Tour A Journey To The West (2023/2024, 7 Days)

Meals

Cape Naturalist Lighthouse Dinner with wines at Award winning restaurant Other Side of the Moon at Bunker Bay 7 Course Degustation Lunch with matching wines at Margaret River • Breakfast (6) • Lunch (2) • Highlight Lunch (1) • Dinner with Wine (3) • Farewell Dinner (1)

Hygieneprotocol

As of December 1st 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Guide

• Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide • Local Specialists (Guides)

Others

Explore Kings Park Botanical Gardens Fine dining with matching wines at Post Restaurant which is part of the State Building Precinct Perth City Orientation Tour Penguin Island Dolphin and Sea Lion Cruise Busselton Jetty Aboriginal Cultural Experience Chocolate tasting at Margaret River Wine Tasting at Margaret River Bunbury Orientation Tour Rottnest Island Bus Tour Fremantle Locally Guided Walking Tour Local Specialists (Guides) Mixture of boutique, unique and 5 star hotels

Accommodation

• Mixture of boutique, unique and 5 star hotels

Not included:

Transport

Flights

Flights are not included • Day 1: flights to arrive prior to 4.30pm into Perth Airport • Day 7: flights to depart after 1.00pm (Domestic) or 3.00pm (International) from Perth Airport F

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Perth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Perth

On arrival in Perth spend time on your own to relax or explore the surroundings. This evening meet your Journey Director and new traveling companions at your hotel for a Welcome Reception with local Western Australian wine and beers along with local produce canapés.
Day 2 Day 2: Perth
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Perth

This morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before you head out for a city sites tour. You Journey Director will show you the best city sites including Elizabeth Quay, Yagan Square and you will have time to explore Kings Park with its sweeping city views and some of the 3,000 species of the State’s unique flora. This afternoon is free for you to relax or explore more of Perth’s sites. Tonight, you will enjoy an Italian inspired feast whilst dining alfresco overlooking the picturesque Swan River.
Day 3 Day 3: Perth – Penguin Island – Busselton – Bunker Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Perth – Penguin Island – Busselton – Bunker Bay

Today you head to world renowned winery region of Margaret River. Leaving cosmopolitan Perth behind your first stop is Penguin Island. With its white sandy beaches and surrounded by crystal clear waters, Penguin Island lays in the heart of the ruggedly spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Here you will board your boat to cruise through Shoalwater Bay’s wildlife Sanctuary to see dolphins, sea lions, penguins and sea birds. After your cruise you continue south to explore the historic Busselton Jetty that has been standing for more than 150 years. There is the chance to explore the jetty on foot or take the Jetty Train along this 1.84km timber piled jetty that is the longest in the southern hemisphere. Nestled on the white sandy beaches your accommodation for the night is the 5 Star Pullman Bunker Bay. Tonight, you will enjoy dinner at the Other Side of the Moon restaurant where you will dine on an array of fresh locally sourced seasonal produce with local wines.
Day 4 Day 4: Margaret River & Cape Naturaliste
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Margaret River & Cape Naturaliste

Your day begins with a ‘Welcome to Country’ as part of your indigenous experience at Cape Naturaliste. Your local guide will escort you on a short walk around Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse precinct where they interpret the land through the eyes of an indigenous custodian followed by an artefact interpretation and didgeridoo experience. From Cape Naturaliste you’ll drive through the vineyard lined roads to your Margaret River winery experience. Upon arrival the winemakers will take you on a guided walk through the rolling vineyard and then onto your highlight degustation lunch with matching wines. After you have indulged in your long lunch you will explore more of the region and there is time to explore the quaint town of Margaret River before returning to your hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Bunker Bay – Fremantle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Bunker Bay – Fremantle

This morning why not relax with a morning stroll along the beautiful white sandy beach and turquoise waters of Bunker Bay. Then enjoy a leisurely breakfast with views out to the sparkling ocean before relaxing by the pool. Leaving wine country behind you will be hugging the coastline north as you continue along Australia’s exquisite southwest coast to Fremantle. This afternoon you will join a local guide on a walking tour to explore some hidden gems and the historic streets of Fremantle.
Day 6 Day 6: Rottnest Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Rottnest Island

Board your boat and escape across the open ocean to Rottnest Island, an island paradise lovingly referred to by the sun-worshipping locals as ‘Rotto’. Feel the sand between your toes and keep a keen eye out for the happiest little animal on earth, the Quokka. Join a ‘Local Specialist’ on a guided Discovery Rottnest bus tour covering the length of the island’s most spectacular locations. Delve into the island’s history and culture, its pristine marine and land environments and the diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy lunch before exploring more of the beaches. This afternoon, you’ll leave the pristine shoreline and cruise back to seaside Fremantle where tonight you’ll join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner. What better way to toast to a mesmerising journey with Local Western Australian wines matched with the seasonal farm to table menu.
Day 7 Day 7: Farewell From Fremantle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Farewell From Fremantle

Relax this morning as your journey comes to an end. You might choose to take in the intriguing Fremantle Markets before your Inspiring Journey comes to an end. You will be transferred by private car to the airport for your onward travel.

7 days tour

A Journey To The West (2023/2024, 7 Days)

This tour includes:

Not included:

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip A Journey To The West (2023/2024, 7 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Perth

Day 2: Perth

Day 3: Perth – Penguin Island – Busselton – Bunker Bay

Day 4: Margaret River & Cape Naturaliste

Day 5: Bunker Bay – Fremantle

Day 6: Rottnest Island

Day 7: Farewell From Fremantle

Experience Style

Accomodation level

Experience Type

Physical Rating

Age range

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to

America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania