World Youth Day Tours 2008

World Youth Day (WYD) comes to Sydney on 20 July 2008. It is an internationally significant gathering of young Catholic devotees, held every 3 years. Headlined by the Pope, WYD Sydney 2008 has already signed up 150,000 pilgrims from far parts of the world. Swelled by Aussie believers, the WYD Mass at Randwick Racecourse will approach one million worshippers to listen to Pope Benedict speak.

Some tips for incorporating travel in Australia with World Youth Day

Travel Early: May and June

Travellers are advised to book early for travel in the weeks prior and following WYD. Many pilgrims will extend their time to explore Australia and we recommend you come early and allow as long as you can to make the most of the journey to Australia.  International airfares will only increase in price and flight availability will diminish in early July into Australia. The months of April, May and early June are MUCH cheaper to fly in. If it’s not obvious: getting organised now with your travel plans will save you money.

To make things easier for WYD travellers we have:

1. Special Departures: For Kakadu, Uluru and Tasmania, you can choose either the regular tours – or congregate towards our special WYD departures where you’ll travel with fellow pilgrims. (see below)

2. WYD Pilgrims Pass: Pilgrims traditionally make a big journey, and we have the perfect cross-continental route to offer, starting from Darwin and ending in Sydney (or vice-versa). The trail includes 5 tours and there are add-on options for tours to Kangaroo Island and Tasmania.

3. Group Charters: Many groups have booked their own chartered tours with us already, in particular for the Northern Territory and East Coast in the weeks following WYD. We still have the ability to accept more groups for before WYD and from 25 July onward. For full information about organising a a group charter

Special Deaprtures for World Youth Day Pilgrims

The following tours are now available as extra departures for WYD pilgrims who would like the opportunity to ‘share the adventure’ and meet with fellow WYD pilgrims. Please clearly request the WYD tour at time of booking in the ‘Comments’ section of the booking page. Book early to secure your seats.

Kakadu 3 day 4WD safari (departs from Darwin):
Saturdays: June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 26, August 2

3 day Uluru safari (Departs from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock):
Wednesdays: June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 24, 25, 30

Tasmania Tours
3 days West Coast (and 6 days West-East):
Tuesdays: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 22, 29
3 days East Coast (and 7 days East-West):
Fridays: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 (East only), 25, Aug 1

3 day Melbourne to Sydney (option to finish in Canberra on day 3)
Thursday: July 10

3 day Sydney to Melbourne
Monday: July 21

Pilgrims Pass: 21 days Darwin to Sydney - AU$2260 (SAVE AU$300)

Darwin to Sydney OR Sydney to Darwin .

Recommended Time: 25-30 days or longer
Minimum Time: 21 days (with 3 rest days between tours)
This package is made up of 5 individual tours and accommodation included between tours.  You can travel through in 21 days on the listed departures dates or you can take your time and break up the package into smaller touring sections - just contact our Reservations to do this for you after booking online or at the time of booking if phoning/emailing.

Add-on optional Tours - Special prices for Pilgrim Pass holders:

Once you have booked your Pilgrim Pass, email reservations@adventuretours.com.au and ask them to book any of these additional tours at the specially discounted prices
- Kangaroo Island 2 days from $365 (save $22)
- Tasmania West 3 days from $435 (save $25)
- Tasmania East 3 days from $420 (save $25)
- Tasmania West+East 6 days from $775 (save $50)
- Tasmania East+West 7 days from $790 (save $50)
- Oz Experience Cobber Pass Cairns to Sydney SOUTHBOUND ONLY $395 (save $100)

If you have a journey in mind that includes a number of our tours but the Pilgrims Pass isn’t the right fit, email or call us and we will help you get the best combination from our range of tours and packages.

Pilgrim Pass Notes:

Travel anytime starting from 01 April 2008 and ending by 31 March 2009.
Travel can be interrupted for periods of time but the direction must be followed for the 5 core tours (Darwin to Sydney or Sydney to Darwin).
Accommodation upgrades are available on some tours. Please refer to the respective tours for further information. Where upgrades are chosen, Pilgrim Pass holders will be charged the difference between the regular fare for that tour and the upgrade fare.
Normal Adventure Tours Australia booking conditions apply