have been a notch better than they were.
Reviewed By Tim G.
I would use our travel company again in a minute! Zicasso's travel consultant really “got me” and designed the perfect trip for us.
The highlights especially included picking perfect places for us to stay (close to most everything we were doing and in the heart of the cities). The tours, both private and small group, gave us not only what we asked for, but even more that we didn’t know existed.
The itinerary was as detailed as it could possibly be, describing the day, what to bring, names and phone numbers to call if there were issues, and who we needed to call to confirm future tour dates.
One of our highlights was the penguin experience. Our guide was great and our trip planner got us “plus” tickets, which I would definitely recommend. Finally, she provided us with the necessary info and guides (where necessary) for our amazing hikes.
Reviewed By Ellin A.
Zicasso's travel specialists were fantastic! They provided excellent and unique recommendations. As a traveler seeking adventure and outdoor experiences, they completely understood my needs. Additionally, all accommodations were high quality, communication was very clear, and pricing was reasonable. I would strongly recommend them to anyone traveling to Australia/New Zealand.
Reviewed By Emil S.
