4-Day Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Tour

4 Days

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Hotel Pickup Offered

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Overview

Experience the highlights of Tropical North Queensland with this diverse 4-day tour of Cairns and surrounds. Explore the famous coral gardens and marine life of the Great Barrier Reef with a catamaran cruise, snorkeling adventure and visit to an underwater observatory. Delve into the area's indigenous history on a tour of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, and explore the village of Kuranda after a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. All accommodation, ground transport and logistics are arranged for a smooth, hassle-free vacation.

4-day Cairns experience with the Great Barrier Reef and Kuranda
Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef by catamaran
View the coral from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible boat
Take the plunge and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy a tour of the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park with an indigenous guide
Discover the Aboriginal history and culture through theatres, stage shows and demonstrations
Ride the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway above the canopy of Barron Gorge

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What To Expect

Make the most of your time in Cairns with this curated 4-day tour that lets you experience highlights of the area's remarkably diverse rain forest, reef and culture. The tour includes a balance of guided activities and free time to explore Cairns on your own. Experience the Great Barrier Reef from multiple angles with a catamaran cruise, snorkeling adventure and semi-submersible boat tour. Delve into the legends and history of the area's indigenous people with a guided tour of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and live heritage shows, and visit the tropical village of Kuranda by way of the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Choose from standard or first-class accommodation to suit your budget, and enjoy round-trip airport transfers for added convenience. Daily breakfast, one lunch, all park entrance fees and guided transport are included so you can skip the hassle of logistics and enjoy your time exploring the tropical treasures of North Queensland. See Itinerary below for a detailed description of each day's activities and accommodation options.ItineraryDay 1: CairnsAfter making your own flight arrangements to arrive at Cairns Airport, be picked up by airport transfer and taken to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day in Cairns at your leisure, strolling along the waterfront Esplanade or visiting the night markets.Overnight: DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns OR Novotel Cairns Oasis (standard hotels) or the Hilton Cairns (superior hotel), CairnsDay 2: Cairns -- Great Barrier Reef -- Cairns (B, L)After breakfast at your Cairns hotel, step on board a high-speed catamaran to cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. After a reef education presentation by a marine naturalist, view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible craft. Take the opportunity to go snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef and view this natural living wonder up-close (equipment provided). Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch served on board the catamaran. Cruise back to Cairns in the early evening and have the rest of the night to spend at your leisure.Overnight: your choice of accommodation, CairnsDay 3: Cairns -- Tjapukai -- Skyrail -- Kuranda -- Cairns (B)Following breakfast at your hotel, be immersed in the myths and legends of Australia's indigenous people on a visit to the fascinating Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Follow your indigenous guide on a tour through the park and discover Australia's ancient culture through theater, stage shows and demonstrations. Watch a live performance celebrating traditional Tjapukai corroboree dances and songs, and hear the story of the Tjapukai people. Then take a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway* to Kuranda, gliding above the trees of the Barron Gorge National Park and enjoy unbeatable views from the rainforest to the reef as you pass over the mountain range. Enjoy free time to explore Kuranda, known as the 'village in the rainforest,' and shop at the Heritage Markets. Return to Cairns on board the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, traveling through the rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park, crossing the impressive Stoney Creek Bridge and stopping for photos at Barron Gorge. Relax on the short drive back to your Cairns hotel, where you have the rest of the afternoon and evening to enjoy at your leisure.Overnight: your choice of accommodation, CairnsDay 4: Cairns (B)After breakfast at your hotel, be transferred to Cairns Airport to connect with your onward flight.

4-Day Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Tour

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