Odysseys Unlimited - Issue 3, 2018

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ODYSSEYS UNLIMITED: THE SMALL GROUP TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

reside. Then the afternoon is at leisure to explore Sydney as we wish. Tonight we enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant. B,D

Day 12: Sydney/Christchurch, New Zealand

After a late morning tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House, this afternoon is free for independent exploration. This evening we board a flight to Christchurch, New Zealand’s “Garden City.” B

Day 13: Christchurch/Mt. Cook National Park

This morning’s orientation tour features the acclaimed
Botanic Gardens and “Re:START Mall,” the vibrant
civic area that rose from the rubble of the 2011 earth-
quake. Then we board our motorcoach for the journey
south to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, stopping
en route at a farm to watch a sheep-shearing demon-
stration and to see
the amazing sheep
dogs in action.
Upon reaching
Mount Cook in the
Southern Alps late
today, we dine at
our hotel. B,D

Day 14: Mount
Cook This morn-
ing’s tour of alpine
Mount Cook
Village includes a
visit to the Sir
Edmund Hillary
Alpine Center, where we see a 3D planetarium movie
about the region. We also visit the Hillary Gallery,
commemorating Sir Edmund’s achievements, includ-
ing the first ascent of Mount Cook’s difficult South
Ridge in 1948. At 12,316 feet, Mount Cook is New
Zealand’s tallest mountain. After time in the village
for lunch on our own, this afternoon is at leisure to
relax amid the breathtaking scenery, hike, or take an
optional scenic flight (weather permitting). B,D

Day 15: Mount Cook/Queenstown We depart
this morning for Queenstown, stopping en route in
historic Arrowtown for lunch on our own followed
by a visit to Kawarau Bridge Bungy, the world’s first
bungy jump operation open to the public. Mid-
afternoon we reach Queenstown, New Zealand’s
“adventure capital.” We dine tonight at our hotel. B,D

Day 16: Milford Sound Our day-long excursion to Milford Sound includes a nature cruise through the breathtaking fjords. We have lunch on board then later have the opportunity to return to Queenstown on an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). B,L

Day 17: Queenstown Today is free to explore Queenstown independently. Lunch and dinner are on our own and the city boasts a robust dining scene. B

Day 18: Queenstown/Rotorua We depart today for the Maori center of Rotorua, with its geysers, bubbling mud pools, and hot thermal springs. Upon arrival, we take a panoramic tour of this city on the shores of Lake Rotorua. This evening we visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve and Cultural Centre for a traditional hangi dinner and Maori performance. B,D

Day 19: Rotorua This morning we visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park, a popular showcase of native flora, fauna, and birdlife set amidst an expanse of forest, and where we also tour the National Kiwi Trust, which rehabilitates injured kiwis, New Zealand’s national bird. B

Day 20: Rotorua/Auckland En route to Auckland, we stop this morning at Ruakuri Caves to see the unique glowworms that illuminate the underground grottoes and caves. We reach Auckland late this afternoon; we’re on our own for dinner tonight. B

Day 21: Auckland Our half-day tour of this city set atop 48 volcanic hills features glittering Auckland Harbour and the America’s Cup Village. We also visit the War Memorial Museum, with its prized Maori and Pacific Islander collections. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner at our hotel. B,D

Day 22: Depart for U.S. Very early this morning we depart for the airport for the flight to Los Angeles (via Sydney) and our return flights home. B

Your Tour Price Includes

• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights within itinerary

• 19 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and First Class hotels

• 33 meals: 19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 10 dinners

• Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees

• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director

• Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip

• Luggage handling for one bag per person

• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

• $100 frequent traveler credit towards your next Odysseys Unlimited tour ($200 after 3 tours; $300 after 10 tours)

Sydney’s iconic Opera House

2018 Tour Dates and Prices
including international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees

Feb 5, 7

Feb 10, 12 Feb 17

Feb 19

Apr 2 Mar 3, 5 Jan 6 May 5 Apr 9 Mar 12 Jan 13 May 12 Apr 16 Mar 19 Jan 20

Los Angeles $7,984 $8,384 $8,484 $8,784

Dallas, Houston, Phoenix,Port(OR),$8,284 $8,684 $8,784 $9,084 San Fran, Seattle Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleve, Denver,Detroit, $8,384 $8,784 $8,884 $9,184 Miami, Minn, Orlando, Tampa Balt, Charlotte, Cinc,New York, $8,484 $8,884 $8,984 $9,284 Phil, Wash, DC

Please call if your city is not listed or for land only prices. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $389, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

Single travelers please add $1,995. Your $375 deposit is fully refundable up to 95 days prior to departure. All 2018 tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.

Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight: Business Class – $6,995 per person; Premium Economy – $2,895 per person

Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing and significant amounts of walking on stairs and uneven surfaces. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest.