4 Day Ultimate Tour Package - Palm Cove

REEF EXPERIENCE
SNORKEL OR DIVE
EXPLORE THE REEF
ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
MEET WALLY
INTRO OR CERTIFIED DIVE INCLUDED
BEST REEF LOCATIONS
HOT AIR BALLOONING
30 MINUTE BALLOON FLIGHT
SKYRAIL
GLIDE OVER THE RAINFOREST TO KURANDA
RAINFOREST BOARDWALKS ALONG THE WAY
KURANDA SCENIC RAIL
WIND YOUR WAY BACK TO CAIRNS
GREAT VIEWS
TULLY RIVER RAFTING
AUSTRALIAS #1 RAFTING EXPERIENCE
DAINTREE RAINFOREST
LUNCH AT CAPE TRIB RESORT
DAINTREE RIVER CRUISE
DAINTREE RAINFOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE
DAINTREE RIVER

The 4 Day Ultimate Tour Package is action packed and gives you a comprehensive experience of the region. Experience the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Crocodile Cruise, Rainforest Walks, Kuranda Train, Skyrail, Hot Air Ballooning & White Water Rafting on the Tully River. All in just 4 days!

For those wanting to include a few relaxing days in between we are able to break up the days and have rest days in between to fit your itinerary. 

Package Inclusions:

• Return hotel transfers daily
• Reef Experience Outer Barrier Reef trip
• Intro Dive, Cert Dive or Guided Snorkel
• 30 Minute Hot Air Balloon Flight
• FAMOUS Skyrail Cableway
• Free time to explore Kuranda
• Fully day Tully River Rafting 
• Cape Trib & Daintree Safari

* Additional rafting levy of $30 p/p payable on the day
* Additional balloon levy of $30 p/p payable on the day
* Additional Fitzroy Island levy of $5 p/p payable on the day

Day One:
Reef Experience

Reef Experience has been developed into what is the best trip going to the Great Barrier Reef and certainly the best value with many inclusions! Launched in May 2008, Reef Experience offers everything and much more than any other cruise to the Great Barrier Reef.

You will be picked up from your accommodation today between 6-7am depending on your location. Included in this tour is a choice between a guided snorkel tour, introductory or certified dive.

Your day trip aboard Reef Experience includes:

• 6 hours at the reef
• Two spectacular Outer Reef locations
• Guided snorkel, Intro. or Certified dive
• Glass bottom boat tour & commentary
• Freshly prepared breakfast bun
• Smorgasbord hot & cold lunch
• Morning tea & coffee
• Bacon & egg roll
• Wine & cheese/fruit platter on return
• All equipment & wetsuit hire
• Limited numbers - personalised service
• Bus transfers from Cairns accommodation
• All reef levies & charges

Returning to Cairns marina around 4:30pm. 

Reef Experience luxury day trip commences with boarding at 7:30am at the Marlin Jetty in Cairns. Enjoy a freshly prepared tropical breakfast, then cruise to the Outer Reef where you will spend 6 full hours snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming and visiting 2 spectacular reef locations. Come face to face with schools of tropical reef fish and amazing spectacular coral formations.

Itinerary:

• Return hotel transfers
• Departs Cairns Daily at 7:30am
• Returning at 4:30pm approx.

Day Two:
Hot air Ballooning & Kuranda Skyrail & Train

Today you have an early start. Be ready for a 5.00am pick-up from your accommodation in Cairns (exact pick-up times will be sent with your tickets). Included in the package is a 30 minute scenic balloon flight, Skyrail and Kuranda Train with plenty of time to explore Kuranda markets and other attractions.

Inclusions:

• Door to Door Cairns return transfers
• Spectacular 30 min Hot Air balloon
• Expert interpretive commentary
• Cross Country Balloon Chase
• Free Commemorative flight Certificate
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Time to explore Kuranda Village and Markets
• Kuranda Scenic Rail back to Cairns

Itinerary:

5:00am - Pick-up at your accommodation by a Hot Air coach. There's a one hour transfer via the Kuranda Range to Mareeba in the Cairns Highlands. Pickup times are confirmed on booking.

6.30am - Experience the fun & unique sensation of a hot air balloon ride over the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy the picturesque landscape at sunrise. Breathe in the wide-open spaces!

7:50am - Return and Landing, Hot Air Balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs.
 
9:00am - Your Hot Air Balloon tour driver will drop you off to Skyrail Caravonica Station and your travel with them is booked for this time.
It will take 1.5 hours to travel to Kuranda, allowing for the 2 stops at Red Peak and Barron Falls Station.

11:30am - Arrive in Kuranda, the village in the rainforest for free time to go shopping and sightseeing. Check out the Kuranda Markets.

3:15pm - Board the Kuranda Scenic Railway at Kuranda Station. Train departs at 3.30pm. (2.00pm Train available by request) The Train will stop at Barron Falls for some time to enjoy the view. In total will take about 2 hours.

5:00pm - Arrive at historic Freshwater Station for your shuttle bus return to your accommodation. Please ask one of the friendly bus drivers at the station. (earlier departure if travelling on the earlier train).

What to Bring:

• Walking shoes
• Camera
• Dress casual outdoor layered clothing.
• White clothing not recommended.
• Hat

Voted the best White Water Rafting experience in Australia. With over 27 rapids on the river, this is the longest Tully River rafting trip available. Your "Rescue 3" trained guide will give you all the tuition needed for this exciting days rafting, and only the world's best rafts are used!

The Tully River is located about 2 hours south of Cairns, and is rated Grade 3 and 4, which means there are exciting rapids and a good chance you will be in the water at some stage during the day! 

Inclusions & Highlights:

• 5 hours of white water rafting
• Highly experienced guides
• BBQ Lunch beside the river
• Guaranteed water levels
• Accommodation Transfers
• Life jacket, helmet and spray jacket 
• Rafts with safety "hold on" lines

Itinerary:

• Return hotel transfers
• Departs Cairns Daily from 6:15am
• Returning at 5:30pm approx.

Day Four:
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Trib 4WD Tour

Enjoy the ultimate rainforest experience with Tropical Horizons - explore both the rainforest floor and make an easy ascent into the Daintree rainforest canopy to view World Heritage Listed Rainforest at its best!

Inclusions:

• Small personalised group
• Short tour of Port Douglas
• Mossman River Gorge
• Daintree National Park
• Guided walking tours or instead refreshing swim
• Morning and afternoon tea
• 1 hour Daintree River Wildlife Cruise 
• A La Carte Lunch 
• Swim at the resort pool
• Cape Tribulation Beach, guided foreshore walk & Kulki Lookout
• Daintree Discovery Centre
• Rainforest Aerial Walkway and Canopy Tower at the Daintree Discovery Centre
• Alexandra Range lookout
• Cable ferry crossing over the Daintree River
• Return transfers to accommodation

Tropical Horizons experienced naturalist guide will provide interpretation of this ancient rainforest area and also included is an exclusive, private rainforest walk along all-weather boardwalks, and also at canopy, level where unsurpassable rainforest viewing may be experienced - a naturalist's paradise and photographer's dream!

The Daintree Discovery Centre Rainforest Aerial Walkway and Canopy Tower allows people of all ages easy access to every part of the rainforest. Up amongst the canopy, observe the diversity of plants and wildlife living in this unique environment.

Lunch is served on the new restaurant deck at Heritage Lodge, set over Coopers Creek with magnificent views of the surrounding rainforest, along with the many species of birds and butterflies, a truly serene experience.

Cruise the mighty Daintree River spotting for wildlife and saltwater crocodiles, inhabitants of the mangrove-lined riverbanks. Following afternoon tea depart the Daintree Valley and return you to your accommodation with wonderful memories of this unique and precious wilderness area.

Additional Info:
German, Spanish, French and Italian speaking driver/guides also available please request on booking

Tropical Horizons is committed to operating its business towards the highest environmental standards and is proud to be Eco-Certified for the Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Waterfalls Tours. Ecotourism certification provides travellers with an assurance that a certified product is backed by a commitment to best practice ecologically sustainability, natural area management and the delivery of quality eco tourism experiences.
We hope you enjoy and appreciate this Eco-Certified Product.

Lunch Menu:
Fish of the Day       
Grilled locally sourced Fish served with salad and beer battered fries.       

Warm bacon & Rocket Salad      
"Rocket leaves, toasted walnuts, feta cheese & bacon tossed in a balsamic dressing
served with Heritage baked bread"       

Beef lasagne       
Classic Lasagne served with salad and Heritage baked bread       

Burgers ( All Burgers are served with Beer Battered Fries )
Prime Ground Beef on a toasted bun with tomato, onions, beetroot & Heritage made relish       
Grilled Chicken Fillet on toasted focaccia with lettuce, tomato & basil mayonnaise       
Pistachio & Mixed Bean patty on a toasted bun with tomato relish, onions & cheese (Vegetarian option)       
       
Gluten free options also available.
Departures:  Departs Cairns at 7am, returns approx 6:30pm

Please Note: The 4 Day Ultimate Tour Pack price is per person. You can start this package any day of the week.  Available to 13 years and older. 

Please enquire with one of our consultants for a full detailed itinerary.