Exclusive Air Tours | Reef & Rainforest Scenic Flight
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Soar over captivating locations in the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest!
- 1-hour scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest
- See up to 9 different reef sites and cays
- Glide along the lush, forested coastline
- Potentially see marine life such as turtles, rays, and sharks
- Enjoy unobstructed views from the aircraft cabin
Exclusive Air Tours Reef & Rainforest Scenic Flight provides the most incredible aerial views of the two World Heritage Sites: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. For 1 hour, you will fly over the most spectacular viewpoints in this magical area of natural beauty. See various islands, coral reefs, and cays amongst the Great Barrier Reef, and keep your eyes peeled for marine life such as manta rays, sea turtles, and even sharks near Tongue Reef and Batt Reef!
After flying out over the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll head towards the coast and fly over Port Douglas. Soak in the panoramic views of the majestic rainforest that hugs the coastline as you fly back south towards Cairns. Enjoy unobstructed views from your comfortable window seat, as this aircraft has wings situated above the cabin. There is no better way to view the reef and the rainforest!
Highlights
- 1 hour scenic flight
- Fly above beautiful locations in the Great Barrier Reef
- View sandy islands such as Green Island and Vlasoff Cay from the air
- See key reef sites like Arlington Reef, Hastings Reef, Saxon Reef, Norman Reef, Michaelmas Reef, Tongue Reef, and Batt Reef
- Potential chance to see turtles, manta rays, sting rays, and sharks
- Enjoy aerial views of Port Douglas
- Fly down the stunning coastline on the way back to Cairns
- Cozy aircraft with wings above the main cabin for excellent views
- Free courtesy transfer from Cairns city center
- Have the option to customize your own private flight
This 1-hour scenic flight from Cairns offers the best birds-eye view of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. See two of Australia’s most special natural wonders in one epic flight!
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Get ready for a jaw-dropping aerial adventure! Enjoy a free courtesy transfer from downtown Cairns to the departure point, then take off for a 1-hour scenic flight. You’ll see the most breathtaking sights and marine life in the Great Barrier Reef, followed by an aerial view of Port Douglas and the rugged coastline of the Daintree Rainforest as you head back south to Cairns.
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Get ready for a jaw-dropping aerial adventure! Enjoy a free courtesy transfer from downtown Cairns to the departure point, then take off for a 1-hour scenic flight. You’ll see the most breathtaking sights and marine life in the Great Barrier Reef, followed by an aerial view of Port Douglas and the rugged coastline of the Daintree Rainforest as you head back south to Cairns.
Included Sights
Green Island - A forested, tropical island fringed with white sandy beaches that dates back to 6,000 years ago!
Arlington Reef - Gorgeous, curved coral reef system
Vlasoff Cay - A low-lying cay with stunningly white sand surrounded by crystal-clear water
Michaelmas Reef - Beautiful coral reef and white sand island that is a popular stop for migrating seabirds
Hastings Reef - A large outer reef that spans 10 square kilometres and is home to numerous turtles, anemones, fish, and sharks
Saxon Reef - Important reef and lagoon area for diverse marine life
Norman Reef - Home to an extensive network of colorful and unique coral gardens
Tongue Reef - This reef site near Port Douglas is where you might see sharks and sea turtles
Batt Reef - A stunning reef near Tongue Reef where manta rays and sting rays are commonly sighted
Port Douglas - Fly over this charming coastal town and soar back down the wild coastline of the Daintree Rainforest towards Cairns
This scenic flight takes you over the most magnificent locations in Tropical North Queensland. See the exotic marine life, sandy cays, and exquisite coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef, then soar over Port Douglas and the surrounding rainforest. Witnessing these natural wonders from the sky is a journey you will never forget!
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What To Bring
Please just bring a small, light day bag with:
- Camera/Video Camera
- Polarised sunglasses
- Water Bottle
- Light jacket for the cooler months
What's Included
- 1-hour scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest
- Free courtesy transfer from Cairns city center
- Guaranteed window seat
- Aircraft with wings above the cabin so you have unobstructed views
- Small group tour
What's Extra
- All-inclusive scenic flight
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What To Bring
Please just bring a small, light day bag with:
- Camera/Video Camera
- Polarised sunglasses
- Water Bottle
- Light jacket for the cooler months
What's Included
- 1-hour scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest
- Free courtesy transfer from Cairns city center
- Guaranteed window seat
- Aircraft with wings above the cabin so you have unobstructed views
- Small group tour
What's Extra
- All-inclusive scenic flight
Terms and Conditions
Important Information:
- Flights subject to bad weather cancellation.
- Flights subject to weight restriction.
- Payment for minimum 2 people to commence a flight.
- 2% credit card fee charged when paying by credit card.
- No charge for infants.
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.
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 and/or Cairns HQ. 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:
No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
Cairns Tours are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period (24 hours). 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 flights are operated at the discretion of Exclusive Air Tours, and are subject to weather conditions, air traffic control and other influences outside of our control.
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.
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 retail outlet located 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.
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.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Cairns Tours. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
