2 Day Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation

Amazing trip. Highly recommend. Well organised, great reef spots, well-informed Daintree tour. No faults.

It's our first time coming to Australia from Canada and we were not sure what to expect in the "winter" but I saw this excursion and planned our whole trip around it. Best decision ever! The weather was perfect for swimming the reef and exploring the rainforest. The crews energy on both days was fun and knowledgeable and we felt 100% like we were in the best hands, seeing this part of the world in the best ways! As a family with young teens, the only time they asked for the phone was to take pictures. Worth ever penny and the meals were delicious!

Didn’t happen. Tour operator cancelled both days because of adverse weather conditions. Cyclone warning issued off coast and too much rain/ high winds expected. Disappointing but understandable

We thoroughly enjoyed this 2 day tour! All of the staff from the Evolution were welcoming, helpful, and incredibly friendly. They really know how to run a tour! We have the most incredible memories from the Great Barrier Reef and have not stopped talking about this day. Just the most amazing coral, fish, and even sea turtles! On our Daintree Rainforest day, we had James as our guide and you could tell how passionate he was about his job. We were able to see cassowaries, a crocodile, and made a special stop for wallabies. The rainforest walk and Daintree Ice Cream stop were the highlights of this tour!

Great day spent in the rainforest where we spotted a cassowary amongst the trees and then a crocodile on the bay! And then the next day we saw a variety of fish in Great Barrier Reef. Make sure to take some anti nausea medication before hand! No rain just sunshine during our 2 day adventure!

All good - organized well - guides excellent Location is the dives excellent Large boat at first overwhelming but all very well organized

My wife was so happy with this tour she literally cried. Everything was so well done. Our rainforest guide Ro was an unbelievable wealth of information. Just perfect!

Rainforest day comes first. The little bus came to pick us up and was only a few minutes late from our pickup time. I was almost getting worried but I stayed patient and there they were. There were also other tour groups picking up people at our hotel at that time waiting in the lobby as well so when we were the last ones, I got worried (but there was truly nothing to worry about). Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and would keep us updated with facts and conditions as we went our way. The microphone in the bus wasn't the best but we made the most of it. We had one rest stop so people could move their legs, stretch, use the restroom, but then we went on our merry way to the river cruise where we spotted some crocodiles! The cruise itself was a quick little mobile boat, the cruise guide was also informative and did his best to make sure we caught the best sights of the day. After that, we got back on the bus and picked our orders for lunch. By the time we got to the lagoon/swimming cove area, the food was ready and hot for us! The fruit was delicious (freshly cut) but we were on a time crunch because the longer you ate, the less time you had to swim. The swim itself was delightful, water extremely clear, but COLD! After the swimming hole, we made our way to Cape Tribulation and just walked on the empty beach. We took pictures, saw a lookout, and enjoyed the time/weather there. When we were done with the beach, we made our way to Daintree Ice Cream Company and had some unique flavors of ice cream which I genuinely loved. You get three scoops and honestly, they're just big enough to satisfy your ice cream cravings. For day 2, we headed to the Great Barrier Reef. My family was able to walk to the terminal from our hotel so that was fine (it was a rainy day though so we were worried it may affect the sights at the reef). We checked in easily, lined up, got in our boat. WHEN WE WERE IN LINE, WE TOOK OUR SEASICK MEDICINE. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TAKE YOUR SEASICK MEDICINE; EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON'T NEED IT, YOU WILL! The earlier you take it, the better. In the boat, you share a booth/bench with other families but it's honestly more for storage than anything. You can go explore the boat as you make your way to the reefs. The water was some of the roughest waters I've ever been in, the amount of people throwing up in the back of the boat and bathrooms was a good 50% of the boat, but my family was relaxing since we took our seasick medicine so we were ok! We went to three sites on our trip. All of them are in pretty rough waters but the guides will give you gear (obviously like snorkeling stuff but will also give you floaties and other helpful devices if needed). There's also anchored floaties throughout the reef so you can swim to those if you need a rest/float. Each reef had a uniqueness about them, some huge fish, some colorful. I wish the corals themselves were more colorful but I know the reef itself is dying but the conservation efforts are applauded and you learn a bit about them during the boat ride as well. Food was nice and hot, the meat a bit tough, but it made do with your snorkeling/swimming day. There were plenty of snacks and take advantage of the boat itself if you can. There's a sunbathing area, the front of the boat has nice seats where you can feel the wind, the top deck of the boat has a bunch of seating, etc. etc. Great pictures! Overall great 2-day trip that my family and I will never forget.

These two days were the most amazing experiences. We had a fantastic time. Everything ran like clockwork so organised and Graeme our tour guide in the Daintree rainforest was so knowledgeable really made our day. We feel really lucky we picked this company. Can’t recommend highly enough. Great trip out to the outer barrier reef. Felt very safe and were with very experienced divers. Great photographer on board we had some amazing photos. The only advice I can give is don’t hesitate to book these trips!

Visit to Daintree Rainforest and Cape T was a great day for me and my family. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour, really well organised. Great Barrier Reef day was something I wanted to experience for a while and has exceeded all my expectations. Honestly I could be out there all day and still not get enough. Just beautiful, so much to see and admire... amazing!!!! Something that made this day extra special was the boat we were on and the exceptionally well organised crew. 17 team members, smiling, professional, caring and all over it, loved the double head counts. Great captain, great crew hope this review gets them a lot of bookings as I worked on yachts and was super impressed. If you want to experience something really unforgettable and experience next level customer care you are going to book this experience.

Incredible experience in the Daintree forest Ro’ is an incredible guide who made the tour so interesting ! Billy tea really made everything easy. Only regret is I did not buy the very cool cap when I had the chance

We enjoyed our two-day experience visiting the Daintree and Great Barrier Reef! Both tours were very well organized in spite of having a lot of people. We recommend the semi-submersible.

The jungle safari took us to places that we wouldn’t have otherwise gone to and they were lovely, especially the cruise. However, the real selling point was the reef day. Check in was incredibly easy, the staff were friendly and accommodating, the reef spots were beautiful, lunch was fresh and tasty, and the entire experience was excellent.

Great experience, Daintree was beautiful, nice meals included in the package and we got to see live crocodiles in the wild! The Barrier Reef day was also wonderful with snorkeling to see fishies and corals, definitely a memorable once in a lifetime experience. Crew was also very professional and on time.

Our first day Daintree tour was wonderful. Our guide Gavin was so amazing and helpful. He always had a smile on his face and plays a traditional instrument. It was a different experience at the rainforest on a rainy day. Even though it was raining, he took us to every itinerary as listed. We saw crocodiles on our river cruise. The lunch was delicious and we got a chance to swim in a nearby creek after we ate. The Great Barrier Reef was breathtaking and there were many colorful corals, fish, and turtles. The snorkel guides were really helpful especially Rosie. She showed me the reef in both places while I was hanging on the floatie because I was scared to snorkel as I am a non swimmer. The only thing we didn’t like was the lunch.

We did the Daintree/Great Barrier Reef trip. I will preface this by saying both days were rainy but we still managed to enjoy it. The rain stopped when we were off the bus but poured while on the bus. Andy, our guide, was very knowledgeable about Daintree and the area. Lunch was very good at the restaurant chosen for us. The Great Barrier Reef was amazing. So many fish, turtles and great coral. Lunch on the boat was very good and plentiful. The staff on board were very helpful to make sure you have a great time! There was a great ratio of staff to vacationers!

Amazing trip to the Daintree with great guide Andrew. Rainforest walk was amazing, as was the river cruise where we saw crocs sunning themselves on the shore. A cassowary sighting was a bonus. Lunch was very good as well. The reef snorkeling experience was great, lots of marine life to view. Very safe experience. Lunch there also exceeded expectations.

James from Billy Tea was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of great information on our day exploring the Daintree rainforest. I learned a lot despite not seeing many animals because it was simply too hot. The crew from Down Under were great and organized for the great barrier reef day. They took us to 2 spots and despite the boat having 150 participants, it did not seem crowded on the boat or at the reef. Food could have been better and the only drinks included are tea, tap water, coffee, and wine on the return trip. They sell an amazing ginger beer.

Overall the excursions were very interesting and educational and the tour guides were excellent but clearer directions on meeting places and parking should be available.

Overall this was a great two day tour and felt like it flowed very well. The rainforest stops were great. The only thing I recommend is letting folks know they may want water shoes for the fresh swim due to the rocks. The Great Barrier Reef was great. Food was excellent for the buffet lunch. It did seem fairly organized except for trying to dive. Again, overall a great tour for the money.

Ash is a great guide he was so passionate about making our trip to the Daintree so memorable. His knowledge and enthusiasm made for an enjoyable experience. Seeing the Cassowary made it even better. Our trip to the Great Barrier Reef was outstanding the crew went above & beyond to make it a memorable day. Thank you to all for such a great couple of days we have some special memories of our time with you all.

I had an excellent experience exploring the Daintree. We were truly amazed by the beauty of Australia and the kindness of the team.

Both days were absolutely amazing in their own unique way. Day one was the rainforest and it was a beautiful tour lots of information and good views. Day two was the highlight for me down under cruise really did a phenomenal job. You have a lot of space to snorkel and enjoy the reef (it does not feel cramped at all). Both locations for the snorkeling were super beautiful I can absolutely recommend the tour

The staff on the reef tour were amazing and couldn’t do enough for everyone on board even though the weather wasn’t good the trip and lunch were excellent the overall day was good and well worth the trip

The best part is always the tour leader and Rowan didn't disappoint! He is very knowledgeable about the area and was very friendly, and inclusive of everyone. The whole trip from the boat on the river to see crocs, a walk on a pristine beach, a delicious lunch at a jungle restaurant, unique ice cream flavours to try, and a swim at Mossman Gorge completed an amazing day. Well worth the time and money! Highly recommended!

Super rough waters the day that we went. I mean high tides. I believe they should have canceled it because they were asking people to take seasick pills prior to take off. The waters were rough and way too many ppl in the excursion to really enjoy and take it all in. It was like fishes flapping around on land and constantly getting kicked while on the water. They never came to pick us up for the second tour for the rainforest tour. They told the receptionist they were coming back to pick us up and supposedly called us but that was a lie. Then viator refused to give us a partial refund even though we were at the pick up spot from 6:55 am to 8:02. We called them twice picked up on the second call only to inform us that we missed the bus lol. Crappy customer service and I would not recommend these ppl.

The great Barrier reef boat adventure was fenomenal. The team was very organized, professional, entertaining and knowledgeable. The boat was clean the food was plentiful and very good. We had a blast thank you

Great Barrier Reef was absolutely incredible! Bucket list material and the staff really look after you and make your day special. If you get even a little bit travel sick though would highly recommend taking sea sickness tablets which they provide at a small extra cost on board. Unfortunately due to the recent storms, unlucky weather conditions and high tide the Daintree Rainforest experience didn’t live up to expectations. We didn’t get to see much which was a bit disappointing. However, we did visit some beautiful beaches with lovely view and had really lovely ice cream made with fruit grown locally.

Our guide Gavin was both very knowledgable and entertaining. The Daintree is such a stunning location and Billy Tea tours made it even better. We'd highly recommend booking this tour.

Unfortunately the reef tour was cancelled due to the threat of oncoming Cyclone Jasper, but the Rainforest tour did go ahead and it was excellent. Guide Rohan was personable and a great tour guide throughout the day, with informed commentary and an emphasis on keeping things moving. He was awesome. The stops were fun, especially the ice cream and the swimming hole. It was a full 12 hour day, but it was well worth it. Loved every second.

The Billy Tea Daintree Rainforest day trip far exceeded our expectations! The tour provided pick-up and drop-off transfers from our hotel which was very convenient. The vehicle itself was very accommodating, with plenty of windows all over the bus to ensure everyone could get good photos during the scenic drives. Our tour guide Graeme was quick to point out interesting plants and animals throughout the day, enriching the experience with fun facts, songs, and a 10/10 dive into Emmogen Creek! We were so thankful for Graeme! We would definitely recommend this day tour for anyone wanting to experience the Daintree. We got the most beautiful nature photos and gained a greater understanding of appreciation for this diverse biome.

A very well planned out day.Our guide Mitch was a pleasure to be with on our full day tour to the Cape and Daintree.Kept us entertained and very well informed at every section. Lunch the ice cream stop and afternoon tea was very nice. Highly recommended. We also did the full day barrier reef tour on Evolution as a two part package. Great tour exceptional crew. Both very professional operations. Thanks again.

Mitch is the best guide, extremely knowledgeable about fauna and flora. The tour was fantastic. We saw many crocodile in the Daintree river. We also saw up close some cassowaries on the rainforest road to Cape tribulation. Moreover Mitch brought us in a park full of wallaby. Strongly recommended!

The Rainforest day trip with Billy Tea Safaris was fabulous. The van was comfortable and every transfer and portion fantastic. The lunch at Cape Tribulation was very good. All communications with Billy tea were superb. Our day on The Great Barrier Reef was memorable with Down Under Cruise and Dive(DUCD). However communications with DUCD was very poor. We thought the Great Barrier Reef was still part of Billy Tea ToursI We were text the expected arrival time at the Pier but had no idea who was providing our day trip to the Reef. We had to ask around the busy pier until we found our names on a list. We were also not give any information about what to bring. Running shoes really were not necessary but a change of clothes would have been nice. Wearing your bathing suit would have made things easier as changing in the small bathroom was challenging. The experience, once we were on the boat, was fabulous. The young crew did everything to make us feel safe and welcomed. Sea sickness tablets were offered for sale and I’d strongly recommend taking them as the swells could be high.

This was a very well organized tour set! The first day we went to the Daintree Rainforest with Daniel as our tour guide through Billy Tea Safari. I loved the different ways we experienced the forest from the nature walk, the riverboat tour and the swim in Imogen creek! I never expected to swim in the rainforest! It was so cool! The second day, we stepped aboard the Evolution for the Great Barrier Reef. The crew did a great job of welcoming us and providing us different ways to experience the reef! We even spotted some humpback whales on the way out to the reef sites!! My husband and I were absolutely dumbstruck by the reef and could have spent all day there! We spent about 2 hours at two sites and I loved the differences between the spots they selected. Honestly so glad we did this! It was amazing to get the full Cairns experience!

A fantastic experience to explore the reef and the rainforest. It was a lot of driving - I probably expected more walking opportunities, but the tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate (and quite entertaining too), so the drives were still very informative. The river cruise spotting crocodiles was a highlight. We were impressed with the guides ability to spot some pythons on the trees catching the morning sun too. Spotting a cassowary on our walk was also a big highlight too, as was our dip in Emmagen creek! The rainforest was very lush and beautiful with some incredible views. I expected to see more wildlife/birds than I did, but none the less it was still a fantastic experience. Lunch was DELICIOUS! I recommend the steak at the Beach House. As for the GBR, it was a little unfortunate that it was overcast the whole day and quite windy too. It even rained on the way to the reef. This meant instead of sitting outside enjoying the boat ride we were stuck inside. You have a designated spot to sit when inside for safety reasons - the bottom deck is much nicer than the top one (we were in the top and it smelt mouldy and the air conditioner was leaking). But had the weather been on our side I think it would have been a completely different experience! The staff were all fantastic -friendly and helpful. They had morning tea, and abundant buffet style lunch and cheese and crackers with wine for the ride home - so we were well fed. The reef was very beautiful and we were amazed with the abundance of beautiful fish - such a huge variety. It was quite wavy so we were thankful for the option of lifejackets to help keep bus afloat while we enjoyed the reef. Overall a fantastic couple of days!

The Down Under Cruise team were Incredibly organised, fun and helpful and the day out on the reef was just perfect. Lunch was great! Plenty of swim time and the photos are awesome.

Loved the reef experience, despite the weather. Great crew, cheerful, friendly, safety focussed and clearly care about the reef and the wildlife, making sure everyone knew why it was important not to try to touch anything. Daintree experience was a long day, enjoyed parts of it like the river cruise but the day was spoiled by the guide. A very knowledgeable and passionate guide, could have been great, but being treated like children and lectured ad nauseaum about climate change, slack governments, humans that need to wake up, people that ignore signs and just do what they want, how greenies have been warning govts for years...not once, not twice, but dozens of times! Got very tedious and not really the time and place to air political views. Agree with his points but he didn't need to harp on and on. The scenery was great, we saw a cassowarie at the creek, spotted a couple of crocodiles.

Totally reccomended! All organized! Really good people! It is always nice to know a different plce through the eyes of a local In a group, Which give you the oportunity to meet new people.

The Great Barrier Reef trip with Down Under Dive was exceptional and reviewed separately. The 4WD Daintree Trip was RUINED by our tour-guide Yannick who was, for the entire 12 hours RELENTLESS on his microphone whingeing about tourists, caravanners, climate change, political history, running late - completely inappropriate in every way. We were exhausted by the end of the day and absolutely could not wait to get off the bus. This could have been a good tour, but we weren't even afforded a single moment's quiet while trying to enjoy the magic of the magnificent Daintree. He should not be a tour guide. He loves the sound of his own voice and hates tourists generally. A terrible, never to be recommended experience because of the guide. I did write to the company before reviewing publicly because I thought they should have the opportunity to respond/refund/discuss - no care, no responsibility, no customer service. If you still book a tour with this company do yourself a big favour and make sure you know who the tour guide is and cancel if it is Yannick.

Great tour the the Daintree with excellent knowledgeable information on wildlife, plants and general knowledge about the history of the region throughout the tour - a little less commentary on other stupid drivers that we encountered, what they did and what they should have done and more emphasis on providing safety of the group and just sucking up the stupidity of other drivers on the road, which we all face from time to time. Definitely passionate about his job and his course which we love! The Outer Barrier Reef tour was wonderful, the weather and the swell conditions were not favourable, but the staff and the service was excellent - Juniors speech left us in stitches and Eddie was always there to assist! All other staff members were accommodating, especially whilst my wife was suffering with sea sickness, along with many other travellers, due to the high swells.

I had a brilliant day with Gav on his tour to Diantree & Cape Tribulation. Loved every thing about the day. It was long but worth it. Walked, talked, saw amazing animals, laughed & had fun. Swam in a beautiful crisp clear chilly river, walked on pristine beaches, views to die for and the amazing Daintree Rainforest didn’t disappoint. So peaceful & mighty. I highly recommend this tour & I hope Gav keeps up the bad dad jokes & car song trivia on the drive back.

Magnificent experience at the world's largest coral reef and the rainforest Small group and we became friends immediately

Daintree Rainforest: the trip was interesting, well organized. Very bumpy roads, great impressions of the rainforest. As foreigners, unfortunately, we only understood about 30% of what our very friendly guide in Aussie English told us. That was a shame. He always ran ahead and only the first had the opportunity to hear his explanations. Once we got lost because the guide was not waiting for us. We expect more from an ecocertivicated guide. Great Barrier Reef: Great young crew, Down under Cruise and dive gave us an incredibly nice day. Super organization, great snorkeling experiences, super explanations, clear instructions regarding the reef, very careful care of the snorkelers and divers, overall an unforgettable day.

Es hat alles sehr gut geklappt. Beide Ausflüge waren wirklich schön. Im Rainforest hat das Wetter leider nicht mitgespielt. Auch auf dem Boot hat es ziemlich geregnet.. unbedingt Regensachen mitnehmen. Durch den Zyklon Jasper Ende 2023 waren auch einige Dinge nicht machbar, da noch an der Wiederherstellung der Straßen gearbeitet wurde. Die schnorcheltour war wirklich toll, trotz der vielen Leute war es gut organisiert und die zwei Spots waren toll. Man muss halt schauen dass man nicht mitten in der Menge schnorchelt, dann hat man sehr gute Chancen eine unglaublich schöne Meereswelt zu erleben.

La forêt primaire de Daintree est magnifique mais par contre il est vraiment triste de voir la majorité des coraux morts sur les spots où sont amenés les touristes sur la barrière de corail. Pour quelqu'un qui a des expériences de plongées précédentes, c'est très décevant. Organisation parfaite pour les deux excursions.

I hired the two-day pack from Cairns (Daintree Rainforest + Great Coral). Highly recommended, expert people, great organization and very complete tours.