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2 Day Cairns Reef & Rainforest Tour Package
FROM: $435.00
The 2 Day Reef & Rainforest Package is one of the easiest ways to experience the very best of Cairns. Spend one day on the Outer Great Barrier Reef snorkelling or diving from a fast, modern catamaran, then explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on a guided 4WD tour. It’s the perfect mix of reef and rainforest, with quality operators and flexible scheduling — you don’t have to travel on consecutive days. If you’re short on time and want to do both properly, this is one of the best-value packages available.
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$435.00
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Product Name:
2 Day Cairns Reef & Rainforest Tour Package
Tour Type: 2-Day Tour Package - Operates: Daily - Departs: 8:00am - Returns: 5:00pm - Transfers: Yes on Rainforest Tour Only
The 2 Day Reef & Rainforest Package is one of the easiest ways to experience the very best of Cairns. Spend one day on the Outer Great Barrier Reef snorkelling or diving from a fast, modern catamaran, then explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on a guided 4WD tour. It’s the perfect mix of reef and rainforest, with quality operators and flexible scheduling — you don’t have to travel on consecutive days. If you’re short on time and want to do both properly, this is one of the best-value packages available.
| AVAILABLE ON THIS TOUR: | |
|---|---|
| Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise: Yes, 2 Outer Reef Sites | All Snorkelling Gear: Yes, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Lycra Suit |
| Meals Included: Yes, BBQ Lunch + Tea & Coffee | Introductory Diving: Yes, Extra Cost – See Price List |
| Certified Scuba Diving: Yes, Extra Cost – See Price List | Daintree Rainforest Tour: Yes, Cape Tribulation + Daintree National Park |
| Small Group Touring: Yes, Personalised 4WD Experience | Daintree River Cruise: Yes, Crocodile Spotting Included |
The 2 Day Cairns Reef & Rainforest tour Package is one of the best value ways to experience the very best of Tropical North Queensland, combining two World Heritage listed environments — the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest — into one easy, well-organised itinerary. This package pairs a full day Outer Reef trip onboard Evolution, a modern high-speed catamaran, with a small-group 4WD rainforest tour to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree National Park. The tours do not need to operate on consecutive days, giving you flexibility to plan your time in Cairns.
Your Great Barrier Reef day tour travels to two exclusive outer reef locations, providing up to five hours on the reef. This is a true outer reef experience, offering clear water, healthy coral systems and excellent marine life. The large, stable twin-hull vessel ensures a comfortable journey to and from the reef, with spacious air-conditioned interiors and large open deck areas to relax between snorkelling sessions. Access to the water is easy via a rear platform, and all snorkelling equipment is included. For those wanting to go further, optional introductory and certified scuba diving is available, along with additional activities such as scenic helicopter flights and semi-submersible tours.
The day includes a freshly prepared BBQ lunch with a selection of hot and cold dishes, along with tea, coffee and light refreshments throughout the day. On the return journey to Cairns, guests can relax and enjoy a complimentary drink while taking in the views across the Coral Sea. This is a well-balanced reef day, offering a good mix of time in the water and comfort onboard the vessel.
Your Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation day tour is completed in a custom-built 4WD vehicle with smaller passenger numbers, providing a more personalised experience. Led by experienced local driver-guides, this tour focuses on delivering both an educational and enjoyable journey through one of the oldest rainforests in the world. Highlights include a Daintree River cruise where you can spot crocodiles and birdlife in their natural habitat, guided rainforest walks along elevated boardwalks, and time at Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef.
As part of the day, you will travel across the Daintree River by cable ferry and explore deeper into the rainforest, including sections of the Bloomfield Track. Lunch is included at a local rainforest setting, along with stops throughout the day to experience the region’s unique landscapes and wildlife. A visit to the Daintree Ice Cream Company is also included, offering locally made tropical fruit ice-cream to finish the day.
This package is ideal for visitors who want to experience both the reef and the rainforest properly, without having to piece together separate tours. From our experience, the combination of a modern outer reef vessel with extended reef time, together with a small-group, high-quality rainforest tour, offers a well-balanced and reliable way to see the highlights of the Cairns region.
All prices in Australian Dollars:
2 Day Cairns Reef & Rainforest Tour Package Price List
| CHOOSE OPTION | INCLUDES | LUNCH | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Day-01: Full Day Reef Day-02: Full Day Rainforest | Yes Both Days | $435.00 | SAVE $59.00 |
| Child | Day-01: Full Day Reef Day-02: Full Day Rainforest | Yes Both Days | $290.00 | |
| Family (2 x Adults + 2 x Children) | Day-01: Full Day Reef Day-02: Full Day Rainforest | Yes Both Days | $1,300.00 | |
All prices in Australian Dollars.
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Itinerary:
Itinerary
This 2 Day Reef & Rainforest Package combines two full-day experiences. The tours do not need to operate on consecutive days, allowing flexibility in how you plan your time in Cairns.
Day 1: Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour
Your day begins with check-in at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal between 7:15am – 7:45am for an 8:00am departure. Once onboard, the vessel departs Cairns and travels approximately 60–90 minutes to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
During the journey, the crew provide safety briefings and information about the day ahead, including snorkelling and optional scuba diving activities. On arrival at the first reef location, you will have time to snorkel, dive or relax onboard while taking in the surrounding reef environment.
The tour visits two separate outer reef sites throughout the day. These locations are selected based on weather and reef conditions to ensure the best possible experience. This allows you to explore different coral formations and marine life across multiple areas of the reef.
A freshly prepared BBQ lunch is served onboard, along with tea and coffee. After lunch, you will continue to enjoy time in the water at the second reef location. Optional activities such as introductory diving, certified dives, scenic helicopter flights or semi-submersible tours can also be arranged on the day (additional cost).
In the afternoon, the vessel departs the reef and returns to Cairns, arriving at approximately 4:30pm. On the return journey, guests can relax onboard with light refreshments while enjoying the views across the Coral Sea.
Day 2: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation
Your rainforest day begins with hotel pick-up from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Port Douglas accommodation (pickup times confirmed at booking). You will travel north in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle in a smaller group setting.
The day starts with a scenic drive along the coastline before crossing the Daintree River by cable ferry. You will then join a guided Daintree River cruise, where you have the opportunity to spot crocodiles and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Continuing into the Daintree Rainforest, your guide will take you on a walk along elevated boardwalks, explaining the unique plants, wildlife and history of this World Heritage-listed environment. You will then travel deeper into the rainforest, including sections of the Bloomfield Track, offering a more remote and authentic experience.
Lunch is provided at a local rainforest setting, followed by time at Cape Tribulation Beach, where the rainforest meets the reef. Depending on conditions, there may also be an opportunity for a freshwater swim.
On the return journey to Cairns, you will stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company to enjoy locally made tropical fruit ice-cream. The tour concludes with drop-off back to your accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening.
Diving:
Scuba diving on the Outer Great Barrier Reef is one of the best ways to fully experience the reef, allowing you to get up close to the coral and marine life in a way that simply isn’t possible from the surface. This tour offers both introductory scuba diving for beginners and certified diving for experienced divers, making it suitable for all levels. (Optional extra cost).
If you have never dived before, you can try an Introductory Dive (also known as a Discover Scuba Dive). No previous experience is required. All training and equipment are provided on the day, with professional dive instructors guiding you every step of the way. Training begins on the trip out to the reef, where you will learn the basic skills and safety procedures before entering the water. Once at the reef, your instructor will assist you into the water and gradually introduce you to breathing underwater, before taking you on a guided dive over the reef. These dives are conducted in small groups and at shallow depths, making them a safe and controlled way to experience scuba diving for the first time.
For Certified Divers, this tour offers up to three dives at two different outer reef locations. All dives are guided by experienced dive professionals, and full equipment is included in the dive price. The reef sites are selected daily based on conditions, ensuring the best possible visibility and marine life encounters. You can expect healthy coral systems, large schools of fish, and a wide variety of reef species. The ability to dive multiple sites in one day adds variety and gives you the opportunity to explore different reef environments.
The vessel is well set up for diving, with easy water access via a rear platform and plenty of space to prepare your gear. Dive briefings are conducted before each dive, ensuring you are comfortable with the conditions and plan for the dive. Safety is always the priority, and all dives are conducted within conservative limits and guided by professional instructors.
From our experience, this is a very well-run dive day and a great option for both first-time divers wanting to try scuba diving, and certified divers looking for a relaxed, enjoyable day exploring the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Remember to try any form of scuba diving everyone must be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. PADI recommends allowing up to 24 hours after diving before flying in an aeroplane.
Snorkeling:
Snorkelling on the Outer Great Barrier Reef is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to experience this incredible natural environment. You do not need any previous experience — if you can swim and are comfortable in the water, you can enjoy the reef. All equipment is provided on the day, including mask, snorkel, fins and a protective lycra suit, which also helps with sun protection while you are in the water.
This tour visits two carefully selected outer reef locations, chosen on the day based on weather and conditions to ensure the best possible visibility and reef quality. These outer reef sites are known for their clear water, vibrant coral formations and diverse marine life. You can expect to see a wide variety of tropical fish, giant clams, and if you are lucky, turtles and other reef species.
Access to the water is easy via a large rear platform, allowing you to enter and exit the ocean comfortably. The crew provide a full snorkelling briefing before you enter the water, explaining how to use the equipment and where to find the best coral and marine life. Floatation devices are available for those who want extra support, making this a suitable experience for both confident swimmers and first-time snorkellers.
You are free to snorkel at your own pace, returning to the vessel whenever you like to relax, enjoy lunch or take in the views from the deck. For those wanting a deeper understanding of the reef, optional guided snorkel tours and marine presentations are available on the day.
From our experience, snorkelling on the outer reef offers excellent value — you can see a large amount of coral and marine life from the surface without needing to scuba dive. With up to five hours spent across two reef locations, this tour provides plenty of time in the water, making it a great option for anyone wanting a genuine Great Barrier Reef experience.
Customer Reviews:
CUSTOMER TOUR REVIEWS & FEEDBACK
Customer reviews are written by our customers using our 1 x FREE Digital Underwater Camera Hire Service. Remember to collect our camera you do need to come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm to pick up the camera. You also need to supply your own SD camera card.
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Staff Service - out of 5
Reef Quality - out of 5
Vaue For Money - out of 5
Overall Rating - out of 5
Travelled on:
As a new boat, Evolution is equipped with brand new snorkel and dive equipment. The vessel has three (3) levels, including two (2) air-conditioned interiors, providing plenty of space for guests to spread out and relax. At Cairns Dive Adventures we take our task of providing accurate tour advice and information seriously, so we headed out to spend the day on Evolution on Saturday 27
By:
Staff Service - out of 5
Reef Quality - out of 5
Vaue For Money - out of 5
Overall Rating - out of 5
Travelled on:
'OLD Boat - Osprey - no longer running - see review for new boat Evolution below'. Down Under Dive is definitely one of Cairns’ best value day tours to the Great Barrier Reef, including a certified or introductory dive in the package price. It attracts fun seekers from around the city and world, who definitely enjoyed the sun deck, BBQ lunch and complimentary platters on
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CAIRNS DIVE ADVENTURES TRIP REVIEWS:
Here you will find our dive trip reviews. Our staff have completed over 700 dives on the Great Barrier Reef. We love our scuba diving and we love to write reviews on what you can expect to see and do on a dive trip. See our full range of Cairns Dive Adventures trip reviews.
Billy Tea Daintree Rainforest Trip Review
By Clint |
Join Billy Tea Safaris for a full-day 4WD adventure through the Daintree Rainforest. Spot wild crocodiles on a Daintree River Cruise, visit Cape Tribulation, enjoy a guided rainforest walk, swim in a freshwater creek, and finish with locally made tropical fruit ice cream.
All prices in Australian Dollars.
We accept VISA, MC, AMEX, UNION PAY
No booking fees!
Remember to try any form of scuba diving everyone needs to be medically fit with no asthma and not be taking any prescription medication. PADI recommends allowing up to 24 hours after diving before flying in an airplane. Some tour operators have a no refund policy for any dives not completed for whatever reason. Please note the art of freediving is not permitted on any of the day boats or liveaboard dive boats from Cairns & Port Douglas. With the high instances of (shallow water blackout) companies do not allow this for safety reasons. It is highly recommended that passengers take out full comprehensive travel insurance for all tours and travel arrangements.
Do you have Medical Issues:
Please note if you have any medical issues you will need to go see your local GP where you live and get them to write you a letter on the practice letterhead signed and dated by your doctor that you are “Fit to dive” If you have one of these letters then all dive companies in Cairns will take you diving. Please note these letters are only valid for three months from their date of issue.
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FREE UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE*
Spend over $550.00 AUD on your Great Barrier Reef tour with us and receive the latest Digital Underwater Camera Hire. Take amazing High-Resolution images and 1080 HD Video. Only when you book online thru our website.
Not available for any tours to the Islands as fine white sand damages the seals on the cameras and makes them leak!
You need to come into our shop located on the Cairns Esplanade the day before departure to pick up the camera before 5:30 pm. You also need to supply your own SD Camera Card and drop the camera off back at our shop before 5:30pm.
Please Remember there is no other way to collect our cameras! All passengers must come into our shop the day before departure day before 5:30 pm.
While you're in Cairns… explore the rainforest!
Most visitors combine a Great Barrier Reef trip with a rainforest adventure.
Billy Tea – Daintree Rainforest 4WD Tour
Tropic Wings Grand Kuranda Train & Skyrail Tour
Barron River White Water Rafting – Half-Day Cairns Tour
Kuranda Day Tour – Skyrail & Kuranda Scenic Railway
