The schedule for the much anticipated Lions tour to Australia in 2013 has been announced and VU are buzzing with excitement at the possibilities for wonderous rugby and travel down under.
VU Ltd are planning a number of luxury packages to witness what will be a series of thrilling rugby encounters together with some outstanding options for Antipodean adventure.
It is expected that some 40,000 travelling fans will go to Australia and we are taking bookings already. Our pre-registration showed that this will once again be a popular tour, so we have planned several packages to suit a range of individual requirements.
Our tours include:
* Return international flight, economy class (upgrade to premium economy, business and first available at an additional cost)
• All domestic flights as per itinerary
• Accommodation on a B&B basis (apart from room only at Oaks Charlotte Towers)
• Airport/Stadium/Hotel transfers as stated in the itinerary
• Welcome Dinner hosted by Victor Ubogu
• Privately chartered Sydney Harbour yacht cruise on Magistic Two to Home Bush for the final test
including sumptuous buffet and beverages
• Lions merchandise
• Hosted by Victor Ubogu
• Services of a VU Travel Planner and Destination Representative
Suggested itineraries:
The Full Monty Tour - This 6 week, five star trip takes in the Barbarians game in Hong Kong, and a comprehensive tour of Australia including all four coasts, 8 cities, all provincial games and the three all-important tests.
All Three Tests Tour - The full tour takes you to four superb cities in Australia, watching test matches in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney and whisking you to the tropics for a relaxing break in Cairns. You won’t miss a moment of riveting rugby but still have plenty of time to enjoy the destination highlights of Australia.
1st and 2nd Test Tour - If time is a factor and you’re looking for a sampling of international rugby combined with splendid hospitality and accommodation, consider visiting Australia for the first two tests. You’ll experience sub-tropical Brisbane and chic cosmopolitan Melbourne, whilst giving yourself plenty of time for other adventures around the country.
2nd and 3rd Test Tour - This 12 day tour takes in the stunning southern cities of Melbourne and Sydney where you can join us at the final test celebration on board our exclusively chartered yacht cruising the Sydney Harbour. Also, we're including a jaunt to tropical Cairns for some sunny relaxation or live-aboard excursion to dive with magnificent Minke Whales on the Great Barrier Reef.
Please contact our sales team so we can discuss which travel options will suit you best and provide a quote for your full travel package. We look forward to hearing from you!
