2 Day Reef and Rainforest package card showing a reef cruise boat and Daintree boardwalk
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2 Day Reef and Rainforest Package – Popular

from A$455
2 days
Cairns
All Ages (4+)
Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

Two full days, two World Heritage sites, one easy booking. Snorkel two outer reef sites from the 35 metre superyacht Evolution, then head north in a small group 4WD for a Daintree River croc cruise, a rainforest boardwalk, a freshwater swim and Cape Tribulation Beach. Pick your dates; they don't need to run back to back.

  • 2 Day Reef and Rainforest package card showing a reef cruise boat and Daintree boardwalk
  • Reef cruise catamaran on deep blue water off Cairns
  • Woman leaning on a rainforest boardwalk railing in the Daintree
  • Aerial view of a palm lined beach and coastal road north of Cairns
  • Snorkeller swimming beside a reef cruise catamaran on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Visitors on a raised boardwalk through Daintree Rainforest tree ferns
  • 2 Day Reef and Rainforest package card showing a reef cruise boat and Daintree boardwalk
  • Reef cruise catamaran on deep blue water off Cairns
  • Woman leaning on a rainforest boardwalk railing in the Daintree
  • Aerial view of a palm lined beach and coastal road north of Cairns
  • Snorkeller swimming beside a reef cruise catamaran on the Great Barrier Reef
  • Visitors on a raised boardwalk through Daintree Rainforest tree ferns

Quick read before you book.

  • Reef and rainforest, two World Heritage sites in one booking
  • Pick your own dates, no need to run them back to back
  • Snorkel the outer reef from a 35 metre superyacht
  • Small group 4WD into the Daintree with a local crew running tours for over 40 years
  • Stand where the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation
  • Save up to $59 per person on booking each day separately

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Days are full on, so grab a front seat if bumpy 4WD tracks bother you, and pack swimmers for the creek.

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Included in this tour.

  • Full day outer Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns on Evolution
  • Around 5 hours at two outer reef sites
  • Unlimited snorkelling with equipment and flotation devices
  • Lycra sun suit hire
  • Professional crew and snorkel instructors
  • BBQ lunch with prawns, fish, steak and tropical salads (vegetarian and gluten free options)
  • Glass of wine, cheese and biscuits on the return cruise
  • Rainforest day return transfers from Cairns, the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
  • Accredited driver guide in a custom built, air conditioned 4WD
  • All National Park fees
  • 1 hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
  • Tea or coffee and biscuits for morning tea
  • Alexandra Range lookout stop
  • Guided rainforest boardwalk walk (about 1 km return)
  • Lunch at a local café in the Daintree
  • Freshwater swim stop, conditions permitting
  • Cape Tribulation Beach and boardwalk
  • Daintree River cable ferry crossing
  • Tropical fruit ice cream

Commonly asked questions.

You get a full day outer Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruise on the superyacht Evolution with a BBQ lunch, plus a full day small group 4WD tour of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation with a river cruise, lunch, a freshwater swim and return transfers from Cairns, the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas. Hotel transfers for the reef day aren't included.

No. Pick any two dates that suit you, so you can leave a rest day in between. Seats are limited in peak season, so it pays to lock in your dates early.

For the reef day, check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, between 7.15am and 7.45am for an 8am departure. On the rainforest day, pickup starts around 7am in Cairns, 7.20am on the Northern Beaches and 8.20am in Port Douglas, and you should reconfirm your pickup at least 48 hours before travel. Staying out of town? Our guide to getting around Cairns without a car covers how to reach the terminal.

Cancel more than 24 hours before your first tour day for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours, or missing your pickup, aren't refunded, and a $50 rebooking fee may apply.

If a full tour day is cancelled for weather or safety, you'll be rebooked on the next available date at no cost or refunded. On the rainforest day the guide may skip or change stops for weather or road conditions, and those partial changes aren't refundable.

Children aged 4 to 16 travel at the child rate, and the family rate covers 2 adults and 2 children. The rainforest day doesn't cater for children under 4. Pregnant guests can snorkel with a flotation device but can't scuba dive.

The rainforest day suits a beginner fitness level with a leisurely boardwalk walk, but guests need to walk unaided or with their own carer and only small collapsible wheelchairs fit. Snorkelling needs basic fitness and the ability to swim, and flotation devices are provided on the reef.

Pack swimwear, a towel, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle, a change of clothes and some cash or card for extras, plus a raincoat from December to March. Lycra sun suits are free on the reef day, and our Cairns stinger season guide explains why they matter in the warmer months.

More about this tour.

Most Cairns visitors try to squeeze the reef and the rainforest into one rushed trip. This package gives each its own full day with Billy Tea Safaris, a locally owned Cairns operator that has been taking small groups into the Daintree for over 40 years, and puts your reef day on the 35 metre superyacht Evolution. Your two days don't have to run back to back, so you can leave a rest day in between.On reef day you check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal in Cairns from 7.15am, and Evolution heads out at 8am to two outer Great Barrier Reef sites. That's around five hours on the reef, with unlimited snorkelling, gear and flotation provided, and a lycra sun suit at no extra cost. Lunch is a BBQ spread with prawns, fish, steak and tropical salads, and the ride home comes with a glass of wine, cheese and biscuits. Keen to try scuba? Introductory and certified dives can be added as an upgrade. You're back in Cairns around 4.30pm. Only after the reef? The same boat runs as the Evolution Outer Reef Cruise.On rainforest day your guide collects you from Cairns, the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas in a custom built, air conditioned 4WD that carries no more than 20 guests. Heading north, you'll spend an hour on the Daintree River looking for crocodiles and birdlife, stop at the Alexandra Range lookout for the view over the river mouth and the Coral Sea, and walk an elevated boardwalk about a kilometre through the rainforest. After lunch in the Daintree there's a freshwater swim in a rainforest stream, then time on Cape Tribulation Beach, where the rainforest runs straight into the reef. A cable ferry crossing and a tropical fruit ice cream from the Daintree Ice Cream Company round out the day before you're dropped back in Cairns around 6.30pm.Working out how long to spend up north? Our guide to how many days in Cairns helps you fit both days in without rushing. Explore the itinerary, then check availability for your dates.

Additional info.

  • The reef and rainforest days don't need to be consecutive. Seats are limited in peak season, so book early.
  • Reef day: check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, between 7.15am and 7.45am. Evolution departs at 8am and returns about 4.30pm. Hotel transfers for the reef day aren't included.
  • Rainforest day approximate pickup and return times: Cairns CBD 7am to 7.15am, back about 6.30pm; Northern Beaches 7.20am to 7.45am, back about 6pm; Port Douglas 8.20am, back about 4pm to 4.30pm.
  • Reconfirm your pickup location and time at least 48 hours before travel. Missing your pickup is treated as a cancellation with no refund.
  • Children aged 4 to 16 travel at the child rate, and the family rate covers 2 adults and 2 children. The rainforest day doesn't cater for children under 4.
  • The rainforest day suits a beginner fitness level. Guests need to walk unaided or with their own carer, only small collapsible wheelchairs fit, and staff can't help with lifting.
  • Snorkelling needs basic fitness and the ability to swim. Pregnant guests can snorkel but can't scuba dive.
  • Share any dietary requirements when you book, at least 48 hours before travel.
  • Bring swimwear, a towel, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle, a change of clothes, a camera and cash or card for extras. Pack a raincoat from December to March and a light jacket in July and August. Wear flat shoes or sandals; thongs and heels aren't suitable for the rainforest.
  • There's no WiFi on the rainforest vehicle and mobile reception is limited up north.