2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
Overview
Over two days you will experience the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef and explore two Outer Great Barrier Reef locations.
The Daintree Rainforest Tour is a small personalised tour with custom-built 4WD vehicles. Your naturalist driver-guide has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna, history of the area and aboriginal culture, which will ensure your day will be a memory of a lifetime.
The Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour has been locally owned and operated for over 30 years. Enjoy unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours, delicious BBQ lunch onboard and a free glass of wine for the journey home to Cairns.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Arrival coffee, tea and muffins on reef day and tea, coffee and biscuits on rainforest day before river cruise
- Lunch
- Snacks Ice-Cream on the Rainforest Day and wine, cheese & biscuits on the Reef Day
- Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Return transfers on the Rainforest Day from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
- Full Day Tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and snorkel at 2 Outer Reef sites
- Accredited or naturalist local tour guide on Rainforest Tour
- Transfers for the Reef Day. Contact operator after travel to book.
Meeting and Pickup
Rainforest Day: return transfers are included from Cairns, Northern Beaches, Southside, and Port Douglas.Reef Day: please make your way to Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street Cairns for check-in between 7.15am - 7.45am. Boat departs at 8am. Return transfers can be arranged for an additional cost. Please contact the tour operator after booking to book your transfers.
What To Expect
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour
7 Stops
Great Barrier Reef Snorkelling
5 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please choose your Reef Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your Rainforest Day.
- The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked.
- The Rainforest Day will have a maximum of 20 passengers. The Reef Day will have a maximum of 160 passengers.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 160 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3063P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Tea and coffee. Arrival coffee, tea and muffins on reef day and tea, coffee and biscuits on rainforest day before river cruise.
- Lunch.
- Snacks. Ice-Cream on the Rainforest Day and wine, cheese & biscuits on the Reef Day.
- Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Return transfers on the Rainforest Day from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.
- Full Day Tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and snorkel at 2 Outer Reef sites.
- Accredited or naturalist local tour guide on Rainforest Tour.
- Transfers for the Reef Day. Contact operator after travel to book.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please choose your Reef Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your Rainforest Day.
- The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked.
- The Rainforest Day will have a maximum of 20 passengers. The Reef Day will have a maximum of 160 passengers.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeArrival coffee, tea and muffins on reef day and tea, coffee and biscuits on rainforest day before river cruise
- Lunch
- SnacksIce-Cream on the Rainforest Day and wine, cheese & biscuits on the Reef Day
- Full Day Tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Return transfers on the Rainforest Day from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
- Full Day Tour to the Outer Great Barrier Reef and snorkel at 2 Outer Reef sites
- Accredited or naturalist local tour guide on Rainforest Tour
- Transfers for the Reef Day. Contact operator after travel to book.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Please choose your Reef Tour as the first day of your booking. Once booked, please contact the tour operator once booked to choose your Rainforest Day.
- The tours do not need to be on consecutive days. Please speak to the tour operator once booked.
- The Rainforest Day will have a maximum of 20 passengers. The Reef Day will have a maximum of 160 passengers.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 160 travelers
