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Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef (Short Break)

4 days
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Start and end in Cairns
4.3
109 traveler reviews
  • Aerial shot of coral formations in the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Snorkeler exploring vibrant coral reefs underwater.
  • Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef with vibrant turquoise waters.
  • Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef formations.
  • Underwater scene with colorful corals and fish.
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  • Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef's coral formations.
  • Crocodile swimming in a river.
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AAT Kings
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Cairns
    Cairns
  • Great Barrier Reef
    Great Barrier Reef
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Highlights

  • Explore Cairns at your leisure after arrival
  • Cruise and snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef
  • Slide into the ocean from a 30-meter waterslide
  • Ride the Kuranda Scenic Rail through rainforests
  • Glide over the forest on the Skyrail Cableway

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Cairns
  2. Day 2 Great Barrier Reef
  3. Day 3 Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail
  4. Day 4 Depart Cairns
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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  • Flynn, A Crystalbrook Collection Resort

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

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AAT Kings

4.3
(109 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

374

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Robyn
    · July 9th, 2024
    Fabulous 15 day tour, from Adelaide to Darwin, great meals, great accommodation, and great Tour Guide and Driver
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  • Katherine
    · July 2nd, 2024
    Good pace. A lot of history stories which I’m not really into. Food and accommodation good. Prefer more active (walking) opportunities
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  • Leslie
    · March 16th, 2024
    The trip was fantastic and very well organized. Tony was an amazing leader and kept us all together.
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Dates & Availability

4 days
Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef (Short Break)
From Cairns to Cairns

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Allison

    Asked on July 26th, 2025

    We would like to know there would be the tour in April 2026. We are thinking from Apr 2 to join your tour. We are a group of 5.

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    • AAT KingsOperator•Written July 2025

      Our Tour dates and rates for the 2026/2027 season for the Cairns and the Great Barrier reef tour is currently being finalized and should be available on all platforms by September 2025. Should you be flexible with your travels, we are more than happy to assist you with an alternate date or tour.

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    • For any tour departing before November 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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