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Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree

Start & end in Cairns 5 days Up to 12

About this trip

Five days through Tropical North Queensland, covering rainforest, reef and river in a tightly packed but varied route. You'll ride the Skyrail above the canopy, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and walk through ancient rainforest with a local guide.

The pace is brisk with little downtime, but it's built to pack in the region's big-ticket natural sights for those short on time. Expect a mix of easy sightseeing and a few more active days on your feet.

Good for travellers who want a taste of Queensland's coast and rainforest without planning the logistics themselves, with a leader guiding you between each stop.

What you'll do

  • Ride the Skyrail cable car over the rainforest to Kuranda
  • Snorkel a full day on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Spot crocodiles on a Daintree River wildlife cruise
  • Walk Mossman Gorge with an Aboriginal guide
  • Relax on the beaches of Port Douglas
  • Explore the Daintree, the world's oldest living rainforest
Good to know
  • Involves plenty of walking over varied terrain, so suits travellers with reasonable fitness and mobility
  • Reef and river activities depend on weather and water conditions and may be swapped if cancelled
  • Little free time built in — this is a full itinerary rather than a relaxed one
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£773 less all-in
Super 7 - Seven Day Tour of Tasmania
4.4from £8287 days
The trade-off: 2 more nights for less, with a different operator.
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How it compares

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Best month to go

Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,615, about 35% below the priciest month (Jun).

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Getting there

Cairns
One-way · arrive 19 Aug 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Cairns · 19 Aug20 Aug

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