- Adelaide 19 – 26 January 2014
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Click the drop down box above to find a range of Official Santos Tour Down Under Specialists offering an experience like no other to the biggest cycling event in the Southern Hemisphere. Our Santos Tour Down Under Specialists are devoted to providing you with a memorable event experience. A range of holiday packages have been developed, catering for spectators and riders.
About Australia
General information
The Santos Tour Down Under is the first professional cycling race of the season.
Travel options include:
-The Legend's Night Dinner
-Bupa Challenge Tour
-Jayco Stage 5 VIP KOM Hospitality
-Kangaroo lsland & Outback Tours
-Customizable vacations
Book your 'VIP Club Tour' call 1-888-3592877 (USA)
Santos Tour Down Under Travel Packages
Santos Tour Down Under Travel Packages including the VIP Club Tour.
Itineraries are customizable to suit your travel needs.
To book 1-888-3592877 (USA).
Enquiry/Booking Form
Customise your trip to the Santos Tour Down Under.
Travel options include:
-The 'VIP Club Tour
-Legend's Night Dinner
-Bupa Challenge Tour
-Jayco Stage 5 VIP KOM Hospitality
-Kangaroo lsland & Outback Tours
To Book 1-888-3592877 (USA).
Air New Zealand
For the past 30 years Air New Zealand Events has been producing and running sporting Festivals all over the world. We are excited to bring you a new addition to our portfolio with the world famous Santos Tour Down Under to be held in Adelaide, South Australia. Our knowledge of sports products allows us to successfully deliver travel packages to our customers.
Package inclusions:
Join us for the exhilarating final four days of the action.
4 night packages available 24-28 January from NZ$1249.00 per person based on twin share.
- 4 nights accommodation at selected hotels based on twin share
- Return transfers from Adelaide airport to selected hotels (including bike transfers)
- 2 hour cocktail function on Thursday 24th January hosted by Gordon McCauley, New Zealand cycling legend.
- Transfers to Stirling for stage 3 finish Thursday 24th January
- The Bupa Challenge Tour, recreational ride on Friday 25th January, 127km, 92km or 46.5km, ride the same route as the professionals, you choose the distance.
- Transfers for The Bupa Challenge Tour
- An exclusive Bupa Challenge Tour 2013 jersey
- Cycling ride with Gordon McCauley to Jayco Stage 5 Saturday 26th
- Transfers to and from Jayco Stage 5 if required
Optional extras:
- Legends Night Dinner Saturday 26th January
- Club Tour Weekender 27th January.
Flights:
Be in quick to grab this great deal on flights. If you book a land package with us we can offer you flights on selected Air New Zealand services departing Thursday 24th January and returning Monday 28th January, priced from $874.00 for the Works, but be in quick as limited seats available.
Conditions: All prices are per person in New Zealand dollars, correct as at 15 July 2012 and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Contact:
For more information and to register, contact us on:
Email: cyclingtours@airnz.co.nz
Website: http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/stdu
Phone: +64 9 336 2754
Alan Ho Cycling School
Alan Ho Cycling School provide Santos Tour Down Under packages to suit the needs of the Asian Customer. The package is extensive to help you enjoy the festival of cycling.
Package includes:
-Accommodation at Grand Chancellor on Hindley-Bupa Challenge Tour
-Legends' Night Dinner
-Club Tour Weekender
-Leisure Cycling tour of Glenelg
-Hahndorf and South Australia lead by Mr. Alan Ho and experienced local guide
-Adelaide tour
-Victor Harbor
From HKD $29,000
*Terms and conditions apply
All Trails Bicycle Tours
After six years of good times and great cycling at the TDU, Phil, Susan and Ben from AllTrails feel very much at home in Adelaide, looking after cyclists’ needs and cheering for the riders (especially the Aussies) at the 2013 Santos Tour Down Under.
We are proud to announce our accommodation this year will be in the deluxe plus rooms at the Adelaide Hilton with full breakfast daily. This hotel is also the chosen base for the UCI teams and media and right across the road from the bustling Tour Village.
The package allows cyclists to ride the course or around it, also to experience race starts, finishes and the excitement in between, sometimes visiting a local winery on the return trip after a day’s racing.
Running cycle tours since 1997, we know what cyclists want and we bring to this TDU package the famous AllTrails support for riders and non-riders, the expertise of cycling coach David Heatley from Cycling Inform, a bus and trailer for transfers to and from the day’s cycling activities.
Join us at this premium venue to share the spectacle of this great race and be part of the renowned AllTrails service.
Package includes:
- All Accommodation - 6 nights Hilton Hotel, Deluxe Plus Rooms
- 6 cyclist-sized breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners including the welcome dinner
- Daily morning & afternoon teas
- Opportunity for 7 days of cycling and/or race viewing (all different routes, flexible distances)
- Optional coaching, training & cycling time with professional Cycle Coach David Heatley
- Bike Transfers to and from the day's race
- Renowned AllTrails support & service with Phil & Susan McDonald and Ben Weigl as Tour Guides
- Support and safety vehicles
- Bike mechanical assistance
- Detailed itinerary and maps
- DVD of tour photos
6 nights Hilton Deluxe Plus 21-27 Jan 2013
Twin share per person (double bed or two beds)
Early Bird price before 30 Nov, $3,250.00 AUD
6 night Hilton Deluxe Plus 21-27 Jan 2013
Single supp (one person with own room)
Early Bird price before 30 Nov, $4,450.00 AUD
Australie à la Carte
Australie à la carte is a major French tour operator, specialising in Australian holidays for the french speaking market. Recognised by the market as a reliable and faithful partner, and renowned for our expertise. Australie a la carte offer a wide variety of products including taylor made packages via correspondence.
Customise your trip to the Santos Tour Down Under.
Select one of four different travel options:
- The VIP Club Tour
- Legend's Night Dinner
- Bupa Challenge Tour
- Jayco Stage 5
Contact us for a tailor-made package.
Special offer for a travel packages, including Santos Tour Down Under: 19 days/16 nights ex Paris from 3690€ (tax includes)
From Sydney to Cairns via the Red Centre and Adelaide to attend the most important cycling event in the Southern Hemisphere, the Tour Down Under.
Australian Holiday Centre
THE CYCLING SUPPORTER
* Return airfares to Adelaide
* 3 nights accommodation in central Adelaide
* Stage 6 VIP Hospitality (Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight)
* Club Tour hat and bag
* 10% off all Santos Tour Down Under merchandise
Friday 25 - Monday 28 January 2013 / 3 nights
Standard Majestic Minima Standard Room
Adelaide - $521
Sydney - $1,018
Melbourne - $914
Brisbane - $1,037
Perth - $1,054
Superior Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide Standard Room
Adelaide - $608
Sydney - $1,105
Melbourne - $1,001
Brisbane - $1,124
Perth - $1,141
Deluxe Crowne Plaza Adelaide Standard Room
Adelaide - $719
Sydney - $1,216
Melbourne - $1,112
Brisbane - $1,235
Perth - $1,252
Apartment Franklin Central Apartments One Bedroom Apartment
Adelaide - $593
Sydney - $1,090
Melbourne - $986
Brisbane - $1,109
Perth - $1,126
THE CYCLING ENTHUSIAST
* Return airfares to Adelaide (including luggage allowance for your bike)
* 4 nights accommodation in central Adelaide
* Bupa Challenge Tour entry
* Bupa Challenge Tour 2013 jersey
* Official Bupa Challenge Tour Ride Guide
* Medical support and some mechanical back up
* Access to refreshments at checkpoints along the route and at finish
* Lunch at finish location
* Return coach transfers to the Bupa Challenge Tour (including your bike)
* Return coach transfers to Jayco Stage 5
Thursday 24 - Monday 28 January 2013 / 4 nights
Standard Majestic Minima Standard Room
Adelaide - $515
Sydney - $962
Melbourne - $882
Brisbane - $1,005
Perth - $1,010
Superior Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide Standard Room
Adelaide - $631
Sydney - $1,078
Melbourne - $998
Brisbane - $1,121
Perth - $1,126
Deluxe Crowne Plaza Adelaide Standard Room
Adelaide - $779
Sydney - $1,226
Melbourne - $1,146
Brisbane - $1,269
Perth - $1,274
Apartment Franklin Central Apartments One Bedroom Apartment
Adelaide - $611
Sydney - $1,058
Melbourne - $978
Brisbane - $1,101
Perth - $1,106
THE DEDICATED CYCLIST
* Return airfares to Adelaide
* 9 nights accommodation in central Adelaide
* Peoples Choice Classic VIP Hospitality (Fully catered and located on view platform)
* Return coach transfers to Stages 1 – 5
* Club Tour Dinner
* Stage 6 VIP Hospitality (Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight)
* Club Tour Official Breakfast
* Club Tour hat, polo and bag
* 10% off Legend’s Night Dinner ticket
* 10% off all Santos Tour Down Under merchandise
Saturday 19 - Monday 28 January 2013 / 9 nights
Standard Majestic Minima Standard Room
Adelaide - $1,463
Sydney - $1,895
Melbourne - $1,791
Brisbane - $1,914
Perth - $1,931
Superior Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide Standard Room
Adelaide - $1,724
Sydney - $2,156
Melbourne - $2,052
Brisbane - $2,175
Perth - $2,192
Deluxe Crowne Plaza Adelaide Standard Room
Adelaide - $2,057
Sydney - $2,489
Melbourne - $2,385
Brisbane - $2,508
Perth - $2,525
Apartment Franklin Central Apartments One Bedroom Apartment
Adelaide - $1,679
Sydney - $2,111
Melbourne - $2,007
Brisbane - $2,130
Perth - $2,147
Additional options:
Legends Night Dinner (Saturday 26 January)
$250 per person
Jayco Stage 5 VIP Hospitality (Saturday 26 January)
$400 per person
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
Prices are based on twin share per person and are subject to change at any time. Single prices are available. Full payment is required immediately upon confirmation and Travel Insurance is recommended to cover non refundable costs associated with your booking.
Bikestyle Tours
Bikestyle Tours has over 16 years experience organising cycling trips to the Grand Tours of the world including the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Vuelta d’Espana and the Santos Tour Down Under.
Their Santos Tour Down Under trip is led by an experienced team and is designed to be suitable for both cyclists and non cyclists. The base is the Adelaide Hilton, the Santos Tour Down Under headquarters, the headquarters for the race and professional teams throughout the week of racing. The Santos Tour Down Under is a special experience and will provide you with the opportunity to ride the routes, go sightseeing, watch the race, and visit some famous wineries along the way.
The enthusiasm of the staff and their local knowledge gained over many years at the Santos Tour Down Under means that a Bikestyle Tours trip gives you an unequalled experience with a combination of good service, attention to detail and value for money.
Come and enjoy the entire race with the 8 days/7 nights Santos Tour Down Under fully supported tour, or if you only have a few days to spare, then try the Bupa Challenge Tour Long Weekend trip that includes the Bupa Challenge Tour, Jayco Stage 5 and the final day of racing.
Other tours include:
Bikestyle 8 day/7 night Santos Tour Down Under trip
$3250AUD per person, twin share
4 day/3 night Bupa Challenge Tour Long Weekend trip
$1750AUD per person, twin share
For more information
Visit Bikestyle Tours' 2013 Santos Tour Down Under pages on their website by clicking on the book now button below.
Blue Holidays
Club Tour Classic
Travel:
19-21 January 2013
On sale until Friday 14 December 2012
Includes:
Return economy airfares to Adelaide
2 nights' accommodation at Franklin Central Apartments
Down Under Classic VIP Hospitality on Sunday 20 January 2013
Club Tour merchandise
10% off all Santos Tour Down Under merchandise
Prices:
Departs Melbourne from $724 per person twin share
Departs Sydney from $796 per person twin share
Club Tour Weekender package
Travel:
25-28 January 2013
On sale until Friday 14 December 2012
Includes:
Return economy airfares to Adelaide
3 nights' accommodation at Grand Chancellor Adelaide on Hindley
Stage 6 hospitality on Sunday 27 January
Club Tour merchandise
10% off all Santos Tour Down Under merchandise
Prices:
Departs Melbourne from $845 per person twin share
Departs Sydney from $897 per person twin share
Club Tour Weekender with Stage 5 transfers
Travel:
25-28 January 2013
On sale until Friday 14 December 2012
Includes:
Return economy airfares to Adelaide
3 nights' accommodation at Rendezvous Grand Hotel Adelaide
Stage 6 hospitality on Sunday 27 January
Individual Coach Transfer for Stage 5 on Saturday 26 January
Club Tour merchandise
10% off all Santos Tour Down Under merchandise
Prices:
Departs Melbourne from $977 per person twin share
Departs Sydney from $1029 per person twin share
Club Tour
Travel:
19-27 January 2012
On sale until Friday 14 December 2012.
Includes:
Return economy airfares to Adelaide
8 nights' accommodation at Grand Chifley Adelaide
Down Under Classic VIP hospitality on Sunday 20 January 2013
Stage 6 VIP Hospitality on Sunday 27 January 2013
Club Tour official breakfast on Sunday 27 January 2013
Club Tour merchandise
10% off all Santos Tour Down Under merchandise
Prices:
Departs Melbourne from $1498 per person twin share
Departs Sydney from $1550 per person twin share
Club Tour and Legends' Night Dinner
Travel:
19-27 January 2012
On sale until Friday 14 December 2012.
Includes:
Return economy airfares to Adelaide
8 nights' accommodation at Grand Chifley Adelaide
Down Under Classic VIP hospitality on Sunday 20 January 2013
Stage 6 VIP Hospitality on Sunday 27 January 2013
Club Tour official breakfast on Sunday 27 January 2013
Legends' Night Dinner on Saturday 26 January 2013
Club Tour merchandise
10% off all Santos Tour Down Under merchandise
Prices:
Departs Melbourne from $1694 per person twin share
Departs Sydney from $1746 per person twin share
Terms and conditions: *Departing Melbourne or Sydney to Adelaide. Price is based on an economy Saver Fare and is non-refundable. Seats are limited and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Package price is per person twin share and is correct as at 27 June 2012. Package on sale until 31 October 2012 unless sold out prior, for travel 19 January 2012 until 28 January 2012. During some periods air and hotel pricing may not be available and surcharges may apply. Prices are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until the booking is completed and confirmed. Full payment is required at the time of booking and cancellation or amendment fees apply. Package pricing is based on web bookings or $30 more per person by phone, capped at 4 people. A 2% credit card fee applies to the total package price. Prices based on lead-in room, additional rooms available at extra cost. Checked baggage charges apply. Pre Pay $12 for Tier 1 flights or $15 for Tier 2 flights online 1 piece of checked baggage per person per one way flight, or pay $40 at the airport for the same allowance. Baggage fee not payable by Velocity Platinum, Gold and Silver Members. Baggage limits and excess baggage fees apply. Visit Virgin Australia for more information.
Experience Group
Former NZ Road cycling representatives Aaron and Toni Strong will be your personal guides on this cycling enthusiast’s extravaganza. Get right alongside the action of this iconic event on the international cycling calendar. Experience great food and wine and as much cycling as you want in the warmth of an Adelaide summer. Draw on Toni and Aarons vast experience as professional coaches to make your spectating eventful and entertaining.
Aaron: Former NZ title holder, 10 finishes in the gruelling Tour of Southland, including 2 days in yellow jersey and Stage winner. Currently coaches athletes of all abilities achieve their goals in his own business – Steel Springs Performance Coaching.
Toni: professional road cyclist for 6 years in Europe and USA. Represented NZ at 4 World Championships and Melbourne Commonwealth Games.
“Come share our passion for all things good about cycling. Good food, fine wine & plenty of riding in the sun. Sounds like the perfect trip” Aaron and Toni
Package includes:
•Former NZ Road Cycling representative Tour Guides in Aaron and Toni Strong
•Return Economy ‘The Works’ Flights with Air New Zealand to Adelaide
•Return Adelaide Airport Transfers
•9 nights’ accommodation Adelaide
•Corporate Hospitality at the People’s Choice Classic – 20 January
•Coach transfer to People’s Choice Classic Hospitality
•Guided cycling with support vehicle available 7 Days
Accommodation options:
Oaks Embassy (one bedroom)
Twin/double - $4915
Single Supplement - $1815
Extra night twin/double - $202
Extra night single - $404
Oaks Horizon (one bedroom)
Twin/double - $4915
Single supplement - $1815
Extra night twin/double - $202
Extra night single - $404
iStay Precinct (one bedroom)
Twin/double - $4579
Single supplement - $1485
Extra night twin/double - $165
Extra night single - $330
Oaks Embassy (two bedroom)
Triple - $4695
Quad - $4295
Extra night triple - $179
Extra night quad - $135
Oaks Horizon (two bedroom)
Triple - $4695
Quad - $4295
Extra night triple - $179
Extra night quad - $135
iStay Precinct (two bedroom)
Triple - $4509
Quad - $4159
Extra night triple - $159
Extra night quad - $119
Additional hospitality options:
Club Tour – 20-27 January 2013
As a Club Tour member, you will receive exclusive VIP trackside viewing, quality catering in a pro cycling atmosphere, an official merchandise pack and prizes. Club Tour members will receive many extras, ensuring you look the part and everyone knows you belong to this exclusive club.
Down Under Classic Hospitality, Sunday 20 January 2013 - Watch the curtain raiser to the Santos Tour Down Under from the Club Tour viewing platform. With great catering and refreshments, there will be no jostling for position, as you enjoy the very best view of the race.
Club Tour Dinner, Wednesday 23 January 2013 - Enjoy the atmosphere of being behind the scenes in the Adelaide City Council Tour Village. Have a great meal, meet some cycling stars and be entertained by their stories.
Club Tour Breakfast, Sunday 27 January 2013 - Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the multi award winning Adelaide Convention Centre overlooking the picturesque River Torrens. Enjoy your morning discussing the week that was with fellow enthusiasts!
Stage 6 Hospitality, Sunday 27 January 2013 - Enjoy the last day of the Santos Tour Down Under racing in style on the Club Tour VIP viewing platform. Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight, watch the crowds gather and cheer on your cycling heroes
$405 per person
The Bupa Challenge, Friday 25 January 2013
The Bupa Challenge Tour on Friday 25 January 2013 is ideal for individuals or social, corporate and sporting teams looking for a ride with a difference. It’s your opportunity to ride a stage of a UCI WorldTour event, the same day as the ProTeams. It's a challenge - not a race. Part of the ŠKODA Breakaway Series, this event is for regular cyclists who can make the distance. Will you make it to the finish before the professionals arrive?
$195 per person
Jayco Stage 5 – VIP KOM Hospitality, Saturday 26 January 2013
After a successful and memorable event experience at this year’s Santos Tour Down Under, the Jayco Stage 5 (Saturday 26 January 2013) – McLaren Vale to Old Willunga Hill will return in 2013 to feature a hilltop finish located on Old Willunga Hill. We are offering the opportunity to experience the Santos Tour Down Under in the comfort of the finish line VIP hospitality stand, where guests will experience the penultimate stage of the race in style and be witness to a spectacular hilltop finish.
$540 per person
Legends' Night Dinner – Saturday 26 January 2013
The Santos Tour Down Under rolls out the red carpet and gives cycling fans the chance to glam up, celebrate and see cycling champions honoured. The Legends' Night Dinner has become a cycling social institution, honouring the world's cycling greats and letting fans be a part of such a special event.
In 2012 cycling's living legend, Eddy Merckx, dined amongst guests and shared some of his experiences with a captivated room of cycling stars and fans alike.
$339 per person
Stage 6 Hospitality, Sunday 27 January 2013
Enjoy the last day of the Santos Tour Down Under racing in style on the Club Tour VIP viewing platform. Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight, watch the crowds gather and cheer on your cycling heroes.
$475 per person
Terms and conditions:
Prices are per person in New Zealand dollars as at 23 July 2012 and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Experience Group Travel reserves the right to adjust package prices due to increases in tour component prices and currency fluctuations. This group is subject to minimum numbers travelling. Should minimum numbers not be met you will be refunded your deposit in full. A deposit of $1000 per person (plus the cost of any additional hospitality options) is required within five working days of confirmation. Full balance of payment is required on or before 16 November 2012. Any bookings received after this day will require full payment on confirmation. Credit card fees apply. As all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable we strongly recommend travel insurance. Please talk to us about a travel insurance quote. Airline bookings may require additional payments – you will be advised at the time of booking. Full terms and conditions are available on our website – www.experiencegroup.co.nz Document dispatch can be expected approximately 10 days prior to departure date depending on receipt of event details by Experience Group Travel.
Go Holidays
Contact us for a tailor made package.
For over 13 years, GO Holidays Sports & Events (a specialist division of GO Holidays Limited) has been successfully providing services for groups and individuals travelling to major sporting events worldwide. The diversity of our packages has expanded to include concerts, exhibitions, masters’ events and many more.
Our deep knowledge of sports tourism products lets us successfully deliver travel packages to our customers. Our clients book with us in confidence, knowing we provide them with first class service and a competitive price. We pride ourselves on our understanding of the needs of sports fans and believe that preparation is the key to ease of travel. No matter how peculiar or extraordinary the idea (and we have had some very “unique” requests), we can meet your specific travel and event requirements.
Healthwise Active Travel
Healthwise Active Travel are an Adelaide based official tour operator for the Santos Tour Down Under 2013. Join our team as we celebrate the first stop on the world cycling calendar and the biggest cycling race in the Southern Hemisphere. Watch the heroes of the peloton as they race past Adelaide's vibrant city, outstanding beaches and world famous wine regions. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the best in world cycling.
Some of the biggest names in road cycling have competed at the Santos Tour Down Under during its eleven year history. Tour de France winners Oscar Pereiro, Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre have all raced in Adelaide, alongside Aussie legends Stuart OGrady, Robbie McEwen, Cadel Evans and Allan Davis.
Not just a bike race, the Santos Tour Down Under is a festival of cycling, with a range of associated events and festivals that create a massive party atmosphere across South Australia. Amateur cyclists can also get involved in the action, with the SKODA Breakaway Series, which gives people the chance to ride part of the WorldTour race route.
Package includes
> 6 nights accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Adelaide - Check in 21 January - Check out 27 January
> Daily riding options with skilled support riders with local knowledge
> Support vehicle with mechanical assistance
> Daily stage coach transfers
> Pre Bupa Challenge Tour pasta dinner - Thursday 24 January including special guest speakers
> Bupa Challenge Tour entry
> Healthwise Active Travel cycling pack
> $1815 per RIDER
> $1680 per NON-RIDER
+ $640 Single Supplement
Please note: Deposit of $500 per person is required to secure your package.
2013 Santos Tour Down Under - VIP hospitality and tour options
Santos Tour Down Under Weekend Challenge Package
Kiwi Style Bike Tours
Kiwi Style Bike Tours is 100 percent Kiwi owned and operated with 28 years of cycling experience racing and riding in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and the USA. We have been running cycle holidays to France, Italy and South Australia for 7 years.
We have a variety of tours that takes in the best riding in France, Italy and South Australia.
The Grande Route des Alpes tour is a fantastic and demanding cycling challenge, the sights on the Epic France Italy trip will be the best you ever see and live race action at the Tour de France and the SantosTour Down Under gets you into the heart of the world tour circuit.
The Santos Tour Down Under trip is 8 nights long based at the beautiful beach area of Glenelg. This fully guided tour takes you on a journey through the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley following each stage of the Santos Tour Down Under 2013.
Combined with sublime Australian weather, world class race action, smooth roads and great sights the trip is a must for any cycling enthusiast.
For more information go to Kiwi Style Bike Tours.
Ride the dream with Kiwi Style Bike Tours.
Dates: Sunday the 20 January to Monday the 28 January 2013.
Location: Glenelg, Adelaide.
The Tour package includes:
-Pick up from Adelaide Airport on the 20 January at 12pm. If you arrive earlier than this date/time you will need to arrange your own transfer to the hotel.
-Drop off to Adelaide airport on the 28 January at 9am. If you leave later than this date/ time you will need to arrange your own transfer to the airport.
-Transfer to the Down Under Classic at 4pm on the 20th (Race start at 7pm)
-Guided rides on the Monday (82km), Tuesday (80km), Wednesday (95km), Thursday (72km), Saturday (105km) and Sunday (60km). All ride distances are approximate only and we reserve the right to change ride routes.
-BUPA challenge ride (Ride a stage of the 2013 TDU, 127km) on Friday. This is an extra cost of AUS$130.00. Please enter this event via Kiwi Style Bike Tours.
-Stage finish viewing on stage 1.
-KOM viewing on stage 2.
-Stage finish and hillside action on stage 3.
-Stage finish viewing on stage 4.
-Hill top stage finish viewing on stage 5.
-Transfers to the final stage 6.
-Transfer back from the BUPA Challenge Ride on the Friday. (If you choose to enter this event).
-All transport on tour as per the finalized itinerary.
-A buffet breakfast each day is included with the Stamford Hotel option only.
Prices:
Hotel Taft option $2,500.00 (twin share) Rooms have small kitchenettes.
Hotel Stamford option: NZ$2,950.00 (twin share). Breakfast included.
Prices shown are early bird prices and full payment must be made before the 1 September. After the 1 September the price increases by NZ$150.00.
*Flights, food, alcohol and travel insurance are not included and are an extra cost.
Deposits:
A NZ$500 deposit is required to secure a seat on this tour and no seat will be held unless a deposit is received. All deposits are non refundable.
Please contact richard@kiwistylebiketours.co.nz or call +61 3 376 6454 if you have any questions.
Once a deposit has been paid we strongly recommend you purchase a travel insurance policy as this insurance may cover cancellation fees in the event you are unable to go due to illness or injury.
Optional Extras:
Bupa Challenge Ride. Ride stage 4 of the 2013 TDU. 127km. AUS$130.00.
Legends Night Dinner. A fantastic dinner with guest speakers. The last few years have had Lance Armstrong, Robbie McEwen, Eddy Merckx, and Cadel Evans speaking. Dinner and all alcohol is included. AUS$250.00. Guest speakers will be confirmed later in 2012.
Club Tour. VIP and catered seating at the Down Under Classic and stage 6 street race. A Club Tour breakfast, Club Tour dinner, a merchandise pack and 10 percent discount on extra official merchandise and the Legends Night Dinner. AUS$650.00
Sportsnet Holidays and Total Sports Travel
With a commitment to providing service excellence and creating premium experiences, Sportsnet Corporation – incorporating Sportsnet Holidays and Total Sports Travel – has grown into one of the world’s premier sports and speciality travel operators.
Sportsnet provides a variety of travel packages to major domestic and international sporting events including many of the world’s most iconic sporting experiences, including the Santos Tour Down Under.
With over a decade of experience managing the travel arrangements of sports lovers across the globe, you are guaranteed to be in safe hands when travelling with Sportsnet.
Club Tour Classic from $564 per person twin share
-2 nights accommodation at a selection of Adelaide hotels
-People’s Choice Classic VIP Hospitality - Sunday 20 January (watch the curtain raiser to the Santos Tour Down Under from the Club Tour viewing platform. With great catering and refreshments, there will be no jostling for a position as you enjoy the very best view of the race).
-Club Tour merchandise
-Booking and ticket handling fee
Club Tour Weekender from $966 per person twin share
-3 nights accommodation at a selection of Adelaide hotels
-Return coach transfer for Stage 5 of the Santos Tour Down Under
-Legends Dinner - Saturday 26 January (2012 guest was Eddy Merckx)
-Stage 6 VIP Hospitality - Sunday 27 January (enjoy the last day of the Santos Tour Down Under racing in style on the Club Tour viewing platform. Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight, watch the crowds gather and cheer on your cycling heroes).
-Club Tour merchandise
-Booking and ticket handling fee
Club Tour includes Legends Dinner from $1911 per person twin share
-8 nights accommodation at a selection of Adelaide hotels
-Return coach transfer to Stages 1-5 of the Santos Tour Down Under
-People’s Choice Classic VIP Hospitality - Sunday 20 January (watch the curtain raiser to the Santos Tour Down Under from the Club Tour viewing platform. With great catering and refreshments, there will be no jostling for a position as you enjoy the very best view of the race.)
-Club Tour Dinner - Wednesday 23 January
-Legends Dinner - Saturday 26 January (2012 guest was Eddy Merckx)
-Stage 6 VIP Hospitality - Sunday 27 January (enjoy the last day of the Santos Tour Down Under racing in style on the Club Tour viewing platform. Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight, watch the crowds gather and cheer on your cycling heroes.)
-Club Tour official breakfast - Sunday 27 January
-Club Tour merchandise
-Booking and ticketing handling fee
How to contact us
Phone: 1300 888 858(freecall) or +61 3 9482 9411
Email: travel@sportsnetholidays.com
Web: www.sportsnetholidays.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SportsnetHolidays
Sports Tours Plus
The following tour is an example of what you can do. All of our trips are tailored to meet your individual requirements. You choose the dates you wish to travel, the standard of accommodation you require and any touring that you would like to do. We can also include participation in the Bupa Challenge Tour.
Depart London Heathrow tonight on your flight to Adelaide.
Friday 18 January
Inflight.
Saturday 19 January
Arrive Adelaide this morning and transfer to your hotel for 10 nights stay. Your room will be pre-registered for early check in on arrival.
Sunday 20 January
At leisure. This evening watch the curtain raiser to the Santos Tour Down Under from the Club Tour viewing platform. With great catering and refreshments, there will be no jostling for position as you enjoy the very best view of the race.
Monday 21 January
At leisure.
Tuesday 22 January
Stage 1 of the Santos Tour Down Under. Return coach transfers included.
Wednesday 23 January
Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under. Return coach transfers included.
Club Tour Dinner. Enjoy the behind the scenes atmosphere in the Tour Village, have a great meal and meet some cycling stars.
Thursday 24 January
Stage 3 of the Santos Tour Down Under. Return coach transfers included.
Friday 25 January
Stage 4 of the Santos Tour Down Under. Return coach transfers included.
Saturday 26 January
Stage 5 of the Santos Tour Down Under. Return coach transfers included.
Optional Legends Night Dinner. Extra £160.00 per person.
Sunday 27 January
Club Tour Official breakfast overlooking the picturesque River Torrens.
Stage 6 of the Santos Tour Down Under. Enjoy the last day in style on the Club Tour viewing platform. Fully catered and located on the start/finish straight. Watch the crowds and cheer on your cycling heroes.
Monday 28 January
Late morning transfer to Adelaide airport for your flight to Sydney.
Arrive Sydney and transfer to your hotel for 2 nights stay.
Tuesday 29 January
Full day Sydney sightseeing tour with harbour lunch cruise.
Wednesday 30 January
Transfer to Sydney airport for your flight to Cairns.
Arrive Cairns and transfer to the beach resort of Palm Cove for 3 nights stay.
Thursday 31 January
Full day Great Barrier Reef cruise, including lunch.
Friday 01 February
Full day Kuranda and Skyrail rainforest tour.
Saturday 02 February
Transfer this morning to Cairns airport for your flight to London.
Sunday 03 February
Arrive London Heathrow early morning.
Prices from:
3 Star hotel: £3495.00 per person, twin share. £4350.00 single occupancy.
Tour price includes:
- Economy class international and domestic flights.
- All prepayable airport taxes.
- 15 nights in 3 star hotels, on room only basis.
- Return airport transfers throughout.
- Santos Tour Down Under Club package.
- Coach transfers for Stages 1-5 of the race.
- Full day Sydney sightseeing tour and harbour cruise, including lunch.
- Full day Great Barrier Reef Cruise, including lunch.
- Full day Kuranda and Skyrail rainforest tour, including lunch.
- Services of Sports Tours Plus local agents in Australia.
Hotel upgrades available.
Flight upgrades and regional airports available.
Call us on 01638 717850 or email sales@sportstoursplus.com
Sports Tours Plus is a UK based tour operator specializing in tailor-made sports supporters tours to Australia. We are a small company dedicated to providing a high quality of service, attention to detail and destinational knowledge. We are very hands on with our staff all having visited the country many times, so we are best placed to take care of your holiday requirements. We offer a varied range of products from modest accommodation to 5 star resorts, car hire, tours, sightseeing and those all important event tickets. If you prefer to make your own flight arrangements we will be happy to book your land content. Contact us today so we can help you combine your love of cycling with the Santos Tour Down Under, all while visiting South Australia.
Trek Travel
Kick off the New Year in South Australia with Trek Travel. Witness the excitement of the first WorldTour event of the season! Backstage access to Trek's partner teams and week-long VIP race hospitality ensure that you have an awesome race vacation! As the organizers say - "Any closer and you'd be in it!" Enjoy summer in January, with exciting racing and pleasant riding through South Australia and its award-winning wine producing regions and vibrant capital, Adelaide. Be there as the whole area comes alive in a veritable festival of sport as cycling takes center stage and see for yourself that the Aussies truly know how to host a first-class cycling event.
To find out more, see a full itnerary or book, click the 'Book Now' button below.
Tuscan Sport and TerraDiCiclismo
Join TerriDiCiclismo and Tuscan Sport for the Santos Tour Down Under. The race is held in the surrounding regions of Adelaide. Stay near the action and in the vicinity of Adelaide’s fantastic beaches. Ride an entire stage or portion of the race. Stay in five star accommodation near race headquarters. Attend the Legends’ Night Dinner. Enjoy a helicopter ride and winery visit. Enjoy Adelaide, we will do the rest!
Highlights:
- Watch the first UCI WorldTour race of the year
- Stay in Adelaide in a five star hotel near race headquarters
- Ride an entire stage (or a portion) of the race
- Enjoy race viewing from VIP hospitality
- Attend exclusive race events and the Legends’ Night Dinner with world cycling greats
- Enjoy the beauty of South Australia while cycling daily
Package inclusions:
- Pick up/drop off Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- 8 nights in a five star hotel
- All transfers required
- Helicopter ride
- Winery visit
- Cleland park visit
Options:
- Bike rental
- Trip insurance
Email: enrico.s@terradiciclismo.it
Website: http://www.terradiciclismo.it or http://www.tuscan-sport.com
