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Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef and explore two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations.
The Daintree Rainforest Tour is a small personalised tour with custom-built 4WD vehicles. Your naturalist driver-guide has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna, history of the area and aboriginal culture, which will ensure your day will be a memory of a lifetime.
The Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour has been locally owned and operated for over 30 years. Enjoy unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours, delicious BBQ lunch onboard and a free glass of wine for the journey home to Cairns.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Rainforest Day: return transfers are included from Cairns, Northern Beaches, Southside, and Port Douglas. Reef Day: please make your way to Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns for check-in between 7.15am - 7.45am. Boat departs at 8am. Return transfers can be arranged for an additional cost. Please contact the tour operator after booking to book your transfers.
Itinerary
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1
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. *Currently Unavailable due to flood damage
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
It's time for a refreshing rainforest stream swim. Cool off in the crystal clear fresh waters, without the crowds of people in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Cape Tribulation Beach
Stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef.'
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Cape Tribulation Beach
Enjoy a delicious lunch with your fellow travellers. We cater for special dietary requirements, please confirm with the tour operator prior to travel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7
Enjoy a homemade exotic ice-cream locally grown on the property. Sample unique flavours like Black Sapote, Wattle Seed, Jackfruit and Coconut! (Signature ice cream cup included).
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Reef Fleet Terminal
Check-in at Reef Fleet Terminal between 7.15am - 7.45am. Once checked in, you can make your way down to the boat, Evolution. Be greeted by your friendly crew, who will provide you with masks and snorkel, and then enjoy arrival tea, coffee and muffins before departure.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
9Great Barrier Reef
Evolution departs Cairns at 8 am with a safety briefing on your way to your first reef location. After 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will arrive at the first reef location. This will either be Saxon Reef or Norman Reef based on weather conditions and water clarity, to ensure the best experience for all activities.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10
Enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard (special dietary requirements catered for). The spread features an Australian barbecue with fresh fish, steak, prawns, and a variety of salads, and breads.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
11Hastings Reef
Evolution arrives at the second reef location for more snorkelling and/or scuba diving. Marvel at the incredible richness and diversity of marine life as you snorkel at another Outer Reef location. If you prefer to stay dry, sit back and enjoy the views with our three deck spaces available for lounging. Dial up the adventure and choose the package with the 10-minute scenic helicopter flight to experience the Great Barrier Reef from above!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
12Cairns Marlin Marina
As you return to the mainland after a full day in paradise, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea of cheese, biscuits and a glass of wine as you toast to a great day visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Evolution arrives back to Cairns at approximately 4.30pm.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please choose your Rainforest Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your Reef Day.
- The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked.
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please choose your Rainforest Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your Reef Day.
- The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked.
- The Rainforest Day will have a maximum of 20 passengers. The Reef Day will have a maximum of 160 passengers.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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