nd & Christmas Isla Islands Cocos (Keeling)

14 night fully escorted tour ex Perth 23 November - 7 December 2021

FROM $6,990 pp twin share + $699 solo Inclusions: Flights with Virgin Accommodation throughout Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily Daily touring throughout Red Crab Spawning Tour National Park Fees All Transportation Tour Guides & host throughout

Contact Mike 1800 689 084 / [email protected]

TUESDAY 23 NOV Arrive airport. You will be met at the airport and taken to your accommodation. 18.00 – Welcome Beach BBQ at Flying Fish Cove - BYO alcohol (will stop at mini-market for people to purchase drinks and other snacks they might like for the week). Island briefing. 20.30 – Return to hotel.

WEDNESDAY 24 NOV 7.30am – Continental Breakfast at Hotel. 9.00 – Christmas Island Orientation Tour of local history, culture, and places of interest. 12.00pm – Lunch at a local café. 13:00 – Reptile Conservation, The Pink House. 15.00 – Return to accommodation for rest. 18.00 – Dinner at local restaurant.

THURSDAY 25 NOV 7.30am – Continental breakfast at Hotel. 9.00 – Walking tour into Hugh’s Dale Waterfall – good mobility and some endurance required. Morning tea. 12.30pm – Picnic lunch. 13.30 – Return to town for rest & relaxation. 18.30 – Dinner at local restaurant.

FRIDAY 26 NOV 7.30am – Cooked breakfast at Hotel. 9.00 – 2-hour Snorkelling boat trip. 12.00pm - Lunch at local café. 14.00 – Walk to Golf Course Lookout – steep gradient, good mobility/ stability required. 16.30 – Return to hotel for rest. 18.00 – Dinner at local restaurant included.

SATURDAY 27 NOV 7.30am – Continental breakfast at Hotel. 9.00 – Dolly & Greta Beaches - 2km jungle walk includes morning tea & lunch. 12.30pm – Picnic lunch. 13.30 – Return to hotel for rest & relaxation. 18.00 – Transfer to restaurant for dinner.

SUNDAY 28 NOV 7.00am – Continental breakfast at hotel. 9.00 – Walk to The Blowholes. 12.30pm – Lunch at South Point Temple. 14:00 – Return to hotel for relaxation. 18.00 – Dinner - local restaurant.

MONDAY 29 NOV 3.00am – Transfer to Flying Fish Cove to view possible spawning event. 5.30 – Continental breakfast at Flying Fish Cove. 7:00 – Return to hotel for rest. 9.00 – Lily & Ethel Beaches. 12:00pm – Picnic lunch. 14:00 – Return to hotel for relaxation or own arrangements. 18.30 – 2 course farewell dinner - place to be advised - included.

TUESDAY 30 NOV 3.30am – Transfer to Flying Fish Cove for possible Red Crab Spawning event. 5.00 – Transfer to hotel to catch up on rest. 7.30 – Cooked breakfast. Relaxing morning at hotel – pack before checking out. 10.00 – Check out – shopping/ souvenir hunting. 11.30 – Check in for flight to Cocos Keeling Islands. 12.00pm – Lunch at local café. 16.05 – Depart for Cocos Keeling Islands.

*Please note that due to red crab movements during this period, Indian Ocean Experiences reserves the right to amend the itinerary to maximise the experience on the day. *Significant walking may be required due to locked vehicle tracks during this period.

Arrive Cocos to be met by Kylie James outside the airport terminal. Dinner at Saltys.

WEDNESDAY 01 DEC 8:00am – Breakfast at Saltys. 9:00 – Tour of West Island. 12:00pm – Lunch at Trannies Beach, swim and relax. Back to accommodation for short rest. 15:00 – Pick-up from accommodation to catch ferry to Home Island. Tour of Home Island including the museum and Oceania House. 18.30 – Dinner at Seafront Restaurant on Home Island. 20:00 – Catch ferry back to West Island.

THURSDAY 02 DEC 7:00am – Pick up from accommodation. 7.30 – Catch ferry to Direction Island. Breakfast and Lunch will be served on Direction Island. Swim, snorkel, walking trails, relax. 14:00pm – Catch ferry to West Island. 15:00 – Arrive West Island. 15:30 – Opportunity to play golf across international run-way – pay own way for golf, everyone is welcome AUD 10.00 to hire clubs, and drinks at clubhouse at own expense. 18:30 - Dinner at Salt makers café.

FRIDAY 03 DEC 07:30am – Breakfast at Saltys Time for some shopping 12.30pm – Pick up from accommodation for Motorised Canoe Tour. Take swim wear, sun cream and sunhats! Lunch will be served out on one of the remote Southern Islands. 17:30 - return to West Island. 18:30 - Dinner at Saltys Fish and Chips.

SATURDAY 04 DEC 07:00am – Breakfast at Saltys. 09:00 – Pick up to go to ferry for 9.30am, catch ferry to Direction Island. Glass bottom Boat to meet with us on Direction Island and ferry passengers out to snorkel and fish. Lunch on Direction Island 15:00pm – Catch ferry back to West Island. 18:00 – Dinner (Burgers) at Cocos Club.

SUNDAY 05 DEC 08:00am – Big Breakfast at salt makers Café. 09:00 – Visit the Big Barge Art Centre. 12:00pm – Lunch and the opportunity for a swim/snorkel. 14:30 – Pick up from accommodation for Turtle Tour in motorised canoes. 16:30 – Return to accommodation. 18:30 – Dinner at Salt makers, Pizza.

MONDAY 06 DEC 08:00am – Breakfast at house 20 with Kylie James as the host. Relaxation day – swim. 12:00pm – Lunch at Saltys. 18:00 – Farewell dinner house 20, Kylie James as the host.

TUESDAY 07DEC 08:00am – Breakfast at Saltys. 12.30pm – Cooking class at Cocos Islands District High School. Enjoy lunch with the students and Neks. 15:00 – Check-in at airport for flight to Perth. 17:00 – Farewell new friends depart Cocos.

TOUR NOTES • The itinerary is subject to change due to any unforeseen circumstances. • Travel insurance is highly recommended. • Drinks and golf are at your own expense. • This tour has been designed around the incredible Red Crab migration and spawning events on Christmas Island. The spawning is expected to happen in the early hours in the morning of 30th November, this is not guaranteed due to weather events and nature playing its part. • Christmas Island requires quite a bit of walking, whilst most of it easy, there are areas that are steep and have loose stones/rocks. Good mobility and stability are recommended. • When visiting the Big Barge Art Centre guests may wish to purchase drinks and food at their own expense. • Due to COVID-19, every person is required to complete an entry form for approval into both Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Christmas Island - https://bit.ly/IOT_Traveller_Form_Christmas Cocos (Keeling) Islands – https://bit.ly/IOT_Traveller_Form_Cocos

A G2G Pass is required to be completed for approval to enter back into WA. WA – https://www.g2gpass.com.au/

If travelling from any other state or territory other than Western Australia, you are required to submit two applications for your transits/stops through Western Australia to/from the IOT’s (Indian Ocean Territories).