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Down Under Tours | Private Aboriginal Art and Culture

FROM: $579
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Departure Times

Departs: Please Enquire - Daily
Returns: Please Enquire - Daily

Pricing Options

$2229 AUD / Person - Private Tour - 1 Person (Between: 15 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$1239 AUD / Person - Private Tour - 2 People ($2478 Total) (Between: 15 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$909 AUD / Person - Private Tour - 3 People ($2727 Total) (Between: 15 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$744 AUD / Person - Private Tour - 4 People ($2976 Total) (Between: 15 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$645 AUD / Person - Private Tour - 5 People ($3225 Total) (Between: 15 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$579 AUD / Person - Private Tour - 6 People ($3474 Total) (Between: 15 Jul 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Take a private tour of the lush Daintree Rainforest and have a hands-on art and culture experience!

  • Private tour from Cairns, Port Douglas, or Northern Beaches with transport included
  • A knowledgeable local guide to take you on an incredible adventure
  • 1.5-hour Aboriginal art class with a friendly and talented local instructor
  • Explore Mossman Gorge and learn about indigenous culture, tradition, and history

Embark on an exciting cultural journey with a Down Under Tours private Aboriginal art & culture experience! With luxury transport and a friendly local guide to organise your day trip, you can immerse yourself in the traditional customs and pristine nature of the Daintree Rainforest. Try your hand at Aboriginal panting techniques and explore the magical forests of Mossman Gorge. This private tour is the perfect way to enhance your understanding of Queensland's Indigenous cultures without the crowds!

Highlights

  • Private tour of the Daintree Rainforest
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Cairns or Port Douglas
  • Travel in luxury vans or buses
  • Standard private tour fits up to 6 passengers
  • Large group options available (please contact)
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Immerse yourself in the ancient landscapes and cultures of the Daintree
  • Shared 1.5-hour art class at Janbal Gallery
  • Lunch at Mayi Cafe
  • Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony
  • Guided Rainforest Walk in Mossman Gorge
  • Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk
  • Option to upgrade to exclusive experiences

private tour vehicle parked in the daintree rainforest

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Aboriginal Art & Culture Private Tour

Another option for your Down Under Tours private experience is the Aboriginal Art and Culture Tour. From your accommodation, you'll travel to the Janbal Gallery and join a 1.5 hour shared art class with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Learn about Binna's culture and techniques as you create an artistic masterpiece to take home with you. 

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Aboriginal Art & Culture Private Tour

Another option for your Down Under Tours private experience is the Aboriginal Art and Culture Tour. From your accommodation, you'll travel to the Janbal Gallery and join a 1.5 hour shared art class with Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Learn about Binna's culture and techniques as you create an artistic masterpiece to take home with you. 

After the engaging art class, drive through ancient Aboriginal ‘highways’ on your way to Mossman Gorge. Your guide will share all the interesting stories and legends that originated here! Have lunch at the local Mayi Cafe and join a traditional smoking ceremony to welcome you to the land. Next, you'll explore the dense rainforests of Mossman Gorge on a guided walk. Learn about the Kuku Yalanji people and their fascinating connection with nature before heading back to Cairns.

traditional smoking ceremony at mossman gorge

Includes

  • Private luxury vehicle and tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Shared 1.5-hour art class at Janbal Gallery
  • Lunch at Mayi Cafe
  • Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony
  • Guided Rainforest Walk in Mossman Gorge

man painting aboriginal artwork in an art class

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What To Bring

  • Camera
  • Sun protection
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Money if you wish to purchase souvenirs

What's Included

  • Private day tour
  • Transport in a luxury vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Experienced driver/tour guide
  • Shared 1.5-hour art class at Janbal Gallery
  • Lunch at Mayi Cafe
  • Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony
  • Guided Rainforest Walk in Mossman Gorge

What's Extra

  • Any souvenirs or purchases you wish to make on the...

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What To Bring

  • Camera
  • Sun protection
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water bottle
  • Money if you wish to purchase souvenirs

What's Included

  • Private day tour
  • Transport in a luxury vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Experienced driver/tour guide
  • Shared 1.5-hour art class at Janbal Gallery
  • Lunch at Mayi Cafe
  • Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony
  • Guided Rainforest Walk in Mossman Gorge

What's Extra

  • Any souvenirs or purchases you wish to make on the tour
  • The art class and guided walks are shared with other guests. You can upgrade to exclusive experiences - please contact us for rates!

Terms and Conditions

Important Information

The prices listed above are the base price for a private tour that includes 1 person + Driver + Vehicle + attractions. When you add in additional people, the price will increase based on the additional costs for attractions and food for each person. 

There is an option to upgrade to exclusive experiences without any other guests - please enquire for rates. 


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 Sailing Whitsundays/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 vessel 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. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

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. 


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.


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.

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 24 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 Travel Shop retail outlet located in Cairns, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Cairns Tours/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.


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.


Information & Advice:

All information, advice or pricing provided by Cairns Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Cairns Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Cairns Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Cairns Tours/ Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people can fit on this private tour?

Down Under Tours has a range of luxury vehicles to suit various tour sizes. The standard vehicles suit 4 or 6 passengers. If you have a larger group of 7 or more people, please contact us to discuss larger vehicle options. 

How far in advance should we book?

A minimum of 48 hours notice is required for booking enquiries.

Is a private tour suitable for those with limited mobility?

Yes, private tours are a great way to explore the Daintree if you have limited mobility. The itinerary can be catered to your needs and you can travel at your own pace. Please enquire for more info about accessibility on the tours. 

What should we bring on tour?

All you need is sun protection, water, a camera, and money for extra purchases you may wish to make such as souvenirs. 

Are activities included?

Yes, when you book your private tour, all the activities you do throughout the day are included in the price. You can even take your piece of artwork from the art class home with you!

Are the activities also private or shared?

The prices listed above are for private tours that include shared activities. So the art class and Dreamtime Walk may be with other guests outside your group. You can upgrade to exclusive activities for just your group, but they cost a bit more. Contact us for quotes!

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