Billy Tea Safaris
One of our most popular Cairns tours! Experience the Daintree Rainforest, the Great Barrier Reef and see the Rainforest from above with Skyrail. Enquire now with our Reservations Team to book!
Day 1: Daintree, Cape Trib & Bloomfield
Billy Tea Safaris operates small personalised Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tours, where the rainforest meets the reef! On this full day rainforest tour from Cairns, you will explore all the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation region has to offer. As one of the only tour companies to travel on the Bloomfield Track, your experience will be like no other!
Sit back and relax in comfort in our custom-built 4WD air-conditioned vehicles while listening to informative and entertaining commentary by your local naturalist guide who has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna, history of the area and aboriginal culture. Learn all about the oldest rainforest in the world, the Daintree. Your day will be a memory of a lifetime!
Daintree Rainforest Guided Walk, learn all about flora, fauna and local history
Highlights of your day tour in the Daintree Rainforest
- Return transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches, Southside and Port Douglas
- See crocodiles & birdlife on the 1 hour Daintree River Cruise including morning tea
- Spectacular views where the world heritage rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef - one of the BEST drive in the world!
- Spot rare animals like a Cassowary or a Boyd's Dragon
- Guided walk through the Daintree Rainforest on an elevated boardwalk with our amazing guides and learn about Aboriginal culture and rare flora & fauna
- Visit the wallabies at our exclusive rainforest lunch setting
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cape Tribulation
- Swim in the rainforest at pristine Emmogen Creek
- Try a traditional Aussie 'Billy Tea' with damper - TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
- Share an exotic local tropical fruit platter - TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
- Spend time at the famous Cape Tribulation Beach - the only place in the world where two World Heritage-listed areas meet
- Cable Ferry crossing across the mighty Daintree River
- Stop at the Daintree Ice Creamery for an exotic tropical fruit ice-cream on the way home (own expense)
Daintree Rainforest bookings now available and operating Saturdays and Wednesdays weekly and Mondays during school holidays (21 Sept, 28 Sept, 5 Oct, 12 Oct)
Please note that due to COVID-19 closures, we have had to make alternative temporary changes to our itinerary.
ITINERARY CHANGES:
- Lunch has been moved to the Cape Tribulation Beach House restaurant so that each passenger is served individually rather than our usual BBQ in the rainforest
- Temporarily no tropical fruits platter, damper or Billy Tea
- Daintree Ice-Cream Company is temporarily closed and therefore we will not be able to stop here. We are stopping for an ice-cream at an alternative location. Ice-cream is at passengers expense.
- Wallabies - this location is currently closed and therefore this stop is currently unavailable.
- Cashless - all payments are to made in full prior to travel. You will not be able to pay with cash at any stage throughout the tour.
- COVID-Safe restrictions for seating within vehicles have eased and therefore social distancing while seated inside our vehicles is not required. Although COVID restrictions have eased for passenger seating, we will ensure to not allow passengers to sit immediately beside other passengers from other bookings or family units.
- The health and safety of our customers and employees is, and always has been our highest priority. Our new program brings together new and existing wellbeing measures as well as increased flexibility for cancellations and rebooking, read more here.
Day 2: Great Barrier Reef Trip
Award-winning super-yacht vessel EVOLUTION departs Cairns daily offering a comfortable, luxurious and affordable Great Barrier Reef cruise, with five hours spent visiting two spectacular Outer Great Barrier Reef destinations. This large modern vessel provides a superior ride in all weather conditions and exclusive protected Reef locations. Professional, friendly and attentive staff ensure a safe and enjoyable fun-filled experience.
The base price includes snorkelling but if you would like to dial-up the adventure you can add a variety of additional activities including up to 3 introductory or certified scuba dives, a semi-submersible coral viewing tour, marine biology tour or a helicopter scenic flight.
Our Reef Tour operates Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays and Saturdays during school holidays (26 Spet, 3 Oct & 10 Oct)
Please note that due to COVID-19 closures, we have had to make alternative temporary changes:
ITINERARY CHANGES:
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Lunch will remain the same with passengers individually served by the crew.
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Temporarily unavailable: fruit platter, cheese and biscuits and live music. Alternatively, mini muffins and a slice will be available instead.
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Temporarily unavailable: semi-submersible
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The health and safety of our customers and employees is, and always has been our highest priority. Our new program brings together new and existing wellbeing measures as well as increased flexibility for cancellations and rebooking, read more here.
EVOLUTION, Cairns' best value reef tour
Highlights of your day tour on the Great Barrier Reef
- 5 hours reef time at 2 exclusive outer Great Barrier Reef locations
- Unlimited snorkelling with all snorkelling equipment and flotation devices
- Free lycra/sun-suit hire
- Complimentary tea and coffee on arrival
- Spacious air-conditioned modern lounges and stylish upper deck to relax in comfort
- Professional, qualified and friendly instructors and crew
- Delicious Aussie BBQ lunch including prawns, fish, steak and tropical salads
- Exclusive, protected, sheltered reef locations
- Free glass of wine and snack on return journey
- Return transfers not included, additional cost Cairns CBD ($17) and Northern Beaches ($24)
- Reef Levy (EMC) of $20pp is included in the package price
Day 3: Kuranda Train and Skyrail
Travel by historic train to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest, with free time to explore the markets and the Kuranda village. Skyrail then takes you on an amazing experience over Australia's World Heritage-listed Tropical Rainforest. Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable six-person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment. This is a true bucket list item!
Skyrail Cableway - see the rainforest from above!
Highlights of your day tour to Kuranda and Skyrail
- Travel by historic Kuranda train
- Explore the Kuranda markets and village with free time
- Glide over the rainforest canopy in your Skyrail Gondola cabin
- See the rainforest from above and enjoy spectacular views over Cairns and the Daintree Rainforest
| Adult | $500.00 |
| Child (0-14 years) | $300.00 |
| Infant | $300.00 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children 0-14 years) | $1500.00 |
Billy Tea Safaris will provide Baby Seats or Booster Seat please advise upon booking, all children up to the age of 7 years.
Please be aware there is a 24-hour cancellation policy of 100% cancellation fee. No exceptions.
If you fail to load there is also a 100% cancellation fee applies. No exceptions.
Please check our Terms and Conditions for Cancellation Fees.
PRIVATE CHARTER RATES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Prices valid from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
