Cairns City Trip Overview
See the best of Cairns with a two-day package that provides the ultimate reef and rainforest experience.
Cruise from Cairns onboard the fastest, award-winning luxury vessel “EVOLUTION” for the best value tours to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for an adventure-filled experience. You will enjoy a personalised day on the Great Barrier Reef with our friendly and professional boat crew.
Embark on a full-day adventure to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef! Sit back and relax in comfort in a custom-built 4WD air-conditioned vehicle while listening to informative and entertaining commentary by your local naturalist guide. Group size is limited for a more personalised experience.
As a locally owned operator company for over 30 years, you will have an unforgettable experience with the perfect mix of professionalism, service, and fun!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairns City, Australia
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairns City, Queensland, Australia
See the best of Cairns with a two-day package that provides the ultimate reef and rainforest experience.
Cruise from Cairns onboard the fastest, award-winning luxury vessel “EVOLUTION” for the best value tours to the Outer Great Barrier Reef for an adventure-filled experience. You will enjoy a personalised day on the Great Barrier Reef with our friendly and professional boat crew.
Embark on a full-day adventure to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef! Sit back and relax in comfort in a custom-built 4WD air-conditioned vehicle while listening to informative and entertaining commentary by your local naturalist guide. Group size is limited for a more personalised experience.
As a locally owned operator company for over 30 years, you will have an unforgettable experience with the perfect mix of professionalism, service, and fun!
Itinerary
Day 1: Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour
Stop At: 1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Check-in is from 7.15am to 7.45am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter to check-in. Boat departs at 8am sharp.
Your Great Barrier Reef day trip begins by boarding award-winning superyacht Evolution and being met by our professional and expert crew who will make sure you are comfortable and ready for an adventure-filled day.
Relax onboard your 35-metre luxury superyacht for the day, as you cruise from Cairns to two exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef sites. Guests enjoy the longest amount of time on the reef in a day tour, with a total of five hours on the outer reef visiting stunning and diverse reefs such as Norman, Saxon, and Hastings. These locations are chosen for their exceptional coral density and prolific marine life.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Norman Reef, Queensland Australia
Upon arrival at your first reef location, either Saxon or Norman Reef, it’s time to snorkel. Hop in the water with your provided snorkeling equipment for a look at multicolored fish, coral, and other marine life. Instruction is provided for beginners, and your knowledgeable crew members are on hand to encourage and help you if needed. Or dial up the adventure with an introductory or certified dive.
During your time on the reef, you will enjoy a BBQ lunch prepared on board with fresh fish, steak, a variety of salads and prawns. Vegetarians, Vegans, GF, DF are all catered for when reservations have been advised prior to travel.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Great Barrier Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
At the second reef location, North Hastings Reef, you can snorkel or dive again. If you prefer to stay dry, add a Helicopter experience and see the reef from above with a 10-minute scenic helicopter ride (additional cost).
On the return cruise back to Cairns, sit back and relax as you snack on cheese and biscuits with a glass of wine to celebrate the end of your day on the Great Barrier Reef.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: BBQ lunch prepared onboard with fresh seafood, prawns, steak, and a variety of salads (special dietaries catered for)
Accommodation included: No accommodation. This is not an overnight tour.
Day 2: Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Stop At: Mount Alexandra Lookout, Cape Tribulation Rd, Cape Tribulation, Queensland QLD 4873 Australia
We make our way up over the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Daintree River Cruise Centre, 2914 Mossman – Daintree Rd PMB 4, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia
1 Hour Daintree River Cruise with morning tea. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife, this is nature at its best!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Daintree National Park, Tropical Research Station, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia
Daintree National Park, World Heritage Wet Tropics. Experience the rainforest intimately on one of our guided elevated National Park Boardwalks. Your experienced guide will take you on a wonderful journey through this ancient rainforest whilst giving you an interpretation of flora and fauna and you will have ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this particular habitat.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emmagen Creek, Cape Tribulation Bloomfield Rd Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Queensland 4873 Australia
A secret jewel in the Rainforest, time for a refreshing rainforest stream swim at Emmagen Creek. Crystal clear fresh waters, without the crowds of people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape Tribulation Beach, Cape Tribulation, Queensland Australia
Stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers’ platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the ‘Rainforest meets the Reef.’ Enjoy lunch at Cape Tribulation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cape Tribulation Beach, Cape Tribulation, Queensland Australia
Enjoy a delicious lunch with your fellow travellers. We cater for special dietary requirements, please confirm with the tour operator prior to travel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch: Main meal at Cape Tribulation Beach House Restaurant. Drinks at own expense. Water provided.
Accommodation included: No accommodation. This is not an overnight tour.
