Updated: 12/15/20 | December 15th, 2020
Few countries capture the imagination quite like Australia. With world-class beaches, unusual wildlife, spectacular natural landscapes, a distinct history, and a fun and dynamic culture, Australia has something to offer every traveler who makes the journey to the Land Down Under.
While the country is easy to navigate as a solo traveler, there are also plenty of fantastic trip options for those who choose traveling in groups or who might not have the time to plan their own getaway.
I’ve been going to Australia because 2006 and have used numerous trip companies over the years (in addition to getting around on my own). So in this post, I share my list of the best travel companies in Australia to help you make the most out of your next trip.
From easy walking trips to in-depth, multi-day excursions, there’s something on the list for every interest — and every budget!
Quick Overview
Best Bike Tour: Bonza Bike Tours
Best walking Tour: I’m Free
Best party Tour: The Magic Bus
Best Multi-Day Tour: Intrepid Travel
1. best Bike trip Company: Bonza Bike Tours
Bonza is a bike trip company in Sydney that provides a number of options, depending on what you’re interested in. The Highlights trip lasts 2.5 hours and will show you all the major points of interest in Sydney. It’s suitable for families and kids as well, costing 99 AUD ($72 USD) for adults and 79 AUD ($58 USD) for children.
For a much more extensive experience, the classic trip lasts four hours and will give you a much much more thorough introduction to this world-class city. They also offer bike rentals so you can just explore the city on your own in case you don’t have the time for a full-tour.
—> Click here to learn much more about Bonza!
2. best walking trip Company: I’m Free
I always like to start a trip with a totally free walking tour, as they are a helpful way to get oriented and ask a local all my questions. Both Sydney and Melbourne have insightful (and free!) walking trips provided by I’m Free. Their trips last 2.5-3 hours and are a great way to learn about history and culture from a local. There are a few trip options in each city, so you have some flexibility with timing as well as which areas you focus on.
If you haven’t done much research before your arrival, this is a good company to start with. Be sure to suggestion your guide at the end!
—> Click here to learn much more about I’m Free!
3. Runner Up walking trip Company: iCity Tours
If you find yourself all the way out in Perth, iCity trips has half a dozen awesome totally free walking tours. They are organized by visit Perth and run by volunteers, so it’s a fun way to interact with the locals and really get a sense of what life is like in Australia’s underrated coastal city.
There are six different totally free trips on offer, each long lasting around 90 minutes. The orientation trip provides a quick introduction to the city and its past. If you have much more time, be sure to check out the Convicts and Colonials trip as well. It will give you a sense of what life was like as a convict in Western Australia.
—> Click here to learn much more about iCity Tours
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4. best party trip Company: The Magic Bus
This backpacker bus is the ideal choice for travelers wanting to party. Each month, the trip departs with 25 backpackers aged 18-35 for 3-4 weeks of exploring the country’s national parks, camping, bonfires, and non-stop parties and shenanigans.
Trips go from Perth north to Broome or east to Melbourne so you have to time your trip accordingly to line up with the set departure. The itineraries are always flexible, as they let bikers vote on where to go and what to do, so every trip is unique. They try to keep a balance of 50% men and 50% women, as well as a balance of different nationalities, so there is always a diverse group.
Trips cost $250 AUD ($183 USD) per 1,000km so the price will depend on which route you take and how long your particular journey is.
—> Click here to learn much more about The Magic Bus!
5. Our top trip Pick: Intrepid Travel
Intrepid is my go-to travel company when it concerns multi-day excursions. In Australia, they offer over 60 different itineraries to choose from, ranging from a quick two-day triptil omfattende 18-dages eventyr rundt om i landet.
I modsætning til nogle af de ovenstående virksomheder er dette ikke en festturné. De er små grupper ledet af ekspert lokale guider med fokus på kultur, historie og mad samt etisk rejse og efterlader en lille miljøpåvirkning. Du er garanteret at vende hjem med en meget dybere og meget mere nuanceret påskønnelse af din destination.
Og du får også en meget bredere vifte af aldre og rejsestilarter med uærlige ture (det er ikke kun for backpackere). Med en så bred vifte af rejsende, der vælger uærlige ture, ender du altid med en fantastisk gruppe mennesker at rejse med.
Jeg har været på en håndfuld af deres ture gennem årene og er aldrig blevet skuffet. Jeg lærer altid et ton og møder fantastiske mennesker. De sørger for, at du har nok ting at gøre uden at planlægge hvert minut af dagen, så det er en god balance mellem nedetid og ture. Jeg kan ikke anbefale dem nok.
Bedst af alt, som en nomadisk Matt Reader, får du rabatter på deres ture hver måned!
-> Klik her for at lære meget mere om Intrepid Travel og den giver tilgængelige for nomadiske Matt -læsere!
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Australien er et massivt land, der leverer smukke landskaber, sjove udendørs aktiviteter, et vildt natteliv og en fantastisk historie.
Uanset om du søger efter en hurtig vandretur eller et månedligt langrendseventyr-eller noget derimellem-er der masser af fantastiske turfirmaer i Australien, der hjælper dig med at få mest muligt ud af din tid nede under, uanset dit budget .
Book din rejse til Australien: logistiske forslag og tricks
Book din flyvning
Brug Skyscanner eller Momondo til at finde en billig flyvning. De er mine to foretrukne søgemaskiner, fordi de søger på steder og flyselskaber over hele kloden, så du ved altid, at der ikke er nogen sten, der ikke er vendt. Start dog med Skyscanner først, fordi de har den mest betydningsfulde rækkevidde!
Book din indkvartering
Du kan booke dit hostel med HostelWorld, da de har de mest betydningsfulde lager og bedste tilbud. Hvis du vil bo et andet sted end et vandrerhjem, skal du bruge Booking.com, da de konsekvent returnerer de mest overkommelige priser for gæstehuse og billige hoteller.
Hvis du søger efter steder at bo på din rejse, er her mine yndlingshostels i Australien!
Glem ikke rejseforsikring
Rejseforsikring vil beskytte dig mod sygdom, skade, tyveri og aflysninger. Det er omfattende beskyttelse, hvis noget går galt. Jeg tager aldrig på en tur uden den, da jeg har været nødt til at bruge den adskillige gange i fortiden. Mine yndlingsfirmaer, der tilbyder den bedste service og værdi, er:
Sikkerhedsfløj (for alle under 70)
Forsikre min rejse (for dem over 70)
Medjet (til yderligere hjemsendelse af hjemsendelse)
Leder du efter de bedste virksomheder til at spare penge med?
Tjek min ressourceside for de bedste virksomheder, der skal bruges, når du rejser. Jeg viser alle dem, jeg bruger til at spare penge, når jeg er på vej. De sparer dig penge, når du også rejser.
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