3 Day Package - Option 1 - Cairns

OSPREY V LARGE MODERN VESSEL SNORKELLING ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF EXPERIENCED CREW EXPLORE THE REEF SEMI SUBMERSIBLE SNORKEL TOUR MEET WALLY! KURANDA SCENIC RAIL SCENIC TRAIN JOURNEY TO KURANDA VILLAGE KURANDA VILLAGE MARKETS SKYRAIL CABLEWAY BARRON FALLS EXPANSIVE VIEWS RAINFOREST HABITAT CAPE TRIB LOOKOUT CAPE TRIB SAFARI CAPE TRIB BEACH CROC SPOTTING RAINFOREST BOARDWALK CAPE TRIBULATION DAINTREE RIVER FERRY

This 3 Day Reef, Kuranda Skyrail & Rainforest Package ensures you will visit the best attractions in the region. It provides excellent value for money and is a very popular touring package option.

What makes it great?

• Excellent Value for money
• Visit 2 reef locations
• FREE Semi Submersible tour
• Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail
• 1 Hour Daintree River Cruise
• Explore the World Heritage Rainforest

Day One: Outer Reef Trip

The first day takes you to two outer reef locations on the Great Barrier Reef onboard Osprey V.

Osprey is a large, modern sleek vessel, cruising at high speed it provides a superior and comfortable ride in all weather conditions.

Professional, friendly and attentive staff onboard Osprey, ensures a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience, with guided snorkelling tours, all snorkelling equipment and tuition, semi submersible submarine tours as well as a BBQ Lunch including a selection of delicious, fresh local produce.

Reefs frequently visited are, Norman, Saxon, Hastings and Michaelmas Reef. They are chosen by the skipper on the day of travel to ensure the best protection and underwater visibility according to prevailing weather conditions.

This vessel caters to nervous, first time Snorkellers, Introductory Divers as well as the more experienced Certified Diver.

The semi submersible tours allow you to view the spectacular coral formations and the masses of brilliantly coloured fish without getting wet. A full reef commentary and fish feeding is provided, along with the specially designed scenic reef excursion. The semi sub travels below the water level to enable you a diver's view of the best parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

After completing your day on the Great Barrier Reef, kick back and relax on deck as Miles and the gang entertain you on the trip home, with music, fun and laughter as well as being served a complimentary glass of wine and cheese, fruit platter!

Inclusions & Highlights:

• Mask, snorkel and fins
• Friendly service, experienced crew
• Visit two spectacular reef locations
• Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch
• Morning Tea
• Complimentary glass of wine
• Cheese & fruit platter
• Live musical entertainment onboard
• 5 hours of snorkelling or diving 
• Free guided snorkelling tours
• Free Semi Sub tour
• Free scuba diving lesson (10 minutes underwater) subject to medical

Day Two: Kuranda Scenic Train & Skyrail

Day two of the package will see you collected from your accommodation by luxury coach and transferred to the charming Freshwater Station for your scenic rail journey to Kuranda – the ‘Village in the Rainforest’. 

This historical train will take you on an unforgettable journey winding over waterfalls and through hand carved tunnels while you listen to the informative onboard commentary.    

There is plenty of free time in Kuranda for you to explore the village.  The Heritage markets are open 7 days a week, giving you the chance to see the local arts and crafts and pick up a souvenir! 

The attractions are many and varied including Birdworld, The Butterfly Sanctuary and the Koala Gardens.  You could also enjoy a river cruise or enjoy lunch in one of the many cafes or restaurants in the village.      

At the scheduled time you will board Skyrail, the world's most beautiful rainforest experience gliding over the rainforest canopy.  There are two stops along the way with the opportunity to learn more about the wonders of the rainforest and its inhabitants, or to simply enjoy the spectacular views.

After arriving at Caravonica Lakes, your coach will transfer you back to your hotel.

Inclusions & Highlights:

• Scenic train journey to Kuranda's famous markets and village
• Rainforest Interpretive Centre
• Guided boardwalk of Red Peak
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Return accommodation transfers

*Not Included are entrance fees into the attractions in Kuranda or lunch. This can be purchased whilst there.
Return into Cairns about 5pm where you will then be taken back to your Accommodation.

Day Three: Daintree & Cape Trib Safari

Enjoy an unforgettable day of discovery and adventure exploring the World Heritage Daintree National Park with Adventure Tours.

You will be collected from your accommodation by a fully air-conditioned vehicle for a journey on one of the most renowned scenic coastal roads in Australia.

Enjoy a brief tour of Port Douglas before travelling onto the award winning Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary where you will observe close up close rare & endangered Australian animals.

The journey continues along the Captain Cook Highway to the majestic Daintree River where you can enjoy morning tea on a 1 hour river cruise. Learn about the mangroves that line the banks, and spot crocodiles, birds and other wildlife that inhabit the area.

Lunch is served at the beautiful Cape Trib Resort.

After lunch you will travel to Cape Trib beach for a walk to the headland that provides magnificent views of where the rainforest literally meets the reef.

Deep into the national park is The Marrdja Botanical boardwalk , one of the specially constructed rainforest and mangrove walks. Your guide will enlighten you to the secrets of the rainforest; learn about its foods, medicines and history during your guided walk.

On the return journey, cross over the Daintree River on the cable ferry and take in the spectacular views from the Rex Lookout for your last photos of the day, before returning to your accommodation.

Inclusions & Highlights:

• Professional, friendly guides
• 1 hour Daintree River Cruise
• Delicious buffet lunch at Cape Trib
• Brief tour of Port Douglas
• Entry to Rainforest Habitat
• World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation
• Cable Ferry across the Daintree River
• Breathtaking views of North Queensland coastline
• Guided Daintree Rainforest Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk
• Cape Tribulation beach

Return back to your accomodation between 6-6:30pm.

Additional Charges:
Environmental Management Charge
Transfers if required

Please Note: Return Transfers from your accommodation are not included on Day One of the package, but are included on Day Two and Day Three.

The tours in this package do not need to be taken on consecutive days, please advise if you have preferred dates of travel. All tours depart daily.

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