Tailor-made adventures.
Days: 10 | From: $11,190/per person
Two nights in Cape Town, a private game reserve safari and the thunder of Victoria [...]
Days: 10 | From: $11,050/per person
Follow the Great Migration across the Serengeti and Masai Mara on a classic ten-day East [...]
Days: 8 | From: $8,290/per person
Experience Rwanda's gentle mountain gorillas in the wild, and discover its varied wildlife and lush [...]
Days: 11 | From: $12,690/per person
The Okavango Delta, Chobe's elephant herds, Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park all woven into [...]
Days: 11 | From: $4,130/per person
Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
Days: 10 | From: $5,900/per person
Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
Days: 10 | From: $5,560/per person
The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
Days: 16 | From: $22,400/per person
An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
Days: 10 | From: $7,470/per person
See Australia's Wonders: Sydney, Uluru, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef, and Brisbane
Days: 14 | From: $10,570/per person
From the Bay of Islands and Auckland in the north to Queenstown and Fiordland in [...]
Days: 4 | From: $3,400/per person
Four nights in Fiji's Mamanuca or Yasawa islands: a tropical finale to any Australia or [...]
Days: 16 | From: $29,370/per person
The finest lodges and 5-star experiences for travelers who want both islands without compromise
Days: 12 | From: $9,490/per person
Visit the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Forest, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide Wine Region, and Sydney
Days: 10 | From: $14,950/per person
The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Days: 11 | From: $11,050/per person
Discover the highlights of Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Andalucía, the Prado, the Pyrenees, and Madrid
Days: 11 | From: $16,550/per person
Paris, the château country of the Loire Valley, and the D-Day beaches of Normandy
Days: 11 | From: $13,380 per person
Zurich, Appenzell, the Jungfraujoch at Grindelwald, glacier hiking in Saas-Fee, and the Matterhorn at Zermatt
Days: 12-15 | From: $9,650/person
Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, followed by a small-ship expedition cruise through [...]
Days: 13 | From: $11,590/per person
Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno Glacier, and the finest lodges on both sides of the [...]
Days: 8 | From: $5,650/per person
Explore Peru's top destinations: Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco
Days: 9 | From: $5,550/per person
Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
Days: 9 | From: $7,990/per person
Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
Days: 8 | From: $8,750/per person
Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
Days: 9 | From: $6,650/per person
Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
Days: 16-23 | From: $9,395/person
One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
Days: 10-23 | From: $8,590/person
The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option
Days: 6-23 | From: $6,950/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category
Days: 6-23 | From: $4,795/person
Choose from our list of the top vessels in each category.
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The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Masai Mara. Follow the Great Migration in luxury tented camps
Destinations Australasia
Sydney, Tasmania, the Daintree and Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays, Melbourne, Kimberley, and beyond
Metropolitan cities, the red heart of Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, and the wine and wildlife of South Australia and Tasmania
Outback lodges, rainforest retreats, harborside hotels, private villas, and small boutique vessels to explore expansive coastlines
From world-class seafood and picturesque wine valleys to rugged coastlines and enchanting deserts
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Get to know Australia with Vaya’s expert private guides on a journey tailored just for you. From the red sands of the Outback to the vibrant coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, this sun-dappled country offers endless opportunities for discovery. Wander through ancient rainforests, sample wines in scenic vineyard regions, explore dynamic cities alive with art and culture, and relax at boutique lodges nestled between bush and sea. Along the way, you might trace the stories of Aboriginal traditions, encounter unique wildlife in its natural habitat, or dine on exceptional cuisine with ocean views.
However you choose to explore, we’ll craft an itinerary that’s immersive, effortless, and entirely your own. Explore the possibilities below and contact a Vaya specialist to begin planning your custom journey.
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Your Definition of Adventure Explore this expansive, surprising country on a trip built around you
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Explore the East Coast of Australia's Southernmost Island
Explore the Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island, and the Whitsundays
Four nights in Fiji's Mamanuca or Yasawa islands: a tropical finale to any Australia or New Zealand itinerary
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Sail Sydney Harbour, walk the coastal path from Bondi to Coogee, and head into the Blue Mountains for a day of lookouts and eucalyptus forest. In the Red Centre, watch sunrise at Uluru and walk among the domes of Kata Tjuta. Along Queensland’s coast, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns or Port Douglas, explore the Daintree Rainforest with an Aboriginal guide, and sail between the Whitsunday Islands. Farther south, spot koalas, sea lions, and kangaroos on Kangaroo Island, and hike to Wineglass Bay in Tasmania’s Freycinet National Park. For food and wine, taste your way through the cellar doors of the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, or eat fresh oysters on Tasmania’s east coast. Travelers with more time can add the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, where small ships reach remote gorges, waterfalls, and ancient rock art. Australia has endless possibilities.
Seasons run opposite to the Northern Hemisphere, with summer from December through February, and the country is big enough that the best month depends on the region. Uluru and the Red Centre are best from May through September, since summer highs regularly top 100°F. The Great Barrier Reef and Daintree are at their best from June through October, when the weather is dry and the water is clear. Tasmania and the south coast are at their best from December through February, and Sydney is pleasant in both spring (September through November) and autumn (March through May).
Not all of it. Australia is nearly as large as the continental United States, and most flights between regions take three to five hours. Most travelers are happiest with two or three regions in ten to fourteen days, such as Sydney, Uluru, and the Great Barrier Reef, linked by domestic flights.
Less than the reputation suggests. Most visitors never see a snake or a spider. Care matters more around water: swim between the flags at patrolled beaches, expect to wear a stinger suit in tropical Queensland from roughly November through May because of box jellyfish, and follow your guide’s advice near rivers and estuaries in the Daintree and Kimberley, where saltwater crocodiles live.
Remote bush lodges and island retreats with only a handful of suites, vineyard estates in the Barossa, and harbor hotels in Sydney. The real distinction is access: private guides who can take you where larger groups don’t go, whether that’s a Kimberley gorge by small ship or exclusive excursions away from the crowds.
A valid passport and an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), arranged online before departure, since airlines won’t let you board without one. Apply through the official Australian ETA app or the Department of Home Affairs website, and confirm current requirements when you book, as rules can change.
Yes. New Zealand is the most common pairing, about three hours from Sydney to Auckland. Fiji is another popular finish, around four hours from Sydney, with the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands a good beach ending after weeks of touring.
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