Benedict's, L.L.C.
2166 Charleston Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901
 

Phone : 570-724-5867 or 800-326-9839                   Fax : 570-724-5693

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Multi-Day Tours


Christmas in Williamsburg
Friday-Monday, December 5-8, 2008


$595 pp/dbl




South Pacific Wonders!
Tuesday-Tuesday, February 17-March 3, 2009
 
 

$4949 pp/dbl

February 17-18: Depart from Wellsboro                                                                                                                                                           Today you board your flight and begin the adventure of a lifetime! Crossing the International Dateline, you lose a full day.

February 19: Arrive in Cairns, Australia - Tour Begins
Your tour begins today in Cairns, the gateway to the barrier reef. Don't forget to look up at the Southern Hemisphere's stars this evening after you join your mates for a welcome dinner.  (D)

February 20: Great Barrier Reef
Board a HIGH SPEED CATAMARAN for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. This is an immense series of 2,800 coral reefs which are home to amazingly diverse marine life. From your base on Green Island, you are able to explore the reef in many ways. 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. Whichever way you choose, you'll see some of the world's most fascinating marine and plant life.  (B,L)

February 21: Cairns
Today, visit the TJAPUKAI ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTER. You'll see traditional Aboriginal dances, learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle, and even throw a traditional instrument. Browse the renowned art gallery and visit the interpretation center which houses a collection of interesting artifacts. This afternoon, a great experience waits as you search for crocodiles in their natural habitat during a visit to HARTLEY'S CROC FARM! While visiting you also have the chance to meet some of the local koalas and kangaroos! Your evening is at leisure.  (B)

February 22: Cairns - Sydney
Fly today to the bustling city of Sydney. This evening, dine atop the city at Sydney's Revolving Restaurant enjoying the spectacular views of the HARBOUR BRIDGE and OPERA HOUSE at night!  (B,D)

February 23: Sydney
Enjoy a CITY TOUR OF SYDNEY where the English explorer James Cook first weighed anchor in 1770. Highlights of your exploration include KINGS CROSS, the HARBOUR BRIDGE, CHINATOWN, the ROCKS, CIRCULAR QUAY, the BOTANIC GARDENS and the fashionable PADDINGTON SUBURB. Discover one of the world's most fascinating architectural wonders during a GUIDED TOUR OF THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE. Later, enjoy a unique opportunity to learn first-hand how raw opals are transformed from the dark mine shafts to beautiful works of art. This evening, you may enjoy Sydney at your leisure or take in an optional excursion.  (B)

February 24: Sydney                                                                                                                                                                                 Tonight, experience the best of Sydney. Chat with new friends and take in the sights during a delightful DINNER CRUISE OF SYDNEY HARBOUR during which you'll pass by two of Australia's most famous icons: the renowned Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. After the dinner cruise, return to the OPERA HOUSE, acclaimed for its architecture and accoustics, to enjoy a spectacular PERFORMANCE.  (D)

February 25: Sydney - Christchurch, NZ - Queenstown
You leave Australia behind and fly to New Zealand en route to beautiful Queenstown. Enjoy a GONDOLA RIDE TO DINNER AT THE SKYLINE RESTAURANT, which overlooks Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the mountains.  (D)

February 26: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
En route to Milford Sound, enjoy the rugged grandeur of the Hollyford Valley. You'll travel through beach forest via the Homer Tunnel. During a cruise of the breathtakingly beautiful MILFORD SOUND, you'll see why this fjord is one of the most visited sites on the South Island. With rock faces that rise nearly 4,000 feet on either side, the scenery will take your breath away. 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.  (B,L)

February 27: Queenstown
A leisurely day in Queenstown offers several options to enhance your vacation. Shop or people watch in the village or perhaps take the optional "Safari of the Kings" which takes you through the majestic Remarkable Mountains and the breathtaking Queenstown countryside where the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed.  (B)

February 28: Queenstown - Mt. Cook - Christchurch
Traverse the spectacular countryside to New Zealand's most famous national park, Mt. Cook. En route, enjoy a stop at a local fruit stand to gain an inside look at the produce of New Zealand. 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 flight-seeing tour (weather permitting), or perhaps enjoy the park during a nature walk. This evening, arrive in Christchurch.  (B)

March 1: Christchurch
This morning, enjoy a short sightseeing tour of "the most English city outside of New England," Christchurch. Highlights include magnificent gardens, the Neo-Gothic Cathedral and the downtown park district. The remainder of your afternoon is at leisure. This evening you are invited to dine and make friends with a New Zealand family in their home. This is sure to be an unforgettable evening during which you will learn about the customs of the "Kiwi's" and enjoy a home cooked meal.  (B,D)

March 2: Christchurch
Visit a Canterbury farmyard to see the workings of the farm including a sheep shearing demonstration, herding, and learn first hand how this New Zealand family farm operates. This afternoon, you may choose to participate in an optional tour of the international Antarctic expeditions. Tonight, dine inside the RESTORED RICCARTON HOUSE MANSION and learn the history of the first family of Christchurch.  (B,D)

March 3: Christchurch - Tour Ends
Explore the city of Christchurch this morning. Your tour ends today.  (B)