5 Day Famous 5 Tour of Tasmania | Hobart to Hobart Highlights
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Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us!
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5-day guided adventure to escape into Tasmania's pristine wilderness and discover the best of the island
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4 nights accommodation in your choice of room: Hostel OR Motel
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Highlights include: Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park
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Pick-ups and drop-offs at selected Hobart CBD locations
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Airport drop off available upon request
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All National Park entry fees
What's Excluded
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What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
How fit do you need to be?
How fit do you need to be?
On this tour, you'll visit some incredible places throughout Tasmania, with the opportunity to get off the bus to explore whenever possible. While most of these trips are active in nature, the guides aim to offer walks that cater for all types of fitness with easy, medium and hard walking options.
Some walks are guided, while others are unguided (free walking)
In many locations, there is a choice between an easier or more advanced option. Essentially, you can make this as active or as easy as you like; all walks are optional and range from 20 minutes up to 4 hours.
What to bring?
What to bring?
Bring clothing that suits the season, while including warm clothes (it can get cold in the mountains), comfortable walking shoes, toiletries, a towel, hat, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, swimsuit, water bottle and camera. Luggage is restricted to one normal pack, bag or case (20kg) plus a small day pack.
Are meals included?
Are meals included?
All tours are self-catering; there are plenty of food stops where you can purchase from restaurants, cafes, takeaways or even supermarkets should you be accommodated in a hostel and wish to use the hostel’s kitchen facilities. Some tours include samplings of local foods as per the itinerary.
This tour gives you the flexibility to choose where you eat and to enjoy local seasonal produce, while supporting local farmers and businesses.
Your guides can give you recommendations to help you try Tasmanian food and produce.
Are there age restrictions?
Are there age restrictions?
The tours on offer are designed to help you see as much of Tasmania as possible with like minded travelers. There is no maximum age provided you have a good sense of adventure and a reasonable level of fitness, however, there is a minimum age of 8 years old to ensure all passengers get the most from the tour!
What is the maximum group size?
What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 24 passengers plus the tour guide. These small group sizes allow you plenty of time to get to know your fellow passengers and guide.
Tours are conducted in modern, comfortable air-conditioned buses. By having small groups, it means you can spend as much time as possible outside the bus exploring the wonderful sights of Tasmania.
Tour inclusions
Tour inclusions
We included everything we believe is needed to have a great time in Tasmania while keeping our prices as low as possible. There are no extra charges or fees on any of our tours so the only expenses you’ll have throughout the tour will be extra meals not included, optional extras or souvenirs from the great places you’ll visit. Each individual tour will have different inclusions and to check see these just review our Tours to find out a bit more about them. To give you a general idea our tours will always include:
- Experienced friendly Guides
- All bedding
- Hotel / hostel pick up and drop off (with the exception of Mt Wellington Descent)
- National Parks passe
- All Entry Fees
What are the optional extras and how much do they cost?
What are the optional extras and how much do they cost?
The Gordon River Cruise: This is an iconic cruise you can join on our tour. Normally $105.00 but by joining our tour the cost is only $90.00 (this will also include a buffet lunch!). Please note this price is subject to change.
The Bicheno Penguin Tour: This is a great way to view Tasmania’s Fairy Penguins up close in a natural setting. This tour takes place after sunset and has greatly assisted in the conservation of our feathered friends in Bicheno. $40.00 per person. Please note this price is subject to change.
Are masks mandatory?
Are masks mandatory?
Currently, masks are not mandatory in Tasmania on our tour vehicles, in accordance with the advice of the Tasmanian Public Health Authority. If this changes, guests and staff will be required to follow their current directions regarding masks. As a minimum requirement, we ask that you bring your own masks on tour, and keep one with you at all times. Learn how to safely wear, wash, and dispose of masks prior to coming on tour.
What are you doing to improve standards of hygiene on tours?
What are you doing to improve standards of hygiene on tours?
On our tours you will find additional cleaning, sanitising, and hygiene practices. We focus on high touch points and hard surfaces. We follow the WorkSafe guidelines for disinfecting and sanitising, as well as the recommended cleaning products. We have also we have implemented new Covid-19 staff training.
What if someone else on my tour tests positive or is suspected of having COVID-19?
What if someone else on my tour tests positive or is suspected of having COVID-19?
Any guest that tests positive for COVID-19 while on tour will be assisted by our staff to receive any medical attention they may require. Under Down Under will abide by the guidance of local health authorities. Please be aware that while we will assist any and all guests that require medical care or other support, any expenses incurred for treatment, testing or quarantine will need to be covered by the guest or guests affected.
Will I need my own hand sanitizer?
Will I need my own hand sanitizer?
Please bring a supply of hand sanitiser. We shall provide some on our tour vehicle and your accommodations will have some accessible; however, having your own supply will ensure that you have some protection during free time when you are exploring on your own.
Will I need to be tested for COVID-19 before travel?
Will I need to be tested for COVID-19 before travel?
Prior to travel, it is essential that you let our office know if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19, have been in isolation, or are known to have been in contact with someone that is suspected or has had COVID-19. Further, upon pick-up of all guests at the beginning of tour we shall ask each guest to complete a short health survey. At that time, if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, we will assist you to seek medical advice immediately. You will not be permitted to join the tour until cleared by a medical professional.
Will travel insurance cover me for COVID-19?
Will travel insurance cover me for COVID-19?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for travel to cover a broad range of potential travel issues. Each policy differs, and it is important to check your individual policy inclusions and exclusions.
Can a Travel Agent help me book this?
Can a Travel Agent help me book this?
Is this tour suitable for people with accessibility needs?
Is this tour suitable for people with accessibility needs?
We endeavour to make our small group tours as accessible as possible. We invite persons with disabilities to enquire about our tours to discuss any requirements and expectations.
Can I arrive in Tasmania the day my tour starts?
Can I arrive in Tasmania the day my tour starts?
No, You will need to arrive into your departure city at least the day before your tour is scheduled to depart, due to the early start to our day tours and multi-day tours you cannot arrive the same day your tour is set to depart.
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