Rainforest and Reef

Enjoy the flexibility of independent touring in Tropical North Queensland visiting Cairns, Port Douglas & Dunk Island on this7 day Rainforest & Reef

7 days
Priced from £710
Independent Touring
Departs from & returns to Cairns

Spectacular sightseeing experiences

• Explore the village of Port Douglas
• Travel by high-speed catamaran to the Great Barrier Reef
• Visit the World Heritage listed Cape Tribulation National Park
• Walk along Cape Tribulation Beach
• Cruise on the Daintree River to see saltwater crocodiles
• Discover beautiful Dunk Island
• Kuranda train journey through 15 tunnels and over 40 bridges
• Travel on the Skyrail Cableway over the rainforest
• Learn about Aboriginal culture at the famous Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
• Spend time at leisure in the tropical city of Cairns

First class holiday inclusions

Transportation

Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts () (B)
• Lunch () (L)
• Exciting Highlight Dinners () (HD)
• Hotel Dinners () YOUR CHOICE

Driver/Guides

Your Driver/Guides are the local experts, with vast knowledge of the regions they call home

Accommodation

Flexibility to choose your preferred standard of hotel, all centrally located with private facilities

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (6) (B)
• Lunches (2) (L)
• Delicious Hotel Dinner (1) (D)

Plus

Airport transfers (Day 1 - Flights anytime into Cairns; Day 7 - Flights anytime from Cairns)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Cairns

On arrival at Cairns Airport transfer to your hotel in Port Douglas (flights anytime, airfare not included). The remainder of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Rydges Reef Resort (standard), Radisson Treetops Resort (first class) or Sheraton Mirage (deluxe), Port Douglas, 2 nights

Day 2: Great Barrier Reef

Cruise out to Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. View magnificent coral and sealife through the windows of a special sub-sea vessel. There is the opportunity for swimming and snorkelling over the colourful reef (equipment provided).

Day 3: Cape Tribulation

Visit the Daintree Environmental Centre, where an expert guide will take you on a boardwalk tour. Continue to Cape Tribulation, walk along the beach, then stop for lunch in a rainforest setting. Enjoy the views from Alexandra Lookout before recrossing the river. Join a guided cruise on the Daintree River and keep your eyes peeled for the fearsome saltwater crocodile. Accommodation: Mercure Harbourside Hotel (standard), The Oasis Resort (first class) or Cairns International (deluxe), Cairns. (BL)

Day 4: Dunk Island

Depart Cairns and travel to Mission Beach. Cruise out to Dunk Island, Australia's most beautiful rainforest island. Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon to explore the island. Accommodation: Banfield Unit (standard), Garden Cabana (first class) or Beachfront Unit (deluxe), Dunk Island.

Day 5: Dunk Island – Cairns

After breakfast return to the mainland. You will be transferred to Cairns. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Accommodation: Rydges Plaza (standard), The Oasis Resort (first class) or Cairns International (deluxe), Cairns, 2 nights.

Day 6: Kuranda

Board the famous Kuranda train and journey to Kuranda. There is timeto stroll through the famous Kuranda Markets. Return on the Skyrail Cableway above the canopy of the rainforest. Visit the award-winning Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and learn about this ancient culture.

Day 7: Depart Cairns

You will be transferred to Cairns Airport to connect with your onward flight.