Board the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Perth and cruise the Western Australian coast aboard the Vasco da Gama (ports of call in Esperance and Albany). Experience the ultimate luxury cruise and train package from Sydney. Travel from Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific, spending 2 nights in Perth followed by 5 nights aboard the Vasco da Gama from Perth, stopping at Esperance and Albany. The ex Adelaide package is 10 days travelling Adelaide to Perth on the Indian Pacific. Themes include: Rail and Sail, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Departs from Sydney, Indian Pacific, Ocean Cruise, Returns from Albany. + Show more
Indian Pacific to Perth with Albany & Esperance Vasco da Gama Cruise
11 Day Train + Cruise Package
11 Day Train + Cruise Package
$3657*
Package Includes
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Indian Pacific Train Sydney to Perth (or Adelaide to Perth)
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6 Day Vasco da Gama South West Escape Cruise
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All Airfares (e.g home to Sydney and Perth to home)
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5 Nights Accommodation aboard Vasco da Gama (Twin Inner Cabin, upgrades available)
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3 Night Gold Cabin Accommodation on the Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth (Gold Service or Platinum Service) (2 nights Adelaide to Perth)
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2 Nights Accommodation in Perth
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All meals onboard the Vasco da Gama, FREE afternoon tea and late night snacks, Captain’s Cocktail Party (selected sailings), self service tea and coffee, FREE big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes, a range of FREE daytime activities and leisure facilities, FREE guest speaker and arts & crafts (selected sailings), FREE porterage of luggage to your cabin, Cabin Steward service, FREE flexible dining at the Waterfront Restaurant, Waterfront Mediterranean and Waterfront Eurasia restaurants FREE use of library and card room, FREE use of sports courts and gymnasium, FREE use of spa amenities.
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All meals onboard Indian Pacific, FREE beverages throughout your journey, FREE toiletries kit, Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and commentary, use of ‘Outback Explorer Lounge’
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All Indian Pacific Off-Train Excursions & Activities (e.g. Broken Hill, Adelaide, Kalgoorlie, Rawlinna, Cook)
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Perth 'Welcome' Tour
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Meet and Greet Personalised Return Transfers (Train Station, Port, Hotel and Airport)
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FREE DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book ($500 Value discounts and bonuses in Western Australia)
Highlights
Indian Pacific
Vasco da Gama Southwest Escape Cruise
Esperance
Albany
Perth
Busselton
Adelaide
Broken Hill (Sydney to Adelaide)
Cook (Perth to Adelaide)
Rawlinna (Sydney to Perth)
Perth Beaches
Fremantle
Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Swan River
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Departs January 2020
DAY 1 - 4 Board the Indian Pacific Sydney to Perth
Fly into Sydney and be personally met at the airport by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from the airport to the Indian Pacific railway station to begin your journey to Perth.
Your epic journey from Sydney to Perth takes you along the longest stretch of straight railway track in the world, it's a journey of contrast encompassing some of Australia's most beautiful and diverse landscapes including the magnificent Blue Mountains and the vast empty expanse of the Nullarbor Plain.
See below for full details on your Indian Pacific journey. Note: passengers embarking in Adelaide join on Day 2.
As the Indian Pacific arrives into Perth on day 4, you can sense the laid-back pace of this beautiful city fringed between the Indian Ocean and Swan River. You will be transferred from the railway station on arrival in Perth to your hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around the neighbourhood and central Perth.
Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, 3 Nights Gold Service Cabin on the Indian Pacific (2 Nights ex Adelaide), 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners, Luxury Broken Hill Coach Tour, Luxury Adelaide Coach Tour (Sydney to Perth customers only), Transfer to Perth Hotel, Overnight Perth Accommodation.
DAY 5 Perth “Welcome” Tour with Fremantle
Perth has it all, modern and cosmopolitan with a big city vibe it still retains a friendly smiling atmosphere, outdoor lifestyle sits easily with urban chic, quality restaurants and eateries abound, golden beaches and the beautiful Swan River offer a wealth of opportunity for playing about in the water and the city's eclectic arts and entertainment scene spoil you for choice.
Let us show you the sights of our beautiful city of Perth to get your bearings and benefit from the informative commentary. It's a true welcome to Perth. This 3.5 hour tour takes in most of the city's major attractions plus takes you to South Perth across the Swan River and along Perth beaches. Now you have a good orientation and knowledge of the Perth area, you can return to soak up some places at your own pace. Don't forget your DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Bonus Voucher Book for amazing discounts and bonuses.
The bohemian port town of Fremantle has a unique feel and distinctive cafe lifestyle. See the amazing colonial architecture and experience Fremantle. En route to Fremantle take in the views from the "Tree Top Walk" in King's Park and travel along some of Perth's finest beaches. Travel back to the city alongside the Swan River. (Half day luxury coach tour).
With the whole afternoon still ahead of you, there is still plenty of time to explore Perth city at your own pace. Take a walk to Perth’s newest waterfront destination – Elizabeth Quay, spoil yourself in the retail shopping precinct Forrest Chase or relax in your hotel – tomorrow you embark on an epic 10 day adventure on board the Vasco da Gama.
Luxury Coach Tour with Hotel Pick Up, Overnight Perth Accommodation.
Day 6 Board Vasco da Gamma
The Vasco da Gama boasts an unforgettable and intimate experience of fine dining, high class entertainment and luxurious cruising aboard this stylish modern boutique sized ocean liner. Cruise from Fremantle through the expansive Indian Ocean south towards the Southern Ocean with ports of call in Western Australia’s Albany and Esperance.
Cruise two of the world’s greatest oceans - the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean. The turquoise and emerald waters of Australia’s stunning Indian Ocean surrounds are home to an incredible array of marine life, whales, dolphins, dugongs and turtles make these balmy waters their home, The Indian Ocean covers 73,427,000 sq km or one-fifth of the world’s ocean area and its waters are the warmest of all the great oceans.
See below for full details on your Vasco da Gama cruise.
Today, you will be personally met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the Victoria Quay passenger terminal to board the Vasco da Gama for your 5 night cruise.
Meet and Greet Personalised Port Transfer, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight Accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
Day 7 At Sea
Spend your relaxing days at sea making use of the stylish contemporary facilities on board the Vasco da Gama, enjoying this classical style of cruising incorporating plenty of activities and a wide range of impressive entertainment options. Take your pick of the on board activities before enjoying the romance of the tropical evenings; perhaps take pre-dinner drinks in one of the ships' bars, then a post-dinner stroll along the ships deck before relaxing at a late night cabaret show.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
Day 8 Esperance
Esperance offers the kind of natural beauty that borders on overwhelming, and a slow simplicity that will remind you that sometimes, the Earth’s treasures are all you need. Esperance is blessed with squeaky-clean white sand and turquoise waters. The Recherche Archipelago dots the seascape as far as the eye can see, lining the Esperance coast with more than 100 smooth, rock islands that are scattered in the vibrant blue ocean. Indeed, scientific tests have ruled that Esperance has some of the world’s whitest sand. Check out the arts centre and galleries, drop into the museum to view what's left of the NASA Skylab after it slammed back down to Earth near Balladonia.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
Day 9 Albany
The historic town of Albany is located on the massive Princess Royal Harbour on spectacular King George Sound. It is blessed by a by a wealth of stunning surrounding natural beauty, the majestic Stirling Ranges, the Mt Barker Wine Region and the dramatic and rugged Southern Ocean coastline with it’s beautiful beaches. The town’s main street, York Street, is lined with vibrant cafes, restaurants and speciality stores.
Albany is where the massive first Anzac fleet gathered from around Australia and New Zealand before departing in 1914 for World War I and is regarded as the birthplace of Australia's Anzac Day dawn service tradition. Visit the National Anzac Centre, one of Australia’s most important cultural pilgrimages, overlooking the actual harbour from which over 41,000 men and woman departed for the Great War. Immerse yourself in the Anzac Legend and follow personal stories through state of the art technology, multimedia and historic artefacts.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight Accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
Day 10 At Sea
Leaving the pristine waters of the South West behind, you head north back to Fremantle for your final nights of cruising. Relax on board the Vasco da Gama and make use of those free onboard activities and facilities before reaching land.
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Late Night Snacks, Overnight accommodation on board the Vasco da Gama.
Day 11 Arrive Fremantle and fly home
Today marks the end of your South West adventure. Cruise back to Fremantle this morning and when you arrive you will be personally met at the Victoria Quay Passenger Cruise Terminal by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred to the airport to meet your flight home.
Meet and Greet Personalised Departure Transfer.
Package ex Adelaide
For customers travelling from Perth, the package is 10 days in duration, travelling Adelaide to Perth on the Indian Pacific.
Inclusions on board the Indian Pacific
Relax in your private Gold Service Cabin and watch the passing landscapes of Australia pass by through your large window. Enjoy all meals onboard the Indian Pacific in the stylish Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car (flexible times, hearty breakfasts, two course lunches, three course dinners). Your package includes FREE soft drinks, beers, high-quality standard wines, base spirits, tea and coffee throughout your journey on board. You will also receive a FREE toiletries kit. You have Cabin Steward service, in-cabin music and detailed journey commentary (available from your cabin sound system) and you will love the cosy but exclusive atmosphere of the Outback Explorer Lounge. Your package includes Gold Service but can be upgrade to Platinum Service.
Upgrade to Platinum Service: Experience the luxury of larger cabin space (twice the size of a Gold Service Twin Cabin) along with private Platinum Transfers, in-cabin breakfasts and access to the exclusive new Platinum Lounge and Restaurant. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Inclusions on board the Vasco da Gama
Relax in your private cabin on board the Vasco da Gama while you sail and enjoy FREE full board cuisine with a selection of international cuisine, afternoon teas and late night snacks, self-service tea and coffee and Captain’s Cocktail Party (selected sailings). Experience FREE big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes, a range of FREE daytime activities and leisure facilities. Choose from a range of FREE daytime activities, leisure facilities, FREE guest speaker and arts & crafts (selected sailings) and use of the onboard library and card room. Enjoy FREE use of sports courts and gymnasium, FREE use of spa amenities. Enjoy meals and FREE flexible dining at the Waterfront Restaurant, Waterfront Mediterranean and Waterfront Eurasia restaurants. Your package includes an inner cabin but can be upgraded to a range of cabins.
Upgrade to a Superior Twin Inner: Upgrade to a Superior Twin Inner cabin and benefit from a cabin on the higher Atlantic Deck. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Upgrade to an Ocean View Cabin: Enjoy rich ocean views and a converted double bed in cabins located in the forward and aft areas of the Baltic Deck and the higher Atlantic Deck. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Upgrade to a Standard Plus Twin Ocean View: These ocean view cabins are located on the Baltic deck and feature a converted double bed which converts to a sofa for daytime use. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Upgrade to a Premium Suite Ocean View: Benefit from the space of a larger cabin (twice the size of the standard cabins). Premium suites are located on the Atlantic Deck and offer stylish interior design, double beds, a sitting area and floor-to-ceiling windows. See Upgrade Options below for details.
Perth Accommodation Included
You have 3 choices of accommodation in Perth. Our "Good Standard" central Perth hotel has great facilities, a comfortable room and friendly service (typically 3.5 stars). Alternatively, why not treat yourself? The "Deluxe" hotel has superior facilities, stylish room and first class service (typically 4 stars). The “Luxury” hotel is upscale with a more luxurious feel for the discerning traveller and great for celebrating an anniversary (typically 5 stars).
The package is priced on the "Good Standard" option. See Optional Upgrades below for more details, or simply ask.
Airport, Rail and Port Transfers Included
You will be personally met by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from Sydney airport to the Indian Pacific railway station to begin your journey to Perth. On arrival in Perth you will be transferred to your Perth hotel. You will be met at your hotel by a DISCOVER AUSTRALIA representative and transferred from your hotel to the Vasco da Gama and from the Vasco da Gama to the Perth airport for your flight home.
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Indian Pacific to Perth with Albany & Esperance Vasco da Gama Cruise
11 Day Train + Cruise Package
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3657
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*Starting holiday costs per person, two share, for low seasons (A$). Seasonal surcharges apply outside of low season. Early Bird Specials require travel outside of the next 6 months (i.e travel in more than 6 months time). As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the best deals! Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now. Ex Adelaide/Sydney prices include only flights back to Adelaide/Sydney. See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp391
Departures Departs: Specific Date: 27/01/2020
The Indian Pacific to Perth with Albany & Esperance Vasco da Gama Cruise is very popular. Many dates book out well in advance, please book soon.
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