Guided Tours

[Save $59] From Cairns/Port Douglas: 2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Daintree Tour: Choose Your Day Order

Name: [Save $59] From Cairns/Port Douglas: 2-Day Great Barrier Reef & Daintree Tour: Choose Your Day Order
Start: 2026-09-15T08:00:00
End: 2026-09-15T18:10:00
Location: Cairns

See reef and rainforest in 2 days with one booking, pairing Great Barrier Reef time with a Daintree adventure that includes return transfers.

Enjoy an expert rainforest guide and reef crew, plus snorkel gear, lycra suits, BBQ lunch, rainforest lunch, and a return glass of wine.

On your reef day, cruise on the luxury Evolution superyacht to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites, with hours for snorkeling and relaxing on deck.

Spend your rainforest day in Daintree on a river crocodile cruise, boardwalk, lookout stop, Cape Tribulation Beach free time, and a swim.

Enjoy extras across both days, including light morning tea, tropical fruit ice cream, spacious air-conditioned lounges and open deck areas.

2-day reef and rainforest trip

Full-day cruise onboard luxury 35-meter superyacht, Evolution

Daintree River cruise with crocodile and wildlife spotting

Return transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas (Rainforest Tour)

Daintree River cable ferry crossing

Professional crew and instructors

Guided rainforest walk through the Daintree Rainforest

Unlimited snorkelling with equipment and flotation devices

Free lycra or sun-suit hire

Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including fresh seafood (prawns and fish), steak and tropical salads (vegetarian and GF options available)

Free glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return journey

Light morning tea of tea, coffee and biscuits

Lunch in the Daintree Rainforest

Freshwater swim stop

Time at Cape Tribulation Beach

Alexandra Range lookout stop

Tropical fruit ice cream included

Around 5 hours at 2 outer Great Barrier Reef sites

Spacious air-conditioned lounges and open deck areas

Protected reef locations selected for the day

$20pp Levy included in this package price when booking direct

Return transfers for reef day

Optional upgrades for reef day, including introductory or certified scuba diving, marine biology experiences, and scenic helicopter flights

Additional drinks and snacks at the bar on the reef cruise

Raincoat or umbrella in rainy season from December to March

Travel insurance

TOTAL DURATION48 hours - 50 hours
Start point
Day 1: Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
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1. Great Barrier Reef
1 attraction
Cruise aboard the 35-metre Evolution superyacht to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites for around five hours of reef time.
Highlights
Outer Reef sites
Things to do
Onboard lunch
Included in price
2. Return cruise
3. Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns
4. Day 2: Hotel pickup
5. Daintree River
6. Alexandra Range
7. Daintree Rainforest
8. Freshwater swim
9. Cape Tribulation Beach
10. Daintree River
1 activity
End point
Hotel drop-off
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You can cancel these tickets up to 18 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Great Barrier Reef

Spend your reef day aboard Evolution, a luxury 35-meter superyacht, cruising to two protected outer Great Barrier Reef sites selected for the day. You'll have around 5 hours at the reef, with plenty of time for snorkelling or relaxing across the vessel's spacious indoor and open-deck areas.

Enjoy unlimited snorkelling with equipment and flotation devices, plus free lycra or sun-suit hire.

Refuel with an Aussie BBQ lunch featuring fresh prawns, fish, steak and tropical salads, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Relax on the return journey with a complimentary glass of wine, cheese and biscuits.

Your reef day also includes the $20 per person levy in the package price when booking direct.

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

Your second day takes you into the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest on a guided 4WD adventure. Your guide leads you through the rainforest and along the Daintree River, with time for wildlife spotting, scenic stops and a swim.

Cruise the Daintree River looking for crocodiles and other wildlife, then cross the river by Daintree River cable ferry.

Follow a guided rainforest walk covering local flora and fauna before enjoying lunch in the Daintree Rainforest.

Stop at Alexandra Range Lookout for views across the Daintree, then spend time at Cape Tribulation Beach where the rainforest meets the reef.

Cool off at a freshwater swim stop, with light morning tea of tea, coffee and biscuits and tropical fruit ice cream included.

What to bring

Rainforest day essentials: Bring a hat, sunscreen, camera or phone, water bottle, towel, swimwear if you plan to swim, insect repellent, and extra cash or a credit card.

Rain gear: Carry a raincoat or umbrella for the rainforest tour in the rainy season from December to March.

Reef day essentials: Pack swimmers, a change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, towel and cash or a credit card for extra drinks and snacks at the bar.

Rainforest clothing: Wear comfortable clothes with flat shoes or sandals for the rainforest tour and avoid thongs or high heels.

Winter layer: Bring a light coat or jacket for the rainforest tour in winter from July to August.

Reef clothing: Dress as you would for a beach day for the reef cruise, including swimmers, a towel, a change of clothes and a hat.

Dietary needs: Share any dietary requirements with the operator at booking or at least 48 hours before travel.

Accessibility

Rainforest walking ability: The rainforest tour requires you to walk unaided or with your own carer on steps and uneven National Park boardwalks.

Rainforest terrain: Access to Emmagen Creek involves steps and uneven ground, so you must be steady on your feet.

Wheelchair size: Only small, compact, collapsible wheelchairs are accepted and must be checked at booking and reconfirmed at least 48 hours before the tour.

Staff assistance: Staff cannot provide lifting or physical assistance, so you must travel with your authorised carer if needed.

Rainforest fitness: The rainforest tour needs a beginner's level of fitness for a leisurely 1 km round-trip boardwalk walk.

Reef fitness: The reef cruise requires a beginner's level of fitness, with a basic swimming ability needed if you plan to snorkel.

Reef accessibility: Guests needing alternate access or special consideration for the reef cruise should contact reservations directly because weather and sea conditions can limit accessibility.

Additional information

Tour timing: Tours depart daily and your two tour days do not need to be on consecutive dates.

Seasonality: Availability is limited in peak season, so you should secure your dates early.

Infant policy: Infants aged 0 to 3 years can join free of charge.

Reef safety: Flotation devices and snorkel supervisors are available on the reef cruise to support you in the water.

Child seating: Booster seats for children are available on the rainforest tour if you notify reservations after booking.

Rainforest fitness level: The rainforest tour is suitable for beginners, and the guided boardwalk walk is taken at a very leisurely pace.

Reef fitness level: You must be able to swim and have basic fitness if you choose to snorkel on the reef cruise.

Scuba health: Scuba diving can be strenuous and requires healthy respiratory, circulatory, and body systems, so you must review the Scuba Diving Waiver before travel.

Reef weather impact: The reef cruise operator may not be able to accommodate all accessibility needs when sea and weather conditions are unsafe.

Tour times: All times are approximate, so you should allow for slight variations in the schedule.

Pickup punctuality: You must be on time for your pickup because late arrival can result in missing the tour.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.