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2 Day Reef & Rainforest (Down Under Dive)

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Pricing Options

$425 AUD / Person - Adult (16+) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 01 Apr 2025)
$295 AUD / Person - Child (4-16 years) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
RRP $360 $320 AUD / Person - Family (2A + 2C) ($1280 Total) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0-3 years) (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Explore two World Heritage Listed wonders on this 2 Day Reef & Rainforest Tour!

  • The ultimate combo that visits 2 World Heritage sites on land and underwater
  • Spend a day onboard the Evolution superyacht exploring the stunning Reef
  • Journey up to the majestic Daintree Rainforest on a guided small group tour
  • Enjoy value-packed inclusions with meals, transport, sightseeing and more

Down Under Dive and Billy Tea Safaris offers the ultimate value for money with their 2 Day Reef & Rainforest package! Appreciate the natural beauty of both the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest on 2 separate day tours. Evolution Reef Cruise allows you to snorkel and dive to your hearts content with 5 hours free time visiting 2 incredible Outer Reef locations. While Billy Tea Safaris Daintree & Cape Trib 4WD tour provides a personalised, small group experience inclusive of wildlife river cruise, rainforest walk and so much more!

Evolution Reef Cruise and Billy Tea Safaris

Highlights

Explore the only place in the world with two world heritage listed regions alongside each other!

Evolution Great Barrier Reef Cruise

  • Morning and afternoon tea refreshments
  • Aussie BBQ lunch 
  • All snorkel equipment, including lycra suit
  • 5 hours visiting two amazing Outer Reef locations
  • Cruise onboard a luxury superyacht
  • Spacious sundeck and air-conditioned saloon 
  • Live music entertainment and glass of bubbly on return journey

Daintree & Cape Tribulation Day Trip

  • Return transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
  • Custom 4WD vehicle and local driver tour guide
  • Scenic coastal drive along the Captain Cook Hwy
  • 1 Hour Daintree River cruise 
  • Morning tea refreshments
  • Daintree River ferry crossing
  • Alexandra Range Lookout
  • Guided rainforest walk 
  • Lunch in the Daintree Rainforest
  • Swim at a freshwater swimming hole
  • Guided beach walk at Thornton Beach
  • Visit Daintree ice-creamery (included)

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1: Evolution Reef Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
View the full sample itinerary on the Evolution Reef Cruise page.

  • 7:15 am - Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal for your day aboard Evolution.
  • 8:00 am - Evolution Reef Cruise departs Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef.
  • 9:45 am - Arrive at your first reef location at Saxon Reef or Norman Reef for 3 hours of snorkelling or diving (at additiona...

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Day 1: Evolution Reef Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
View the full sample itinerary on the Evolution Reef Cruise page.

  • 7:15 am - Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal for your day aboard Evolution.
  • 8:00 am - Evolution Reef Cruise departs Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef.
  • 9:45 am - Arrive at your first reef location at Saxon Reef or Norman Reef for 3 hours of snorkelling or diving (at additional cost).
  • 11:30 am - Enjoy a fresh, locally-sourced BBQ lunch aboard Evolution.
  • 1:00 pm - Arrive at your second reef location at Hastings Reef for 2 hours of snorkelling or diving, in addition to semi-submersible tours and helicopter flight add-ons.
  • 3:00 pm - Evolution departs back to Cairns. Cheese and fruit platters and a glass of wine are served.
  • 4:30 pm - Arrive back in Cairns after a day of sun-soaked fun.

Evolution Reef Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef


Day 2: Billy Tea Safaris Daintree & Cape Tribulation Day Trip
View the full sample itinerary on the Billy Tea Safaris - Daintree & Cape Trib page.

  • 6:45am - Pick ups start from Cairns and Northern Beaches
  • 8:20am - Pick ups start from Port Douglas
  • 4:30pm - Drop offs Port Douglas
  • 6:00pm - Drops offs Cairns and Northern Beaches

Fan Palm Canopy Daintree Rainforest

More Information

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What To Bring

Evolution Reef Cruise

  • Swimwear 
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Underwater camera
  • Money for snacks
  • Change of clothes and warm jumper / jacket for cooler days

Billy Tea Safaris Daintree Rainforest

  • Small day pack
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Swimwear (optional)
  • Towel
  • Dry change of clothes
  • Warm pullover / light jacket 
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket / umbrella (during wet season)
  • Money fo...

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What To Bring

Evolution Reef Cruise

  • Swimwear 
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Underwater camera
  • Money for snacks
  • Change of clothes and warm jumper / jacket for cooler days

Billy Tea Safaris Daintree Rainforest

  • Small day pack
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Swimwear (optional)
  • Towel
  • Dry change of clothes
  • Warm pullover / light jacket 
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket / umbrella (during wet season)
  • Money for souvenirs / extra purchases

What's Included

Evolution Reef Cruise

  • Up to 5 hours of snorkelling the Reef
  • Tropical buffet lunch
  • Morning tea refreshments
  • Visiting two spectacular Outer Reefs
  • Friendly onboard crew
  • All snorkelling equipment
  • Lycra stinger / sun protective suit 
  • Comfortable air-conditioned saloon and dining lounge
  • Reef Levy Fees

Billy Tea Safaris Daintree Rainforest

  • Return 4WD coach transfers 
  • Morning tea - biscuits, tea/coffee
  • Delicious lunch in the Daintree Rainforest
  • Guided rainforest walk
  • National Park fees
  • 1 hour Daintree River cruise 
  • Guided beach walk
  • Daintree River ferry crossing
  • Alexandra Lookout
  • Scenic coastal drive

What's Extra

  • Extra optional dives
  • Wetsuit hire
  • Semi-submersible boat tour (weather dependent) ($10 pre-booked or $20 pay on board).
  • Any additional purchases; souvenirs, drinks, snacks etc. 
  • This does not include accommodation


 

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Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions.


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transport:

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Cairns Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


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Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 48 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Cairns Tours is required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Cairns Tours/Mr Travel retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Cairns Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Thank you for booking with Mr Travel/Cairns Tours. If you would like any advice or assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Evolution Reef Cruise depart from?

Check in starts from 7:15am at the Down Under Dive counter located inside the Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns. The Evolution yacht is located at A Finger, Cairns Marlin Marina and departs at 8am sharp.

Are special dietary requirements catered for?

Evolution and Billy Tea Safaris can cater to guests with vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free diets. Please advise reservations of your special dietary requirement at the time of booking or at least 48 hours prior to travel.

How long does it take to get to the outer reef?

The journey takes about 90 minutes to reach the Outer Reef location from Cairns. Evolution is one of the fastest boat trips to the Outer Reef giving you 5 hours of snorkelling and scuba diving at 2 Outer Reef Sites.

Are these tours accessibility friendly?

Evolution can accommodate guests with limited mobility, but it is advised to speak to staff when inquiring to ensure if the crew can meet your specific needs. Billy Tea Safaris passengers will be required to have a good level of mobility to navigate the stairs by themselves, or with the assistance of a personal carer. Wheelchairs must be small, compact and collapsible as space is limited. If unsure, please check with resevations at the time of booking. 

Do both tours include transfers from my accommodation?

Evolution Reef Cruise offers return coach transfers from Cairns City from $23, and Northern Beaches from $34. Billy Tea Safaris includes pick up and drop off from most Cairns City, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas hotel accommodations. 

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