3 Day All Inclusive Cooktown Tour - covering the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Tablelands

Type: Tours - Cooktown Tours

Sit back relax and enjoy three wonderful days of viewing some of the world's most pristine Rainforest and coastal views that Australia has to offer. On this all inclusive hotel and meals package tour, you will travel in small groups of between 4 - 6 people. You'll spend one night in Cooktown, travelling via the Atherton Tableands, and one night in Cape Tribulation (Daintree National Park). Both nights you'll have ensuite and all meals taken care of. You'll also have an inspiring optional tour included when you get to Cooktown valued at $120! These tours differ from other Cooktown tours in that they are fully inclusive of meals, attractions and quality accommodation.

Departure Dates for 2011 and 2012: This tour departs on demand (any date) with a minimum of four and a maximum of six passengers. You can book for less than 4 passengers and you will be matched up with other passengers. Departing Cairns at 07:00am and Northern Beaches at 07:30am, returning to Cairns early afternoon on the third day.

How to book:  A Deposit of $100 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 30 days before departure. Bookings made within 30  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, 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: Let your experienced local driver/guides take you on a once in a lifetime journey that includes special access 4WD through River Crossings where you will see rare King Ferns that date back to the Dinosaur Age.

Visit Cooktown and its many surrounding attractions as you learn about this truly amazing ancient area of the world. When you consider that you are visiting special access off road places in the Tablelands, as well as visiting Cooktown and the Daintree, plus getting all meals, accommodation and the "Willy Gordon GUURRBI Tour" included in Cooktown, you will realise this is an excellent value for money tour.

Tour Itinerary:

Itinerary is subject to change if road or weather conditions require it. Your accommodation is single/ twin or double share with private bathroom facilities. Your meals that are included are all breakfasts, morning tea, light lunches and evening meals as per the itinerary below:

DAY 1 - CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN VIA WET TROPICS & ATHERTON TABLELANDS - Lunch, Dinner

After pick up from your accommodation, we ascend the Lamb Range above Cairns with amazing views over city and beyond.  We arrive at Copperlode Dam and Lake Morris, Cairns water catchment area.  Our exclusive permit allows us to 4WD through the rainforest and river crossings to view rare King Ferns, one of our earliest vascular plant forms dating back to 325 million years. We then visit a World Heritage Rainforest Boardwalk where you’ll view giant Strangler Fig Trees. We then head to one of Australia’s original coffee plantations - Jaques on the Atherton Tablelands for a delightful morning tea (including local coffee & scones).  Visit the Mareeba Wetlands, a sanctuary for much of tropical Australia savannah and wetland wildlife and cultural heritage. Check out Bob’s Lookout before heading to Palmer River Roadhouse for lunch. Heading on towards Cooktown & mysterious Black Mountain, we climb some rugged terrain for a visit to Archer Point Lighthouse - a beacon to guide ships along the Great Barrier Reef. It’s then time for a refreshing drink (own expense) at the Lions Den Pub - another classic Aussie Icon. We then make our way to our accommodation which is the gorgeous Mungumby Homestead

 Overnight: Mungumby Lodge. Single/ Twin/ Double (ensuite)

DAY 2 - EXPLORE COOKTOWN - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, we visit the famous "Willy Gordon Guurrbi Tour" this is truly an amazing tour. Willie’s magical Aboriginal tours are recognised as one of Australia's must-do experiences and his small business has received a host of accolades, both here and overseas. In 2007 he received the Gnunkai Best Indigenous Tour Guide Award, and in 2008 was particularly proud to be named Cook Shire’s Citizen of the year. We then head into the centre of Cooktown and enjoy a light lunch. After lunch we enjoy a town tour and head up to Grassy Hill lookout for a look at fantastic view of Cooktown and its famous "River of Gold". It’s then onto the Historic Captain James Cook Museum. It’s then time to head south towards Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. Engaging 4WD we travel along the Bloomfield Track enjoying many scenic spots including Bloomfield Falls, Cedar Bay National Park, a boardwalk and more. After arriving at Cape Tribulation, you are free to take a walk on the beach and head up to Kulki Lookout. We then head towards our overnight accommodation.

Overnight: Cape Tribulation. Single/ Twin/ Double (ensuite)

DAY 3 - COOKTOWN TO CAIRNS/ PORT DOUGLAS VIA THE CAPTAIN COOK HIGHWAY - Breakfast, Lunch

After a leisurely breakfast, we head on towards Thornton Beach, adjacent to Queensland's third highest mountain, Thornton Peak. There’s the opportunity for an optional stop at the famous Daintree Ice Cream Company to enjoy some of their homemade tropical fruit ice creams. We then stop at Alexandra Lookout for spectacular views over the Daintree River mouth and beyond to Low isles and Snapper Island. We arrive at the famous Daintree River for our cable ferry crossing and then towards the Daintree Tea House for a special lunch at one of the Daintree region’s oldest established restaurants with a choice to try delicious Barramundi Fish (other menu items are available) and exotic tropical fruits. After lunch, enjoy a one hour cruise on the Daintree River where crocodiles and varied native bird species are spotted. This is your chance to see one of Australia’s most famous rivers through the eyes of a local, naturalist guide. Finally, we head south along the picturesque Captain Cook Highway towards Cairns with an optional stop at Mossman Gorge and Port Douglas. Your driver will drop you back to your accommodation in Cairns or Port Douglas in the early evening.

Features & Inclusions

• Luxury late model, well appointed vehicles
• Quality accommodation with private facilities
• Bottled water supplied on tour
• Small group numbers offering unrivalled, friendly and personalized service
• All breakfasts, morning tea, light lunches and evening meals as per itinerary
• "Willy Gordon GUURRBI Tour" in Cooktown
• All National Park entries fees
• Attractions as per itinerary
• Experienced driver guide
• Coral Coast Sea Drive
• Lake Morris
• Copperlode Dam
• Clohesy River and it's giant strangler fig
• Bob's Lookout
• Palmer River Road House
• Mysterious Black Mountain
• Cooktown
• Bloomfield track
• Cowie Bay
• Cape Tribulation
• Mardja Boardwalk
• Alexandra Lookout
• Daintree River Ferry
• Daintree River Cruise
• Daintree Tea House
• Port Douglas.

Specials & Packages

Rates and Tariffs

2011-12 Season	1st Apr 2011 to 31st Mar 2012
Twin Share - Inlcuding all levies	$1199.00 adult $1099.00 per child
Single Room - Inlcuding all levies	$1389.00 adult
2012-13 Season	1st Apr 2012 to 31st Mar 2013
Twin Share - Inlcuding all levies	$1199.00 adult $1099.00 per child
Single Room - Inlcuding all levies	$1389.00 adult
* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Departure Dates for 2011 and 2012: This tour departs on demand (any date) with a minimum of four and a maximum of six passengers. You can book for less than 4 passengers and you will be matched up with other passengers. Departing Cairns at 07:00am and Northern Beaches at 07:30am, returning to Cairns early afternoon on the third day.

How to book: A Deposit of $100 per adult is required to confirm your place with the balance due 30 days before departure. Bookings made within 30 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, 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.

What to bring:
- Camera
- Walking shoes
- Wallet
- Hat
- Sunscreen 30+
- Small bag with changes of clothes and any personal items

Booking Policy

Cancellations at anytime will incur a $100 per person cancellation charge and bookings cancelled by you less than one month prior to departure will incur the following charges: 15-31 days prior, 50% of Total, 14 Days or less, 100% of Total.

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