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My wife and I would like to do a five-star, all-inclusive Tasmania tour, but not self-drive. Which company can you recommend? I had hoped to find a tour to tick every box on your Tasmanian holiday wishlist, but you may have to compromise. Although there are plenty of fantastic tours (particularly in the summer months, considered the best time to visit), finding one that is truly all-inclusive, but also high-end, is an impossible task.
Look into the Ultimate Tasmania land journey by Scenic ($8225 a person). At 13 days, the luxury tour is a little longer than you’re looking for and doesn’t include all meals, but it has additional benefits, such as Scenic Freechoice activities to personalise your tour and Scenic Special Stays including accommodation at Freycinet Lodge. APT’s seven-day Tasmania Wilderness tour (from $5295 a person) could also be the ticket.
The tour includes hand-picked accommodation, plus signature experiences such as a fire feast and blend your own gin experience. Although only 14 meals are included (not exactly all-inclusive), you have the option of having APT also organise your flights to and from Hobart, which saves some of the hassle. You may also wish to look at the range of tours offered through tasmania.
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