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3 Day 2 Night Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest & Cooktown | CCW

Tour Code: 206

Departing: Cairns

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas

3 Day 2 Night Cooktown Daintree
  • This tour covers a lot of iconic destinatiosn such as Cooktown, Daintree & Outback
  • Includes a 1 hour Daintree River cruise - be on the lookout out for the predatory salt water crocodiles and other native Australian animals.
  • Enjoy a stop at Australia's oldest pub the Lion's Den Hotel and and enjoy a refreshment (own expense) before heading for Cooktown.

Included In Price

  • Experienced driver/guide
  • Great Barrier Reef drive
  • 1 hour Daintree River cruise
  • World Heritage Daintree National Park
  • Delicious tropical lunch
  • Maardja botanical walk
  • Cape Tribulation Beach
  • 4WD only Bloomfield Track
  • Lion’s Den Hotel - refreshment at your own expense
  • Guided historical Cooktown tour
  • Grassy Hill Lookout
  • Cooktown Foreshore incl Reconciliation Rocks
  • Heritage listed Cooktown Cemetery
  • James Cook Museum
  • Cooktown Historic Botanic Gardens
  • Finch Bay
  • Mulligan Highway
  • Outback Savannah Country
  • Black Mountain National Park lookout
  • Byerstown Range lookout
  • Palmer River Roadhouse
  • Lunch at Skybury Coffee Platation
  • Barron Falls lookout
  • Cattana Wetlands guided walk

Travel in luxury custom built 4WD overland vehicles with a small select group on a quality Cooktown, Rainforest & Outback tour. 3 Day 2 Night is just the perfect amunt of time to cover it all without feeling rushed.

You will experience real Far North Queensland hospitality and the breath-taking sites of the 150 million year old Daintree Rainforest in Cape Tribulation as you traverse and explore the ancient Bloomfield Track along the coastal forest to historic Cooktown.

The terrain might be rugged, but your bespoke 3 day 2 night Cooktown tour will be as smooth as butter in these purpose built four wheel drive overland vehicles.

This unique area is the only place in the world where two World Heritage sites meet, where a reef - the Great Barrier Reef, meets a rainforest – the Daintree Rainforest.

Three days and two nights of exploration and discovery still won’t seem long enough, as you experience up close crocodiles sunbathing along the Daintree River or walking amongst rare ferns and trees taller than office blocks in the Daintree Rainforest. 

On your journey northward you will travel through creeks and rivers on your drive to remote Cooktown on the mountainous rainforest trails along the old Bloomfield Track.

Cruise the wilds of the Daintree River and then go deep into the Daintree Rainforest to see some of the rare wildlife that only inhabit this region.

Enjoy a Fantastic 3 Day Itinerary

DAY 1: Cairns to Cooktown

Daintree National Park . Cape Tribulation Beach . 4WD Only Bloomfield Track

This morning we make our way north along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Highlights include a 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River, delicious lunch in a rainforest setting, and a guided rainforest walk at the Marrdja Boardwalk. We also visit the iconic Cape Tribulation Beach – named by Captain Cook in 1770 – a stunning stretch of coastline with a backdrop of lush rainforest. Heading north our driver will share fascinating stories & history as you travel along the famous 4WD-only Bloomfield Track before arriving at the iconic Lion’s Den Hotel for a cool refreshment (own expense). On arrival at Cooktown, relax before our welcome dinner.
Overnight: Accommodation at the Sovereign Resort
Meals supplied: Lunch & Dinner

DAY 2: Explore Cooktown

Lookouts . Guided Walks . Famous Sites

A day to explore Historic Cooktown with driver-guided touring, visiting Grassy Hill with its breathtaking 360 degree view of Cooktown, the Endeavour River and Coral Sea. The rich history of Cooktown will emerge on a driver-guided foreshore walk, showcasing notable landmarks including Reconciliation rocks, where the first act of reconciliation between Europeans and Aboriginals took place. Visit the Heritage listed Cooktown Cemetery, bearing testimony to the diverse nationalities who came to Cooktown and the Palmer Goldfields, take a step back in time at James Cook Museum with its fascinating artifacts before leisure time to have lunch (own expense) and simply enjoy the slower pace of this charming town. In the afternoon, join your driver-guide for a stroll through Cooktown’s Historic Botanic Gardens, established in 1878 and one of Queensland’s oldest regional botanic gardens. Complete a wonderful day of discovery with a photo opportunity at Finch Bay; a spectacular beach, surrounded by mountains before your guide returns you to your Hotel.
Overnight: Accommodation at the Sovereign Resort
Meals supplied: Breakfast

DAY 3: Cooktown to Cairns

Diverse Landscapes: Outback to Rainforest . Australia’s Oldest Coffee Plantation

We leave the coast today, heading inland for a dramatic change of scenery and depart Cooktown via the Mulligan Highway. Stops are made enroute at Black Mountain, Byerstown Lookout and the Palmer River Roadhouse. Marvel at the beauty of the outback savannah country with its vast eucalypt forests and termite mounds. Stop at Australia’s oldest coffee plantation for a delicious lunch and before leaving the hinterland, take in the view of the famous Barron Falls from the lookout. Our last stop is back on the lush tropical coast, visiting the Cattana Wetlands for a driver-guided walk in this beautiful nature conservation park before transfers back to Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas.
Meals supplied: Breakfast & Lunch

Tour Languages Offered
  • English
Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time
  • Departs Cairns 6.45am - returns 5.45pm
  • Departs Northern Beaches 7.30am - returns 6.30pm
  • Departs Port Douglas 8.45am - returns 7.30pm
Pickup Locations
  • Cairns
  • Cairns Northern Beaches
  • Palm Cove
  • Port Douglas
Destinations
  • Cape Tribulation
  • Cooktown
Months of Operation

June - November

Days of Operation

Sunday

Departs on selected Sundays
Shared Trip 2024 Departure Dates: 30th June, 28th July, 18th August, 8th September, 29th September & 27th October
Exclusive Group 2024 Depatures Dates: 23rd June, 7th July, 11th August, 25th August 1st September, 15th September & 13th October

Duration

3 Day 2 Night

Available for Purchase / Hire
  • Souvenirs, drinks and snacks
  • Cash/credit card for meals not supplied: breakfast day 1, lunch & dinner day 2
Fitness Level Required

Low, Medium

Additional Information
  • Meals supplied: day 1, lunch & dinner - day 2, breakfast - day 3, breakfast & lunch
  • Fitness: A general level of mobility & fitness is required to join this tour. The 4WD Coach used for our Cooktown Tour has several steps on entry and passengers will need to board and disembark from the vehicle several times through out the day. Walks included are all considered easy and are less than 1klm in length. The terrain through out this tour features uneven surfaces and step hills and is not suitable for mobility impaired guests.
  • This tour is not suitable for disabled travellers
  • The operator cannot guarantee pick up or drop off times and are not liable for passenger failure to connect with other services
  • Whilst the operator make every effort to safeguard clients and their belongings we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to events which are beyond our control
  • Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
  • Fuel charges and taxes included (GST included)
  • Hat & Sunscreen
  • Bottle of Water
  • Camera
  • 1 small overnight bag (no luggage)

  • Child price applies to children 4 to 14
  • This tour isn’t recommended for children under 7 years

Our Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be in writing.

Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee.

Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.

Tour Operator's T&Cs:

CANCELLATION POLICY:
◦ Kuranda, Cape Tribulation, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, Armour & Artillery Museum : 25% cancellation fee for any cancellations within 24 hours of travel, or for passengers who fail to appear on the day of departure.
◦ Daintree Dreaming: 100% fee applies for any cancellations within 48 hours of travel, or for passengers who fail to appear on day of departure.
◦ Cooktown: 100% fee applies for any cancellations within 48 hours of travel. 50% fee applies for cancellations outside 48 hours and within 7 days of departure.
◦ All passengers who cancel will be advised to contact their booking Agent for all refunds.

Terms & Conditions of Travel The laws of Queensland govern the tour. Down Under Tours (‘DUT’) accepts no responsibility for passengers or their property failing to be at designated points at designated times or for any loss or damage arising out of such failure. Travel on the 4wd Bloomfield Track is weather dependent. Alternative route via inland Mulligan Hwy may be taken with no refund. Solo travellers must book Single Room Rate for own room. Children must travel with an Adult. Maximum room occupancy is 2 people. Child Rate 4-14yrs inc. We do not recommend this tour for children under 7 years due to the length of the days.

3 Day 2 Night Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest & Cooktown | CCW

Tour Code: 206

Departing: Cairns

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas

3 Day 2 Night Cooktown Daintree

From

au$1,499.00

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

Child: au$1,420.00
Family: au$5,838.00

Tour Code: 206

From

au$1,499.00

15 yrs & over

4 - 14 yrs

Ages of Children
(Discounts May Apply)
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745

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