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Rugby Tour to Singapore and Australia June / July 2006

Dates of Tour: 

Dates of Tour Friday 30th June 2006 To Tuesday 25th July 2006 26days in total

Cost of Tour £2,195: 

Cost of Tour £2,195 INCLUSIONS FLIGHTS: Return scheduled flights Edinburgh-London Heathrow-Singapore-Darwin-Cairns-Brisbane-Sydney in Economy Class to include in-flight meals and/or refreshments appropriate to the time of day. BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: of 20 kgs per person plus one item of hand luggage. TAXES: UK, Singapore & Australian Departure, Passenger and Security Taxes plus fuel surcharges currently totalling £199.25 Please note that taxes are constantly changing. If there is any difference in the above figures at the time of our final invoice you will either be charged for the additional amount or receive a credit. COACH TRANSPORTATION: This includes all transfers to/from airports and bus transfers to/from all matches and billets. Specifically excluded is transportation to/from any optional excursions, other than these specified in the inclusions section of this estimate.

Cost of Tour £2,195: 

Cost of Tour £2,195 HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: sharing twin/triple bedded rooms on a bed and breakfast basis to include service charges, taxes and any compulsory porterage charges. Singapore 3 nights Darwin Outback Tour 1 night Darwin 2 nights Cairns 3 nights Townsville 2 nights FIXTURES AND BILLETING: The organisation of matches and billeting. TOUR BAGS: Individually numbered Tour Bags each tourist. EXCURSIONS (1) Full day Barrier Reef trip to include transfers from your hotel, boat cruise to the Reef, Buffet lunch, snorkelling, ‘boom netting’, return transfer to Hotel. (2) Whitewater Rafting on the Tully River INSURANCE: Comprehensive, with AIG group

Cost of Tour: 

Cost of Tour Exclusions Meals (other than Breakfast in Hotels and those wit Billets) Additional Excursions Spending Money

Day 1: 

Day 1 FRIDAY 30 JUNE Coach to Edinburgh Airport, check-in to flight initially to London Heathrow. Here we will check-in for our onward flight to Singapore Overnight in flight.

Day 2: 

Day 2 SATURDAY 1 JULY Upon arrival into Singapore, we will be met by a coach and transferred to the Carlton Hotel, where we will be based for three nights on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Settle in to our new surroundings.

Day 3: 

Day 3 SUNDAY 2 JULY Today we will transfer to a training session. Rest of the day free to enjoy this fascinating city. Clark Quay, Boat Quay Orchard Road

Day 4: 

Day 4 MONDAY 3 JULY Morning free; later this afternoon transfer to play your first matches at the Singapore Cricket Club v Singapore Cricket Club XV’s Socialise after the game before returning to our hotel for the evening.

Day 5: 

Day 5 TUESDAY 4 JULY Training at the Pedang Checkout of our hotel, and transfer to Changi Airport for onward flight to Darwin. Overnight in flight.

Day 6: 

Day 6 WEDNESDAY 5 JULY On arrival into Darwin Airport, transfer for an overnight Outback Tour to the magnificent Kakadu National Park. Travel initially to the Adelaide River and board our boat for a ‘jumping crocodile cruise’. Visit the Fogg Dam,and Ubirr Rock, a spectacular Aboriginal art-site. We will camp overnight at Cooinda with lunch and a BBQ dinner included.

Day 7: 

Day 7 THURSDAY 6 JULY After breakfast we enjoy a full day tour of Jim Jim and Twin Falls (going to the bottom of both). Lunch is included. Late afternoon, we return to Darwin for a two night stay at the Mirambeena Resort on a Bed & Breakfast basis.

Day 8: 

Day 8 FRIDAY 7 JULY Morning transfer to Optus Rugby Park for a training session. Afternoon at leisure. Facilities at the resort include two swimming pools, two spas with waterfalls, mini golf and fitness room. Evening visit to Mindle Beach Night Market

Day 9: 

Day 9 SATURDAY 8 JULY After breakfast transfer to Optus Stadium for Training before meeting our first set of hosts, from the Stray Cats Rugby Club, for a two night stay.

Day 10: 

Day 10 SUNDAY 9 JULY Morning free for local sightseeing with hosts. Afternoon : Matches v Northern Territories XV’s Barbeque with our opposition before returning home to our hosts.

Day 11: 

Day 11 MONDAY 10 JULY Transfer to Darwin Airport for our domestic flight to Cairns. Upon arrival into Cairns, transfer to the Cairns Colonial Club where we will be based for three nights on a Bed and Breakfast Basis. We have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the beautiful setting and excellent facilities on offer. The club is set in lush tropical gardens that spread over 4 hectares of land. The facilities include five attractive swimming pools, swim-up bar, resort shops, tennis court, and a fitness centre with sauna and spa. Training in evening

Day 12: 

Day 12 Excursion to The Great Barrier Reef. Transfer to Marlin Marina where you would embark on The “Wavepiercer” Catamaran for a spectacular coastal journey. We will then be able to sail over the reef in a glass-bottomed boat. Transfer to Breaking Patches Reef to swim and snorkel for a further two hours before returning to Cairns. On the return journey we can try the ‘boom netting’ for a ride in the surf or relax on the sundeck. Training in Evening

Day 13: 

Day 13 WEDNESDAY 12 JULY Morning at leisure enjoying the resort’s facilities before transferring after lunch for a training session.

Day 14: 

Day 14 THURSDAY 13 JULY Check out of our hotel after breakfast and transfer to Townsville. En route stop at the Tully River to go on a white water rafting excursion amongst the spectacular scenery of the rainforest gorges. On arrival in Townsville check-in to our hotel for a two night stay on a Bed and Breakfast Basis.

Day 15: 

Day 15 FRIDAY 14 JULY Time this morning for sightseeing before transferring in the afternoon to our next match : MATCHES v Townsville District XV’s Enjoy some post match hospitality with our opponents.

Day 16: 

Day 16 SATURDAY 15 JULY Check out of our hotel and transfer to Rockhampton and your next set of billets at Rockhampton Grammar for a three night stay.

Day 17: 

Day 17 SUNDAY 16 JULY After breakfast, assemble at Rockhampton School for the transfer to Ritamada. Here there is a challenging Adventure Obstacle Course with high ropes and in between testing ourselves, we can relax on the beach or go surfing on the Capricorn Coast. Late afternoon, return to the school where we will return home with our hosts.

Day 18: 

Day 18 MONDAY 17 JULY Morning training. Afternoon : Matches v Rockhampton GS Socialise with our opponents (barbeque!) before returning home with our hosts.

Day 19: 

Day 19 TUESDAY 18 JULY Bid farewell to our hosts and transfer to Brisbane to meet up with our next set of hosts, St. Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace for a three night stay.

Day 20: 

Day 20 WEDNESDAY 19 JULY Morning training session followed by visit to Ballymore, home of the Super 12 Queensland Reds and the then to the Southbank in Brisbane, site of the 1988 World Expo

Day 21: 

Day 21 THURSDAY 20 JULY Morning training. Afternoon : Matches v St. Joseph’s, Gregory Terrace Barbeque with your opponents before returning home with our hosts.

Day 22: 

Day 22 FRIDAY 21 JULY Bid farewell to our hosts and transfer to Brisbane Airport for your onward flight to Sydney. Upon arrival into Sydney Airport, meet your coach and transfer to our last set of hosts, Pittwater House School, for a three night stay.

Day 23: 

Day 23 SATURDAY 22 JULY Matches v Pittwater House School. Afternoon, free with hosts to perhaps watch another School 1st XV match

Day 24: 

Day 24 SUNDAY 23 JULY Day you are free to explore the wonderful city of Sydney with our hosts. Harbour Cruise, Manly Beach and the Tower are amongst the highlights.

Day 25: 

Day 25 MONDAY 24 JULY Last team bonding and farewells to Aus before transferring to Sydney Airport for check-in to our flight to Singapore. Upon arrival into Singapore Airport transfer to our onward flight to London

Day 26: 

Day 26 TUESDAY 25 JULY Upon arrival into London Heathrow Airport, transfer to our domestic flight to Edinburgh Airport where we will pass through Immigration, collect our bags and clear Customs before dispersing for home from the airport.

Any Questions?djb@strathallan.co.uk: 

Any Questions? djb@strathallan.co.uk