Travel from Melbourne to the grand wilderness and wildlife region of East Gippsland in south-eastern Australia. In the company of expert nature guides search the bush by day and night for animals and birds in a region containing the highest concentration of wildlife reserves and national parks in Australia. Journey by vehicle, boat and on foot in search of kangaroos and wallabies, wombats, four species of gliding possum, koalas and abundant birdlife in the forests, the estuaries and on the ocean. During your quest visit magnificent stands of giant eucalypt forest, walk in rainforest, along endless untouched ocean beaches and cruise secluded rivers and waterways. Over four relaxing but fascinating days this journey investigates the abundant wildlife of far East Gippsland. Because much of Australia's wildlife is best seen in the late afternoon and evening, some activities on this tour deliberately begin later in the day and go on into the evening. This allows participants to enjoy a restful morning after a late evening. Overnight in delightful bed and breakfast/motels and get to know the locals.

Enjoy a touch of splendor while visiting Harrisons Cave. Then over the hills and through the valleys to the unforgettable East Coast for a fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean.Your last stop is the Barbados Wildlife Reserve where you will find those mischievous Barbados monkeys at play.Stops on Tour:Harrisons CaveScenic East CoastWildlife ReserveYou will also get a glimpse the Morgan Lewis windmill on this tour!

Only an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth you will find the beautiful Addo Elephant Park, home to the densest elephant population in the world.The original Elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants remained in the area - today this finely tuned ecosystem is sanctuary to over 420 elephants, 450 Cape buffalo, black rhino, a variety of antelope species, as well as the unique flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. Lions and spotted hyena have also recently been introduced into the park as part of its ongoing conservation plansOnce in the reserve you will be taken on an approximately three hour game drive deep into the heart of the reserve. This allows for great opportunities for spotting elephant, buffalo, black rhino, zebra, jackal, bushbuck, kudu and other species of antelope. A casual lunch will also be enjoyed.

Discover the beauty of the Black Forest. See a demonstration of the making of Cuckoo clocks and commentated boat tour on the Titisee Lake. Visit a Health resort set in a refreshing forest. A quaint resort with luxurious hotels, elegant shops and sport equipment is unique in the whole Black Forest. A good opportunity to taste the famous "Black Forest" cake.

It is while driving along the Mirabeau Court, decorated with fountains and edged of 19th century's private hotels, that you will enter the heart of Aix en Provence.Discover the architectural wealth of the city while driving by the 4 Dolphins Fountain, the Fountain of the Preachy, the Place Albertas, the Place of the city hall, the Place of the Cardeurs, and the Cathedral Saint Sauveur.Then, you will be able to join the workshop of Cezanne, small pavilion of the Lauves, before coming back to enjoy the shady squares of the painter's city.

Depart Christchurch and travel to Akaroa over the beautiful Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes. The high summit route gives glorious views of Akaroa Harbour, the Canterbury Plains, the distant Southern Alps and the remote bays and farmlands. The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa village, the only French settlement established in New Zealand.Visit the Barry's Bay Cheese Factory for a cheese tasting of locally made cheeses, the only remaining cheese factory on the peninsula from a bygone era. Next you can enjoy the quaint colonial architecture and wander around the charming 150 year old French harborside village of Akaroa with its museum of settlers' history, art and craft shops and studios and al fresco cafes and wine bars.Join a nature and harbor cruise on the Canterbury Cat. As the well appointed Canterbury Cat gently slices through the aqua blue waters of the harbor you'll experience a rich variety of marine and bird life in their natural habitat, including the unique and playful Hector's dolphins.Alternatively choose to join "Dolphins Up Close" where you can watch dolphins just feet away, get fantastic photos and go dolphin swimming. From the unique, specially designed boats you will enter the water and the private domain of one of nature's most loveable sea mammals, the Hector's Dolphin. Found only in New Zealand, usually around the South Island. The Hector's Dolphin is the world's smallest oceanic dolphin.

Enjoy a great day out taking in the sights and sounds of the beautiful Garden City of Al Ain.Your tour begins with a drive through the fascinating and ever changing desert scenery before reaching the Hajar Mountains. In Al Ain, you will visit the museum and the renovated Old Palace of H.H. Sheikh Zayed, the late ruler of Abu Dhabi and the late President of the UAE.Your next destination is the largest camel market in the U.A.E, where dealers come from around the Gulf to buy and sell racing animals. Step back in time at the Hili Gardens, famous for the archaeological excavations from the third millennium B.C and the site of some of the UAE's most impressive ancient tombs.

Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and stop to view San Francisco from Vista Point. Then it's through the coastal mountains to the Bay Area's most popular national monument - Muir Woods. This national monument is the site of a virgin forest of California Coast Redwood trees, among the oldest and tallest on earth. There is a 1 hour and 15 minute stop at Muir Woods where you can roam through an ancient forest of giant redwood trees and stroll the waterfront of the quaint Mediterranean-style village of Sausalito, considered the prettiest city in California. Time is allowed for browsing, shopping and photo-taking in the picturesque artist colony nestled on the northern shores of San Francisco Bay.Your tour also includes a ferry ride to Alcatraz Island and an audio walking tour of the 'Cell Block'. This former federal penitentiary also known as 'The Rock', housed gangsters such as Al Capone (Scarface) and Machine Gun Kelly. You will learn about the famous 'Escape from Alcatraz', it's famous inmates and much more. The park rangers who meet you on arrival are available for guided tours of the prison. The guided tours take place at various times throughout the day and are included in the cost.Likely to Sell-out! Alcatraz regularly sells out weeks in advance. Book ahead of time to avoid disappointment.

Travel from Alice Springs via the rugged West MacDonnell and James Ranges to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Stop en route at the Outback Camel Farm where you can take the opportunity to ride a camel, known to many as the 'ships of the desert' (own expense). View and photograph the unusual flat-topped Atila (Mt Conner), a mesa formed during a period of great uplift, then left to the savages of aeons of erosion. En route your Driver/Guide will provide an informative and entertaining commentary on the natural and geological history of the region, the unique Australian desert flora and fauna, and some of the traditional customs and beliefs of the Aborigines who have inhabited these lands for more than 20 000 years. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A ONE-WAY COACH TRANSFER FROM ALICE SPRINGS TO ULURU (AYERS ROCK).

An enjoyable 3 hour river boat cruise takes you several miles inland by way of the historic and scenic Olde Belize River. It is not unusual to encounter several troops of Black Howler Monkeys relaxing in the jungle canopy by the river bank, and look for elusive crocodiles basking in the warm sunlight. You can also see iguanas, several varieties of birds, and numerous flora.At Burrel Boom, a quaint settlement on the river bank, you will be served a tasty local lunch with refreshments. After lunch your tour bus and guide will accompany you to the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha (Mayan for "Rock Stone Water").You will learn the captivating history of this site where the famous jade head "Kinich Ahau" was uncovered by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum. Altun Ha was once a major trading center linking the Maya on the Caribbean with the Central American mainland Maya. It is also reputed for a variety of birdlife. After your tour you board your bus for return drive to Belize City. Special Offer - Save 25% off the recommended retail price for the 2nd passenger for travel to 30 April, 2008. - BOOK NOW!