| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1-2 | Los Angeles | Depart From Los Angeles : Today you board your flight and begin the adventure of a lifetime. Crossing the International Dateline, you lose a full day. |
| Day 3 | Melbourne | Arrive Melbourne, Australia : Your tour begins in the beautiful Victorian city of Melbourne. Join up with your mates for a welcome dinner this evening. Today dinner is included. |
| Day 4 | Melbourne | Melbourne : Enjoy a tour of the fascinating city of Melbourne this morning viewing Parliament House, Fitzroy Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance. This afternoon travel to Phillip Island, a renowned nature reserve and home of the world's largest colony of Little Penguins. The Little Penguin is protected on Phillip Island and a staff of rangers works diligently to study and protect these lovable birds. View the Little Penguin Parade as hundreds of these birds waddle out from the sea and cross the beach to their burrows in the dunes. You will also visit the interpretation center where you will learn about the life of the Little Penguins and their significance to the area. Dinner is included at a favorite Phillip Island restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner are included. |
| Day 5 | Cairns | Melbourne - Cairns : This morning you fly to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Upon arrival, visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Center. See the aboriginal dance show, learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle, learn to throw a boomerang or play a didgeridoo, a traditional instrument. Browse the renowned art gallery and visit the interpretation center which boasts a collection of interesting artifacts. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a typical Australian restaurant. Today dinner is included. |
| Day 6 | Great Barrier Reef | Great Barrier Reef : Board a high speed catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. From your base on Green Island, you are able to explore the reef. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride*, a stroll on the walking trail to take in the rain forest, relax on the beaches, or just watch the fish and sea turtles swim past from the pier. For a more adventurous encounter with the reef, optional scuba diving, snorkeling and an outer reef tour* are also available. Today breakfast and lunch are included. |
| Day 7 | Sydney | Cairns - Sydney : This morning you may opt for an unfortgettable ride through the rainforest aboard the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Your Skyrail experience will give you a birds eye view of your surroundings as well as the spectacular rain forest below. Depart for the exciting city of Sydney this afternoon. The evening is yours to independently explore one of the world's great cities. Today breakfast is included. |
| Day 8 | Sydney | Sydney : Enjoy a city tour of Sydney, highlighting Kings Cross, the Harbour Bridge, Chinatown, the Rocks, Circular Quay, the Botanic Gardens and the fashionable suburb of Paddington. Discover one of the world's most fascinating architectural works as you take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. Later, enjoy a fascinating opal presentation and learn how raw opals are processed from the dark mine shafts to your favorite jewelry store. This evening, you may enjoy Sydney at leisure or join an optional excursion. |
| Day 9 | Sydney | Sydney : Travel to Koala Park where you will see koalas in their natural habitat. You will even have the chance to feed the kangaroos and pet a wombat! Tonight, experience the best of Sydney. Enjoy a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour and pass by two of Australia's most famous icons: the renowned Sydney Opera House and the world's largest steel arch bridge, the Harbour Bridge. Following dinner, return to the Opera House for a spectacular performance! Today breakfast and dinner are included. |
| Day 10 | Queenstown | Sydney - Christchurch - Queenstown, NZ : You leave Australia behind and fly to New Zealand where you will arrive in beautiful Queenstown. |
| Day 11 | Queenstown | Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown : Enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley as you travel through beech forest via the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Enjoy a fascinating cruise on Milford Sound with breathtaking vistas at every turn. Following your cruise, you return to Queenstown. You may choose to return via a short optional flight (weather permitting) for spectacular views of New Zealand's Southern Alps. Today breakfast and lunch are included. |
| Day 12 | Queenstown | Queenstown : Enjoy Queenstown during a day of leisure. Shop in the village or perhaps take the optional "Safari of the Rings" which takes you through the majestic Remarkable Mountains and the breathtaking Queenstown countryside. Enjoy a gondola ride to dinner at the Skyline Restaurant which overlooks Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the mountains. Today breakfast and dinner are included. |
| Day 13 | Christchurch | Queenstown - Mt. Cook - Christchurch : Traverse the spectacular countryside to New Zealand's most famous national park, Mt. Cook. Mt. Cook is one of the most impressive mountains in the world. You may choose to view the massive glaciers and extensive snow-covered mountain top terrain on an optional glacier flightseeing tour, or perhaps enjoy the park during a nature walk. This evening arrive in the historic city of Christchurch. Today breakfast is included. |
| Day 14 | Christchurch | Christchurch : This morning enjoy a short sightseeing tour of "the most English city outside of England" highlighting magnificent gardens, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral and the downtown park district. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure. This evening you will be invited to dine with a New Zealand family. Enjoy this unforgettable experience as you learn about the customs of the "Kiwi's" and enjoy a home cooked meal. Today breakfast and dinner are included. |
| Day 15 | Christchurch | Christchurch : This morning visit a Canterbury farmyard to take part in a sheep shearing demonstration, and see how this New Zealand family farm works. You may choose to participate in an optional tour of the International Antarctic Center, the gateway for both American and New Zealand expeditions this afternoon. This evening dine inside the restored Riccarton House mansion as you learn the history of the first family of Christchurch. Today breakfast and dinner are included. |
| Day 16 | Christchurch | Christchurch - Tour Ends : Explore the city of Christchurch this morning. Your tour ends today. Today breakfast is included. |
