2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

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Cape Tribulation Beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

2 Day Reef and Rainforest Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 160 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Billy Tea Safaris

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–16 years) · Adults (17–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Included: Snacks: Ice-Cream on the Rainforest Day and wine, cheese & biscuits on the Reef Day
Included: Lunch on both days (special dietary options available, please notify reservations before travel)
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Return transfers on the Rainforest Day from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
Included: Accredited or naturalist local tour guide on Rainforest Tour
Included: Tea and coffee: Arrival coffee, tea and muffins on reef day and tea, coffee and biscuits on rainforest day before river cruise
Included: Full Day Tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and snorkel at 2 Outer Reef sites

Not included

Not included: Transfers for the Reef Day. Contact operator after travel to book.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

Mount Alexandra Lookout

10 min

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
Stop 2

one hour

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!
Daintree National Park

one hour

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.
Daintree Region

one hour

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
Cape Tribulation Beach

one hour

Stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef.'
Cape Tribulation Beach

one hour

Enjoy a delicious lunch with your fellow travellers. We cater for special dietary requirements, please confirm with the tour operator prior to travel.
Stop 7

one hour

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).

Lunch at a restaurant in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest. Most special dietaries catered for, notify before travel.

Day 2 · Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling

Stop 1

one hour

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.
Great Barrier Reef

3 hours

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.
Stop 3

one hour

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.
Stop 4

one hour

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!
Stop 5

one hour

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.

Hot BBQ Lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak and a variety of salads (Vegan, Vegetarian, GF, DF)

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Mercure Cairns
Mantra Trilogy Cairns
Coral Tree Inn
Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Crystalbrook Bailey
Tyrconnel Historic Goldmine
Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments
Alivio Hotel Cairns
Crystalbrook Riley
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns
Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut

and 65 more pickup points

Rainforest Day: return transfers are included from Cairns, Northern Beaches, Southside, and Port Douglas.

Reef Day: please make your way to Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns for check-in between 7.15am - 7.45am. Boat departs at 8am. Return transfers can be arranged for an additional cost. Please contact the tour operator after booking to book your transfers.

Using your ticket

For your Rainforest Tour, you will be picked up from your accommodation. Please reconfirm pick up location and special dietary requirements at least 48 hours prior to travel with reservations.

Please choose your Reef tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact reservations on (07)4052 8300 or email [email protected] to choose the day for your Rainforest Tour. The tours do not need to be on consecutive days.

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

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 Reef Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your Rainforest 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.