Cost of return economy class airfare from Mumbai / Ahmadabad
Cost of visa as per the itinerary.
Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
Services of the Tour Manager from first day to the last day of the tour.
Guide Tips, Driver tips & Restaurant Tips.
Baggage allowance of 1 piece in case of included internal flights if any.
EXCLUSION
Government tax on total tour cost.
Cost of any individual Airport / Seaport / Railway station transfer to joining and leaving guests.
Cost of Travel Insurance
Any Increase in the Airfare.
Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
Porter age, laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization, or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach
Any up gradation in the room category or airline class
Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time
Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Your Tour Price Includes Column’.
Tour Plan
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Day 01: Sydney
Thank you for choosing My Travel Doodle as your preferred travel partner for Senior Citizen tour to Malaysia &Singapore. Meet & greet at Mumbai / Ahmedabad International Airport and later proceed to board your flight for Sydney - – largest city of Australia situated on the coast between Blue Mountains and Tasman Sea, also listed as one of the world’s most happening city.Upon arrival, MTD Tour Manager will guide all guests for airport formalities and proceed to Sydney city tour, it start with Sydney Tower Observatory deck which gives an unobstructed 360 degree views over the landmarks including Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay.Dinner included. Overnight stay at hotel
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Day02: Sydney
Breakfast. Today we visit The Sydney Opera House - world’s most iconic landmark and UNESCO world heritage site situated in the Sydney Harbour area, here we take a guided tour of Opera House which takes you under world famous sails of the e Opera House along with its 300 corridors.Later we see the Sydney Harbour Bridge – one of the World’s widest bridges is an architectural wonder and National Heritage of Australia, The Rocks – Open air Market Street and Bondi Beach – World famous beach known for its white sand crescent and dramatic seascape
In the afternoon, we proceed to Darling Harbour - large recreational area of Sydney reserved only for pedestrians. Here we visit the amazing Sydney Sea Life Aquarium – features a large variety of Australian aquatic life distributed in 12 extraordinary theme zones. Later we have free time for exploring the surroundings of Darling Harbour.
In the evening, we embark on the Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise. Enjoy unique dinner experience that combines the amazing views of Sydney’s skyline and Harbour Bridge along with the live Cabaret Show featuring the best of Australian talent. Lunch & Dinner included. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 03: Sydney – Brisbane –Gold Coast
Breakfast. Today we travel to Brisbane by flight. Brisbane - capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Upon arrival, we explore Brisbane city, we see South Bank Waterfront - cultural, social, educational, and recreational precinct and Town Hall – One of the finest building in Brisbane built in an Italian Renaissance architectural style. On the way, keep watching for Brisbane’s bright urban street arts and sneaky graffiti spots. Later we proceed to Gold Coast – major tourist destination on Queensland Coast famous for sunny subtropical climate and widely known for its surfing beaches, high rise dominated skyline, theme parks, night life and rain forest hinterland.Lunch & Dinner included. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 04: Gold Coast
Breakfast. Today we explore Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – a heritage listed sanctuary and a home to the world’s largest collection of Australian native animals and birds, especially for huge flocks of wild Rainbow Lorikeet birds, Koalas and Kangaroos.Later we proceed to Warner Bros. Movie World and step into a world of imagination, action, drama, and all things cinematic. Experience first-class rides and action-packed shows in a place where your favourite movies come to life. Get on adrenaline-pumping rides like Green Lantern Roller Coaster – themed after DC comics Character, Batwing Space shot – which shoots riders up and then back down based on Batman fantasy, Superman Escape – hydraulic launch high speed roller coaster ride and Wild West Falls – adventure ride that features geysers, mine shafts, a ghost town and an inevitable drop and at the end we enjoy ‘The Lego movie 4D experience’ show.
In the evening, we have free time to stroll around Gold Coast’s famous Surfer’s Paradise Beach front area and Caville Avenue – the shopping and entertainment capital.Lunch coupon & Dinner included. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 05: Gold Coast – Brisbane - Cairns
Breakfast. Today we travel to Cairns by flight. Cairns is a gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and a paradise city in Queensland where the Rain forest meets the Reefs. Upon arrival, we proceed to Kuranda Rain forest – world’s oldest living tropical Rain forest. Here we enjoy 7.5 km long scenic ride in Sky Rail Rain forest Cable way running above the Barron Gorge National Park full of lush green, rugged rain forest-clad mountains, gorges and tumbling waterfalls. In the evening, we enjoy cultural experience in Aboriginal Cultural Park at Smith field. Here you can learn how to throw a Boomerang from Aboriginal masters. See traditional Aboriginal dance performances and enjoy a tropical buffet dinner. Overnight stay at hotel
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Day 06: Cairns – Great Barrier Reef – Cairns
Breakfast. Today we have full day excursion to The Great Barrier Reef – one of the planet's most extraordinary natural wonders with 2300 km long coral reef system in Coral Sea, comprising of thousands of reefs and hundreds of islands made of soft and hard corals, is the only living organism that can be spotted from space.
We take a catamaran to one of the islands of Great Barrier Reef and experience the world of colorful corals, fish and marine life through a Glass bottom boat or a Semi-Submersible. You also get a chance to enjoy various adventure water sport activities like Scuba do, Scuba diving, Snorkeling etc. on your own.Lunch & Dinner included. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 07: Cairns – Melbourne
Breakfast. Today we travel to Melbourne by flight. Melbourne is known as cultural capital of Australia, situated on banks of Yarra River and recognized for its mix of Modern - colonial architecture. City was first discovered in British Colonial era and progressed rapidly during Australian Gold Rush.
Upon arrival, we ride on the historic City Circle Tram and get around Central Melbourne seeing Docklands, City Museum, the Princess Theater etc. We end our City Circle Tram ride at Federation Square – a bustling city square with iconic structure, The Atrium - a magnificent galleria of glass and steel, is a peerless indoor venue for exhibitions, artistic installations, showcases and markets. Here we will spend some time for photography and enjoy sipping a cup of coffee in a local cafe.
In the evening we proceed to Philip Island – discovered by British Explorer George Bass and named after the first governor of New South Wales Arthur Philip, this beautiful island is home to the Fairy Penguins - the smallest of their species. Upon arrival we witness the World-famous Penguin Parade where a large number of Fairy Penguins, race up Summer land Beach to their burrows. Experience the thrilling moment as you spot the first little penguins emerging from the sea and waddling along a Philip Island beach at dusk.Lunch & Dinner included. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 08: Melbourne – Great Ocean Road - Melbourne
Breakfast. Today is the day we will cherish for a long time as we will have an unforgettable experience of our tour.
We drive through one of the world’s most beautiful and naturally maintained destinations – The Great Ocean Road. We get a unique opportunity to see the 12 Apostles, Shipwreck Coast and Port Campbell National Park with a breath-taking Helicopter ride.Lunch & Dinner included. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 09: Melbourne – Departure
Breakfast. Today we explore Melbourne city, we see St. Patrick Cathedral, Town Hall and Parliament House, followed by visit to Fitzroy Garden – a Victorian style garden dotted with ornamental lake, pavilions, fountains, sculptures and huge number of trees. Here we see Captain Cook’s Cottage – James Cook was a Royal Navy Captain, navigator, cartographer and explorer who was the first person to map Oceania accurately and opened the gates of Australia to British Empire for the first time.It is time now to say goodbye!
Australia Tour concludes with blended emotions! Glad to have made many old buddies, visited wonderful destination, and gathered happy recollections to be valued for a lifetime. We leave with overwhelming grief as the times of the Tour reach a conclusion. Let's keep connected with one another through email, telephone, Whats App, Facebook, Instagram and meet again on more such magnificent holidays.
Notes:
Remarks
• All meals are provided by MY TRAVEL DOODLE in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
• Standard Check-in and check-out time of International hotels is usually 1500hrs and 1200hrs, respectively.
• Guests may please note that for Domestic flights or internal flights from one city to another city on international tours, the baggage allowance will be as per the respective airline baggage policy and weight regulations. Guests are requested to pack their belongings and carry luggage in accordance to the respective airline’s baggage allowance. Excess baggage (if any) will be chargeable as per the airline policy and the same must be borne by the guest.
• In case, a sightseeing cannot be covered or visited on the Tour, owing to any kind of unavoidable political, environmental or social circumstances, then it will be replaced with other best possible alternative sightseeing.