Day 1 - Fly to Cairns
On arrival, meet your shuttle transfer to Port Douglas
(approximately 1.5 hours - Upgrades to private car service
available, ask an Aspire consultant for the additional cost)
ACCOMMODATION - Stay four fabulous nights at Shantara Resort & Spa, located 400 meters from 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 which offers an array of trendy gourmet restaurants, cafes, and boutique shopping to suit all tastes. With a choice of spacious studio rooms or sizeable 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 board your vessel at Crystal Brook Marina Port Douglas
to commence a full-day cruise. Travel aboard Silversonic, a
29-meter luxury catamaran custom-designed for small groups of
adventure-minded people to revel in the thrill of diving and
snorkeling. Silversonic features a state-of-the-art ride control
system for a super smooth journey, a submerged platform for easy
water access, hot freshwater showers, change rooms, air-conditioned
lounges, and a licensed bar. With over five hours to explore the
delights of this underwater world, snorkelers can explore three
different outer reef locations at Agincourt Reef, on the very outer
edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel briefs at each site and a
guided free snorkel tour are included in your day.
Day 3 - Port Douglas – Daintree
Rainforest Dreamtime Gorge Walk
Experience the wonders of the World Heritage-listed Daintree
Rainforest and Aboriginal culture on this half-day tour.
NGANA JULAYMBA DUNGAY: “We All Going Daintree” tours are based around the Mossman, Mossman Gorge, coastal habitats & the Daintree River area. Discover the Kuku Yalanji people's environment, learn about different foods and medicines utilized from nature, sample some bush tucker, collect shellfish, and try traditional Aboriginal hunting practices. Have a go at boomerang and spear throwing and if you are lucky, catch a mud crab. Take a guided rainforest walk through the southern Daintree rainforest and visit the Mossman Gorge before being transferred back to Port Douglas.
**Optional Extra ** Upgrade from a half-day to a full day tour for an additional $40 per person including lunch*
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) :
Day 5 -
Depart Port Douglas - Sydney
This morning you will be transferred by shuttle service to Cairns
Airport to board your flight to your onward destination.
Conditions
Package from pricing is based on double occupancy (2 people sharing
a room). Single supplement from $330. 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.