Port Douglas Hot Air Ballooning - Great Barrier Reef Tour

The Reef really meets the Rainforest with this package - start your day from Port Douglas and take off in a Hot Air balloon followed by a champagne breakfast then explore the Outer Great Barrier Reef for a full day with the Quicksilver Cruises at Agincourt Reef, just amazing!

YOUR ITINERARY

05.00am approx	Pick-up at hotel by a Hot Air Port Douglas 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 sunrise, 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, museli, 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 Port Douglas and board your Quicksilver Wavepiercer (the fastest and smoothest ride to the reef) 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	Your Port Douglas tour is almost over, at this time as Quicksilver Cruises departs the Outer Reef Pontoon for the cruise back to Port Douglas.
4.30pm	Arrive at Marina Mirage Port Douglas for your Quicksilver Cruises Luxury Coach transfers back to your Port Douglas accommodation.

INCLUSIONS

Free Port Douglas accommodation transfers
Spectacular 30 min Hot Air balloon ride
Hot & Cold Aussie Breakfast + Champagne
Expert interpretive commentary
Cross Country Balloon Chase
Free Commemorative Balloon Flight Certificate
Luxury Wavepiercer cruise to Outer Barrier Reef with Quicksilver Cruises
Hot & Cold Tropical Smorgasbord Lunch
Snorkelling Equipment
Coral Viewing by Semi Submersible

WHAT TO BRING

Walking shoes
Camera
Dress casual outdoor layered clothing. White clothing not recommended.
Peak Hat

PRICE AND OTHER DETAILS

Tour	Port Douglas Hot Air Ballooning + Great Barrier Reef Tour	Code	PD30QSOR
Adult	* $383+$30 Compulsory Additional Levy= $413 + $5.50 Pay on board EMC levy to Reef Operator	Child 4-14yrs	* $223+$30 Compulsory Additional Levy= $253 + $5.50 Pay on board EMC levy to Reef Operator

Prices are valid for travel until 31st March 2010. Conditions of Travel. Itinerary times approximate and are subject to change.