6-day Hamilton Island, Mission Beach & Great Barrier Reef Expedition
Highlights
- Tropical paradise Hamilton Island
- Stay on Hamilton Island- everyone has a view over the Whitsundays from their balcony
- Stop at Millaa Millaa Falls and the Curtain Fig Tree
- Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef
- Visit Kuranda
- Experience World Heritage Rainforest with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
- Comfortable accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see FAQ's)
- 5 Full breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 2 Dinners with wine
- 1 Farewell Dinner
Day 1 - Welcome to Hamilton Island
Welcome to Hamilton Island one of 74 tropical islands that make up the Whitsundays. You’ll be surrounded by pristine beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life! Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and get to know them over a delicious meal.
Hotel: Reef View Hotel (2 nights)
Included Meals: Dinner with wine
Day 2 - Hamilton Island
At Hamilton Island the day is yours to indulge and relax by the pool or on the beach – you may prefer to hire a buggy to explore the island or tee off in paradise against the magnificent backdrop of an azure ocean. Or perhaps the famous Whitehaven Beach beckons. Take an optional cruise aboard a catamaran to this slice of paradise, where you can simply relax on the beach, take a swim, or get involved in some fun beach activities.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Hamilton Island to Mission Beach
This morning you’ll board a ferry back to mainland and continue north along the Bruce Highway. Your destination for the night is Mission Beach where you’ll stay with views over the ocean. Magic!
Hotel: Castaways Resort & Spa
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 4 - Mission Beach to Cairns
This morning there will be time to take a walk along the shore and feel the golden sand between your toes before you depart. Today you’ll travel through the high tropical plateau known as the Atherton Tablelands, where lush rainforests, waterfalls and lakes abound. Visit Millaa Millaa Falls and the famous Curtain Fig Tree. Keep an eye out for the spectacular Ulysses Butterfly while you’re there. Continue to Kuranda where you’ll stop around lunch time. Enjoy some free time to explore the village in the rainforest. From Kuranda you will take the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway high above the canopy of the Barron Gorge National Park before arriving at your hotel in Cairns, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Hotel: Hilton Hotel Cairns, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - The Great Barrier Reef
Board a high speed catamaran and cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef. The world heritage listed reef is the only living organism you can see from the moon. Imagine that! You’ll have the opportunity to go snorkelling and view this natural living wonder up- close (equipment provided) and view the spectacular coral and tropical fish from the underwater observatory and the semi- submersible craft. Enjoy a delicious tropical buffet lunch before you return to Cairns in the late afternoon. Tonight is your farewell dinner at restaurant on Cairns Harbour.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine
Day 6 - Farewell from Cairns
Your wonderful holiday concludes after breakfast when you bid farewell to your fellow travellers.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note that below prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may change without notice.
Deposit is due within 5 days of booking. Applicable for travel departures 01 September 2020 - 31 October 2021.
- Twin share - from $2570 per person
- Sole Use - from $3320
This tour has many departures between March 2021 and March 2023. Call us on 1300 414 198 to check up to date availability and to book your holiday! We can arrange your flights and additional travel requirements.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
- Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island
- Castaways Resort & Spa, Mission Beach
- Hilton Hotel Cairns
Fitness Requirements
- Low level fitness required
Flight Information
Arrival & Departure transfers are included as per the below timings:
- Day 1 - Flights to arrive prior to 4.00pm into Hamilton Island Airport
- Day 6 - Flights to depart anytime from Cairns Airport
What to Bring
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
At the time of booking a non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is required. Balance of payment for your tour is to be paid 45 days prior to departure or at time of booking if departure is within 45 days.
$99 per person deposit valid for new AAT Kings bookings created between June 15, 2020 – Dec 17, 2020. Deposit is due within 5 days of booking. Applicable for travel departures Sep 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2021. $99 Deposit is combinable with Early Payment Discount, Last Minute Deals, year-round savings and exclusive partner offers on selected itineraries. Offer is not applicable to custom itineraries or group bookings. Offer is not available on selected itineraries and where third-party costs apply. Not valid for travel departures after the Oct 31, 2021. The $99 per person deposit qualifies for 30-day refund guarantee – cancel for any reason within 30 days of deposit being made and receive a full refund of your $99 per person deposit (refund is not valid if your booking is within 30 days of departure). Fees apply for cancellation outside 30 days of deposit and/or within final payment due date (whichever comes first). $99 per person fee outside 30 days of deposit; 50% fee within 30 - 15 days of departure; 100% within 14 - 0 days of departure. Full payment required 30 days prior to departure (to qualify for Early Payment Discounts full payment date may differ). If booking is made within 30 days of departure, payment in full is required immediately. Discounts are subject to availability, seasonal surcharge, limited seats and offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice. If trip is suspended, receive 100% refund on monies paid (refund made within 30 days of notification of trip suspension) or receive Future Travel Credit with full discount protection. Temporary changes to standard terms and conditions apply to new bookings until further notice.
When booking with the $99 deposit offer AAT Kings is offering a fee waiver on the land portion of the trip until 30 days prior to departure. This fee waiver allows you to change the destination and/or trip you are traveling on. If you choose a trip or departure that is more expensive than the original, you are responsible for the difference in price; if the trip or departure is less expensive than the original, a future travel credit will be issued for the difference. Normal penalties apply for full cancellation without rebooking or cancellations within 30 days of departure. Please note, airlines may impose different change policies, and if you declined travel insurance, you are responsible for any airline cancellation penalties. Other booking conditions apply.
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