Tropical Cairns, Australia: a dazzling meeting of mountains and sea. In a small group, experience two magical UNESCO World Heritage areas—The Wet Tropics and The Great Barrier Reef—and see wildlife found nowhere else on earth.
From SCUBA diving to rafting to mountain biking, adventure activities reign supreme in the Cairns region, and we sample them all. We take in a variety of Australian landscapes, from the lush rainforest to the sun-soaked Great Barrier Reef, and keep comfortable in elegant eco-lodges along the way. In addition, superb national park trails lead us to waterfalls and swimming holes, and we learn the secrets of the rainforest from the Kuku Yulanji aboriginals.
Join us on an ecologically responsible journey where we find a welcoming land of friendly locals and the true Aussie spirit.
Tour Highlights
- Welcome Orientation and Sunset Cruise
- Aboriginal-Guided Hike, Daintree National Park, Rainforest Habitat and Port Douglas
- Hiking to Nandroya Falls and The Waterfalls Loop
- Waterfalls Circuit
- Josephine Falls
- Mission Beach
- Whitewater Rafting the Tully River
- Tully Gorge National Park
- Mountain Biking the Little Mulgrave Valley
- Sailing to the Great Barrier Reef, Snorkeling or SCUBA Diving
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- Fully guided trip with a local naturalist guide
- Six nights in 4-star accommodation, one night on live aboard sailboat
- All meals (except for 1 dinner as specified in the itinerary)
- All activites as specified in the itinerary
- A tree planted in your name by the Australian Rainforest Foundation
- All transportation during the trip in air-conditioned 12-passenger vans or smaller
- Snorkeling gear and wetsuit rental
- Norco Mountain bike and helmet rental
- Whitewater rafting gear
- Extensive pre-trip educational materials
- Carbon offsetting through Sustainable Travel - International's myclimate™ portfolio to neutralise your carbon footprint
Excludes
- Airfare to Cairns
- alcohol
- Items of a personal nature
- $20 AUD Reef tax payable on board the boat
- 1 dinner as specified in the itinerary
- optional guide gratuities
- optional SCUBA diving $120 for 6 dives (includes equipment hire).
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrival, Welcome Orientation and Sunset Cruise. The Hotel Cairns. | |
| Aboriginal-Guided Hike, Daintree National Park, Rainforest Habitat and Port Douglas. The Hotel Cairns. | |
| Hiking to Nandroya Falls and The Waterfalls Loop. The Sanctuary Retreat Eco-Lodge | |
| Whitewater Rafting the Tully River. The Sanctuary Retreat Eco-Lodge | |
| Mountain Biking the Little Mulgrave Valley., The Hotel Cairns | |
| Sailing to the Great Barrier Reef, Snorkeling or SCUBA Diving. Live Aboard Boat | |
| Great Barrier Reef Sailing, Snorkeling and/or SCUBA Diving. The Hotel Cairns | |
| Depart |