LIMITED OFFER! 2026 Guided Tours at 2025 Prices.

This Australia Vacation is perfect for animal lovers. Begin your travels in Sydney, the surprising city with multi-cultural cuisine and music around every corner. Take off from the harbor and begin your wildlife journey with a whale-watching tour. What amazing sailing companions they are! Discover wildlife in the Blue Mountains, and then join a small group tour of the Rocks. You’ll find out about the area’s colonial history as well as its place as a thriving entertainment center.

Next, you’ll spend four nights in Port Douglas, a tropical seaside village in the far north of Queensland. Renew your connection to Nature with a tour of the Daintree Rainforest. This is the only place where two World Heritage sites meet, and you’ll have a local guide to take you into the miracle of the earth’s oldest rainforest. Learn to throw a spear, track, gather food, and be welcomed with a smoking ceremony. The other Heritage site here is the Great Barrier Reef. Swim with marine life in the world’s largest, absolutely alive, formation.

The following two nights are spent in Adelaide, a beautiful city with Victorian charm. Explore the famous Adelaide Central Market for breakfast, cafes, and sublime wine and food tastings—it’s a perfect time to chat and mingle. Wrap up your tour with two nights spent on Kangaroo Island. Stay in a homestead. Walk among an endangered seal colony and kangaroos on the beach. See Koala bears in their natural habitat, spot unusual birds in one of the many conservation parks, enjoy a picnic one day, and a bush barbecue the next. Experience island life at its finest. This is the natural Australia vacation of your dreams. 

PLAN AND BOOK

Included Unique Activities

  • Cruise Just Outside Sydney Harbour to Spot Some Whales As You Enjoy a Hot Breakfast!
  • Take a Locally Led Walking Tour Around the Rocks and Discover the History of Sydney
  • Head Out to the Blue Mountains, a Unesco World Heritage Site to Spot Some Native Wildlife Including Kangaroos and Koalas on a Small Group Tour
  • Immerse yourself in the Indigenous Culture with a Daintree Dreaming tour of the world's oldest rainforest 
  • Learn how to throw a spear, track and gather your own tucker (food) and be welcomes with a traditional 'smoking ceremony'
  • Join an Eco Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise of the Outer Great Barrier Reef -  the Largest Living Structure on the Planet 
  • Head to the Famous Adelaide Central Market for Breakfast, Coffee, and Local Interaction and Tastings!
  • Spend Two Full Days Exploring the Exotic Wildlife of Kangaroo Island by Small Group Tour, Enjoy a Bbq Out on the Bush, an Al Fresco Picnic Lunch and a Visit to the Wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park and a Night at a Traditional Homestead With Dinner
Kangaroo Island Life Tour

Kangaroo Island Life Tour

Authentic Walking Tour of The Rocks

Authentic Walking Tour of The Rocks

Luxury Blue Mountains Day Trip

Luxury Blue Mountains Day Trip

Traditional Daintree Dreaming Tour

Traditional Daintree Dreaming Tour

Outer Barrier Reef Eco Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure

Outer Barrier Reef Eco Sailing and Snorkeling Adventure

Adelaide Central Market - Breakfast Tour

Adelaide Central Market - Breakfast Tour

Whale Watching BBQ Lunch Cruise

Whale Watching BBQ Lunch Cruise

Cairns Airport Transfer

Cairns Airport Transfer

Accommodations

4 Nights

Victorian Boutique Hotel

4 Nights

Luxury Boutique Hotel

1 Night

Historic Homesread B & B

1 Night

Luxurious Boutique Hotel

Transportation and Guides

  • Transfers to/from Airports in Sydney, Port Douglas, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island

Meals Included

  • 10 Full Australian Breakfasts
  • 2 Unique Breakfast Experiences; with the Whales and at a Local Market
  • 5 Lunches including amongst your experiences
  • 1 Dinner

Points of Interest

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Darling Harbor
  • The Rocks
  • UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains
  • Daintree Rainforest and National Park
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Adelaide
  • Adelaide Central Market
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Flinders Chase National Park
  • Cape Du Couedic
  • Kelly Hill Conservation Park

Darling Harbour, Australia

Chinatown, Australia

George Street, Australia

Barangaroo Reserve, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales

Sydney Royal Botanic Garden, Australia

Sydney Opera House, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia

UNESCO World Heritage sites

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

2025

Available Dates

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

From $6,298 per person

2026

Available Dates

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

From $6,928 per person

Your Price Includes

ACCOMMODATION

  • 8 Nights Unique 4 Star Hotels
  • 3 Nights Historic 5 Star Hotel
  • 1 Night Traditional Homestead

TRANSPORTATION

  • Transfers to/from Airports in Sydney, Port Douglas, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island

DINING OPTIONS INCLUDED

  • 10 Full Australian Breakfasts
  • 2 Unique Breakfast Experiences; with the Whales and at a Local Market
  • 3 Lunches; out on the Reef and Two on Kangaroo Island
  • 1 Dinner

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

  • Cruise Just Outside Sydney Harbour to Spot Some Whales As You Enjoy a Hot Breakfast!
  • Take a Leisurely Walking Tour Around the Rocks and Discover the History of the Aboriginal People With Your Local Aboriginal Guide
  • Head Out to the Blue Mountains, a Unesco World Heritage Site to Spot Some Native Wildlife Including Kangaroos and Koalas on a Small Group Tour
  • Experience a Small Group Tour of the Daintree Rainforest Complete With Lunch and a River Wildlife Cruise for a Chance to Experience Crocodile Activity
  • Spend the Day Exploring the Largest Living Thing on the Planet - Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Underwater Observatories and More Are All at Your Disposal!
  • Head to the Famous Adelaide Central Market for Breakfast, Coffee, and a Guided Tour!
  • Spend Two Full Days Exploring the Exotic Wildlife of Kangaroo Island by Small Group Tour, Enjoy a Bbq Out on the Bush, an Al Fresco Picnic Lunch and a Visit to the Wilderness of Flinders Chase National Park, and a Night at a Traditional Homestead With Dinner

Please note: the days your activities fall on may vary depending on the start date of your tour as activities take place on certain days of the week

**Where possible all tours will be in small groups to ensure the most intimate, local experience**

POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Sydney Harbor Bridge
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Darling Harbor
  • The Rocks
  • UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley Wine Region
  • Daintree Rainforest and National Park
  • Outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Adelaide
  • Art Gallery of South Australia
  • Adelaide Central Market
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Lathami Conservation Park
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Flinders Chase National Park
  • Cape Du Couedic
  • Kelly Hill Conservation Park
Prices Based On
  • All Taxes & Fees Included
  • Prices are Per Person based on 2 people traveling together and sharing a room.
  • Traveling Alone? No Problem. Just Ask Us for a Single Supplement Price.

"Family Vacation in Scotland"

Heather T.

NC

My clients had an absolutely wonderful time in Scotland! They raved about the hotels, the tours and the service. There was one small hiccup with the trains (more of a Scotrail issue than an Authentic issue), but the in-destination team handled it quickly and easily, even getting my clients a refund very quickly.

Overall, both they and I are thoroughly impressed. I'm glad to have even more clients traveling with Authentic later this year because I know they'll have a great time and be well taken care of.

"Absolutely fantastic trip in Ireland & Scotland"

Jerry P.

Florida

Absolutely fantastic trip. Driver/guides Fergus and Robert were the best. Enjoyed touring Ireland and Scotland. Looking forward to our next trip.

"A truly memorable family trip in Ireland"

Jill S.

New Jersey

I wanted to thank Chauntel and Michaela for all their help and guidance with our trip to Ireland. The trip was truly amazing and everything went perfectly. We had a pretty aggressive agenda but managed to do just about everything except the Ring of Skellig.  We still managed to spend 12 hours doing the Ring of Kerry.


We loved the Dingle Peninsula and the horseback ride, despite the classic Irish weather - we had to buy dry pants in Dingle afterwards, lol.  The woman that owns it and her team were so warm and inviting, and it was one of our favorite experiences.  I would definitely recommend that to your clients again. We took a lot of your suggestions on other places to see, such as the Rock of Cashel and the Irish Stud farm (which the boys wanted to do - I was ambivalent but so glad we went, we really enjoyed it).


Thank for all the dining suggestions too, we took advantage of that (Sole Seafood in Dublin was fabulous, Poet's corner, Laurels, The Market, and more) and it was all excellent.  We hiked Diamond Hill in Connemara Park near Kylemore Abbey, The  Mullaghmore Loop in the Burren, The Cliffs of Moher. We met a lot of people and enjoyed a lot of pints :)  All the hotels were fabulous, but of them all our favorite was The Cahernane House, it was spectacular.  A truly memorable trip and awesome time with my boys!

"Wonderful time in Scotland"

Regina C.

Indiana

I had a wonderful time! I had one hiccup outside Edinburgh Castle and called the in-country support line and got it sorted in no time! I splurged and got private drivers. Would highly recommend! They were great, always had great information and stories to tell! Authentic Vacations worked with me to give me the experience that I wanted!

"I'm impressed with AV!"

Diane E.

AZ

First, many kudos to Ellie! She was a great rep to work with and helped us tremendously. This was my third trip with AV and probably my best. All hotels were wonderful to us. With Ellie's advice we made a change in our trip that was a good suggestion. The car rental went very well (and we were given my favorite mountain car - Subaru!) The tour in Edinburgh with Mercat was exceptional. I would highly recommend it! This trip has provided beautiful memories, over a wide range of Scotland! And I am sure my friend was impressed with AV as well!

"Our Italy trip unique, special, and cost worthy"

Annette F.

Ohio

Our vacation was amazing! We really had the time of our lives exploring Italy. This is the second time Authentic Vacations has helped plan our trip. Their travel agents worked really hard to make our trip unique, special, and cost worthy. A special thank you to our travel agent Adina for going the extra mile to make our trips so special. I will always recommend Authentic Vacations.

"Fantastic Family Vacation"

John R.

Tennessee

Our family trip of five adult couples to Ireland was fantastic. Unfortunately, there were some minor logistical snafus.

"Unforgettable Honeymoon in Scotland"

Loryl Haggard

Fort Thomas, KY

Hi Amber! I wanted to share this with you as you made me look like a rockstar as always.  I love when I have a booking that aligns with Authentic's business model.  Thank you as always! Loryl


"Matt and I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for planning such an unforgettable honeymoon for us in Scotland! From the moment we left home, everything was seamless. Each destination and tour was wonderful, and the accommodations were perfect. You truly made our honeymoon stress-free and magical, and we're so grateful for your help in making it all happen. We'll absolutely be reaching out again for our future travels (probably as soon as this year lol) and recommending you to anyone planning a special trip. Thank you again for everything! Warm regards, Fiona"

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