Firebird Tours
The Grand Ghan Train Expedition (2026 departures)
12 daysfrom $10,586
Firebird Tours · Private tour
Best of Australia: The Ghan Train Edition (2026 departures)
Discover Australia's iconic landscapes on this private 11-day journey at a moderate pace. Travel aboard The Ghan train from Adelaide to Alice Springs, witness Uluru's sacred sunset, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, and explore Sydney's harbourside landmarks.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Eos by SkyCity, Adelaide
Adelaide Arrival
Private transfer to the hotel; the rest of the day is free.
- Day 2railovernight: Aboard The Ghan (Gold Twin Cabin)
Departure to Alice Springs Aboard The Ghan Train
Transfer to the train station for a 2-day/1-night, all-inclusive Ghan Train journey (Gold Twin Cabin) from Adelaide to Alice Springs, with an off-train stop in Marla.
- Day 3overnight: Desert Gardens Hotel, Yulara
Alice Springs Arrival & Departure to Uluru
Private 6-hour transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru.
- Day 4overnight: Desert Gardens Hotel, Yulara
Uluru Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, guided base walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, and sunset viewing with wine and nibbles; BBQ dinner included. Group tour up to 50 people, run by a third-party supplier.
- Day 5overnight: Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns
Departure to Cairns
Airport shuttle bus to Uluru airport, then flight to Cairns (approx. 2h30, layovers possible in the off-season). Optional Uluru Sunrise & Field of Light tour beforehand.
- Day 6overnight: Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns
Great Barrier Reef Premium Catamaran Cruise
Full-day luxury catamaran trip to the Great Barrier Reef with snorkelling, diving and a buffet lunch. Group tour up to 50 people, third-party supplier.
- Day 7overnight: Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns
Cairns Day at Leisure
Free day; optional Rainforest & Waterfalls Day Tour in the Atherton Tablelands recommended.
- Day 8overnight: The Grace Hotel, Sydney
Departure to Sydney
Private airport transfer and flight from Cairns to Sydney (approx. 3h).
- Day 9overnight: The Grace Hotel, Sydney
Sydney Sightseeing Tour & Harbour Cruise
4-hour private tour of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, The Rocks and Paddington, followed by an evening Sydney Harbour Cruise (group tour, third-party supplier).
- Day 10overnight: The Grace Hotel, Sydney
Sydney Day at Leisure
Free day; optional Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour or Blue Mountains National Park Day Tour recommended.
- Day 11
Departure
Private airport transfer for departure.
Included
- Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
- Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
- Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
- In-depth exploration of best landmarks
- Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
- Professional meeting services at the airport
- Dedicated support team before and during your trip
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