Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling

Reef Fleet Terminal - Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal between 7:15 am and 7:45 am. After checking in, proceed to the boat, Evolution. The friendly crew will welcome you, provide masks and snorkels, and offer arrival tea, coffee, and muffins before departure.

Great Barrier Reef - Evolution departs Cairns at 8 am, with a safety briefing en route to the first reef location. After 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will reach either Saxon Reef or Norman Reef, depending on weather and water clarity, ensuring the best experience for all activities.

Great Barrier Reef - Enjoy a BBQ lunch onboard, with options for special dietary needs. The meal includes an Australian barbecue with fresh fish, steak, prawns, and a variety of salads and breads.

Hastings Reef - Evolution arrives at the second reef location for more snorkelling and/or scuba diving. Experience the incredible diversity of marine life as you snorkel at another Outer Reef location. If you prefer to stay dry, relax and enjoy the views from our three deck spaces. For added adventure, choose the package with a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight to see the Great Barrier Reef from above!

Cairns Marlin Marina - As you return to the mainland after a full day in paradise, enjoy complimentary afternoon tea with cheese, biscuits, and a glass of wine as you celebrate a wonderful day at the Great Barrier Reef. Evolution returns to Cairns at approximately 4:30 pm.

Outback and Chillagoe Caves 4WD Tour

Skybury Cafe & Roastery - Located in one of Australia’s most diverse and rich food regions, Skybury Tropical Plantation has been growing the country’s finest coffee and tropical fruit for the past 30 years. Enjoy morning tea with coffee, tea, and sweet treats.

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park - Explore the Chillagoe Caves. Follow your guide through the fossilized remains of ancient coral reefs over 400 million years old. Once an inland sea, these limestone labyrinths are a spectacular sight.

Chillagoe Smelters - Discover the history of the Chillagoe copper smelters, with old chimneys dominating the western horizon. Visit the remains of the once-mighty smelters and imagine what it was like to work there.

Balancing Rock - Visit Balancing Rock for an iconic photo opportunity. Then, see Aboriginal Rock Art and learn about Dreamtime stories with your guide.

Chillagoe Cockatoo Hotel Motel - Enjoy lunch at a true Australian Outback Pub in the heart of Chillagoe town. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements before travel.

Granite Gorge Nature Park - A privately owned nature park near Mareeba with stunning scenery as you walk along the short circuit navigating massive boulders. Striking scenery and abundant wildlife.

The main attraction at Granite Gorge is the rock wallabies. This colony is an endangered species unique to the Mareeba area. Additionally, you’ll see other native wildlife.

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

Mount Alexandra Lookout - Travel up over the Alexandra Range and pause for a panoramic view of World Heritage, Wet Tropics, and Tropical Rainforest merging with the azure colors of the Coral Sea. *Currently Unavailable due to flood damage

Daintree River Cruise Centre - Enjoy a 1-hour Daintree River Cruise with morning tea. Relax and appreciate the beauty only the Daintree Rainforest can offer as you learn about Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests, and endemic wildlife—nature at its finest!

Daintree National Park - Daintree National Park, World Heritage Wet Tropics. Experience the rainforest intimately on one of our guided elevated National Park Boardwalks. Your experienced guide will take you on a wonderful journey through this ancient rainforest, interpreting flora and fauna. You will have ample time for photographs and questions as we search for the elusive, rare, and unique Southern Cassowary and other wildlife species within this habitat.

Daintree Region - It’s time for a refreshing swim in a rainforest stream. Cool off in the crystal-clear fresh waters, away from the crowds, in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest.

Cape Tribulation Beach - Stroll along the beach and boardwalk to the photographers’ platform overlooking the mountains and coast where the ‘Rainforest meets the Reef.’

Cape Tribulation Beach - Enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow travelers. We cater to special dietary requirements; please confirm with the tour operator prior to travel.

Daintree Ice Cream Company - Savor a homemade exotic ice cream made from locally grown produce. Sample unique flavors like Black Sapote, Wattle Seed, Jackfruit, and Coconut! (Signature ice cream cup included).

• Full Day Tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef, snorkel at 2 Outer Reef Sites
• Personal flotation aids - life jackets & noodles on the reef day
• Local eco-accredited driver guide for the Rainforest and Outback Days
• Return transfers for the Rainforest and Outback Day (*Port Douglas additional cost on Outback Day)
• Lunch
• Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and the Bloomfield Track
• Ice-Cream on the Rainforest Day
• Full Day Tour to the Outback and Chillagoe Caves

• Outback Day - Port Douglas transfers (min 2 people, contact reservations after booking to confirm)

Save up to 15% on this exclusive 3-day package!

Discover the wonders of Cairns and the Far North Queensland Region with a Great Barrier Reef Cruise, a 4WD adventure to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, followed by another full-day 4WD tour to the Outback Chillagoe.

The Rainforest and Outback Day offers a small, personalized tour with specially designed 4WD vehicles. The knowledgeable naturalist driver-guide, well-versed in the area’s flora, fauna, history, and Aboriginal culture, will ensure an unforgettable experience.

Sail to the reef aboard a luxurious 35-metre superyacht, visiting two outer reef sites. Enjoy over 5 hours of unlimited snorkeling, a delicious BBQ lunch on board, and a complimentary glass of wine for the return journey to Cairns.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Please wear closed-toe shoe and bring a light jacket or sweater for Outback and Rainforest
• For the Outback Tour, a reasonable level of fitness is required, as there are steps and uneven terrain leading into the caves
• Please choose your Rainforest Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your other tour days.
• The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.