Trip Overview

Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef

June 21 - July 1, 2028

  • Lisa Joye
  • 353687
  • EUG
  • 606 days

Announcements & Reminders

  • Interested in the trip?: RSVP for the Travel Meeting on THURSDAY, October 15th, at 6:30 pm to hear all the details, including how to register. The meeting will be at South Eugene High School, IHS Wing, room 534. Questions? Email Trip Leader Lisa Joye @ TravelwithLisaJoye@gmail.com Read More
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Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef

June 21 - July 1, 2028

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What's Included

  • Round-Trip Flights Round-Trip Flights Leave the airlines to us. Close
  • Daily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted) Daily Breakfast and Dinner (unless otherwise noted) Delicious, authentic, multi-course dinners at local restaurants with meal times tailored to maximize your experience. Close
  • 3- or 4-Star Hotels 3- or 4-Star Hotels After a busy day, comfort is key. Close
  • Double Occupancy
  • 24-Hour Tour Manager 24-Hour Tour Manager Part guide, part educator, part engineer, part mind-reader, part magician—ACIS Tour Managers are your travel partner. Close
  • Centrally Located Hotels Centrally Located Hotels Save the commuting time, beat the morning crowds and keep right on exploring after dark when your hotel is in the heart of the city. Close
  • Start Exploring Start Exploring Never wait hours at the airport to share a transfer with other later groups. Close
  • Global Network Global Network 24/7 on the ground support whenever and wherever you need it. Close
  • All Local Transportation All Local Transportation Urban transportation is on us, allowing you to explore each destination with ease. Close
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
  • Sydney Harbour Cruise
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Paddy's Markets Visit
  • SkyFeast at Sydney Tower Revolving Restaurant
  • Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary Get closer to nature and wildlife as you experience firsthand what makes Australia so special. Kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, koalas, dingoes, emus, kookaburras and bearded dragons galore—you'll meet a lot of native animals at the Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll also get to touch, taste and learn about the native flora with an interactive experience of bush medicine and other important traditional Aboriginal practices. Your ranger will also take you for a walk to visit the ancient Aboriginal sites of the Darkinjung people who once hunted and lived in the area. You will be taken back to the Dreamtime with stories of their culture and lifestyle. Close
  • Surfing Lesson in Australia Surfing Lesson in Australia Connect with an important part of the Aussie culture as you learn to ride the waves at one of Sydney's best surfing spots. An experienced instructor will guide you through the step-by-step techniques for getting up on your board and catching a wave in the crystal clear waters. Close
  • Sydney-Cairns Flight
  • Snorkeling Exploration of the Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Exploration of the Great Barrier Reef Ready to enjoy 1,500 species of fish, 400 types of coral and over 30 types of whales and dolphins? The Great Barrier Reef is definitely one of the greatest wonders you’ll ever see. In fact, it’s the only living structure visible from the moon. Join us as we travel to Marine World to explore the reef and get our snorkel on. Marine World makes it easy to relax and view their underwater observatory. They also provide easy access to the water for snorkelers. There’s even a moon pool for divers and fresh water showers. Students will enjoy 5 hours at Marine World to experience unlimited snorkeling—all snorkeling equipment and instruction is provided. Close
  • Rainforestation Nature Park with Guide and Amphibious Vehicle Tour
  • Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Show
  • Kuranda Skyrail Cableway

Travel Changes Lives

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What You'll Learn

I Haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list - Susan Sontag I Haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list - Susan Sontag

What You'll Learn

  • Independence: Take charge of yourself and your schedule as you gain the courage to navigate new destinations, engage with local residents in real-world situations, and manage your time and money.
  • Flexibility: Develop skills to adapt and acclimate as you step outside your comfort zone, experiencing the cultural adjustments that come with new places, new foods, dynamic schedules and the wonderful idiosyncrasies of travel.
  • Teamwork: Learn respect, communication and collaboration—new settings and shared activities allow you to gain confidence at working together with both familiar faces and new acquaintances.

Destination Highlights

The Sydney Harbor

Coast between Cairns and Port Douglas

Sydney skyline

An Australian Koala

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