Cairns Super Saver: Reef Cruise, Daintree & Kuranda Rail/Skyrail
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Complimentary cheese, biscuits and glass of wine on return journey (reef day)
- Entry/Admission - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Train Ride
- Full Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- All Fees and Taxes
- 5 hours reef time snorkelling with all equipment
- Personal flotation aids - life jackets and noodles
- Full Day Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Tour with Daintree River Cruise
- Tea, coffee and morning snack on reef and rainforest days
- Accommodation
- Meals on Skyrail/Kuranda Day
Itinerary
Evolution departs Cairns daily, with five hours spent visiting two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef locations - Hastings Reef, Saxon Reef or Norman Reef. Evolution is a large 35-metre catamaran with three spacious deck spaces to lounge in comfort. Experience one of the wonders of the natural world up close and personal snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef (included). Dial up the adventure and add a scuba dive or scenic helicopter flight (extra costs apply, speak to reservations after booking). Enjoy a delicious barbecue lunch cooked onboard with a variety of salads, breads (special dietary requirements catered for too). As well as a complimentary glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return journey.
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 rainforest story. Enjoy a truly unique perspective of this ancient landscape; glide metres above the pristine jungle canopy before descending to explore the rainforest close up. Enjoy free time in Kuranda strolling the streets of this iconic location in Far North Queensland. Then, take the Kuranda Scenic Railway back down to Cairns. This scenic rail is the original scenic rail journey to Kuranda. Travel over bridges and through tunnels hand-made by North Queensland’s pioneers over 100 years ago. Traversing the World Heritage listed rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park this is one of the world’s great railway journeys.
Head out on 4WD rainforest adventure on the original Daintree Rainforest Tour with a local tour guide. Take a guided walk through the ancient Daintree Rainforest and along the flawless white beaches of Cape Tribulation with your guide. Enjoy a 1-hour river cruise and listen to commentary about the local wildlife as you try to spot crocodiles. Then, take a freshwater swim in the heart of the rainforest, have lunch with your fellow travellers, and enjoy a homegrown tropical fruit ice cream.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children under the age of 18 must be in the immediate company of a parent or legal guardian.
- Special dietary requirements must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to travel directly with the tour operator. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free options are available.
- Dives can be purchased direct with the operator prior to travel (additional cost)
- Check-in is from 7.15am at Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. Please make your way to the Down Under Cruise and Dive counter to check-in. Boat departs 8.00am sharp.
- If you choose to add a scuba dive (extra cost), please note: all divers are required to complete a Medical Questionnaire. In a commitment to the safety of our guests, divers over 65 years must have a medical clearance with a physician the confirms they are Fit To Dive. Please be aware that certain medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes) and ANY prescription medications will require a letter or email from a doctor clearing you to dive. This clearance must state your full name, the doctor's name and practice and the clearance to dive for the specific medications/condition. Please review the operators Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions prior to travel.
- If you choose to add a scuba dive (extra cost), please note: Diving within 24 hours before your flight is not permitted.
- Please choose your Reef Day as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your Skyrail/Rail Day.
Traveler reviews
Making memories
What an amazing way to experience all Cairns has to offer in 3 days. All the days were different but magical in their own ways. The professionalism, knowledge and friendliness of all the staff was first class. You are never rushed , the equipment they provide is excellent and the value is great. Thank you , you have made Cairns a special memory for us
5 stars - highly recommended!
5 stars! I’ve never left a review, but this tour package made it feel like a must. The teams at Down Under Cruise & Dive , Billy Tea Safaris and Skyrail were welcoming and exceptional - they made my experience in Cairns so memorable! Highly recommended! Day 1: Evolution Full Day Reef Cruise To start our day, we were welcomed by the friendly and experienced cruise members of the Evolution. Our trip to the Reef was bumpy due to the wind, and I got rather sick. One of the cruise members was very helpful, they made sure to check on me and directed me to a more ventilated area of the boat - that made me feel better, enough to enjoy the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Buffet lunch included salads, prawns, grilled fish and steak, scones and muffins - not exactly my style, but undoubtedly decent. Day 2: Daintree Rainforest Tour Daniel, our tour guide, was funny, friendly, knowledgeable and extremely dedicated. He even went the extra mile to make sure our group got to see the cassowaries in the Daintree Forest. Thank you, Daniel! Day 3: Kuranda Train and Skyrail Kuranda and the Butterfly Sanctuary were absolutely beautiful. I am grateful and impressed that the team made sure to book me a window seat facing forward on the train back to Cairns. The view that I got was spectacular.
Good bargain and well run tours.
The 3 day deal is a a very good deal. Both the reef cruise and rainforest days were fantastic and operated by a first class outfit. We both commented on how well run the boat and ground tours were done. Slight down grade to the Kuranda sky rail day as the town is a typical tourist trap and the train ride was acceptable but not necessarily exceptional. Skyrail was cool and an interesting way to see more rainforest. Tips: realize that there are extra costs on the reef tour for diving, or snorkel guide, but well worth it. The reef tour also has a semi-submergible extra that is also worth the extra cost. Lunch is provided, and very good for a tour. Don’t expect gourmet, but a nice spread ala buffet style. Same for the day for the rain forest, a good sit down meal served for lunch at a restaurant and was an unexpected surprise. Both are full day efforts so expect to be exhausted at end of day. Overall this is a good way to experience Cairns adventures. The skyrail was an easier day with a later start and mostly just sitting to see scenery, with a couple of platform stops for forest observation and waterfalls. We were glad we chose this combination option to experience the area.
Great for solo travelers
Really fun set of excursions and great price to have the 3 days bundled together like this! I had a marvelous time.
Great 3 Day package
Fantastic communication before coming so I knew exactly what to expect. All went exactly how planned and each place had our name. The only problem I had was I needed WiFi to communicate since I was from the United States and I think they tried to text me one time. All got straitened out and went smoothly. Thank you!!