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Tour Description
This island-state off the Australia's southern coast, known as "Tassie" by the locals, is perhaps best known outside of Australia as the home of the Tasmanian devil - the whirling dervish of a marsupial that inspired the Looneytoon cartoon character.
But to Australians, it's a fabulous place to spend a week's vacation. Tasmania has long stretches of uninhabited beaches, jagged (and often snowcapped) mountains, slow-moving creeks and rivers, gorges, historical sites, forests and a rugged shoreline.
Itinerary
Day 01: Hobart, Tasmania
On arrival in Hobart you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your accommodation with local sightseeing en route. Highlights today include a visit to the suburb of Battery Point, considered to be Australia's most complete colonial village with its narrow, hilly streets, corner pubs and quaint cottages. At Salamanca Place see a row of Georgian sandstone warehouses on the harbor. Drive up to Mt. Nelson for a stunning view over Hobart and the Derwent River before transferring to your accommodation.
Henry Jones Art Hotel
Day 02: Port Arthur
Today's tour begins by traveling past the historic birthplace of this fascinating city - Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and Battery Point before driving across the Tasman Bridge to Port Arthur via the spectacular Tasman Peninsula past the tessellated pavement, which is a unique rock formation.
After lunch enjoy a guided tour of the Port Arthur sites and a short cruise around Carnarvon Bay on a modern catamaran before returning to Hobart via the charming historic convict village of Richmond.
Breakfast, Lunch
Henry Jones Art Hotel
Day 03: Hobart - Freycinet
Transfer to the Freycinet National Park, on Tasmania's east coast, is the location of the exquisite and renowned Wineglass Bay and the photogenic red granite peaks of the Hazards. It enjoys a mild year-round climate; warm and dry summer, cool and temperate winter. It also boasts some the east coast's more secluded and pristine beaches, with breathtaking coastal views from the ridge tops west across Great Oyster Bay or south to Schouten Island.
Breakfast, Dinner
Freycinet Lodge
Day 04: Freycinet
Today is at leisure to relax in the beautiful surroundings of Freycinet Lodge. Freycinet Lodge is one of Tasmania's premier environmental resorts located in Freycinet National Park, close to Wineglass Bay on Tasmania's East Coast, just two hours' drive from either Hobart or Launceston. A full-time Activities Officer provides guided walking and trekking tours and can arrange scuba diving, fishing and whale watching (seasonal), horse riding and golf and wine tours.
Breakfast, Dinner
Freycinet Lodge
Day 05: Freycinet - Hobart - Depart
Transfer to the Hobart airport for your departure.
Breakfast
Departures
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Pricing Information
2011 Prices:
To March 31, 2011:
$2,095 per person double occupancy
$1,850 per person triple occupancy
$3,595 solo traveler
April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012:
$2,369 per person double occupancy
$2,079 per person triple occupancy
$4,149 solo traveler
Holiday or special events surcharges may apply.
Prices for your dates of travel may vary- please contact iExplore for an exact quote. Quoted prices are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of December, 2010. iExplore reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes received after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. iExplore is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any package.
Inclusions:
· Airport transfer in Hobart by private air-conditioned vehicle
· Accommodations; Henry Jones Art Hotel - Deluxe Spa Harbor View Room, Freycinet Lodge - Premier Wineglass Cabin
· Meals as indicated in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
· Transfer to Freycinet by private air-conditioned vehicle
· Sightseeing :
- Hobart City Tour via private car with Driver/ Guide
- Port Arthur Discovery Tour (non-exclusive)
· Entrance fees while sightseeing
· 24-hour on the ground assistance and documentation
Exclusions:
· International or domestic airfare and taxes
· Items of a personal nature
· Optional touring
· Visa, passports and departure tax
· Travel Insurance
· Holiday surcharges
· Gratuities
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
