Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train
Overview
Enjoy a small-group Kuranda tour departing from Port Douglas or Palm Cove (not Cairns). Glide over ancient rainforest on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Kuranda. We will meet you in Kuranda and transfer you to the village, where you’ll explore its vibrant arts and crafts markets, animal parks, cafes and restaurants, galleries and quirky shops. Then we help you board one of Australia’s most spectacular rail journeys, travel past waterfalls, through tunnels and great views. End your day with a signature cocktail (at own expense)in stunning Palm Cove, before returning to your accommodation in the late afternoon with great memories and new friends.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transfers in the Kuranda village
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway -if selected
- Scenic train -if selected
- Great tour guide to take care of everything for you
- Alcoholic beverages Cocktails at Palm Cove
- Skyrail Cableway - if not selected
- Scenic Railway-if not selected
- Entry fees to Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Entry fees to Bird World
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from any hotels in and around Port Douglas and Northern Beaches of Cairns
What To Expect
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kuranda Scenic Railway
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kuranda Heritage Markets
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Palm Cove Beach
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Passengers must be able to get on and off the bus
- Due to the wet season and heavy rain possible from November to April Scenic train may not be operating, please check with the operator.
- If you are travelling on a cruise ship please check timings with the operator or ask about a private charter
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train?
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Activity code: C-11730P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- All transfers in the Kuranda village.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway -if selected.
- Scenic train -if selected.
- Great tour guide to take care of everything for you.
- Alcoholic beverages. Cocktails at Palm Cove.
- Skyrail Cableway - if not selected.
- Scenic Railway-if not selected.
- Entry fees to Kuranda Koala Gardens.
- Entry fees to Bird World.
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..
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 Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transfers in the Kuranda village
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway -if selected
- Scenic train -if selected
- Great tour guide to take care of everything for you
- Alcoholic beveragesCocktails at Palm Cove
- Skyrail Cableway - if not selected
- Scenic Railway-if not selected
- Entry fees to Kuranda Koala Gardens
- Entry fees to Bird World
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Passengers must be able to get on and off the bus
- Due to the wet season and heavy rain possible from November to April Scenic train may not be operating, please check with the operator.
- If you are travelling on a cruise ship please check timings with the operator or ask about a private charter
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
