Cairns Hot Air Ballooning and Great Barrier Reef Trip
The Reef & Rainforest - first a Hot Air balloon ride and then explore the Outer Barrier Reef at Agincourt Reef with Quicksilver Cruises, amazing!
YOUR ITINERARY
| 05.00am approx | Pick-up at hotel by a Hot Air Cairns coach for your special package tour, one hour transfer, pickup times confirmed on booking. |
| 06.30am | Experience the fun & unique sensation of hot air ballooning in the Cairns Highlands (previously called the Atherton Tablelands). Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn, enjoy 30 minutes flying time. Breathe in the wide-open spaces! We have Australia's largest fleet of balloons and a fun and highly trained crew to maximise the fun of your morning. |
| 08.00am | Return and Landing, balloon pack-up games and lots of laughs. |
| 08.30am | Come down to earth and enjoy a Champagne breakfast to celebrate! Fresh juices, eggs & bacon, tropical fruits and a hot and cold buffet is all yours as you relax at our special exclusive use venue "Ringers Rest" set on a Cattle Station in the serenity of the Australian bush close to our landing spot. There's a choice of hot dishes (bacon, scrambled eggs with "real" eggs!, a hot tomato dish, a hot pasta dish, a hot rice dish, toast white and grain, and jam or vegemite), fruit platter with seasonal fruits from the local area, local Mareeba coffee, tea, juices, and a hot and cold buffet of cereals, muesli, yoghurts and traditional celebratory glass of Sparkling Australian wine. Yummy and all prepared in our own on site kitchen with time to relax and enjoy your accomplishments of the morning. Digital photos are available to purchase at breakfast (or online later). |
| 9.45am | Transfer to Marina Mirage at Port Douglas and board your Quicksilver Wavepiercer for your cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef. Complimentary Tea & Coffee available. |
| 11.30am | Arrive at Agincourt Reef Pontoon for 3 & 1/2 hours to enjoy the Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkelling Equipment + Semi Submersible is included with this special package tour. A Hot & Cold tropical smorgasbord lunch is also included. |
| 3.00pm | Boat Departs Pontoon for cruise back to Port Douglas. |
| 4.30pm | Arrive at Marina Mirage Port Douglas for your Quicksilver Cruises Luxury Coach transfers back to your Cairns hotel. |
INCLUSIONS
- Free Hotel Pickups
- Spectacular 30 min Hot Air balloon scenic flight
- Hot & Cold Aussie Breakfast + Champagne
- Expert interpretive commentary
- Cross Country Balloon Chase
- Free Commemorative flight Certificate
- Luxury Wavepiercer cruise to Outer Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Cruises
- Hot & Cold Tropical Smorgasbord Lunch
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Coral Viewing by Semi Submersible
- Air-conditioined Coach transfers
WHAT TO BRING
- Walking shoes
- Camera
- Dress casual outdoor layered clothing.White clothing not recommended.
- Peak Hat
- Swimming costume & towel
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen
- Spending money for drinks & souvenirs
PRICE AND OTHER DETAILS
| Tour | Cairns Hot Air Ballooning and Great Barrier Reef Trip | Code | C30QSOR |
| Adult | * $404 + $30 Compulsory Additional Levy + $5.50 Pay on board EMC levy to Reef Operator= $439.50 | Child 4-14yrs | * $230+$30 Compulsory Additional Levy + $5.50 Pay on board EMC levy to Reef Operator = $265.50 |
| Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2011. Conditions of Travel. Itinerary times approximate and are subject to change. | |||
UPGRADES
| Luxury Hot Air Balloon Tour | view details |
Hot Air Balloon Ride Availability
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