5 Night Package Cairns' Top Tours & Hotel

Overview

5 Nights: Reef, Rainforest, Kuranda, Harbour Cruise & Accommodation

If you’ve got a little more time, this 5-night package delivers value, experience and the best bits of Cairns and North Queensland. Day 1, arrive in Cairns and catch your airport transfer to the hotel for check in. Day 2 includes a delightful evening Dinner & Harbour Cruise, exploring Trinity Inlet and its mangrove lined tributaries. On day 3, head up to Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest, travelling on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Day 4 is an amazing full day tour to the Great Barrier Reef, with lots of time for snorkeling and exploring. Day 5, we head north to the amazing Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. On the final day, check out of your accommodation and return to the airport. This package includes all coach transfers and accommodation at a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel with standard queen, twin or triple.

  • Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 4, unless on a Private Charter.
  • Don’t forget to bring your swimming gear

Highlights

  • Dinner & Harbour Cruise
  • Kuranda Village in the Rainforest
  • Barron Falls
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
  • Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Up to 6 Hours at the Great Barrier Reef
  • Unlimited Snorkeling
  • Opportunity to try Scuba Diving for Free
  • Marine Biology Presentation
  • Visit 2 Reef Sites
  • Swimming in Mossman Gorge
  • Daintree River Cruise
  • Daintree Rainforest
  • Cape Tribulation Beach
  • Amazing Lookouts
  • 5 Nights’ Accommodation
  • All Transfers

Itinerary

DAY 1. ARRIVE IN CAIRNS

Inclusions: Airport Transfers and Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite)

Touch down into Cairns, in beautiful Tropical North Queensland. We’ll pick you up at the airport and provide complimentary transfers to your hotel. There’s 5 nights’ accommodation at this property included in the tour price. The hotel is a centrally located, quality 3-star hotel, with standard queen, twin or triple accommodation. Pending your arrival time, there’s free time to settle in and explore a little bit of Cairns city and its many attractions. See the on-site Tour Desk for tips and suggestions. (Any tours taken today are at your own expense.)

DAY 2. EXPLORE CAIRNS & SAIL INTO THE SUNSET WITH A DINNER CRUISE

Inclusions: Full day to relax at your hotel and explore Cairns city. Evening Dinner Cruise, including glass of sparkling beer or wine on arrival. Live musical entertainment. Delicious buffet dinner. 2.5 Hour Calm Water Sunset / Evening Cruise. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite)

You’ve spent a day travelling, so it’s a free day to start your holiday. Sleep in, relax and explore the attractions and sites of Cairns, at your leisure. There are many free things to do, including visits to the Cairns Esplanade precinct and Lagoon pool, Cairns Regional Art Gallery, Botanic Gardens and Tanks Arts Centre. Also, lots of centrally located attractions, including the Cairns Museum, Dome and Cairns Aquarium. (Entry and tickets to these, at your own cost.)

In the early evening, make your own way down to the Cairns Marina and board the Spirit of Cairns, for a 2.5-hour dinner cruise, in the calm waters of Trinity Inlet. It departs at 6.30pm and returns at 9pm. During this time, the afternoon turns to evening and the city lights begin to shine, as you explore the waters of the Cairns waterfront. There’s live musical entertainment and a delicious buffet meal, featuring fresh, local produce. You receive a complimentary welcome drink on arrival and can purchase additional beverages from the onboard bar (at your own expense). A wonderful way to end your day.

DAY 3. KURANDA VILLAGE, INCLUDING SKYRAIL AND KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY

Inclusions: All travel. A one-way ticket* on Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. A one-way ticket* on Kuranda Scenic Railway. 3 hours free time in Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite) *meals not included*

Today is a relaxing day of touring and sightseeing, on two of the most awarded, land-based tourist attractions in the region. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway provide different, but complementary experiences in the Barron Gorge National Park. Both have terminals in Kuranda and are easily packaged to provide a fantastic day tour.

In the morning, you depart on the Kuranda Scenic Railway, which takes you to Kuranda.

This historic railway delivers a comfortable ride through the Barron Gorge Park. It includes a stop at Barron Falls and passes through many tunnels, which were hand made during its construction, more than 100 years ago. An informative commentary details its history and interesting landmarks.

Enjoy 3-hours free time in Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest. This eclectic village delivers retail therapy in all its forms, at shops and in the two markets. From fashion and jewelry, to homewares, local produce, art, craft and so much more. There are also numerous tourist attractions you might like to see (at your own expense), including the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld. Feeling hungry? Cafes, pubs, restaurants and food stalls operate throughout the day.

Board the Skyrail, which takes you on a 7.5km cableway journey, gliding just metres over the treetops. There are two rainforest mid-stations where you can alight from the cableway and explore the rainforest on boardwalks and pathways. Take a Ranger guided tour at Red Peak Station and make sure you visit the cantilevered walkway out over the Barron Gorge, at the Barron Falls Station. All up, the trip takes around 90-minutes.

Arrive back at your hotel at around 5.30-6pm.

 

DAY 4. GREAT BARRIER REEF FULL DAY TOUR

Inclusions: Transfers to and from accommodation to the boat. Transfers to and from the Great Barrier Reef. All meals and snacks throughout the day. Snorkel and scuba dive equipment. Marine Biology presentation. Up to 6 hours at the Great Barrier Reef, visiting 2 reef locations. Unlimited snorkeling. Option for a scuba dive. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite) 

This is an amazing day spent exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Transport is on a spacious and comfortable boat, which gets you to the outer Great Barrier Reef in style. Enjoy up to 6 hours at the reef, visiting 2 separate reef sites. Unlimited snorkeling, including equipment and instruction, and the chance for a scuba dive.

There’s also time for you to relax on the boat and enjoy the weather. Meals and refreshments are available and included throughout the day. This includes a bacon and egg roll on arrival, a fresh buffet lunch and cheese, crackers and a cold refreshment served on the way back to Cairns. NB: Additional cold drinks and ice-creams are available for sale from the bar, at additional cost. BYO towel.

“We have a selection of 5 spectacular reef locations including Breaking Patches, Jorgensen Patch, Hastings Reef, Norman Reef & Saxon Reef.  Each day, the Captain assesses the weather and other conditions and selects up to two optimal diving and snorkelling reefs based on the comfort and safety of the passengers and the vessel.”

 

DAY 5. DAINTREE RAINFOREST AND CAPE TRIBULATION FULL DAY TOUR

Inclusions: All travel, including an informative commentary by an accredited tour guide. Mossman Gorge. Daintree River Cruise. Daintree Rainforest Walk. Cape Tribulation Beach. Lunch, refreshments and all attractions and activities mentioned. Accommodation in Standard Queen /Twin/ Triple (ensuite)

Get ready to explore the ancient World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Today we collect you in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and head north on the Great Barrier Reef Drive. Mossman Gorge is our first official destination. A beautiful gorge carved out by the Mossman River and tumbled with large granite boulders. You have the option to swim in its cool, clear waters, before we continue to Daintree Village for a restaurant lunch with a range of meals available.

After lunch, enjoy a 1-hour cruise on the Daintree River where you might see crocodiles, birdlife, turtles and more. We then cross the river on a cable ferry and head deep into the rainforest. A guided boardwalk tour allows you to see more of this complex, tropical environment up close. Our most northern point of the day is Cape Tribulation beach, the only place on earth where two natural World Heritage sites – the reef and rainforest – exist side by side. From there we retrace our steps to Cairns, but not before a final stop at a local Daintree Ice-Cream Company where you’ll be tempted with unique, tropical flavours (which can be purchased at your own expense).

DAY 6. FAREWELL CAIRNS

Inclusions: Airport Transfers

Sadly, all good adventures come to an end. Today it’s time to check out of the hotel and catch your transfer to the airport. We thank you for choosing Discovery Tours Australia and look forward to seeing you in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, some time again soon.

Rates

RATES & DATES
Adult (Per Person – Triple Share) $1270
Adult (Per Person – Twin Share) $1360
Adult (Single Rate) $1920

All rates are in Australian dollars and include GST. Conditions: Discovery Tours Australia reserves the right to amend this itinerary due to any unforeseen circumstances and accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged property, lunch destination may be changed without notice, cancellation fees apply.

Please note

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and subject to change.
  • Triple Share, means 3 people sharing a room (must book 3 people at the same time)
  • Twin Share, means 2 people sharing a room (must book 2 people at the same time)
  • Single Share, means 1 person in a room.
  • This tour is not suitable for children under 4, unless on a Private Charter.
  • The Child Price is for ages 4 – 14 with no dive inclusion.
  • A Surcharge of $50 per person applies to the following days for the reef tour:
    • 18, 19, 20 & 21 April 2025 – Easter
    • 26 December 2025 – Boxing Day

    A Surcharge of $100 per person applies to 25 December 2025 – Christmas Day

Terms and Conditions

Inclusions

What's Included

ACCOMMODATION

  • Complimentary transfers for all hotel and tours.
  • 5 nights’ accommodation in a 3-star hotel.

EVENING DINNER & HARBOUR CRUISE INCLUSIONS

  • Welcome beverage. Choice of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink on arrival.
  • 2.5-hour calm water sunset / evening cruise, in Trinity Inlet and along the Cairns waterfront.
  • Live music by some of Cairns’ best musicians.
  • Delicious buffet dinner featuring some of the region’s best produce.
  • Luxurious air-conditioned vessel, with large outdoor decks.
  • Stunning scenery of the estuary, mangroves, rainforest and mountains.
  • Perfect for all weather conditions. Air-conditioned interiors and exterior decks.
  • Fully licensed bar on board with snacks and souvenirs available.

SKYRAIL – KURANDA VILLAGE – KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY DAY TOUR

  • One-way Skyrail ticket on a ‘standard’* gondola.
  • 3 hours free time in Kuranda, the Village in the Rainforest.
  • One-way Kuranda Scenic Railway ticket, in a Heritage Class* carriage.
  • Cairns CBD bus transfers to and from nearest pick up location

GREAT BARRIER REEF TOUR

  • All snorkel equipment hire is included in your trip.
  • One free scuba dive including scuba diving equipment hire.
  • Unlimited snorkeling at two reef locations.
  • Non-swimmer snorkel tours throughout the day, for those who require assistance in the water.
  • Selection of meals and refreshments. This includes breakfast bacon and egg rolls, lunch buffet and afternoon cheese, wine and biscuits are served. Dietary requirements will be met; please advise upon booking.
  • Interactive Marine Biology Presentation, a great way to learn about the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Cairns CBD bus transfers to and from your accommodation to the boat.
  • All mandatory reef tax and fuel levies are included in the trip cost.
  • Tea and coffee served throughout the day except during journey times.
  • Sunscreen lotion is provided onboard free of charge.

DAINTREE RAINFOREST DAY TOUR

  • Full Interpretation and commentary by naturalist guides.
  • Port Douglas. Flagstaff Hill lookout with views over 4 Mile Beach.
  • Mossman Gorge. Guided walk and swim in the cool waters of Mossman River.
  • Morning Tea & Lunch. Choice of meals at lunch.
  • Daintree River Cruise. 1-hour cruise.
  • Daintree River Cable Crossing. Both ways.
  • Alexandra Lookout. Amazing photo opportunity.
  • Daintree Rainforest. Oldest surviving tropical rainforest on earth.
  • Botanical Walk. Through the Daintree Rainforest.
  • Cape Tribulation Beach and Lookout. Where reef meets rainforest.
  • Attractions and all national park fees and permits as per itinerary.
  • Small Group Touring in comfortable, late model, air-conditioned vehicles.

Checklists

WHAT TO BRING

EVENING DINNER & HARBOUR CRUISE

  • Light jacket for cooler months
  • Suitable shoes for boating
  • Cash/cards for bar purchases
  • Your smile and camera

SKYRAIL – KURANDA VILLAGE – KURANDA SCENIC RAILWAY DAY TOUR

  • Lightweight clothing (shorts & t-shirts are fine)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat & sunscreen
  • Cash/credit cards for lunch and purchases in Kuranda Village

GREAT BARRIER REEF TOUR

  • Hat & sunscreen (SPF 30+)
  • Sun protective clothing, like a t-shirt or rash vest
  • Swimming costume & towel
  • Cash/Credit Card for drinks at the bar (soft drinks, beer, wine)
  • Camera

DAINTREE RAINFOREST DAY TOUR

  • Swimmers & towel, if you wish to swim at Mossman Gorge (subject to conditions on the day)
  • Lightweight clothing (shorts & t-shirts are fine)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat & sunscreen
  • Cash/Credit Card for purchase at Daintree Ice-Cream Factory
  • Bottle of water, which can be topped up throughout the tour

FAQ's

5 Night Package

Are Meals included?

Dinner Cruise – includes Dinner

Kuranda Tour no meals included

Reef Tour includes breakfast, morning tea and lunch

Daintree Tour includes morning tea and lunch

 

Do the rooms have ensuites?

Yes

All Inclusive Price

from $1270

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