2009 - 2011 GRAND VOYAGE VACATION PACKAGES
3-NIGHT ALICE SPRINGS & AYERS ROCK
Journey into the heart of Australia - "The Red Centre" - for a look at Ayers Rock, Aboriginal culture and remote life in the Outback.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Oct. 29 & Dec. 3, 2009
Jan. 3, 17 & 31; Feb. 25; Mar. 11; Apr. 14, 2010
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
The world-class sights of Sydney await you on an afternoon's sightseeing tour. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - AYERS ROCK
Fly to the "Red Centre" of Australia. An afternoon's tour of the Ayers Rock region includes the Olgas and the mighty monolith itself, Ayers Rock, rising from the plain to a height of over 1,100 feet. Overnight Ayers Rock.
Day 3 - ALICE SPRINGS
Get up early to watch the sun rise
over Ayers Rock, then enjoy the morning at leisure.
A scenic flight at noon takes you to Alice Springs,
immortalized in the movie A Town Like Alice.
Overnight Alice Springs.
Day 4 - SYDNEY BON VOYAGE
A look at Aboriginal
culture and customs, hosted by the Walpiri tribe.
Flight to Sydney for embarkation.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 1; Dec. 6, 2009
Jan. 6 & 20; Feb. 3 & 28; Mar. 14; Apr. 17, 2010
Post-cruise tour is similar, though guests will fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock directly and overnight in Sydney before flight home.
3-NIGHT AUCKLAND REGION
Delve deeper into the New Zealand countryside,
discovering pastoral farms, lovely garden estates
and fascinating caves lit by glow worms.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 17, 2009
Oct. 19; Nov. 30, 2010
Feb. 4 & 10, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE AUCKLAND
Enjoy the day to explore the
“City of Sails” on your own. Overnight Auckland.
Day 2 - WAITOMO CAVES
Travel by motor coach to
the Waitomo Caves for a silent boat ride on an
underground river into a cavern lit by millions
of iridescent glow worms. Lunch awaits at
Crosshills, a lovely garden estate. Return to
Auckland for the night.
Day 3 - PASTORAL COUNTRYSIDE
Head into the farming and
wine areas of the west, bound for Muriwai Beach,
home to one of only two mainland gannet bird
colonies in the world. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at a
working sheep farm, followed by demonstrations
of sheep-shearing skills. Overnight Auckland.
Day 4 - AUCKLAND/BON VOYAGE
Transfer to your
Holland America ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec 20, 2009
Feb. 17; Oct. 22; Dec. 3, 2010
Feb. 7 & 13, 2011
5-NIGHT EXPLORE AUSTRALIA
Australia's greatest attractions, from Ayers Rock glowing in the country to the incredible undersea life of the Great Barrier Reef.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 3, 2009
Jan. 3, 17 & 31; Feb. 25; Mar. 11; Apr. 14; Oct. 31; Nov. 14; Dec. 12 & 28, 2010
Jan. 11 & 25; Feb. 16 & 22; Mar. 8, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
An afternoon's sightseeing tour includes a visit to The Rocks district and to Bondi Beach. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - AYERS ROCK / ULURU NATIONAL PARK
Fly from Sydney to the "Red Centre" of Australia for your first taste of the Outback and an afternoon tour of the Ayers Rock region. Overnight Ayers Rock.
Day 3 - BUSH WALK / ALICE SPRINGS
Catch the sunrise over Ayers Rock and then head out after breakfast with your Aboriginal guide on an interpretive walk of discovery. Drive to Alice Springs. Overnight.
Day 4 - ALICE SPRINGS DESERT PARK
From Alice Springs, we'll tour to Alice Springs Desert Park. Fly to Cairns. Overnight.
Day 5 - GREAT BARRIER REEF
One of the world's great natural sites is in store for you today - the brilliant Great Barrier Reef! Snorkel from the reef platform, visit the underwater observatory or ride a semi-submersible to view this underwater paradise up close. Overnight Cairns.
Day 6 - SKYRAIL / SYDNEY / BON VOYAGE
Tour a rain forest canopy in Cairns, then fly to Sydney and transfer to the pier.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 6, 2009
Jan. 6 & 20; Feb. 3 & 28; Mar. 14; Apr. 17; Nov. 5 & 19; Dec. 17, 2010
Jan. 2, 16 & 30; Feb. 21 & 27; Mar. 13
As described above, in slightly varied order.
6-NIGHT BEIJING, XI'AN & HONG KONG
The magnificent sights of China, from the Great Wall to the astonishing terra-cotta warriors, unfold in days of cultural wonder.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Oct. 20 & Nov. 3, 2009
Mar. 23 & Oct. 13, 2010
Mar. 2, 2011
Day 1 - ARRIVE BEIJING
A day at leisure to explore this modern capital. Overnight Beijing.
Day 2 - BEIJING
A full-day excursion includes the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs. Overnight Beijing.
Day 3 - BEIJING
Tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Tonight dine on Peking Duck. Overnight Beijing.
Day 4 - BEIJING/XI'AN
FMorning tour of Beijing’s ancient
Hutong neighborhoods. Overnight Xi’an.
Day 5 - XI'AN
Visit the famed site where more than 6,000
warriors cast in terra cotta have been unearthed.
Tang dynasty dinner show. Overnight Xi’an.
Day 6 - HONG KONG
Fly to Hong Kong for a city tour. Overnight Hong Kong.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Oct. 26 & Nov. 9, 2009
Mar. 29 & Oct. 19, 2010
Mar. 8, 2011
This post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
3-NIGHT BUENOS AIRES & IGUAZÚ FALLS
The cool sophistication of the city where tango
was born, the thunder of the most spectacular
falls in the Western Hemisphere.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Feb. 5, 8 & 20; Mar. 15; Nov. 11; Dec. 5, 2010
Jan. 3; Feb. 1 & 4, 2011
1 BUENOS AIRES
An evening tour reveals the city’s
chic European style. Overnight Buenos Aires.
2 BUENOS AIRES/IGUAZÚ FALLS
Iguazú means
“great water” in Guaraní, and following a flight from
Buenos Aires, you’ll know why. Here are falls taller
than Niagara and twice as wide! On today’s tour of
the Argentine side of the falls (they span into Brazil
as well), you’ll experience the thunder and mist of
Iguazú’s more than 275 cascades. Overnight Iguazú.
3 IGUAZÚ FALLS
Your discovery of these astonishing
and powerful falls continues on a tour of the Devil’s
Gorge area, where a series of catwalks extends your
views out over the plunging water. Overnight Iguazú.
4 IGUAZÚ/BUENOS AIRES/BON VOYAGE
A flight
back to Buenos Aires coordinates with your transfer
to your ship for embarkation
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 14; Dec. 8, 2010
Jan. 6; Feb. 4 & 7, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour in reverse .
3-NIGHT BUENOS AIRES SPECTACULAR
The drama of an evening of tango. The
splendor of a barbecue on the pampas.
Come feel the rhythm and romance of one
the world’s most enchanting cities.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 11; Dec. 5, 2010
Jan. 3; Feb. 1 & 4, 2011
1 BUENOS AIRES
Take a look at the city’s highlights
today on a guided tour that includes landmarks —
Plaza de Mayo, Colón Theatre, Eva Perón’s grave —
as well as local views such as a visit to a famed café.
Overnight Buenos Aires.
2 TIGRE DELTA/TANGO SHOW
Enjoy a morning’s
tour to the Tigre Delta countryside whose rivers,
streams and green islands are a favored getaway for
urbanites. Then get ready for a spectacular evening
of dining and tango at Café de Los Angelitos, a
historic and opulent locale hosting what is arguably
the city’s best tango show. Overnight Buenos Aires.
3 ESTANCIA VISIT
Travel out through the sea of
green prairie lands known as the pampas for a
visit to a beautiful country estancia. Following a
luncheon barbecue of fine Argentine beef, you’ll be
treated to a demonstration of gaucho skills and a
delightful folkloric show. Overnight Buenos Aires.
4 BUENOS AIRES/BON VOYAGE
Spend the
morning at leisure before transferring to the
pier for your cruise.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 14; Dec. 8, 2010
Jan. 6; Feb. 4 & 7, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour in reverse .
3-NIGHT GREAT BARRIER REEF
The world-class sights of Sydney, the lush tropical rain forest of Cairns and the greatest underwater show in the world await.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 17 & Dec. 19, 2009
Jan. 28; Feb. 21; Nov. 2 & 16; Dec. 14 & 30, 2010
Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 18 & 24, Mar. 10, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
Transfer to your hotel, then set off on an afternoon sightseeing tour. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - CAIRNS
Following a morning flight to Cairns, visit an Aboriginal theatre and cultural center. Enjoy a barbecue feast, highlighted by a nighttime crocodile cruise. Overnight Cairns.
Day 3 - GREAT BARRIER REEF
An astonishing variety of brilliant coral, tropical fish and marine creatures await. Snorkel from the reef platform or visit the underwater observatory to view this underwater paradise up close. Overnight Cairns.
Day 4 - CAIRNS / SYDNEY / BON VOYAGE
First, glide
through Cairns’ rain forest canopy on a gondola,
traveling at treetop level to the mountain village
of Kuranda. You will have time to explore before
transferring to the airport. A flight to Sydney takes
you to your Holland America ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 19 & Dec. 21, 2009
Jan. 30; Feb. 23; Nov. 5 & 19; Dec. 17, 2010
Jan. 2, 16 & 30; Feb. 21 & 27; Mar. 13, 2011
Post-cruise tour in reverse, flying from Sydney to Cairns for 2 nights; 1 night Sydney before flight home.
4- OR 5-NIGHT LIMA, MACHU PICCHU & SANTIAGO
Gleaming gold, sacred sites of Incan royalty
and mountain-ringed Santiago await on this
taste of both Peru and Chile.
5-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 16, 2009
Jan. 25; Feb, 18; Oct. 28; Nov. 21; Dec. 15, 2010
Jan. 18; Feb. 11,2011
1 LIMA
Arrive in Lima in the evening. Overnight Lima (optional late check-in provided).
2 LIMA
Enjoy a half-day tour of colonial Lima that takes in plazas and cathedrals, with a stop at the Archaeological Museum to marvel at its mummies, jewelry and pre-Columbian art. Dinner with wine. Overnight Lima.
3 CUZCO
Fly to Cuzco for an afternoon tour of this
former Inca capital. Overnight Cuzco.
4 MACHU PICCHU
Arrive by train from Cuzco to
discover the awe-inspiring Incan city where the
great emperor Pachacuti reigned.
5 LIMA/SANTIAGO
Fly Cuzco to Lima for a tour
of the world-famous Larco Museum. Then fly to
Santiago, Chile. Overnight Santiago.
6 SANTIAGO/BON VOYAGE
Tour the high points
of Santiago. Following lunch (included), join your
ship at the pier.
4-NIGHT POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 21, 2009
Jan. 25; Feb. 18; Nov. 2 & 26; Dec. 20, 2010
Jan. 18; Feb. 11, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour in reverse (with one less night in Lima).
3-Night OSAKA, NARA & KYOTO
Experience the magnificent castles of shoguns, serene gardens (rock or flower) and ancient Buddhist temples housing artful treasures.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Apr. 8, 2010
Apr. 29, 2011
Day 1 - ARRIVE OSAKA
A day at leisure to stroll this bustling, modern Japanese city. Overnight Osaka.
Day 2 - NARA
Ancient Nara, Japan’s first capital, is rich in
history and beauty. No fewer than eight unesco
World Heritage sites are located here. We’ll visit
the Todaiji Temple, housing an immense bronze
Buddha; peaceful Kasuga Shrine, founded in ad 710;
scenic Deer Park. Overnight Nara.
Day 3 - KYOTO
A half-day tour reveals Sanjusangendo,
a temple housing more than 1,000 standing
Buddha statues, Heian Shrine with its lovely
gardens, and the shogun’s Nijo Castle with its
“nightingale floors” that warned of an intruder’s
approach. Overnight Kyoto.
Day 4 - KYOTO/BON VOYAGE
En route to the pier visit
the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, famed for its panoramic
views and sacred spring.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Apr. 11, 2010
May. 2, 2011
This post-cruise tour includes all the features of the
pre-cruise tour, in a slightly varied order.
3- OR 4-NIGHT RIO & IGUAZÚ FALLS
City and jungle, beaches and falls, come
immerse yourself in the beauty of two South
American highlights, both thrilling.
4-NIGHT PRE-CRUISE TOUR;
Dec. 1, 2009
Jan. 6; Mar. 7 & 21, 2010
1 RIO
Arrive in Rio with the day at liberty. Overnight Rio.
2 IGUAZÚ FALLS
At Iguazú Falls, one of world’s
most astonishing natural wonders, water thunders
over mist-shrouded cliffs from falls spanning both
Argentina and Brazil. Overnight Iguazú.
3 IGUAZÚ FALLS
A walking tour of the Argentine side
of the falls follows breakfast; then enjoy a half-day
tour of the Brazilian side. Overnight Iguazú.
4 RIO
Morning is free at Iguazú; then fly back to Rio de Janeiro. Overnight Rio.
5 RIO / BON VOYAGE
Enjoy a half-day city tour with
a cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain before
embarking your ship.
3-NIGHT POST-CRUISE TOUR;
Dec. 5, 2009
Jan. 10; Mar. 11 & 25, 2010
The shorter post-cruise tour includes the features above,
with the exception of the first night in Rio. (Guests fly to
Iguazú upon disembarking.)
2-NIGHT SAMBA IN RIO
An exhilarating introduction to Rio de Janeiro’s
infectious appeal, highlighted by an evening
of dazzling samba.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR
Dec. 3, 2009
Jan. 8; Mar. 9 & 23, 2010
Mar. 2 & 16, 2011
1 RIO
Arrive in the city the locals call cidade
maravilhosa — “marvelous city” — with the
day free to explore its elegant neighborhoods and
lively beach districts. The glory of Rio is twofold:
its friendly people and its spectacular setting.
Luckily, you have time to discover both. Overnight
Rio de Janeiro.
2 RIO / SAMBA
On a half-day tour of the city you
will be treated to a cable car ride up Corcovado
Mountain, crowned by Rio’s trademark statue Christ
the Redeemer, named one of the New 7 Wonders of
the World in 2007. In the evening, a magnificent
barbecue dinner at a Churrascaria style Restaurant
has been arranged, followed by a dazzling samba
show. Overnight Rio de Janeiro.
3 RIO / BON VOYAGE
A half-day guided tour of the
city takes you by cable car up to the heights of
Sugar Loaf Mountain for a sweeping view of the city
and the bay before embarking your ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 5, 2009
Jan. 10; Mar. 11 & 25, 2010
Mar. 2 & 16, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
2-NIGHT SANTIAGO WINE COUNTRY
Come taste wines for which Chile is justly
renowned and enjoy the sights of the
country’s capital, ringed by high Andes.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 19, 2009
Jan. 28; Feb. 21; Oct. 31; Nov. 24; Dec. 18, 2010
Jan. 28; Feb. 21, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be scheduled for early check-in on
the day of your arrival.
1 SANTIAGO
Arrive in Santiago, Chile’s sophisticated
heart. (Early check-in has been arranged.) Your
day is free to explore the Plaza de Armas with its
excellent historical museum and impressive 18thcentury
cathedral. Overnight Santiago.
2 WINE COUNTRY
The conquistadors introduced
vineyards to supply wine for Communion, and
thanks to its ideal elevation and climate, Chile
today is renowned for fine wine. Today’s tour to the
venerable Viña Concha y Toro includes a visit to the
cellars, winetasting and shopping. Next: the Maipo
Valley, the heart of wine country, with lunch at a
local restaurant. The afternoon’s return to Santiago
features a tour of the city’s highlights, including
Moneda Palace, the former official residence of
Chilean presidents. Overnight Santiago.
3 SANTIAGO/BON VOYAGE
Morning free for
exploring before the pleasant ride to Valparaíso
brings you to the ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Dec. 21, 2009
Jan. 30; Feb. 23; Nov. 2 & 26; Dec. 20, 2010
Jan. 23; Feb. 16, 2011
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
3-NIGHT SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI
The dream of Africa: watching big game
around the waterhole at dawn, toasting the
day’s adventures in utter elegance each night.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Feb. 19, 2010
1 JOHANNESBURG
Settle into your superb hotel set
on Nelson Mandela Square with the day free to
explore. Overnight Johannesburg.
2 JOHANNESBURG/KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME
Reserve
Fly to Kapama Private Game Reserve.
Overnight Kapama River Lodge.
3 KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Your
morning game drive might reveal a dozing cheetah
or an elephant ambling through the bush. A
hearty breakfast follows. Relax by the pool after
lunch, then head off on an evening game drive as
nocturnal sounds fill the air. Dinner under the stars.
Overnight Kapama River Lodge.
4 KAPAMA/CAPE TOWN/BON VOYAGE
Time
for one final morning game drive, breakfast,
then flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town,
where you’ll transfer to the pier to meet your ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Feb. 22, 2010
The post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse.
3-NIGHT SYDNEY & THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
Immerse yourself in Sydney’s cosmopolitan
sights, then travel west to the Blue Mountains
National Park, home to an abundance of rare
flora and fauna.
PRE-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 2 & 16; Dec. 14 & 30, 2010
Jan. 13 & 27; Feb. 18 & 24; Mar. 10, 2011
For pre-cruise guests, rooms will be pre-registered for early check-in the day of guest arrival.
Day 1 - ARRIVE SYDNEY
A Holland America representative
will greet you and assist with transfer to your hotel.
Day at leisure. Overnight Sydney.
Day 2 - SYDNEY
Following breakfast, set out on a guided
tour of Sydney’s sights, including the Rocks area, the
Sydney Opera House and upscale neighborhoods
such as Double Bay, as well as the surf scene at
Bondi Beach. Then enjoy a luncheon cruise on the
magnificent Sydney Harbour. Sydney overnight.
Day 3 - THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
A full-day tour of the
Blue Mountains follows breakfast. Visit kangaroos,
koalas, wallabies and Tasmanian devils at the
Featherdale Wildlife Park, then explore the
Blue Mountains National Park, where the famed
“The Three Sisters” rock formation and panoramic
views of tree-studded valleys and cascading
waterfalls awaits. A thrilling ride on the steepest
rail way in the world takes you to an ancient rain
forest. Lunch included. Overnight Sydney.
Day 4 - SYDNEY/BON VOYAGE
Following breakfast,
transfer to the cruise terminal to your ship.
POST-CRUISE TOUR:
Nov. 5 & 19; Dec. 17, 2010
Jan. 2, 16 & 30; Feb. 21 & 27; Mar. 13
As described above, in slightly varied order.
If triple not available - third person must book as
single occupancy.
Triple rooms, when available, may contain either
beds and a roll away or two double beds.
Hotels of equal standard may be substituted when
necessary.
Components of the tour itinerary may be operated in a different order
shown. A minimum number of guests may be required
for a tour to operate.
Guests must have a valid passport, necessary visas
any required immunizations prior to participation prior
post-cruise tour. Guests are responsible for incidentals
and meals unless noted otherwise.
