5-Day Best of Cairns with Daintree, Kuranda, and Great Barrier Reef

4.6
(10 reviews)

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This amazing 5-day tour package covers the three must do's while visiting the beautiful Cairns region in just a few days. The package includes 4 nights' accommodation in a standard queen, twin or triple room, round-trip airport transfers, ; a full day tour to the outer Great Barrier Reef, including 1 free introductory scuba dive,a day tour to The Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge a full day tour to Kuranda on Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

What's Included

Full-day tour to the Great Barrier Reef including hotel pickup and drop-off, one introductory dive and lunch
Round-trip airport transfers
Day trip to The Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge with lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Day Trip to Kuranda aboard the Scenic Train and Skyrail including hotel pickup and drop-off
Breakfast
4 nights accommodation in a standard queen, twin, or triple room
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Daintree Ice Cream (at own expense)
Public Holiday Surcharge for Reef Trip $50 payable on day of travel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive Cairns

    2 stops
  • 1

    Day 1: Arrive Cairns Arrive in Cairns and catch your airport transfer to the hotel for check-in. Day 2: Great Barrier Reef Cruise Spend a magical day discovering and exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at two reef locations, including one free introductory scuba dive and lots more (no experience required). Day 3: Daintree and Cape Tribulation Day Trip Travel in small-group comfort to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. This amazing place is the oldest continuously living rainforest in the world, dating back more than 135 million years. Day 4: Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Spend part of your day gliding just meters above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail before arriving in the quaint village of Kuranda. Here you can spend a few hours exploring this unique town before returning on the historical Kuranda scenic rail journey. Day 5: Depart Cairns: Check out of your hotel and catch your return transfers to the airport. Accommodation is at either The 3-star Coral Tree Inn or Comfort Inn Cairns City in a standard queen, twin, or triple room. Both hotels are within walking distance to a vast array of Cairns's finest shopping and dining facilities. The hotels have a resort-style swimming pool, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. All tours pickup and drop off at this hotel.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arrive in Cairns and catch your airport transfer to the hotel for check-in.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Great Barrier Reef Cruise

    1 stop
  • 3
    Great Barrier Reef

    Spend a magical day discovering and exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at two reef locations, including one free introductory scuba dive and lots more (no experience required). Departs 8.00am returns 4.30pm.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Daintree and Cape Tribulation Day Trip

    7 stops
  • 4

    A drive through this beautiful northern beach suburb of Cairns

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Take in the stunning views of this tourism town. Drive past the Marina, through the main street and stop at the Lookout with spectacular views along the 4 Mile Beach and back towards Cairns.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

    Enjoy a morning tea in the Gorge Centre before boarding the shuttle to enter the Gorge proper. Our naturalist guide will provide an interpretive walk through the rainforest. Take the opportunity to swim in the river (subject to conditions on the day). Return shuttle service will bring you out of the rainforest to continue your day.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Experience the World's most diverse mangrove ecosystem aboard the smallest and quietest boat on the Daintree River. A great opportunity to search for wildlife like Crocodiles, Birds, Reptiles and frogs on this guided tour.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Cape Tribulation Beach

    Our northern most point for the day. Explore the beach and adjoining rainforest in this unique part of the World. Rainforest meets the reef here.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Say G'day to Betty and enjoy her extensive homemade organic icecream selection.( extra cost)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Take in the stunning views over the mouth of the Daintree River.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    Kuranda Village, Including One way Scenic Train and One Way Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    4 stops
  • 11
    Kuranda Scenic Railway

    Catch the Scenic Train to Kuranda

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Barron Falls

    Take in the spectacular views over the Barron Falls and Gorge from Skyrail viewing platforms.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Kuranda

    Explore the village in the rainforest with a range of markets and attractions.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

    Spend part of your day gliding just meters above the rainforest canopy on the Skyrail before arriving in the quaint village of Kuranda.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Depart Cairns

    1 stop
  • 15

    Transfer from your Hotel to the Airport

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum child age for introductory dive is 12 years of age
  • Accommodation is subject to availability and change if required to a hotel of the same standard/rating
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Water Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

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