6 best deals of the week: take a 10-day tour through China for less than $1000

A 10-day tour through China with TripADeal is reduced from $1299 to $999 per person. Starting in Beijing, the adults-only trip stops at Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall before heading south to Suzhou, Wuxi, Hangzhou and Shanghai. The package includes return international flights, domestic connections, eight nights in four-star accommodation and guides. Travel runs across select dates throughout 2027. Book by November 10, 2026. tripadeal.com.au

Ring in the new year at sea with a 16-night cruise aboard Ponant Le Soleal. Prices start from $16,999 per person, a saving of $2230. Departing December 26, 2027, the itinerary starts in Singapore before cruising through Vietnam to Hong Kong for new year celebrations (pictured). Along with a $2000 flight credit, the fare covers shore excursions and drinks. Book by November 20, 2026. cruisetraveller.com.au

Stay in the heart of Sydney without blowing the budget by booking Hyatt Regency's Park Stay Play package. Rooms start at $399 a night, down $156 on normal rates. Overlooking Darling Harbour, the hotel's city escape package includes accommodation, free parking, buffet breakfast and a cocktail on arrival. Guests also get 20 per cent off any extra food and drinks across the hotel during the stay. hyatt.co

A four-night Tasmanian voyage aboard Anthem of the Seas departs Sydney on March 23, 2027, bound for Hobart. Travellers save $1680 per person, with interior virtual balcony staterooms down to just $985. On board, guests can spend sea days driving bumper cars, trying indoor skydiving, watching live shows and eating across several complimentary restaurants before spending a day wandering Hobart. Book by December 4. helloworld.com.au

Luxury Escapes has discounted a 16-day getaway across Southern Africa and Mauritius by $3809, bringing rates down to $11,999 per person. Travellers experience Cape Town, Big Five game drives in Pilanesberg and Victoria Falls, before unwinding with three nights at Shandrani Beachcomber Resort on the south coast of Mauritius. The package also includes a flight credit of up to $500 per person. Book by November 13. luxuryescapes.com

Travel across the ditch for less with discounted New Zealand airline fares from Jetstar. One-way seats start at $254 from the Gold Coast to Dunedin, with Sydney departures to Auckland going from $264 and Queenstown from $299. These web-only prices exclude checked luggage, with travel dates available from late 2026 to early 2027. jetstar.com

A 12-night voyage through Scandinavia and the Baltic aboard Princess Cruises' Caribbean Princess has been discounted by $5140 per person through Cruiseco. Fares start from $4299 for a Balcony Stateroom on the round-trip itinerary from Copenhagen, calling at Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Klaipeda, Gdynia and Skagen. Departing July 17, 2027. Book by November 6. cruiseco.com.au

Silversea has sliced $2450 off an ultra-remote 10-day expedition through one of Australia's last wilderness frontiers, running from Broome to Darwin. Departing July 25, 2027, the journey stops at ancient rock art sites, tidal whirlpools as well as Ashmore Reef, Vansittart Bay and the Hunter River. Fares begin at $15,400 per guest including expert-led excursions, all dining and drinks. Book by November 2. silversea.com

A five-night South Pacific escape to Castaway Island in Fiji is available through Helloworld Travel, discounted by $709 per person. Priced from $2529, the package covers accommodation in an island bure, transfers and meals. Travel is available on select dates through March 7, 2027. Book by December 21. helloworld.com.au

G Adventures has knocked $760 off its 15-day high-altitude trek through Bolivia and Peru, dropping the per-person price to $3039. Designed for adventurous travellers, the small-group journey kicks off in La Paz, crossing Lake Titicaca to Puno before continuing through the Sacred Valley to Cusco. The expedition culminates in a challenging four-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, ending in Lima. The price includes 10 nights in hotels, three nights camping, one homestay, most meals and internal transport. The tour departs February 15, 2027. gadventures.com

Return economy fares to Hawaii are available through Flight Centre from $899 out of Sydney on Hawaiian Airlines. Direct services fly into Honolulu, with island connections to Maui and Hilo from $906. Discounted travel windows span from January through August. Travellers should move quickly, as the sale closes on October 27, 2026. flightcentre.com.au

On The Go Tours is discounting a seven-day safari through southern Namibia by 20 per cent, bringing the price down to $7248 per person. Departing round-trip from Windhoek, the loop itinerary travels through the Kalahari Desert, the towering dunes at Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon and Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. The package includes a guided hike into the stark clay pan at Deadvlei. Fares cover four-star lodge stays, transport, local guides, select meals and park entry fees. Departures run daily through 2027. onthegotours.com

A 21-day itinerary spanning China's imperial capitals, dramatic mountain ranges and ancient waterways has been discounted by 50 per cent to $3999 per person. The guided itinerary passes through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Lijiang, Shanghai and Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, and includes a four-night Yangtze River cruise in a private balcony cabin. The package includes return international airfares, three internal flights, 15 nights in four-star hotels and 27 meals. Departures are available between March 4 and November 4, 2027. tripadeal.com.au

Holidaymakers planning a coastal Queensland getaway can nab 20 per cent off room rates plus complimentary breakfast at the new Andaz Gold Coast in Broadbeach. Spanning 21 floors in The Star Gold Coast precinct, Hyatt's first Australian Andaz hotel has 142 ocean-view rooms, a dedicated beach club and an outdoor pool deck. Prices for the inaugural summer season start from $359 per night for stays between December 1 and June 30, 2027. Book by December 21. hyatt.com

Skip the long-haul flight home from Hawaii with a 17-night transpacific cruise aboard Celebrity Edge, sailing from Honolulu back to Sydney. Departing October 10, 2027, Celebrity Cruises takes passengers through Pago Pago, Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia before sailing into Sydney Harbour. Balcony staterooms in Concierge Class are discounted by $5000 per person (from $7999 per person), with drinks, Wi-Fi, onboard meals and tips included. Book by November 6. celebritycruises.com

Early-bird return flights to Europe are on sale as Virgin Australia launches its latest international offer. Flying via Doha aboard partner airline Qatar Airways, discounted flights connect Australian travellers to major hubs such as Paris, London, Barcelona, Rome and Dublin for travel on select dates between April and September, 2027. Fares to Barcelona lead the sale, starting from $1797 return out of Sydney and $1916 out of Melbourne. Book by October 30. virginaustralia.com

A cruise through Norway's icy fiords promises a front-row seat to the Arctic winter, and this 11-night roundtrip voyage from Bergen knocks 30 per cent off standard rates. Departing December 13, Hurtigruten's Original Coastal Route Roundtrip aboard MS Vesteralen visits ports such as Tromso, Kirkenes and Alesund. Prices start from $3069 per person for an inside stateroom, with dining and Wi-Fi included. The journey also carries a Northern Lights promise, offering a free six-day voyage if the aurora fails to appear. Book through Flight Centre by October 31. flightcentre.com.au

Trafalgar has knocked 10 per cent off its 15-day Best of Ireland and Scotland itinerary, bringing the starting price down to $7335 per person. Travelling from Dublin to Edinburgh, the tour stops at historic sites such as the Ring of Kerry, Giant's Causeway, Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands. The package includes 14 nights of accommodation, daily breakfast, some dinners, coach transport and ferry crossings across the Irish Sea. trafalgar.com

An 11-day roundtrip cruise from Miami aboard Norwegian Sun visits the Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Grand Cayman, alongside a day sailing into the Panama Canal at Gatun Lake. Booked through Norwegian Cruise Line, fares start at $1405 per person, knocking 56 per cent off the regular $3182 rate. The offer applies to select departure dates between November 2026 and March 2027. ncl.com

A 15-day small-group tour from Delhi to Galle takes in India's Golden Triangle, including the Taj Mahal and Amber Fort, before flying to Sri Lanka to visit Sigiriya, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Discounted by 33 per cent, packages start at $3599 per person. Packages include return flights, 13 nights' accommodation and select meals. The discount is valid for select 2027 departures. tripadeal.com.au

A 14-night roundtrip cruise aboard Sapphire Princess departs Perth on January 29, 2028, tracing the Western Australian coastline (pictured) to Lombok, Bali, the Kimberley, Broome and Ningaloo Reef. Balcony staterooms start at $4139 per person, saving $1695 per person. Bookings include $85 in onboard credit per cabin, along with main meals, entertainment and port taxes. Book by October 29. mycruises.com.au

Helloworld Travel has discounted a seven-night stay at Legian Beach's Bali Mandira Beach Resort and Spa, with packages starting at $1379 per person. The deal saves $348 per person and includes daily buffet breakfast, a two-course lunch at Azul Beach Club, 10 per cent off dining, daily happy hour access, private airport transfers and a full-day island tour with a personal driver. Book by October 31. helloworld.com.au

The modern answer to circumnavigating the globe, Flight Centre's new round-the-world economy airfare package links Australia with Tokyo, Paris and Los Angeles from $3199 per person. Passengers fly with Finnair, with checked baggage and all taxes included in the fare. Book by November 15. flightcentre.com.au

Singapore Airlines is offering 25 per cent off selected return economy fares from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Singapore (pictured), with the return flight arriving at Western Sydney International Airport. Fares start at under $800 return, including taxes, with outbound travel from November 1 to 23 and inbound travel from November 23 to December 31, including travel over the festive period. Book by October 5. singaporeair.com

Princess Cruises' 14-night Sydney-return New Zealand Discovery voyage aboard Royal Princess departs on December 5, 2027. The itinerary visits Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, showcasing the best of the North and South islands. Fares start from $2649 per person. princess.com

A Red Centre getaway can now come with a flight credit of up to $750 per person. NT Now's Fly Free to Alice Springs offer covers more than 20 packages, visiting locations such as Alice Springs, Kings Canyon and Uluru. Prices start at $1379 per person, including accommodation and experiences. Departures are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Book by November 30, 2026, for travel until June 30, 2027. ntnow.com.au

Helloworld Travel has a four-day Explorer cruise through Fiji's southern Yasawa Islands. The package includes accommodation in an Orchid Deck Room, all meals, guided village visits and cultural experiences. Prices start at $2059 per person, saving $749. Available for travel between December 4, 2026, and April 30, 2027; and then between August 13 and December 20, 2027. Book by October 31, 2026. helloworld.com.au

TripADeal's 15- or 17-day Vietnam and Cambodia Discovery package includes return international full-service flights, two internal flights, 12 nights of four-star accommodation, an overnight junk-boat cruise in Ha Long Bay and 17 meals. The itinerary visits Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. The package is $2699 a person but valued at $4199 (a saving of 35 per cent). tripadeal.com.au

Flight Centre's eight-night Fly, Stay & Tour: Golden Triangle package combines return economy flights to Delhi with a G Adventures' small-group tour through Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Sydney departures start at $3159 a person. Book by October 7 for December 13 departure. flightcentre.com.au