Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest – 10 Day Boutique Tour

It’s Bris-vegas baby! We’re off to Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, soon to be home of the summer Olympics. Laidback, sunny, optimistic, and buzzing – in many ways it’s the quintessential Aussie city. Meet your fellow travellers and friendly guide at 6pm in the hotel reception. After a brief introduction and formalities, we head off on an evening orientation walk, and a chance to enjoy a meal together at a local restaurant.

Included Activities
● Brisbane River orientation walk
Included Meals
● None
Accommodation – The Point Hotel Brisbane

Airport time! It’s up, up, and away, as we take the plane to Airlie beach, the jewel in the magnificent Whitsundays crown. It’s another choose-your-own-adventure day: take a stroll through the town, find a cool little bar, or explore the local swimming hole, the choice is yours.

Included Activities
● Free afternoon & evening to explore Airlie Beach
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc

After breakfast, we’re taking a leisurely day cruise through the postcard-perfect islands of the Whitsundays, including a stop at famed Whitehaven beach. Words can’t do justice to the dazzling white sands, azure waters, and densely verdant vegetation of this incredible corner of the world (so we won’t try!). Get a closer look by snorkeling with colorful coral and an array of playful fish and turtles. Afterwards, it’s your chance to relax or seek out the town’s best food and drink options.

Included Activities
● Whitsundays Island day cruise including snorkeling, Whitehaven Beach visit and lunch
Included Meals
● Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation – Mantra Club Croc

A change of scenery today as we head through undulating cane fields to picturesque Mission Beach. Time? We have plenty of it this afternoon, so kick back and enjoy. This is your chance to catch up on some reading, or just sit by the pool with a cold drink and enjoy this tropical paradise.

Included Activities
● Scenic drive
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Mission Beach Resort

Enjoy breakfast before we travel into the wet tropics of Far North Queensland. We’ll discover a magnificent plunge waterfall nestled in dense tropical, rainforest en-route to the Atherton Tablelands. Take a dip in the cool water before we head to Lake Eacham, a crater lake with crystal-clear water, and visit the massive ‘Curtain Fig Tree’. We’ll finish the day in Cairns, one of Australia’s most vibrant, tropical and energetic cities.

Included Activities
● Atherton Tablelands Tour – Volcanic crater lakes, stunning waterfalls, and a chance to spot wild
platypus
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns

It’s one of the highlights of any trip to Australia: the Great Barrier Reef. Today, we will take a cruise to the famed reef, where we’ll go snorkelling to see incredible marine life. Learn about this special reef with conservation commentary, onboard a fantastic boat. This is the big one, so get the camera ready! After a great day on the reef, join us for an included dinner.

Included Activities
● Great Barrier Reef day cruise including snorkelling, glass bottom boat, and lunch
Included Meals
● Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Accommodation – Flynn Hotel Cairns
Optional: Scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef

It’s go, go gondola, as we take an incredible gondola ride over the world’s oldest living tropical rainforest from picturesque Kuranda with its colourful markets. Then, it’s a trip north to the chilled out village of Port Douglas, why not join the group for dinner, drinks, and the stunning sunset.

Included Activities
● Scenic Gondola ride over the rainforest canopy
● Kuranda markets
● Port Douglas orientation walk
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort

It’s a slow kinda morning, which is just how it should be in Port Douglas. Our suggestion: take a stroll around the markets, drinking in the ocean views, and grab a coffee from local brewers. Well rested, in the afternoon we’ll visit the Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest. Later, we’ll learn about Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) culture, foods, and customs with an amazing, immersive experience.

Included Activities
● Visit to vibrant local markets
● Visit Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest 
● Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) culture, foods, and customs with an amazing, immersive
experience
Included Meals
● Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort

It’s another big day – we’re going deeper into the tropical World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation (don’t worry, it’s just a name!) on a short ferry. We’ll meet the local family who hosted David Attenborough’s documentary crew and keep our eyes peeled for ancient cassowary birds, crocs, and other wildlife.

Included Activities
● Guided rainforest walk & chance to spot ancient cassowary birds and other wildlife
● Crocodile & nature cruise
● Port Douglas farewell dinner
Included Meals
● Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort

Start your final day with a delicious breakfast, then it’s a wonderful coastal drive to tropical Cairns, where your tour ends. If you need help with post tour accommodation, we can help. Thanks for a wonderful adventure together!

Included Activities
● Scenic coastal drive back to Cairns
Included Meals
● Breakfast
Accommodation – None