Island and Rainforest with Sailing (Start Cairns)(Multi Share,Start Cairns, End Whitsundays)

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Mosey through mangrove forests, soak up sunshine on white sand beaches and spend 2-nights yachting around the Whitsunday Islands - this is tropic life at its finest. With plenty of options for the adrenalin junkies and equal down time for the laid back cats, this week long holiday leaving from Cairns will leave you speechless.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Swim in a local waterhole
    • Mangrove boardwalk with our expert guide
    • Visit the resort town of Port Douglas
    • Pass through Tully, home to Australia's best whitewater rafting
    • Pass Hinchinbrook Island - Australia's largest island national park
    • See Magnetic Island
    • Townsville city orientation
    • Relax on the famous white sands of Whitehaven Beach

What's this trip about?

    Mosey through mangrove forests, soak up sunshine on white sand beaches and spend 2-nights yachting around the Whitsunday Islands - this is tropic life at its finest. With plenty of options for the adrenalin junkies and equal down time for the laid back cats, this week long holiday leaving from Cairns will leave you speechless.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCairns
End CityWhitsundays

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cairns

Activities

  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Cairns to Cape Tribulation

Today we hit the open road and pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest, meeting up with a local Aboriginal guide to walk through the rainforest and learn about the culture and traditions of the native people. Want a little adventure in the treetops of the Daintree? Why not experience ziplining through the canopy?

Day 2: Cape Tribulation to Cairns

Rise & shine – Cape Tribulation beach is calling, and we’ve got some giant mangroves to explore with our local guide. Nature fix complete, we’ll make our way back to Cairns, passing through the pretty seaside town of Port Douglas on route. Tonight will be the cha...

Day 3: Cairns

Well good morning Cairns you delightful palm tree paradise. We have two days here to get deep - which may even mean a scuba dive on one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. You game?

Day 4: Cairns

Today is all about ticking off those once in a lifetime bucket list experiences. Think you’ve got what it takes to bungy jump or go whitewater rafting? Prove it – we’ve got optionals lined up that will get your head spinning with adrenaline. #NOREGRETS yo!

Day 5: Whitsundays Sailing

Arrive Whitsundays and jump on board the yacht.Swim, snorkel, eat & repeat is pretty much today’s vibe as we make our way around the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. Do as much or as little as you want – help the crew wince the sails, snorkel some of the b...

Day 6: Cairns to the Whitsundays via Townsville

Ready for some coach time fun? Damn right you are when your end destination is the Whitsundays. Bring it! Tropical Townsville never fails to impress with its Colonial buildings and checkered maritime history. We'll get orientated with the city and grab some lunch befo...

Day 7: Depart Whitsundays

You could stay snuggled up in your cabin with the crew, but really, why not wake up, head to the bow to catch that last Aussie sunrise up on deck. Nothing like breathing in that salty sea air to bring back the memories of an incredible trip. After a final breakfast to...

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Price From $1,760
Price per day$251
Last Updated: 1/13/2022

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