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From the soaring mountain tops to the beautiful coastline Tasmania has it all!
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Tasmania is packed with spectacular landscapes, ancient forests, beautiful ocean beaches and ice-carved highlands perfect for outdoor adventures. From Cradle Mountain National Park with its amazing peaks gorges to historic Launceston one of Australia’s oldest cities, there is a remarkable wealth of natural riches to explore. We’ll hike, bike, kayak and revel in the splendor of iconic scenes. Starting in Melbourne and ending in Hobart, our twelve-day adventure offers a big Tasmanian bite out of the untouched wonders of this island on the edge of the world..
- Spend two nights in each of two of Tasmania's iconic National Parks at the exquisite Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Park lodges.
- Trek to the summit of Cradle Mountain with expansive views of the entire Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
- Glide across the treetops on a unique three-hour zip line canopy tour, gaining a bird's-eye view of Tasmania's beautiful forests.
- Hike along the Bay of Fires, then bike 100 km (over two days) along Tasmania's rugged eastern coast.
- Enjoy the lively antics of the residents of a Little Penguin rookery.
- Kayak on Wineglass Bay with its iconic blue waters and stunning white sand beaches.
- Explore Hobart by biking down (yes, relax and enjoy the ride!) from the top of Mount Wellington.
- Enjoy a leisurely paddle in Hobart harbor, complete with fish and chips served to our kayaks.
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If you've always wanted to see Tasmania, here's your chance. Our tour highlights this island's unique variety from north to south. Hike, bike, kayak and relax amidst amazing countryside. Anyone who is fit and enjoys a physically active vacation will enjoy this trip.
"This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska
"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.
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We don't offer every trip every year, and no departures are currently scheduled for this trip. Our home page will make it easy to locate forthcoming departures of interest.
Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, including cruises, we will charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate but we can't match you with someone.
Starts in Launceston, Tasmania and ends in Hobart
Welcome reception;
Accommodations, priced per-person, double-occupancy (we'll match you with a roommate if you like);
Single bedroom when requested (subject to availability);
Alyson Adventures tour director accompanying the group throughout the trip;
Local licensed guides for hiking, biking, kayaking excursions;
A wine tasting, highlighting a variety of Tasmania's vintages;
All ground transportation within Tasmania;
All listed activities including use of bikes, and kayaks;
National Park entrance fees;
Breakfast every day, five lunches, seven dinners;
Three-hour treetops canopy tour in unique forest setting.
Airfare between home and Tasmania;
Transfer to hotel in Launceston upon arrival in Australia;
Visa for Australia (can be obtained online or from airline);
Souvenirs, snacks, admissions;
Meals not listed;
Optional activities;
Gratuities for guides.
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