Aldi Australia’s major travel announcement: Epic new deals are the ‘best shoppers have seen’

Aldi Australia has broken new ground in making travel more affordable for shoppers – with a range of exclusive offers on escapes, cruises and tours.

The supermarket chain is expanding its Special Buys offering with holiday packages, a first for supermarkets Down Under – and set to shake up the travel industry.

Customers can expect great deals from Wednesday 2 October via the Aldi Holidays online portal.

From just $449 per person, Aldi’s first packages include picturesque escapes, from Surfers Paradise and The Whitsundays to Fiji, Thailand or Hawaii.

Vacationers can plan their next trip with cruises around the Pacific Islands or Japan, as well as a range of 10-day tour options and adventures to South Africa, Europe or China.

The deals add value to the travel category and offer additional options including room upgrades, tours, customizable experiences and flights to some of the most sought-after vacation destinations around the world.

Aldi Australia has taken a new path to making travel more affordable for shoppers

β€œWe’re pleased to be able to make planning and booking a holiday a more enjoyable experience for Australians,” said Rodney Balech, group managing director of Aldi Australia.

β€œThis service, in partnership with Ignite Travel, will unlock incredible value and help travelers of all types create truly unforgettable experiences.

‘With ALDI Holidays we are taking our Special Buys to the sky and offering smart travelers premium holiday options.

‘From budget-friendly bliss to extravagant escapes, there are varying levels of luxury for every avid explorer.’

To help travelers create their perfect holiday experience, ALDI Holidays offers customizable options** from favorite airlines and departure airports across the country.

Escape and Tour packages can be booked via the online portal, or through a robust personal customer service for cruise packages, to offer the best competitive prices on the market.

ALDI trips available from October

ESCAPES

  • 5 nights at Daydream Island Resort, Whitsundays – From $899 pp twin share
  • 7 nights at Iririki Island Resort & Spa, Vanuatu – From $1,399 pp twinshare
  • 7 nights at Novotel Phuket, Thailand*** – From $599 pp twin share
  • 5 nights at Novotel Surfers Paradise, Queensland*** – From $449 pp twin share
  • 7 nights at the Outrigger Resort, Fiji – From $1,799 pp twin share
  • 7 nights at Naviti Resort, Fiji – from $1,499 pp twin share
  • 6 nights at Waikiki Beach Marriott, Hawaii – from $2,399 pp twin share
  • 3 nights Mercure, Gold Coast*** – from $949 per room
  • 5 nights Mercure, Gold Coast*** – from $1,299 per room
  • 6 nights Grand Mirage, Bali*** – from $1,199 pp twin share

TRIPS

  • 10 days The best of South Africa – from $3,990 pp twinshare
  • 10 days of the best of Sri Lanka – from $2,590 pp twinshare
  • 15-Day European Odyssey – $4,590 pp
  • 10 Day Great Wall & Warriors Tour – $999 pp

CRUISES

  • 9 night Royal Caribbean Pacific Islands Cruise***- from $1,499 pp twin share
  • 14 night Celebrity X Cruise through Japan – from $4,990 pp twin share

**Options vary depending on package

***Flights not included