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Tour Info
Trip Code
PCKT3
Trip Styles
Duration
3 days
Physicality
5/10
Group size
Varies
Destinations
Cairns’ Reef, Rainforest & Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail
Get ready for three amazing day tours, where you’ll take in the best sights, experiences and tourism attractions Cairns and North Queensland has to offer. We start with the Great Barrier Reef. This full-day tour provides you with up to 5 hours at the reef, visiting 2 reef sites, with plenty of time for snorkelling and the option to add up to scuba dives (at an additional cost). From saltwater to freshwater, the second day takes you deep into the heart of the Daintree Rainforest World Heritage Area. Swim in the cool waters of Mossman Gorge, take in the views of Cape Tribulation Beach, where the reef meets the rainforest, and watch for crocodiles on a 1-hour Daintree River Cruise. Day 3 is all about Kuranda Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Scenic Railway, and the Village in the Rainforest. There’s plenty of time for shopping, sightseeing, and just enjoying our unique tropical vibes. The best of Cairns and Tropical North Queensland. Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 4, unless on a Private Charter.Highlights
- Up to 5 Hours at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Unlimited Snorkeling
- Opportunity to try Scuba Diving (additional cost)
- Visit 2 Reef Sites
- Swimming in Mossman Gorge
- Daintree River Cruise
- Daintree Rainforest
- Cape Tribulation Beach
- Amazing Lookouts
- Port Douglas
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Kuranda Scenic Railway
- Kuranda Village in the Rainforest
- Barron Falls
- Small Group Touring
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is an international icon and now it’s your time to experience it for yourself. This amazing full day tour takes you to the Great Barrier Reef, with up to 6 hours spent exploring it from above and below the water. Enjoy unlimited snorkeling, with equipment and instruction provided, at 2 different reef sites. Want to try scuba diving for the first time? You can add it for an additional cost, and plenty of time to just relax on board the boat too.
This great value day tour is packed with inclusions. All meals and snacks, including a bacon and egg roll in the morning, fresh buffet lunch, iced water and tea and coffee throughout the day with cheese, wine and biscuits served on the way back. There’s complimentary sunblock available on board the boat and an interactive Marine Biology presentation, will reveal the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem and some of its creatures.
If you’re staying in the Cairns CBD, bus transfers to and from your accommodation to the boat are included. There’s an extra charge for those on the Northern Beaches. All snorkel and dive equipment and instruction are provided and included in the tour price. BYO towel.
- Inclusions: Transfers to and from accommodation to the boat. Transfers to and from the Great Barrier Reef. 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.
- Meals: All meals and snacks throughout the day
Day 2: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
Today it’s all about the Wet Tropics World Heritage listed Rainforest, with a premium day tour to the Daintree National Park. You’ll travel in small group style, aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Stopping to enjoy the sights, sounds and ambience of this complex tropical environment, throughout the day.
We start with pick-ups from Cairns and the Northern Beaches. Those guests will enjoy a scenic tour on the Great Barrier Reef drive, to Port Douglas. After collecting any additional guests it’s a quick trip to the top of Flagstaff Hill lookout for views over 4 Mile Beach. From here, we head to the rainforest, starting our exploration at Mossman Gorge. After a cold drink, or local tea and coffee, you’ll take a guided tour of the Gorge, with the option of swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Afterwards, enjoy a restaurant lunch with choice of meals, before we continue our adventure with a 1-hour cruise on the mighty Daintree River.
Then we head into the Daintree National Park and explore the rainforest, on a guided boardwalk tour. We visit the famous Cape Tribulation Beach, where the reef meets the rainforest, and stop by a local Daintree Ice-Cream Company in the afternoon. Here you have the option of purchasing a tropical fruit ice-cream (at your own expense), before we head back to Port Douglas, the beaches and Cairns. BYO towel if you want to swim at Mossman Gorge.
- Inclusions: All travel, including an informative commentary by an accredited tour guide.
- Activities: All attractions and activities including: Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise, Daintree Rainforest Walk, Cape Tribulation Beach
- Meals: Lunch and refreshments
Day 3: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda Village, Kuranda Scenic Railway
In the morning you travel from Cairns on Kuranda Scenic Railway. This historic journey takes you back through the Barron Gorge National Park, providing a completely different and complementary experience to Skyrail. Another great day, in our natural paradise.
Kuranda is a quaint village, full of markets, shops, boutiques, cafes, galleries, restaurants and tourist attractions. It also has self-guided walking trails. Enjoy a few hours here, where you can tailor your time to suit your interests. Lunch is at your own expense.
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway glides just metres over the rainforest on a 7.5km journey, from Kuranda to Caravonica. Travelling in 6-person gondola cabins, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the Barron Gorge National Park, Barron Gorge itself and Barron Falls. There’s two mid-station stops along the way, where you can explore the rainforest on boardwalks and pathways, including a cantilevered bridge over the Gorge.
The Skyrail journey from Kuranda takes around 90-minutes, if you stop at both the Red Peak and Barron Falls Stations. Stopping is highly recommended, there’s Ranger guided tours and a range of interpretive displays and materials. Skyrail ends at Cairns.
- Inclusions: All travel, including a one way ticket* on Skyrail Forest Cableway. A one way ticket* on Kuranda Scenic Railway.
- Activities: All attractions and activities including: 3 hours free time in Kuranda and the Village in the Rainforest
Inclusions
Great Barrier Reef Tour
- All snorkel equipment, wetsuits/lycra suits, tuition and briefings are included in your trip.
- Unlimited snorkelling at two reef locations.
- Selection of meals and refreshments. Fresh tropical buffet lunch with hot and cold options, morning and afternoon tea, fresh chilled drinking water, tea and coffee.
- All mandatory reef tax and fuel levies are included in the trip cost.
- Hot, fresh water showers
- Guided snorkel tours
- Option to add up to three scuba dives (*additional cost)
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.
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.
- Return Cairns CBD bus transfers to and from the nearest pick-up location
FAQ
Can you choose which day you do each tour?
Yes, you can we normally allocate Day 1 Reef and Daintree on Day 2, and Day 3 is Kuranda
But if you prefer them in a different order, please write your preference in the “Comments” box when making a booking.
What time does the 3 day tour package pick up and return to Cairns
- Reef Tour Check In at 8:00am to ‘B’ finger, Cairns Marina, and return around 4.30-5.00pm
- Daintree Tour pick up times commence at 7.00am and return around 6.30-7.00pm
- Kuranda Tour pick up times commence at 8.15am and return around 4.00pm
Which Reef sites do we visit?
Depending on weather conditions on the day, out of the 3 sites (Hastings Reef, Norman Reef, Saxon Reef) the best 2 are selected.
What should I bring on the 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
What should I bring on the 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
What should I bring on the 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
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