2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

Overview

Available languages

English

48 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation

Personal flotation aids - life jackets & noodles on the reef day

Ice-Cream on the Rainforest Day and wine, cheese & biscuits on the Reef Day

Lunch on both days (special dietary options available, please notify reservations before travel)

Lunch

Return transfers on the Rainforest Day from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas

Accredited or naturalist local tour guide on Rainforest Tour

Arrival coffee, tea and muffins on reef day and tea, coffee and biscuits on rainforest day before river cruise

Full Day Tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and snorkel at 2 Outer Reef sites

Transfers for the Reef Day. Contact operator after travel to book.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Day 1

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

Mount Alexandra Lookout

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 Not Applicable

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 Not Applicable

Daintree National Park

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 Not Applicable

Daintree Region

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 Not Applicable

Cape 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 Not Applicable

Cape 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 Not Applicable

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 Not Applicable

Day 2

Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Reef 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 Not Applicable

Great 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 Not Applicable

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 Not Applicable

Hastings 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 Not Applicable

Cairns 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 Not Applicable

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