Down Under Journey

Down Under Journey

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Down Under Journey

20 Days Starting in Sydney, Australia and ending in Auckland, New Zealand

Visiting: Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Mount Cook National Park, Christchurch, Rotorua, Auckland

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

PT-2026

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $11189 $10605 Operator discount: -$584

NB: Prices correct on 08-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Down Under Journey" and explore the wonders of Australia and New Zealand. Begin in Sydney with visits to the iconic Opera House and Bondi Beach, followed by a cruise on Sydney Harbour. Dive into the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, and experience the magical Sounds of Silence dinner at Uluru. In New Zealand, ascend Bob's Peak in Queenstown for stunning views, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, and marvel at the glowworms in Waitomo Caves. Conclude your adventure in Auckland with the All Blacks Experience and a farewell dinner atop the Sky Tower. This tour promises unforgettable landscapes, cultural insights, and thrilling activities.

Highlights

  • Visit the Sydney Opera House and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge.

  • Cruise on Sydney Harbour and visit Bondi Beach for an insider’s tour of Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club.

  • Explore the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran, with options to snorkel, take a semi-submersible tour, or attend a marine biologist presentation.

  • Experience the Sounds of Silence dinner at Uluru, with canapés, sparkling wine, and a star talker decoding the southern night sky.

  • Take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak in Queenstown for dinner with breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkable Mountains.

  • Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre in Mount Cook National Park and join a stargazing program under some of the darkest skies in the world.

  • Tour the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and glide through the Glowworm Grotto to see thousands of glowworms radiate their light.

  • Immerse yourself in the All Blacks Experience in Auckland and enjoy a farewell dinner atop Auckland’s Sky Tower with 360-degree views.

Places You'll See

Swissotel Sydney

Bailey, A Crystalbrook Collection Resort

Desert Gardens Hotel

The Savoy Hotel On Little Collins

Ramada Queenstown Central

The Hermitage

Distinction Hotel Rotorua

Skycity Hotel

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Sydney,Australia

Location: Sydney

Accommodation Name: Swissotel Sydney

Meals Included: Dinner

Your room is available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule your flights to arrive by 3pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner.
ARRIVE IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Welcome To Sydney! Your room is available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule your flights to arrive by 3pm in order to attend this evening’s welcome briefing and dinner. (D)

Day 2: Sydney

Location: Sydney

Accommodation Name: Swissotel Sydney

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Visit the Sydney Opera House and travel to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s botanic gardens for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Next, visit world-famous Bondi beach for an insider’s tour of [LF] Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club with one of the lifesavers. Afterward, a cruise on Sydney Harbour Highlights some of the city’s best views
SYDNEY Sights & Bites Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Visit the Sydney Opera House and travel to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the city’s botanic gardens for a great photo opportunity and sweeping views of the harbor, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge. Next, visit world-famous Bondi beach for an insider’s tour of [LF] Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club with one of the lifesavers. Afterward, a cruise on Sydney Harbour Highlights some of the city’s best views (B,L)

LOCAL FAVORITE
HISTORIC SPOT Enjoy lunch at the historic North Bondi Returned Servicemen’s Leagues Club. Learn about the history of this place and the courageous “Rats of Tobruk” that stopped the Nazis in North Africa during WWII. You’ll enjoy delicious food while looking out at amazing waterfront views.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM The Sydney Opera House is one of the most well-known buildings in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building was designed by Jorn Utzon, a Danish architect, and was finally completed in 1973, after sixteen years of construction, at a cost of over $100 million dollars. You’ll enjoy a private guided tour of the Opera House and see its interiors and theaters. Hear untold stories, be awed by the acoustics, and learn the history and future of this amazing hall beneath the sails.

Day 3: Sydney

Location: Sydney

Accommodation Name: Swissotel Sydney

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries.
SYDNEY Spectacular Sydney Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE You may choose to take an optional excursion to the Blue Mountains for a wilderness experience or to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s leading wine-growing regions. You can even climb to the top of Sydney’s Harbour Bridge. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you make the most of this exciting city.

Day 4: Sydney,Cairns

Location: Cairns

Accommodation Name: Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,” one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
SYDNEY–CAIRNS Sunrise & Wheels Up Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Cairns, “Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef,” one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Cairns is known for its mild winters, great nightlife, and plenty of fun things to see and do. Why not explore the Cairns Night Markets whose vendors sell a vast array of souvenirs, delicious foods, and the work of local artisans and designers.

Day 5: Cairns. Excursion To The Outer Great Barrier Reef

Location: Cairns

Accommodation Name: Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a brilliant kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Return to Cairns late this afternoon. Your evening is at leisure.
CAIRNS. EXCURSION TO THE OUTER GREAT BARRIER REEF Below the Surface Prepare for the experience of a lifetime when you board a catamaran and cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Explore this underwater world that is a brilliant kaleidoscope of coral and sea life. Return to Cairns late this afternoon. Your evening is at leisure. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
BUCKET LIST. CHECK! The only living structure on Earth that can be seen from space, the Great Barrier Reef is a masterpiece of Mother Nature. Comprising of over 3,000 individual reefs and spanning over 135,135 miles (350,000 square kilometres), your day at the Reef will be one to remember. After your scenic catamaran cruise, the day is yours to explore the Reef how you like. Choose to snorkel amid a dazzling array of fish and coral, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, attend an informative presentation by a marine biologist, or just relax and enjoy the serenity of your surroundings.

Day 6: Cairns

Location: Cairns

Accommodation Name: Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast

A full day at leisure.
CAIRNS Ticket to Paradise A full day at leisure. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE For a truly amazing experience consider an optional trip to Kuranda via the old scenic rail route. See magnificent scenery from the comfort of a restored, historic mountain train. For the return journey, you may choose to take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway; or maybe spend the day in the magical Daintree Rainforest thought to be the planet’s oldest surviving tropical rainforest. Your Tour Director will have recommendations for shopping, dining, and additional sightseeing.

Day 7: Cairns,Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Location: Uluru

Accommodation Name: Desert Gardens Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today, fly to the heart of Australia’s Outback. Tonight, a unique [LF] welcome awaits you at the Sounds of Silence dinner experience. NOTE: Due to this remote location and limited flights, you may be booked on a connecting flight from Cairns to Uluru.
CAIRNS–ULURU (AYERS ROCK) Into the Outback Today, fly to the heart of Australia’s Outback. Tonight, a unique [LF] welcome awaits you at the Sounds of Silence dinner experience. (B,D)

NOTE: Due to this remote location and limited flights, you may be booked on a connecting flight from Cairns to Uluru.

LOCAL FAVORITE
TASTES & TRADITIONS Your evening begins with canapés and chilled sparkling wine upon a dune top overlooking Uluru. As the sun sets and darkness falls, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo welcoming you for an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy a bush tucker inspired menu along with a selection of Australian wines and beers. Afterward, sit back and listen to a star talker decode the southern night sky. You’ll soon be able to locate the Southern Cross, signs of the zodiac, the Milky Way as well as planets and galaxies. From amazing scenery to delicious food and wide-open spaces, it’s sure to be a memorable evening!

Day 8: Uluru

Location: Uluru

Accommodation Name: Desert Gardens Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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ULURU Rock Stars Rise early for an inspiring sunrise over Uluru and the incredible art installation, The Field of Light. Wander through the pathways that encompass 50,000 spheres of light. Make your way up the hill to the top viewing area and watch the amazing transformation of colors and life as the Red Centre awakens. Then, as the first rays of sunlight creep across the desert sky, gaze in awe as the sun rises in the distance behind Uluru and Kata Tjuta, flooding the landscape with light. Later, visit a popular lookout to enjoy views of the magnificent Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), a geological spectacle of some 36 brilliant domes. There is time to take photos before visiting the “Sunset Strip” for a drink and to witness the changing hues of light painting the rock. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Experience a spectacular way to end the day at Uluru. This fascinating icon stands 1,141 feet (348 meters) high, however, most of its mass is below ground level. You’ll be overwhelmed by its incredible size, presence, and inherent spirituality. As the sun sinks over the horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of color for which Uluru is famous, you’ll enjoy sparkling wine and nibbles and say goodbye to another wonderful day.
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Day 9: Uluru,Melbourne

Location: Melbourne

Accommodation Name: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Melbourne, as Australia’s cultural capital. The city is a blend of world-class restaurants, museums, shopping, and interesting hidden laneways.
ULURU–MELBOURNE Sunrise & Wheels Up Your Outback adventure continues with free time this morning. Later, fly to Melbourne, as Australia’s cultural capital. The city is a blend of world-class restaurants, museums, shopping, and interesting hidden laneways. (B)

Day 10: Melbourne

Location: Melbourne

Accommodation Name: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


MELBOURNE G’day Melbourne! Today’s sightseeing tour includes landmarks such as Parliament House and the Shrine of Remembrance, a tribute to Australia’s war heroes. Visit beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, then drive past the Royal Botanic Gardens. You’ll soon discover the different architectural influences of this city as you see the Victorian Arts Centre and other buildings of significance. Following lunch at a local restaurant, travel to the top of the Melbourne Skydeck. Enjoy free time the remainder of the day. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
REACH NEW HEIGHTS Be ready to be wowed when you travel to the top of the Melbourne Skydeck, the southern hemisphere’s highest observation deck. The city comes to you when you take it all in from nearly 1,000 feet/300 metres high. Enjoy awe inspiring views of Melbourne from the observation deck. The Skydeck will change the way you look at Melbourne and maybe the world.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE Tonight’s optional excursion is a visit to see the world-famous Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. Experience the magic of little penguins returning home at sunset to one of the largest penguin colonies in Australia. Watch as these beloved fairy penguins waddle from the ocean to their burrows in the sand around you. You’ll get up close and personal from the special Penguins Plus grandstand. This and more options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.

Day 11: Melbourne

Location: Melbourne

Accommodation Name: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city.
MELBOURNE Cosmopolitan Cool Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this multicultural and cosmopolitan city. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Melbourne by dining at a local restaurant to immerse yourself in Melbourne’s passionate food and wine scene, or walk along Chapel and Brunswick Streets, famous for great shopping. Take a trip out of town to sample award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley or drive along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to see the “Twelve Apostles.”

Day 12: Melbourne,Queenstown,New Zealand

Location: Queenstown

Accommodation Name: Ramada Queenstown Central

Meals Included: Breakfast

Board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” The remainder of the day is at leisure.
MELBOURNE–QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Bound Board your flight across the Tasman Sea to Queenstown, the “Adventure Capital of the World.” The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 13: Queenstown. Excursion To Milford Sound

Location: Fiordland National Park

Accommodation Name: Ramada Queenstown Central

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, travel into scenic Fiordland National Park. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was famously described by author, Rudyard Kipling, as the “eighth wonder of the world.” Late evening return to Queenstown. NOTE: The excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 14 depending on weather and road conditions today.
QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND Fjords, Forest & Falls Today, travel into scenic Fiordland National Park. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was famously described by author, Rudyard Kipling, as the “eighth wonder of the world.” Late evening return to Queenstown. (B,L)

NOTE: The excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 14 depending on weather and road conditions today.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Cruise on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. Experience dense rainforest, towering mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls. Have your cameras ready for marine life such as playful dolphins, seals, and penguins. It will be a day to remember as you experience New Zealand’s wild side at its absolute best!

Day 14: Queenstown

Location: Queenstown

Accommodation Name: Ramada Queenstown Central

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


QUEENSTOWN Vineyards & Views A full day at leisure for your own discoveries before dinner with a view tonight. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE This evening, take a scenic gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and breathtaking views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains. Make sure to have your camera ready for fantastic photo opportunities.

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with an optional visit to a local vineyard, or maybe take a thrilling jet boat ride on the Dart River. These and more options are available throughout your tour at MyGlobus. Your Tour Director and your GlobusGO mobile app have all the tips and guidance to enjoy your free time.

Day 15: Queenstown-Mount Cook

Location: Mount Cook National Park

Accommodation Name: The Hermitage

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s journey brings you to magnificent Mount Cook National Park. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Weather permitting, you may wish to join a stargazing program this evening. The Mount Cook region offers some of the darkest skies in the world – perfect for viewing the southern night sky.
QUEENSTOWN-MOUNT COOK Alpine Adventures Today’s journey brings you to magnificent Mount Cook National Park. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Weather permitting, you may wish to join a stargazing program this evening. The Mount Cook region offers some of the darkest skies in the world – perfect for viewing the southern night sky. (B,D)

Day 16: Mount Cook,Christchurch,Rotorua

Location: Christchurch

Accommodation Name: Distinction Hotel Rotorua

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and then fly to Rotorua, the heart of the Māori culture.
MOUNT COOK–CHRISTCHURCH–ROTORUA New Zealand Treasures Travel to Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and then fly to Rotorua, the heart of the Māori culture. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
LOCAL LIFE This evening, you may wish to join an optional dinner at a New Zealand family’s home or indulge yourself in the relaxing hot springs or massage therapies at the Polynesian Spa.

Day 17: Rotorua

Location: Rotorua

Accommodation Name: Distinction Hotel Rotorua

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


ROTORUA Earthly Wonders This morning, enjoy a guided tour and a special visit to the [LF] National Kiwi Hatchery. Then, visit the Agrodome to learn more about one of the country’s major industries–sheep! Continue to Te Puia, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area. Enjoy a [LF] Hangi dinner this evening. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CONSERVATION HEROES Only about 5% of all Kiwi birds hatched in the wild survive to adulthood making them endangered. At The National Kiwi Hatchery, you’ll see conservation in action. Known as the national leader in hatching techniques and kiwi chick rearing, you’ll see each stage a kiwi chick goes through before being released into the national parks. 100% of your entry goes straight back to the Kiwi hatching program.

LOCAL FAVORITE
CULTURE & TRADITION
Journey back to a time of proud warriors and ancient Māori traditions. Tour the village and learn about Māori traditions and customs followed by a delicious Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones). You’ll be entertained by master storytellers and singers, and you might even be asked to join in a Haka, the traditional war dance.

Day 18: Rotorua,Waitomo,Auckland

Location: Auckland

Accommodation Name: SKYCITY Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart Rotorua and cross over the Mamakue ranges to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Then, travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to Auckland. This evening, why not enjoy a glass of New Zealand’s famous wine while dining at one of Auckland’s world-class restaurants?
ROTORUA–WAITOMO–AUCKLAND Glowing Views Depart Rotorua and cross over the Mamakue ranges to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Then, travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to Auckland. This evening, why not enjoy a glass of New Zealand’s famous wine while dining at one of Auckland’s world-class restaurants? (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Your visit to Waitomo Glowworm Caves starts with a guided tour through the limestone chambers, delicate formations, and passages of the cavern. Next, discover an ancient world of 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. See the lights of thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their light in a subterranean world. The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do.

Day 19: Auckland

Location: Auckland

Accommodation Name: SKYCITY Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


AUCKLAND The City of Sails Start your day with a visit to the All Blacks Experience followed by a sightseeing tour of Auckland. See bustling Queen Street, the city’s oldest park, Auckland Domain, and historic Parnell Village. The remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight, enjoy a festive [LF] farewell dinner. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS OF THE GAME Immerse yourself into the legacy, culture and people who have made the All Blacks rugby team an important part of the history of New Zealand. You’ll experience first-hand the excitement and emotion of game day and be inspired by the full force of the haka. Hear about past and present legends of the game and enjoy hands-on interactions. You’ll quickly understand how deeply this team and sport are intertwined with the heart and heritage of the country.

LOCAL FAVORITE
THE HIGH LIFE Join your Tour Director and fellow travel companions for a festive farewell dinner high atop Auckland’s Sky Tower. Enjoy 360-degree views of the city and harbor below as the dining room rotates once every hour providing a unique experience. The perfect ending to your vacation!


Day 20: Auckland

Location: Auckland

Accommodation Name: SKYCITY Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Auckland and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.
AUCKLAND Until We Meet Again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Auckland and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)

What's Included

  • Flights

    The tour includes flights between major destinations such as Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Queenstown, and Rotorua.

  • Cruises and Rides

    The tour includes a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and a scenic gondola ride in Queenstown.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Swissotel Sydney, Bailey in Cairns, Desert Gardens Hotel in Uluru, The Savoy Hotel in Melbourne, Ramada Queenstown Central, The Hermitage in Mount Cook Region, Distinction Hotel Rotorua, and SKYCITY Hotel in Auckland.

  • Meals

    The tour includes various meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner on specific days.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours are included for various attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Melbourne Skydeck, and more.

  • Special Experiences

    Special experiences such as the Sounds of Silence dinner at Uluru, a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, and the All Blacks Experience in Auckland are included.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as trips to the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Kuranda, Daintree Rainforest, and the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as shopping, additional meals, and other activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

  • Visas and Entry Fees

    Visas and entry fees for Australia and New Zealand are not included and must be arranged separately.

UNESCO Sites

Great Barrier Reef|Sydney Opera House|Te Wahipounamu|Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Accommodation

Sydney: Swissotel Sydney, Cairns: Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Uluru: Desert Gardens Hotel, Melbourne: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, Queenstown: Ramada Queenstown Central, Mount Cook Region: The Hermitage, Rotorua: Distinction Hotel Rotorua, Auckland: SKYCITY Hotel

Mode of Transport

The tour includes flights between major destinations such as Sydney, Cairns, Uluru, Melbourne, Queenstown, and Rotorua, as well as a catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and a scenic gondola ride in Queenstown.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of activities can I expect during the visit to the Great Barrier Reef?

    During the visit to the Great Barrier Reef, you can explore the underwater world by snorkeling, take a semi-submersible watercraft tour, attend an informative presentation by a marine biologist, or simply relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

  • What is the Sounds of Silence dinner experience at Uluru?

    The Sounds of Silence dinner experience at Uluru includes canapés and chilled sparkling wine upon a dune top overlooking Uluru. As the sun sets, you will enjoy a bush tucker inspired menu along with a selection of Australian wines and beers. The evening also features a didgeridoo performance and a star talker who will decode the southern night sky, helping you locate the Southern Cross, signs of the zodiac, the Milky Way, and various planets and galaxies.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

    During the visit to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, you will start with a guided tour through the limestone chambers, delicate formations, and passages of the cavern. You will then glide silently through the Glowworm Grotto, where you will see thousands of glowworms radiate their light in a subterranean world.

  • What is included in the All Blacks Experience in Auckland?

    The All Blacks Experience in Auckland immerses you into the legacy, culture, and people who have made the All Blacks rugby team an important part of New Zealand's history. You will experience the excitement and emotion of game day, be inspired by the haka, and hear about past and present legends of the game. The experience includes hands-on interactions and insights into how deeply the team and sport are intertwined with the heart and heritage of the country.

  • What is the Field of Light installation at Uluru?

    The Field of Light installation at Uluru is an art installation that features 50,000 spheres of light. You can wander through the pathways that encompass these spheres and make your way up the hill to the top viewing area to watch the transformation of colors and life as the Red Centre awakens with the sunrise.

  • What can I do during the free time in Cairns?

    During your free time in Cairns, you can explore the Cairns Night Markets, which offer a vast array of souvenirs, delicious foods, and the work of local artisans and designers. You may also consider an optional trip to Kuranda via the old scenic rail route or spend the day in the Daintree Rainforest.

  • What is the significance of the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre in Mount Cook National Park?

    The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre in Mount Cook National Park provides unique insight into the history and culture of the region. It is named after Sir Edmund Hillary, the famous mountaineer, and offers various exhibits and programs, including a stargazing program under some of the darkest skies in the world.

  • What can I expect during the scenic gondola ride in Queenstown?

    During the scenic gondola ride in Queenstown, you will ascend to the top of Bob's Peak, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner with breathtaking views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, and the Remarkable Mountains. The ride offers fantastic photo opportunities and a memorable dining experience.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

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Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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01-Mar-2024

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David R  

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10-Jan-2023

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Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

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20-Dec-2022

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Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

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Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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