* 3 Day Cape York Air, Land and Sea Accommodated Tour (*638)

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Type: Tours and Attractions - 3 Day Tour Packages

If you are short on time but would like to see and stand at the tip of Cape York, the furthest north point on Australia's mainland, as well as see two of the Torres Strait islands, then this could be the tour for you!

With this three day tour package you fly from Cairns to Bamaga in Queensland's far north  The next day, you will take a ferry to Thursday Island, a bus tour of Thursday Island and then a flight from Bamaga back to Cairns.The next day take a full day 4WD tour to the tip of Queensland. You will also see the places of interest in the very far north of Queensland.

Your two night's accommodation are spent in a private twin or double room (shared bathroom facilities) and are located within a short walk of the beach.

Departure Dates: (May - October) Every Tuesday or Wednesday  at 7am. Starts from Cairns Airport, with check in one hour prior to the departure time. Returns to Cairns airport on the third day at 6.30pm. 

There is also a four day Cape York tour option, quite similar to this one, if you think three days is a bit too short.

How to Book: Full payment is required to secure the booking. This package can run with a minimum of one person. The maximum number of people we can book at one time on one date, is 6 people. Important Note: Due to airfare rules and restrictions, date changes and cancellations are not allowed once the booking has been paid for. You can book online via the rates table below, or call + 61 7 4044 9792 from overseas or 1800 681 685 FREE from within Australia.

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.

Day 1 of Cape York tour: ( D)  

For Tuesday and Wednesday departures: You will make your own way to Cairns Airport. Check in for your flight to Bamaga at 6.00am. This morning you will take a flight from Cairns at 7am, arriving to Bamaga.

You will be met at the Bamaga airport by a staff member from Loyalty Beach campground and fishing lodge. The first day is yours to explore on your own. You may wish to go fishing for the day with a professional local guide (optional - Costs around $400 - $460 on a sole charter basis). If you would prefer an overland tour to be arranged the first day, it can be done on a sole charter basis only, with a four hour tour to Muttee Heads and other places of interest in and around Bamaga, costing around $480 for 1 - 6 people. Overnight in a twin share room (shared bathroom).

Day 2: (B, L) After an early breakfast, you will be dropped off at Seisa wharf for the 8am ferry to Thursday Island (duration 1 hour). On arrival, you will enjoy a guided tour of the island (included) starting  at 09:30am. After your tour, you will catch a ferry at 11.15am to Horn Island (duration 15 minutes). From there you will be met by a local guide who will show you the sights of the island and give you a nice lunch before taking you back to the mainland to the Bamaga (all included) Overnight in a twin share room (shared bathroom).

Day 3: (B, L, D) Today you will take a 4WD tour with your guide all the way to the tip of Australia. The tour runs from 8am - 4pm and includes pick up and drop off to your accommodation. Points of interest: Somerset Beach, The local indigenous communities of the Northern Peninsula Area, Lockerbie Homestead, The Tip of Australia, Croc Tent, DC3 plane crash site, and more. The tour is conducted by an experienced guide familiar with Cape York flora and fauna, and includes a lunch and light refreshments at a pristine location. You will be dropped off at airport for your flight departing at 4.40pm to fly over The Great Barrier Reef to Cairns ending your fascinating safari of adventure and discovery in Australia’s far north. The safari terminates at Cairns airport at 6.40pm.

Features & Inclusions

  • Return flight from Cairns to Bamaga
  • Airport pick up at Bamaga
  • Two nights accommodation - Twin motel room, shared bathroom
  • All meals as per the itinerary
  • 4WD tour to the tip of Cape York and other highlights
  • Ferry transfers from Seisa to Thursday Island and Horn Island
  • Bus Tour of Thursday Island & Horn Island
  • Airport drop off to Bamaga Airport

Rates and Tariffs

2015 Season
1st Apr 2015 to 31st Oct 2015
2 people booked together on same tour $2650.00 adult
1 person travelling alone $3150.00 adult
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Child Policy: Child age is 6 - 11 years. This tour is not suitable for children 5 years and under.

Departure Dates: (May - November) Every Tuesday or Wednesday at 7am. Returns to Cairns airport on the third day at 6.40pm.
How to Book: Full payment is required to secure the booking. This package can run with a minimum of one person. The maximum number of people we can book at one time on one date, is 6 people. Important Note: Due to airfare rules and restrictions, date changes and cancellations are not allowed once the booking has been paid for. You can book online via the rates table above, or call + 61 7 4044 9792 from overseas or 1800 681 685 from within Australia.

Baggage Limits

The free checked baggage allowance is one piece not exceeding 16kg per passenger. The total linear measurement must not exceed 140cm (add together the depth, width and length).

The free cabin baggage allowance is one piece not exceeding 4kg per passenger (except infants under 2 years not occupying a seat).The total linear measurement must not exceed 105 cm (add together the depth, width and length). Due to the size of the aircraft cabin storage is limited. Check-in staff at all ports are required to sight all carry-on baggage.

Excess Baggage charges will apply for any baggage that is in excess of the free baggage allowance.

Booking Policy

Please also advise the following:
The name of your Holiday Accommodation and/ or a mobile telephone contact in case the tour director can’t find you. We also book accommodation at the best locally available rates so if we can help you with that, please let us know.

Payment: Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy:
Due to airfare rules and restrictions, date changes and cancellations are not allowed once the booking has been paid for.

Travel insurance is recommended.

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