Multi-Day Tours

Cairns 2 Day Reef, Rainforest & Lunch Tour: Outer Reef Snorkel Cruise & Daintree + Cape Trib 4WD Tour

Name: Cairns 2 Day Reef, Rainforest & Lunch Tour: Outer Reef Snorkel Cruise & Daintree + Cape Trib 4WD Tour
Start: 2026-09-23T08:00:00
End: 2026-09-23T18:10:00
Location: Cairns

Cover reef with rainforest in one 2-day booking, with offshore boat travel and hotel transfers already arranged for your Daintree touring.

An expert guide team supports you on both reef and rainforest days, covering safety and insight, with onboard tea, coffee, wine and a lounge.

On day one, cruise by super-yacht to outer Great Barrier Reef sites, snorkel with provided masks, fins and vests, and finish with a hot BBQ lunch.

Day two explores the Daintree Rainforest with a river cruise spotting crocodiles, an elevated boardwalk walk, Cape Tribulation Beach and a swim.

Enhance your reef day by adding up to 3 dives, a helicopter flight over the coral, or extra transfer services if you want transport included.

2-day reef and rainforest package Day 1: Outer Reef snorkel cruise

Cruise onboard a super-yacht to two unique outer Great Barrier Reef locations

Experienced and professional dive instructors

Snorkel at 2 unique outer reef locations

Snorkelling equipment and floatation devices

Free lycra/sun-suit hire

Delicious BBQ lunch including fresh fish, prawns, steak, vegetarian option and a variety of fresh salads

Tea and coffee provided

Glass of wine and a light snack on return

5 hours reef time at the outer reef

Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort Day 2: Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour

Return transfers from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas accommodation

Cable ferry crossing across the Daintree River

Local eco-accredited driver-guide for the day

Guided walk on an elevated boardwalk through the Daintree Rainforest to learn about flora and fauna

1 hour Daintree River cruise with light morning tea, spotting crocodiles and birdlife

Lunch at a local cafe

Freshwater swim in the heart of the rainforest

Spend time at the famous Cape Tribulation Beach

Stop at the Daintree Ice-cream company for a homemade exotic fruit ice-cream, signature cup included

Optional extras such as up to 3 dives, scenic helicopter flight and additional transfers for an additional cost

TOTAL DURATION48 hours - 0 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERYacht
Timeline
Map
Start point
3 starting points available
1 hr 30 min
65 km
1. Outer Great Barrier Reef
Tickets included
5 hr
4 activities
Snorkeling, Marine life viewing & Lunch
Spend around five hours at two outer reef locations with clear water and coral bommies while snorkelling off Evolution. Optional extras at additional cost include up to three scuba dives, a scenic helicopter flight and a semi-submersible coral viewing tour; helicopter flights have a 130kg weight limit, all divers complete a Queensland medical questionnaire, certified divers must show a recognised scuba card, minimum age is 12 for introductory divers and 10 for certified divers.
Things to do
Buffet BBQ Lunch
Included in price
Tea, Coffee And Return Wine
Included in price
Snorkelling At Two Reef Sites
Included in price
Scuba Diving
Additional cost (on-site)
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Additional cost (on-site)
Semi-Submersible Tour
Additional cost (on-site)
1 hr 30 min
65 km
2. Daintree Rainforest
Tickets included
3 activities
Guided tour, Vehicle tour & Swimming
20 min
15 km
3. Daintree National Park
Tickets included
1 activity
Guided tour & Visit attraction
15 min
5 km
4. Daintree River
Tickets included
1 hr
2 activities
Cruise, Wildlife viewing & Tea
20 min
10 km
5. Cape Tribulation
Tickets included
1 activity
Guided tour, Sightseeing & Scenic views
5 min
1 km
6. Cape Tribulation Beach
Tickets included
1 activity
Free time to explore & Scenic views
30 min
25 km
End point
3 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Spend two action-packed days where the rainforest meets the reef, snorkelling the Outer Great Barrier Reef aboard a superyacht, then exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation by 4WD.

Getting started

Check in between 7:15 and 7:45am for your Day 1 reef departure (the tour operates from Cairns; tours don't need to be on consecutive days). On Day 2, your Daintree tour begins with return transfers from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas accommodation, with pickup times confirmed at booking. If you're staying Cairns Southside, you'll need to make your own way to the operator's head office at 287 Draper Street, Parramatta Park.

What to expect

Day 1: Outer Reef snorkel cruise

Cruise aboard a superyacht to two unique outer Great Barrier Reef locations, with 5 hours of reef time.

Features

Snorkel at two separate outer reef locations, with snorkelling equipment, floatation devices and lycra/sun-suit hire all included at no extra cost.

Experienced, professional dive instructors are onboard throughout.

Tuck into a BBQ lunch of fresh fish, prawns, steak, a vegetarian option and a variety of fresh salads, with tea and coffee provided. Special dietary requirements can be catered for if you contact the operator ahead of travel.

Relax in the spacious air-conditioned lounges or up on the stylish top deck between snorkels.

Cruise back to Cairns with a glass of wine and a light snack included.

Day 2: Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tour

Travel by air-conditioned 4WD with a local eco-accredited driver-guide for a full day through the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation.

Features

A 1-hour Daintree River cruise starts the day, with a light morning tea and the chance to spot crocodiles and birdlife.

Walk an elevated boardwalk through the Daintree Rainforest, learning about the flora and fauna along the way.

Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry, then cool off with a freshwater swim in the heart of the rainforest.

Stop at Cape Tribulation Beach, where the rainforest meets the reef.

Enjoy lunch at a local Daintree cafe.

Finish the day with a homemade exotic fruit ice-cream at the Daintree Ice-cream Company, signature cup included.

Wrapping up

Return transfers on Day 2 take you back to your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas accommodation to close out your two days across two World Heritage areas.

What to bring

Reef cruise essentials: Bring a hat, sunscreen, swimmers, a towel, spare clothes, and a credit card for onboard purchases.

Rainforest essentials: Bring a hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothing and footwear, a water bottle, optional swimmers and towel, and a credit card.

Additional information

Helicopter option: Helicopter rides have a 130 kg per person weight limit.

Diving requirements: All divers must complete a Queensland medical questionnaire on board.

Certified divers: Certified divers must show an internationally recognised scuba certification card.

Introductory diving age: The minimum age for introductory divers and dive courses is 12 years.

Certified diving age: The minimum age for certified divers joining dives is 10 years.

Reef tour date selection: During checkout, select your reef cruise date first, then choose your rainforest tour date.

Non-consecutive days: The reef and rainforest tours can be taken on non-consecutive days.

Amending tour days: To change tour days after booking, contact reservations by phone at 07 4052 8300 or email reservations@downunderdive.com.au.

Rainforest pickup: If you stay in Cairns Southside, you must make your own way to 287 Draper Street, Parramatta Park, Cairns for the rainforest tour.

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