- find out more
tasmania Tours Grand Tasman
Grand Tasman
Discover Tasmania’s highlights including beautiful Freycinet National Park, pristine Lake St Clair and soak up the charm of Launceston and Hobart.
- Style: Guided Group Journey
- Duration: 10 days/9 nights
- Starts in: Launceston
Guide Price £2495
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Highlights:
- Encounter a Tasmanian Devil
- Explore Freycinet National Park
- Guided tour of Australia’s most notorious former convict prison in Port Arthur
- Cruise around the Isle of the Dead
- Visit Salamanca Market
- Cruise the Gordon River
- Visit Russell Falls
- Guided walk along Richardson’s Beach
- Taste chocolates at the House of Anvers
Itinerary:
Days 1-2 Launceston to Bicheno
Arrive in Tasmania and take a tour of the Mine & Heritage Centre before joining your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner. On day two, drive through the vineyards of northern Tasmania to the East Coast Natureworld to see a Tasmanian Devil, then continue along the magnificent coastline to Freycinet National Park.
Day 3 Bicheno to Port Arthur
Enjoy an insightful walk in Freycinet National Park before reaching Richmond, home to the oldest useable bridge in Australia. Continue past the spectacular Tasman arch to Port Arthur.
Day 4 Port Arthur
Embark on a guided tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site, once Australia’s most notorious convict prison. Join a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts buried there.
Day 5 Port Arthur to Hobart
Explore quaint Hobart with an orientation tour taking in Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and the pretty harbour. You may choose to join an optional full day excursion to beautiful Bruny Island.
Day 6 Hobart to Strahan
Travel inland to Mount Field National Park for a short walk to the famous three-tiered Russell Falls. Stop on the shores of Lake St Clair to marvel at the pristine wilderness, before continuing to the attractive seaside town of Strahan for dinner overlooking the harbour.
Day 7 Strahan to Cradle Mountain NP
The Gordon River is the heart of the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Join a cruise aboard the new Spirit of the Wild and enjoy this stunning river, famous for its mirror-perfect reflections. Travel on to encounter Tasmanian nature at its finest in Cradle Mountain.
Day 8 Cradle Mountain NP to Smithton
Soak up the serenity of Cradle MountainLake St Clair National Park with its impressive range of native flora and fauna. Visit Waldheim Chalet and the peaceful shores of Dove Lake for an insight into the early history of the park. Continue to the fishing village of Stanley, set in the shadow of ‘The Nut’ – a striking rocky outcrop, then onto the town of Smithton to enjoy a Tasmanian inspired dinner.
Day 9 Smithton to Launceston
Journey back to Launceston, stopping at the House of Anvers for a tasting of delicious handmade chocolates. Continue to the Great Lake Plateau and enjoy the scenic views from the shores of the Great Lake. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers in Launceston.
Day 10 Launceston
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Additional Options:
A 6 day version of this tour, ending in Hobart on day 6, is also available. Please ask for details.
Departs:
Frequent departures Sep 2020 - May 2021 & Sep 2021 - May 2022.Prices
per person (based on 2 adults sharing a room)
Inclusions
- Return airport transfers in Australia
- 9 nights 3
+ accommodation including Cradle Mountain Hotel and Beachfront Bicheno - 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 8 dinners
Not Included
- International flights
New offers every day
We negotiate new offers daily from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions. Please call for our latest offers.
Flights
As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders travel consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Please call for our latest offers.
Unmissable Experiences
Don't miss out - secure your place on the world's must do experiences before you go.
We offer hundreds of unforgettable experiences all round the globe, from city-tours to bridge climbs, balloon flights to whale watching cruises.
Take a look at the local tours we offer along the way and ask your Trailfinders consultant to add them to your itinerary for you.
Speak to a Travel Expert
We believe booking online is no substitute for one-on-one service. Between them our expert travel consultants have travelled to over 96% of the world's countries. As a result the service and advice they offer is second to none.
Our travel centres are currently closed
Our phone lines are open at the following times:-
Monday to Friday: 8am - 8pm (UK) : 9am-7pm (ROI)
Saturday & Bank Holidays: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 6pm
For individual opening times please check your local travel centre
Don't miss out
Sign up for our Email and be the first to hear about our Top Offers and Travel
Inspiration
The TF Blog
The news and our views on all the top stories in travel
YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ALWAYS TO HAND, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - YOUR ESSENTIAL TRAVEL COMPANION
Our free Viewtrail App stores your essential travel information in one secure place, ensuring we are with you from start to finish.
- View your travel plans on or offline, wherever and whenever you wish
- Live flight notifications - real time information as you travel
- Online check-in links and pre-tour notifications
- Luggage allowance
- Mapped places of interest - restaurants, shops, stations...plus route guidance back to your hotel
- View e-vouchers and export them to your Apple wallet
- Secure access to booking history, profile and insurance contact information
- One touch emergency contact 365/24/7
- Add to calendar function
- Countdown to travel
- Local time, weather, translator and exchange rate calculator