Inclusions:
Itinerary
Day 1 - Fly to Cairns
On arrival at Cairns airport meet your shuttle service for your
transfer to Port Douglas (approximately 1.5-2 hours).
ACCOMMODATION - Stay 4 fabulous nights at Shantara Resort & Spa, located 400 meters to Port Douglas’ famous Four Mile Beach with its palm fringed beach, relax or swim in the warm calm waters. Take a stroll to Macrossan Street (400metres) that offers an array of trendy gourmet restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping to suit all tastes. With a choice of spacious studio rooms or large comfortable one bedroom self-contained apartments, Shantara is an adult haven, ideal for couples looking for a tranquil, romantic and relaxing getaway.
Day 2 -
Great Barrier Reef Day Tour
This morning walk the short distance to the Reef Marina, at 9.30am
board Wavedancer, a 30 meter luxury sailing catamaran to commence a
full day cruise to the Low Isles. Journey to this idyllic coral
island set in a lagoon on the Great Barrier Reef. You have the
opportunity to swim, snorkel, drift through the corals or take a
glass bottom boat tour. Lunch is served on board. Join a marine
biologist for a guided walk around the island or a guided snorkel
tour. Cruise concludes at approximately 4.30pm, at which time hotel
drop offs will commence.
Day 3 -
Mossman Gorge & Aboriginal Dreamtime Walk
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel for your half
day tour to Mossman Gorge. Travel north along the scenic coastal
road to arrive at Mossman Gorge Centre and enjoy an Indigenous
presentation by the traditional owners of the gorge, the Kuku
Yalanji people before boarding the eco shuttle for the transfer
into Mossman Gorge. Your guide will take you on a walk sharing
their knowledge of this enchanting rainforest environment. Learn
about the fascinating secrets of one of the world's oldest
rainforests. Upon conclusion of the cruise, commence the return
journey to Port Douglas
Day 4 -
Port Douglas
Explore Tropical North Queensland at your leisure or consider
adding one of our tour options - Some of our favorites (additional
cost applies) :
Silversonic Outer Barrier Reef
Silversonic is a 29 metre luxury catamaran custom designed for
small groups of adventure minded people to revel in the thrill of
diving and snorkelling. With over five hours to explore the
delights of this underwater world, visit 3 different outer reef
locations at Agincourt Reef on the very outer edge of the Great
Barrier Reef.
Kuranda, Rail, Skyrail & Tjapukai
Kuranda Scenic Rail to Kuranda, Barron River & Stoney Creek
Falls, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural
Park which includes indigenous guide , entrance to all Theatres,
the famous Tjapukai Dancers, boomerang/spear throwing & bush
medicine.
Wildlife Habitat
The award-winning Wildlife Habitat is Australia’s leading
immersion exhibit - an open and interactive environment for guests
and animals to mingle in a spacious and natural setting. Visitors
wander along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a huge range
of flora and fauna as birds fly and roam freely. The original
Breakfast with the Birds has been a visitor must do for two
decades. Guests are immersed within the Wetlands environment whilst
enjoying the cacophony of sounds and colors of Wildlife as they
wander freely amongst the guests and are treated to a fantastic
tropical breakfast buffet.
Daintree Rainforest Jungle Surf
Rainforest has more strata than any other terrestrial ecosystem,
and can only be truly appreciated by getting up into the canopy.
With its low-impact system of platforms and cables, Jungle Surfing
offers unparalleled access to the heart of the Daintree from the
bustling forest floor to the giants that tower above the
canopy.
Day 5 -
Depart Port Douglas
This morning you will be transferred by shuttle service to Cairns
Airport to board your Virgin Australia flight to your onward
destination.
Conditions
Starting from pricing is valid for departures until 10 June 2018.
$80 per person supplement applies for travel 11 -30 Jun; $190 per
person supplement applies for travel 01 Jul - 30 Sep 2018. Certain
black out dates apply on the accommodation and tour value add
offers - check with your Aspire consultant. Seats are limited and
may not be available on every flight. Hotels are subject to
availability. All prices reflect a discount for purchases made by
cash/wire transfer/check, please see terms and conditions for
credit card payments. There are no discounts for payment made by
credit cards. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions
apply.