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Private Tour: Tropical Rainforest and Waterfalls Day Trip from Cairns

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Overview

Choose this private tour for you and 6 friends with all entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch included. On this private family friendly day trip through the tropical rainforest you'll see native wildlife in their natural environment, visit the best waterfalls in the mountains, be guided through the cool mountain rainforests with an informative, fun and friendly professional guide.

What's Included

  • Lunch (at own expense)
  • National Park fees
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks are included in your tour but must be purchased at your own expense.
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your tour will always begin and finish at your accommodation address unless otherwise stated by traveller.

Options & Pricing

• 7:30 AM

What To Expect

Atherton Tablelands

Your guide is professional, and a local making this an insider's private tour.Leaving Cairns, experience freedom and flexibility, visit ancient World Heritage-Listed rainforests and waterfalls. This tour has the balance of keeping to a personal pace, with your experienced guide as he explains the diversity and history of this ancient land in a fun and friendly way. No boredom of scripted lectures from a pushy hired guide.Picture native tropical fauna and flora in their natural environment. Breath in the fresh mountain air, refresh with a quick swim or soak up the spray from one of the many waterfalls you'll visit. be left in awe at the timeless beauty of this natural paradise. Inclusive of morning tea, lunch chilled bottled water, and more.Expect to photograph, experience and encounter these things : • Extinct Volcanic Crater Lakes 100s of feet deep and miles wide. • Travel to over 3000 feet above sea level, to view and photograph the contrasting ancient landscape of the shady green world heritage listed Mabi rain forests, deep green rolling dairy pastures, and valley gorges, of the basalt layered fertile red soils within this unique elevated temperate wet tropical area of Far North Queensland. •  Learn about the Indigenous and bygone era of the pioneering history of this unique area from your local expert guide. • Photograph and learn of rare and endangered world heritage listed plant species including some giant trees over 1000 yrs old. • Observe unique and endangered native fauna in their natural environment such as the rare tree kangaroo, cassowary, platypus and hundreds of species of colorful songbirds.  • Optional swim in one of the many cool refreshing mountain water rivers and streams. • Feel the cool spray upon your face of the natural moist air from one of the many waterfalls we visit, formed many thousands of years ago from lava solidified in time. Waterfalls such as; Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Zillie, Ellinjaa and more. • Enjoy local homemade cuisine (prepared especially according to your dietary requirements). •  Experience the pleasure of not being rushed as we customize your tour to suit your individual needs, as a group or a family.  • While in the bus, enjoy temperature controlled conditioned comfort between destinations. • Pick up and return to your hotel accommodation. 
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7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Tropical Rainforest and Waterfalls Day Trip from Cairns?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-19448P9

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Lunch (at own expense)
  • National Park fees
  • Live commentary on board
  • Morning tea (at own expense)
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide first aid trained
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks are included in your tour but must be purchased at your own expense.
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).

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