COMPASS
South Pacific
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“What we do well is align the interests of the traveler to the
things they wish to experience when they visit Australia,”
says Nayaz Noor, CEO of Safir Tours. His company, based near
Melbourne, creates wholly customized itineraries for groups
and FITs.
Safir Tours often designs its packages based on a group’s
point of origin, says Noor. “North American itineraries typi-
cally include a visit to Sydney—to see the iconic opera house
and the Blue Mountains—besides Cairns or Port Douglas to
see the Outer Great Barrier Reef and, time-permitting, the
Daintree Rainforest.” Noor also highlights visits to Uluru and
the extension of its popular Field of Lights installation, which
will now run until 2020.
The company is promoting new itineraries that showcase
Australia’s stunning scenery and luxury offerings. “The Top
End, covering Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park,
Arnhem Land and Katherine, is for those who really wish
to see the Outback a little differently,” says Noor. Highlights
of the tour include a Yellow Water cruise for travelers to see
billabongs, waterfalls, sandstone escarpments and wildlife.
Safir Tours is finalizing a coast-to-coast tour between Perth
and Sydney, with departures in both directions. Guests will
travel on the Indian Pacific Train (a three-night journey), with
offbeat excursions along the way. The itinerary also includes
time to explore its coastal origin and destination points.
Three Sisters, the Blue Mountains
Safir Tours offers Australia for all
“Because we are a family-owned company, [we] lay a lot of
emphasis on the quality and delivery of service and go out of
our way to make our guests feel comfortable,” says Noor. “Our
personalized attention to the requirements of travelers and
our versatility in handling all sorts of itineraries—from hon-
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