9 Day Cape York Tour - Drive North/ Cruise South Fully Accommodated 4WD Safari (Code: HT9DSA)

Type: Tours - Cape York Accommodated Tours

This nine day drive north and cruise south 4WD accommdoated safari travels from Cairns to Cape York over a six day safari and combines that with a three day voyage on the working cargo ship called the MV Trinity Bay to get back to Cairns. 

You'll travel in a luxury 4WD vehicle and eat and sleep in relative comfort compared to all the other Cape York tours.

Departure Dates: All the following tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of six passengers and road conditions permitting. We strongly advise to make a booking in advance. Some dates below may already be booked out, such is the popularity of these tours. 

This tour is available in reverse order on different dates.

2012 Tour Dates:

• May 22
  
• June 5, 19
• July 3, 17, 31
• August 14, 28
  
• September 11, 25
• October 9, 23

Click here to see Departure Dates for ALL the Cape York Tours in 2012.

How to Book:  A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours.  You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Click on it and follow the prompts, or, call to book on + 61 7 4036 3562  from outside Australia or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia.  Your booking confirmation/ receipt will be emailed to you shortly after your booking request and deposit payment has been received.

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More Information About the Tour:

On the first six days of the tour you will travel overland in a modern 4WD vehicle staying in out back accommodation with some of the comforts of home. The meals, apart from the lunches, are generally had at each of the accommodation establishments.

The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 6. The maximum number is 24 however these are amongst the most modern and comfortable 4WD tour vehicles available  featuring on-board toilets, TV/ DVD, road cam and all forward facing, reclinable seats.

The accommodation on board the cargo ship for the last two nights is offered as an opportunity for you to view first hand the servicing of supplies and food at the top end remote island communities. The accommodation on board is basic and of a four share basis with shared bathroom facilities.

Tour Itinerary:

All fares include meals as per itinerary code: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch and (D) Dinner. All accommodation costs and entrance fees as per itinerary.
All bedding and linen are provided.

DAY 1 CAIRNS – COOKTOWN (LD)

After an early morning pick up from your accommodation your adventure begins. Travelling north along the scenic Captain Cook Highway, through the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef. Then making our way along the jungle shrouded Bloomfield Track, stopping off at the unique Lion’s Den Hotel, and the mysterious Black Mountain, arriving at the old gold port of Cooktown. Visit Captain Cooks Landing and Grassy Hill Lookout. Overnight accommodation at Sovereign Resort in Cooktown – ensuite facilities.

DAY 2 COOKTOWN - LAKEFIELD NATIONAL PARK - MUSGRAVE (BLD)

Heading west into the outback, we travel over the legendary Battle Camp Range to the Old Laura Homestead and Lakefield National Park (toad conditions permitted). An amalgamation of 3 huge cattle stations, now a haven for the many birds and animals native to this area. Lagoons, billabongs, and wide river lakes are home to both fresh and saltwater crocodiles. The afternoon finds us arriving at our overnight accommodation at the old Musgrave telegraph station - share facilities.

DAY 3 MUSGRAVE - COEN – ARCHER RIVER – WEIPA (BLD)

After a leisurely morning, we continue north stopping off at the historic frontier gold town of Coen and the picturesque Archer River, before making our way to the bauxite-mining town of Weipa. Enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Our accommodation tonight is at the Heritage Resort – ensuite facilities.

DAY 4 WEIPA - WENLOCK RIVER – BRAMWELL STATION (BD)

This morning you may wish to take an informative tour of the Weipa mining operation (own expense) or just relax by the pool. After lunch, we head for our overnight accommodation at a true blue Aussie cattle station, Bramwell Station - share facilities.

DAY 5 BRAMWELL – FRUIT BAT FALLS – CAPE YORK (BLD)

After an early start, we head north travelling along part of the Old Telegraph Track to arrive at Fruit Bat Falls for lunch. Relax, swim, and enjoy this unique area with its enchanting waterfall. Then northwards across the Jardine River, to arrive at Cape York! We will be staying at Seisia. Seisia is ideally located for our next few days, being in walking distance from the Seisia Wharf, the departure point for the ferry to Thursday Island and a famous fishing spot. The accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park tonight are cottages with ensuite facilities.

DAY 6 CAPE YORK - SOMERSET  (BLD)

An unforgettable day! Stand at the very top of mainland Australia. We then visit Somerset (road conditions permitted), once the home of the legendary Jardine family and lunch on palm fringed Anchorage Beach which overlooks the Albany Passage. A walk on the beach completes your day before returning to Seisia. The accommodation at Seisia Holiday Park tonight are cottages with ensuite facilities.

DAY 7, 8 GREAT BARRIER REEF - MARINE PARKS (BLD)
Today you'll board the cargo vessel M.V. Trinity Bay for your sea voyage back to Cairns. Having watched her disgorge her cargo of essential supplies at the Seisia wharf you'll board and cruise your way out to the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. Sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers and crew whilst taking in the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and coastline.

 DAY 9 GREAT BARRIER REEF - CAIRNS (B)
Arriving at Trinity Wharf you'll disembark and bid farewell to what we're sure will have been the trip of a lifetime. No transfer to accommodation is included.

The operator reserves the right to alter itinerary, accommodation if necessitated. This tour does not include Thursday Island.

Features & Inclusions

• Cape Tribulation
• World Heritage Daintree National Park
• Bloomfield Track
• Cooktown
• Lakefield National Park
• Musgrave Telegraph Station
• Weipa
• Bramwell Station
• Fruit Bat Falls
• Cape York - Most Northern Tip of Australia
• 3 days and 2 nights aboard the M.V. Trinity Bay cargo ship in a 4 share cabin

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

2011 Season	1st May 2011 to 31st Oct 2011
9 Day Tour - Twin Share during 4WD safari	$3595.00 adult $3595.00 per child
9 Day Tour - Single Room during 4WD Safari	$4125.00 adult
2012 Season	1st May 2012 to 31st Oct 2012
9 Day Tour - Twin Share during 4WD safari	$3699.00 adult $3699.00 per child
9 Day Tour - Single Room during 4WD Safari	$4225.00 adult
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Departure Dates: All the following tours are guaranteed to depart on the follow dates with a minimum of six passengers and road conditions permitting. We strongly advise to make a booking in advance. Some dates below may already be booked out, such is the popularity of these tours.

This tour is available in reverse order on different dates.

2012 Tour Dates:

May 22
June 5, 19
July 3, 17, 31
August 14, 28
September 11, 25
October 9, 23

How to Book: A Deposit of $400 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 60 days before departure. Bookings made within 60 days of the travel date must be paid in full within 72 hours. You can book online via the rates table's "Add to Itinerary" button. Click on it and follow the prompts. Or, call to book on + 61 7 4036 3562 from outside Australia or 1800 681 685 (free call) from within Australia.

Departure time from Cairns: Between 6am - 7am. Guests should make arrangements to stay in Cairns on the day before the tour is due to begin.

Return time to Cairns: Approx 4.00pm - to be advised. Guests should make arrangements to stay in Cairns on the date of return because the time of return may be different by several hours.

Pickup or Departure Point Details: Complimentary pick up from Cairns city accommodation.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Pre and Post tour accommodation. Meals, unless mentioned on day to day itinerary, sleeping bags and pillows, any personal items such as drinks, newspapers, telephone, laundry, souvenirs, personal and holiday insurance.

WEIPA MINE TOUR - FOR ANYONE

The Largest Bauxite Mine in the World
A fascinating and informative tour of this enormous open cast mining site and the remote mining town of Weipa. The tour covers just about everything you might want to know about the Western Cape Region and its history plus a comprehensive insight into the whole process of mining and a chance to see the enormous mining equipment, trucks, locomotives and other plant used on the 2,590 square Km. Site. The tour takes approximately 2.5 hours and costs $30.00 pp

Booking Policy

Child Policy: Child = 11- 14 years. This tour is not recommended for children under 11 years of age.

Single Traveller Policy: Where possible, if asked, we will try to match you up with a fellow (same sex) single traveller. If not possible or if you want to sleep on your own, you will have to pay a single supplement of $700 for accommodated trips.

Please also advise the following if you know it:
The name of your Holiday Accommodation and/ or a mobile telephone contact in case the tour director can’t find you. We also book accommodation at the best locally available rates so if we can help you with that, please let us know.

Cancellation Policy:
•60 – 30 days prior to travel, a 25% cancellation fee applies
•30 – 14 days prior to travel, a 50% cancellation fee applies
•Less than 14 days prior to travel, a 100% cancellation fee applies
A $400 per person cancellation and administration fee applies to every cancellation greater than 60 days prior to the date of travel.

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