3 Day Cooktown & Cape Tribulation overland tour departing from Cairns or Port Douglas (#153)

Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Tours » 3 Day Cooktown & Cape Tribulation overland tour departing from Cairns or Port Douglas (#153)

Type: Tours and Attractions - 3 Day Tour Packages

What better way to see tropical Australia than to stay one night in the Daintree rainforest and one night in Cooktown! Along the journey you will see the landscapes change constantly and be amazed by the beauty. This tour offers accommodation to suit all kinds of travellers and the extra time in Cape Tribulation will allow you to explore the Daintree rainforest, and the night in Cooktown will add extra time to allow you to see more of Cooktown as well.

Departure Dates: This Cooktown tour departs on a Wednesday or Sunday from Cairns, Cairns Beaches or Port Douglas hotels. Extra departures might be available in August. Departure and return times are below. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number is 16.

There is an option to pay a little extra and fly back from Cooktown if you wish; please ask for a price if this interests you. The flight departs Cooktown at 6pm and arrives at 6.50pm to Cairns. This flight has to be pre-booked and is subject to availability.

How to book: You can book online via the rates table's "Book Now" button. Click on it and follow the prompts to make a booking 24 hours a day. Or, you can call to book on 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia (8am - 6pm) local time.

All taxes and fees are included in the prices in the rates table below. A 20% deposit payment is required at the time of booking. The balance is payable 7 days prior to travel. Your tickets will be emailed to you shortly after your booking request and deposit payment has been received (8am - 6pm) local time.

More Information: Moderate accommodation is based upon the approximate rating of a three star room with ensuite and the deluxe accommodation is based upon the approximate rating of a four star room with ensuite.

Tour Highlights:

4WD Air-conditioned vehicle
Friendly knowledgeable driver-guide
One of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes
World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park
1 Hour Daintree River Cruise
4WD only Bloomfield Track
Lunch at Aussie Bush Pub
Black Mountains
1 night Cape Tribulation
1 night Cooktown
Outback of Far North Queensland

Itinerary:

Inlcudes Lunch on day 1 and 2 only.

Day 1 (L) Hotel Pick up times: Cairns 7.00am – Northern Beaches 7.30am – Port Douglas 8.30am

This morning you will be collected from your accommodation for the first part of your tour. The first day sees you join a fantastic Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation 4WD tour and by day’s end you will be relaxing at your Cape Tribulation rainforest surrounded accommodation.

You first travel north along the scenic route to Mossman. Lush farmland contrasts with the seascape as we approach the majestic Daintree River. A short morning tea break, then its 'all aboard' for an informative one hour river cruise. Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and wildlife, this is nature at its best!

We ascend the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colours of the Coral Sea. Experience the rainforest intimately on our elevated National Park Board-walk. Accurate interpretations of flora and fauna will be given with ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare and totally unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this particular habitat.

A delicious barbecue lunch with freshly prepared salads is served while you have the opportunity to hand feed a kangaroo and enjoy a cold drink from the bar. Our tour does a little more. It takes us beyond Cape Tribulation along the 4WD Bloomfield Track to pristine Emmagen Creek and time for a refreshing rainforest stream swim. Seek fish and turtles in the creek, butterflies and exotic birds in the trees and indulge in a feast of tropical fruit, a complimentary glass of wine and a cup of traditional Billy Tea, all of which enhance the tranquil surroundings. At Cape Tribulation Beach there is a little time to swim in the Coral Sea (seasonal) or stroll along the beach and board-walk to the photographers' platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef'. You will be taken to your overnight accommodation in Cape Tribulation where the remainder of the day and evening is at your leisure. Overnight- Cape Tribulation.

Day 2 (L) 10:30am start
This morning you will be collected from your accommodation by a different 4WD vehicle for the second part of your tour which is scenic 4WD Bloomfield track journey to Cooktown - The Last Frontier of Far North Queensland. The 4WD-only Bloomfield Track allows you to travel through the heart of this World Heritage Listed area providing incredible glimpses of Australia hard to imagine. Travel over rugged mountain ranges and river crossings. Look for crocodiles and other Australian wildlife and fauna. We stop for lunch at the Lions Den Hotel, one of North Queensland’s oldest running bush pubs (est. 1875). Visit the mysterious Black Mountains steeped in Aboriginal legend before arriving mid afternoon in Cooktown. From Grassy Hill enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of Cooktown, the Endeavour River and the Coral Sea. Have your camera ready! Overnight- Cooktown.

Day 3 Cooktown to Cairns (departs at around 3pm)
Free Day to explore Cooktown or maybe take on the optional Aboriginal Rock Art Tour. Visit the World Class James Cook Museum or stroll along the shores of the Endeavour River. The main street has a charm and historical atmosphere, which still prevails. You can experience the unspoilt beauty of the area, which remains much the same as when Captain Cook landed his stranded ship in 1770. This afternoon depart Cooktown via the inland road, The Mulligan Highway, travelling through a diverse landscape of cattle stations and the Palmer River Gold mine region, which is the Outback of Far North Queensland. Stop for dinner (at your own expense) at an authentic Queenslander pub in the old mining town of Mount Molloy. Return times to Cairns hotels is at around 9.30pm – Northern Beaches hotels 9.00pm and Port Douglas hotels at around 8.30pm. Alternatively, you can pay an extra and fly back from Cooktown to Cairns on day 3 if you would like to do something special. If you choose to fly back to Cairns you have an extra few hours to see Cooktown and the flight departs Cooktown at 6pm and flies via the coastline, arriving at 6.50pm to Cairns. This flight has to be pre-booked and is subject to availability. Hotel transfers on arrival at Cairns General Aviation Airport are NOT included, please make your own way to your accommodation. Taxis are available on arrival.

Features & Inclusions

Daintree River Cruise and lunch on Day 1
Lunch At An Aussie Bush Pub on Day 2
Overnight accommodation in Cape Tribulation
Overnight accommodation in Cooktown
Pick up and drop off to hotels in Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
4WD air-conditioned vehicle
Friendly knowledgeable driver-guide
One of Australia�s most scenic coastal routes
World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park
Daintree River Cruise
Guided Rainforest boardwalk
4WD only Bloomfield Track
Black Mountains
Outback of Far North Queensland

Rates and Tariffs

2016-17 Season

1^st Apr 2016 to 31^st Mar 2017

DELUXE TWIN/DOUBLE 4 star with en-suite

$929.00 adult
$709.00 per child

DELUXE SINGLE 4 star with en-suite

$1199.00 adult

DELUXE TWIN/DOUBLE 4 star with en-suite with Rainbow Serpent Rock Art

$1064.00 adult
$809.00 per child

DELUXE SINGLE 4 star with en-suite with Rainbow Serpent Rock Art

$1334.00 adult

* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Child age is 3 - 14 years. This tour is not really suitable for infants under the age of 3.

Departure Dates: This Cooktown tour departs on a Wednesday or Sunday from Cairns, Cairns Beaches or Port Douglas hotels. Extra departures might be available in August. Departure and return times are below. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number is 16.

How to book: You can book online via the rates table's "Book Now" button. Click on it and follow the prompts. Or, call to book on 1800 681 685. A 20% deposit payment is required to secure your place. The balance is payable on the day of travel. A fuel levy charge of $20 per adult is included in the ticket price.

Departure time:
This Cooktown Tour departs Cairns at approx. 7am
This Cooktown Tour departs Cairns Beaches at approx. 7.30am
This Cooktown Tour departs Port Douglas at approx. 8.30am

Return time:
This Cooktown Tour returns to Cairns at approx. 9.30pm
This Cooktown Tour returns to Cairns Beaches at approx. 9.00pm
This Cooktown Tour returns to Port Douglas at approx. 8.30pm

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up and return transfers to your accommodation in Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas is included in this tour.

What is NOT included:
Aboriginal Rock Art Tour (optional)
Rainbow Serpent Rock Art Tour is $120 per adult & $75 per child.
Entry to the Cooktown Museum by donation
Meals and drinks not indicated in the inclusions above.

Booking Policy

Please also advise the following:
The name of your Holiday Accommodation and/ or a mobile telephone contact in case the tour director cant find you. We also book accommodation at the best locally available rates so if we can help you with that, please let us know.

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