This is our guided GROUP-TOUR for guests with little time
See all highlights of the East coast in just 4 days. Fitness levels are not an issue because you can use the support vehicle whenever you like.We´ll pick you from Launceston airport and transfer you to St. Helens on the east coast, from where you next day start cycling down the breathtaking coast. On the last day you will arrive in Hobart.
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Prices, Terms & Itinerary
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Start- / Endpoint |
Launceston / Hobart |
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Duration |
4 days, 3 nights (without flight) |
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Depature date |
Thu 17.11. - Sun 20.11.2011
Thu 15.12. - Sun 18.12.2011
Thu 12.01. - Sun 15.01.2012
Thu 16.02. - Sun 19.02.2012
Thu 15.03. - Sun 18.03.2012
Thu 05.04. - Sun 08.04.2012
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bike rental for the entire tour |
$ 50 |
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support vehicle, tour guide |
included |
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Accommodation category |
Price per person |
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Comfort category |
$1,150 twin share |
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Executive category |
$1,350 twin share |
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Economy category |
$ 950 twin share |
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Hostel category |
$ 750 sharing |
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single supplement (one person per room) |
$500 / 330 / 235 / n/a |
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(Executive / Comfort / Economy / Hostel- category) |
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Accommodation categories
Comfort: Comfortable feel-well properties, all rooms with shower/toilet (few exceptions).
Executive: Usually the best available accommodation in the given area, some with spa.
Economy: Nothing fancy, but good value for money, mostly with shower/toilet.
Hostel: You share your bedroom with others, usually dorm, shared facilities.
Please note: your chosen category will be substituted when not available!
What we include
> Extensive preparatory material (a fully comprehensive, pre-travel guide including road book)
> 3 nights accommodation, comfort level depending on category
> picnic style lunch, snacks and drinks (incl. alcoholic beverages) from tour bus until arrival. Some breakfasts are to be prepared by the group.
> all transfers, luggage and bicycle transport
> national park entry fees and other admission mentionend in the itinerary
> knowledgeable tourguide (driver), fully insured minibus (with air-conditioning) and purpose-built trailer
> minimum 4, maximum 13 guests.
> Extra: well serviced rental bike with helmet
What we do NOT include
Flight, evening meals and drinks, additional excursions and trips not mentioned in the itinerary and personal spending.
Tour itinerary
B=breakfast, L=picnic-style lunch
Day 1, Arrival
We pick you up from Launceston airport or your accommodation in Launceston. Please do not arrive later than 3.00 pm. Than we transfer you to St. Helens (4,500 inhabitants), the “capital of the east coast” (about 2 hours). Briefing; adjustment and a quick test-drive of rental bikes. If time allows a (bus) excursions to the famous nearby Bay of Fires and Binalong Bay.
Day 2, St. Helens - Bicheno (B/L):
Today you cycle down the beautiful and mostly flat east coast, passing spectacular beaches along the way. Just before our destination Bicheno we visit the award-winning “Nature World Animal Park”, where you can at 3.30 pm watch the feeding of Tasmanian devils and maybe even pet one. Cycling: 60 km + Bus 17
Day 3, Bicheno - Swansea (B/L)
After an initial cycle we drive you to the friendly beaches lookout and continue to the renowned Freycinet National Park, where we walk to the famous Wineglass Bay Lookout (the beach is rated as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world). After lunch we have to go around the Moulting Lagoon. Several wineries are en route and can be visited. Cycling: 51 km (32 m), + Bus 57 km (36 m)
Day 4 Swansea - Hobart (B/L)
The ride on this coast road is an absolute pleasure. After about 30 km the road turns away from the coast. In Orford we are having our lunch at the lovely Spring beach, where you can have a walk afterwards. Than we pack up for a 1.5 hours long bus transfer to Tasmania´s capital Hobart via Hobart airport, where we arrive around 4 pm. Accommodation in Hobart is NOT included but we will drive you to a hotel at your choice and can even do the reservations for you. Cycling: 42 km, + Bus 96 km
Distance: about 150 km per bike (depending on your fitness level) / 460 km in total
Notes:
All distances are approximate and may vary. The cycling distances depend on your personal level of fitness, weather conditions, chosen options on that day, and other variables.
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