7 Day Fully Accommodated Cape York Tour - Fly North, Drive South 4WD Safari - with hotels and indoor breakfast and dinners (*38)

Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Tours » 7 Day Fully Accommodated Cape York Tour - Fly North, Drive South 4WD Safari - with hotels and indoor breakfast and dinners (*38)

Type: Tours in Cairns - Cape York Accommodated Tours

On this 7 Day Cape York Fly Drive Fully Accommodated Tour you will travel in relative style and comfort compared to other Cape York Tours. This tour is for people who would like a tour of Cape York and Thursday Island where they can eat well, and travel and sleep in comfort - by outback standards that is!

You’ll travel in a modern luxury 4WD vehicle from Cape York to Cairns and the first two days and one night in the remote far northern islands of Horn and Thursday Island with a free day to also explore Thursday and Horn Island if you wish.

Departure Dates for 2017: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of six passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour is also available in reverse order on different dates. Click here to see the dates of departure and itinerary for the reverse itinerary which is a 7 Day Drive North, Fly South Fully Accommodated tour.

2017 Departure Dates:

May 22
June 5,19
July 3,17,31
Aug 4,28
Sept 11,25
Oct 9

Click here to see other Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2017.

How to Book: A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. You can book online via the rates table's "Book Now" button. Click on it and follow the prompts, or, call us to book on 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. Your booking confirmation/ receipt will be emailed to you shortly after your booking request and deposit payment has been received.

More Information About the Tour:

The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 10 (Of course you can book with as few as one person - you will be matched up with other people) The maximum number is 25 however these are amongst the most modern and comfortable 4WD tour vehicles available featuring on-board toilets, TV/ DVD, road cam and all forward facing, reclinable seats.

Key Benefits of this tour are: Quality accommodation. 5 Nights Private Bathroom Facilities, 1 Night Shared Bathroom. The best vehicles - the only ones with on board toilets. No back-tracking on the tour, you fly to Cape York on a dash 8 airplane and then travel overland by 4WD tour back to Cairns. Includes a Thursday Island tour.

Tour Itinerary:

All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. All accommodation costs and entrance fees as per itinerary.
All bedding and linen are provided.

DAY 1 CAIRNS – THURSDAY ISLAND – CAPE YORK (D)

Transfer to Cairns airport for your flight to Thursday Island. This flight provides spectacular views of the Coral Sea and The Great Barrier Reef and the uninhabited East Coast wilderness of Cape York Peninsula. On arrival at Thursday Island, you will be taken on an informative guided bus tour of the island and its picturesque Harbour, once home to the romantic pearl lugger fleet. Late afternoon ferry transfer to the mainland, where you will be met by your guide, who will take you to Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, a famous fishing spot. The accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park tonight are cottages with ensuite facilities.

DAY 2 CAPE YORK (BLD)

An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and government outpost established in 1864. We have lunch on the palm fringed Anchorage Beach, which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach will complete your day before returning to Seisia. The accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park tonight are cottages with ensuite facilities.

DAY 3 CAPE YORK – FRUIT BAT FALLS– BRAMWELL STATION (BLD)

Southward bound, we cross the mighty Jardine River, stopping at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track, before we make our way to a ‘true blue, aussie’ cattle station, Bramwell Station – share facilities.

DAY 4 BRAMWELL - WEIPA (BD)

A southerly run through the wilderness with all its varied landscapes to cross the Wenlock River. We head for the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria and our overnight stop at Weipa, with its view over Albatross Bay. This afternoon there will be the opportunity of a tour of the largest bauxite mine in the world (own expense). Our accommodation tonight is at the Heritage Resort – ensuite facilities.

DAY 5 WEIPA - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

We continue south, stopping off at the picturesque Archer River, then on to the historic frontier gold town of Coen. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight accommodation at Old Musgrave Telegraph Station – share facilities.

DAY 6 MUSGRAVE - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - COOKTOWN (BLD)

After an early start, we head east towards Princess Charlotte Bay where we traverse the entire length of Lakefield National Park (road conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. Travelling southwards, we continue on to Old Laura Homestead and then cross the Battle Camp Range. This afternoon we explore the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at the Sovereign Resort in Cooktown - ensuite facilities.

DAY 7 COOKTOWN - CAPE TRIBULATION - CAIRNS (BL)

The final exciting day has, unfortunately, arrived, but before returning to Cairns, we make our way south passing the mysterious Black Mountain and the historic Lions Den Hotel. Traversing the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track we see where the 'rainforest meets the reef' at Cape Tribulation. We travel through the splendor of a World Heritage listed rainforest. A scenic drive along the Marlin Coast is a perfect way to complete your safari. Arriving late afternoon in Cairns, where you will be taken to your accommodation.

Optional Extra:

This tour also allows a night on Horn Island at the start of the tour. This option includes accommodation, dinner & breakfast and a tour of Horn Island.

Cost is $285 per person/twin share or $385 single traveller

The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary and, accommodation if necessitated.

Features & Inclusions

6 nights accommodation 5 Nights Private Bathroom Facilities, 1 Night Shared Bathroom.
Modern air conditioned 4WD vehicle
All restaurant dinners and breakfasts
Flight from Cairns to Cape York
Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
Thursday Island tour
Fruitbat falls
Bramwell Station
Weipa
Musgrave Telegraph Station
Lakefield National Park
Cooktown
Bloomfield Track
Cape Tribulation
World Heritage Daintree National Park
All National Park, Site and Ferry Fees

Rates and Tariffs

2017 Season

1^st May 2017 to 31^st Oct 2017

7 Days - Twin share

$3450.00 adult

7 Days - single room

$4230.00 adult

Optional - 1 Night on Horn Island, inc, accommodation, tour and meals (Twin Share)

$285.00 per person

Optional - 1 Night on Horn Island, inc, accommodation, tour and meals (Single Traveller)

$385.00 adult

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

Booking Information

Departure Dates: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of ten passengers and road conditions permitting. This tour is also available in reverse order on different dates.

How to Book: A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. You can book online via the rates table's "Book Now" button. Click on it and follow the prompts, or, call to book on + 61 7 4044 9792 from outside Australia or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia. Your booking confirmation/ receipt will be emailed to you shortly after your booking request and deposit payment has been received. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 10. (Of course you can book with as few as one person - you will be matched up with other people) The maximum number is 25.

Departure time: Between 7.00am - 8.00am, you will be advised an exact pick up time 1 � 2 days prior to your tour�s departure date.

Return time: Approximately 5.00pm.

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

What is not included:
Pre and Post tour accommodation. Meals, unless mentioned on day to day itinerary, sleeping bags and pillows, any personal items such as drinks, newspapers, telephone, laundry, souvenirs, personal and holiday insurance

WEIPA MINE TOUR
The Largest Bauxite Mine in the World
A fascinating and informative tour of this enormous open cast mining site and the remote mining town of Weipa. The tour covers just about everything you might want to know about the Western Cape Region and its history plus a comprehensive insight into the whole process of mining and a chance to see the enormous mining equipment, trucks, locomotives and other plant used on the 2,590 square Km. Site. The tour takes approximately 2.5 hours and costs $40.00 pp

Booking Policy

Please 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.

Important Notes:
Cancellation Policy:
60 - 30 days prior to travel, a 25% cancellation fee applies
30 -14 days prior to travel, a 50% cancellation fee applies
Less than 14 days prior to travel, a 100% cancellation fee applies
A $400 per person cancellation and administration fee applies to every cancellation greater than 60 days prior to the date of travel.

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