10 Day Drive/Cruise Accommodated (*404)

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Type: Tours in Cairns - Cape York Accommodated Tours

Experience everything the Cape has to offer on this 10 day drive and then cruise back to Cairns Travelling over 10 days grants that little more time to fit in a few extra sites and an extra day at Twin Falls. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with no more than 15 passengers per vehicle and when numbers exceed 10, there is a host/ cook as well as the driver on each tour.

Departure Dates for for 2016: All tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of four passengers and road conditions permitting.

May 6,20
Jun 3,17
Jul 1,15,29
Aug 12,26
Sep 9,23

*Reverse Itinerary Cruise/Drive

May 10,24
June 7,21
Jul 5,19
Aug 2,16,30
Sept 13,27

Click here to see Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2016.

How to Book: A $400 per person deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least two months prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within two months of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours.

You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" 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.

Min/ Max Numbers for this tour: The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 4. The maximum number of passengers per vehicle is 6.

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Tour Itinerary:

All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. All camping and/or accommodation costs and entrance fees as per itinerary.

Trip Highlights includes

Tour Itinerary: All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. All camping and accommodation costs and entrance fees as per itinerary. Twin share tents with camp strecher beds, sleeping bags and solid mattresses are provided to all passengers on this camping safari.

DAY 1 (LD) - Cairns, Daintree Rainforest, Cooktown
Early morning pick up from selected locations as we travel via the beautiful coastal road until we cross the Daintree River and enter the majestic expanse of the World Heritage listed Daintree/Cape Tribulation Rainforest. Over the Bloomfield track to Cooktown. Perhaps a chance to shop in original colonial era shops. Overnight accommodation: Seaview Motel - (ensuite facilities)

DAY 2 (BLD) - Lakefield National Park, Musgrave
Assured of a unique place in the rich fabric of Australian history, Cooktown provides interest and excitement. Visit Cook’s landing place, and the century old cemetery. We then travel via Battle Camp Ranges and Old Laura Station and Lakefield National Park. Experience living outback history as we approach Musgrave pioneer telegraph station, which is over 100 years old. Overnight accommodation: Musgrave - (share facilities)

DAY 3 (BLD) - Coen, Archer River, Moreton Station.
Via historic Coen we travel north to cross the wide sandy Archer River and after lunch travel via Picaninny Plains and Batavia Downs Stations to arrive at Moreton a former Telegraph Station that carried the Morse code signal linking Brisbane to Thursday Island. Time for a guided nature walk on established trails along this lightly forested waterway. Overnight accommodation 2 nights: Cabin Tent - shared facilities (twin share fully screened tents with beds and linen)

DAY 4 (BLD) - Weipa, Moreton Station.
Through huge cattle runs travel West to arrive at bauxite-mining town of Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria. A veritable "Oasis in the wilderness" and providing further contrast to your experience of this last frontier. Today you have a choice of a Weipa Mine Tour, or an Eco Boat Tour. (own cost).

DAY 5 Friday (BLD) - Fruitbat Falls, Jardine River, Punsand Bay.
A really challenging route today as we ford fast flowing streams and traverse rugged 4WD roads to reach today’s lunch destination. Picturesque Fruitbat Falls on the Elliot River. Time to swim and explore or photograph the enchanting rock pools, and waterfall of this unique spot. This afternoon we cross the Jardine River, followed by a short visit to Bamaga Aboriginal and Islander settlement. 3 night’s accommodation: Punsand Bay Private Reserve. Beachfront Cabin Tent (ensuite facilities)

DAY 6 (BLD) - Thursday Island, Horn Island.
Early morning ferry through the islands of the Torres Strait to legendary "T.I." once homeport of the romantic pearl diver fleet, now "Capital" of the scattered islander communities between Australia and New Guinea. Maybe time for sightseeing, souvenir shopping. Thursday Island and Horn Island tours and Lunch IS INCLUDED.

DAY 7 (BLD) - Cape York, Somerset.
On return, there maybe time for a guided nature walk. An unforgettable day of achievement and interest. We stand at the very tip of our continent. Visit the ruins of Somerset, (road conditions permitting) with pristine beaches and rocky headlands.

DAY 8 (BLD) - Seisia, Commence Sea Leg, "Barge Day".
The focus of all attention today is Seisia wharf, where the cargo ships from Cairns disgorge their cargo of fuel, building materials, indeed everything needed by the island and local communities. At 80 meters and over 3000 tonnes the Trinity Bay is the largest cargo ship servicing the Torres Strait communities.

DAY 9 (BLD) - Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Total relaxation as you enjoy the company of the crew and shipboard companions.

DAY 10 (B) - Disembark Cairns
Your Adventure ends on arrival at Trinity Wharf Cairns.

Features & Inclusions

Most meals as per the itinerary
Entry fees and National Park fees where applicable
Historic Lions Den
Quikan Aborginal Paintings
Twin Falls/Fruitbat Falls
Jardine River
Torres Strait
Black Mountain
Moreton Telegraph
Old Telegraph Track
Seisa
Thursday island
Cooktonw
Zamia Forest
Cape York – The Tip
Weipa

Rates and Tariffs

Jun/Jul/Aug Season

1^st Jun 2016 to 30^th Aug 2016

10 Day Drive/Cruise Safari

$4990.00 per person

10 Day Cruise/Drive

$4790.00 adult

May/Sept Season

1^st May 2016 to 30^th May 2016

1^st Sep 2016 to 1^st Oct 2016

10 Day Drive/Cruise Safari

$4690.00 per person

10 Day Cruise/Drive

$4490.00 adult

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Booking Information

How to Book: A $400 deposit payment is required at the time of booking and the remaining balance is due at least seven weeks prior to departure. This trip is very popular and should be booked as far in advance as is possible. Bookings made within seven weeks of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours.

Booking Policy

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received more than 45 days prior to departure are subject to a $100 per person fee.
Cancellations between 45 and 30 days will forfeit their deposit.
Cancellations between 30 and 21 days are subject to a 50% refund.
Cancellations 21 days or less are subject to no refund whatsoever.

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