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Activity Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

Cairns Hotair Balloon + Kuranda Day Tour Combo

9–10 hours Free cancellation
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Cairns Hotair Balloon + Kuranda Day Tour Combo

About this activity

Start your day by getting a beautiful glimpse of the sunrise and then see the 180 million years old rainforest from the Birds Eye view (Skyrail) followed by the Aboriginal experience at the rainforestation, army duck, pamagirri dance show, BBQ lunch, Scenic train on the Kuranda Ranges and then back to your hotel.

Save time and gain maximum value for money on this unique combo package - You will hit not just 3 birds in 1 stone but more then that.

Experience this unforgettable journey to see the far North Queensland and bring home beautiful memories .

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At a glance

Duration
9–10 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Audio guide
Chinese, Japanese, English
Guide
English
Operated by
Travel Triangle Australia

Ages: Children (3–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Rainforestation Nature Park
  • Included: Kuranda Scenic Railway
  • Included: Army Duck Rainforest Tour
  • Included: Koala & Wildlife Park
  • Included: Hotair Balloon Cairns
  • Included: World Famous BBQ Lunch
  • Included: Return Transfers
  • Included: Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience
  • Included: Skyrail Scenic World

Not included

  • Not included: Photos with Koalas or Wombats
  • Not included: Upgrade to Gold Class-Train
  • Not included: Upgrade to Diamond View-Skyrail
  • Not included: Souvenirs or personal shopping

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    3 hours Admission included

    Experience the fun & unique sensation of being in a Hot Air Balloon, flying gently high above the Atherton Tablelands, Australia. The balloon takes off from Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn, floating in your Hot Air Balloon, time to really breathe in the wide-open spaces! We have Australia's largest fleet of Hot Air Balloons and a fun and highly trained crew to maximize the enjoyment of your balloon flight. It's just like a balloon festival, every day!

  2. Stop 2

    1 h 10 min Admission included

    Embark on a fascinating journey of discovery with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over and deep into Australia’s Wet Tropics World Heritage Area which has survived against all odds to become the home of the world’s oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest.

    Enjoy a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape; glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy before descending to explore the rainforest close-up

  3. Rainforestation Nature Park

    3 hours Admission included

    Rainforestation Nature Park has a smorgasbord of fun activities including wildlife, Indigenous Culture, and rainforest!

    Board an amphibious World War II Army Duck for a unique rainforest tour on land and water, while your driver identifies and introduces fascinating plants and wildlife. After your tour check out the Tropical Fruit Orchard, with over 40 different species of exotic tropical fruits.

    Connect with local Indigenous culture in the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience. Watch the traditional dance performance in our Rainforest Amphitheatre and join the Dreamtime Walk to learn about hunting with spears and boomerangs and more.

    Learn about iconic Australian animals with wildlife presentations throughout the day at the Koala and Wildlife Park. Take the opportunity to hand feed kangaroos and wallabies and see the best of this region’s unique wildlife including Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, Southern Cassowary, Saltwater Crocodiles, Tasmanian Devils, Dingoes, and a Wombat.

  4. Stop 4

    2 hours Admission included

    Discover the living color and natural beauty of a rainforest that’s millions of years old.

    Far North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Wet Tropics, is among the oldest on earth. Thousands of species of plants and hundreds of unique creatures inhabit this lush green world. The famous Kuranda Scenic Railway winds its way on a journey from Gimuy (Cairns​​) via Bub​under (Freshwater), to Ngunbay (Kuranda), the village in the rainforest. Rising from sea level to 327 meters, the journey to Kuranda passes spectacular waterfalls and into the stunning Barron Gorge.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Mercure Cairns
  • Mantra Trilogy Cairns
  • Nomads Esplanade
  • Coral Tree Inn
  • Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
  • Bay Village Tropical Retreat
  • Crystalbrook Bailey
  • Alivio Hotel Cairns
  • Crystalbrook Riley
  • Aspect Central Motel
  • The Benson Hotel
  • Mantra Esplanade Cairns

and 30 more pickup points

We only pick customers from our Cairns City Hotels, Please wait outside the driveway 10 minutes before your pickup time.

Using your ticket

All tickets, Itinerary and tour information will be emailed and followed by a call to explain the tour and the activities .

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Minimum child is 3 years

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