Tropical North Queensland Eco Explorer 9D8N

From A$5,060.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Discover the raw, untamed natural beauty of Tropical North Queensland with this 9-day eco-luxe package that showcases the region’s best eco-adventures and its fascinating history.

Departing from Brisbane, start your adventure with a luxury overnight rail journey aboard the Spirit of Queensland. As well as being a great experience, travelling aboard this legendary train is the perfect way to skip the traffic and an eco-friendly way to access this special part of the world.

After a night of 5-star resort luxury in Cairns, travel along the famous Bloomfield 4WD track to Cooktown, where you will retrace the path of Captain James Cook and his ship Endeavour. Visit famous must-see sites including the Captain James Cook Museum and Grassy Hill and learn the story behind the first meaningful contact between Europeans and Indigenous ...

Trip Highlights

  • Marvel at the white sand beaches and endless azure waters of Cape Tribulation
  • Escape from the hustle and bustle and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul in breath-taking landscapes
  • Discover historic Cooktown on an epic 4WD journey that includes the Bloomfield Track and the region’s most historic sites
  • Sleep among the treetops in the Daintree, the world’s oldest tropical rainforest
  • Experience Queensland’s ultimate overnight rail journey aboard the iconic Spirit of Queensland from Brisbane to Cairns
  • Immerse yourself in the pristine natural beauty of Thala Beach with included nature/wildlife walks, star gazing nights and specialist talks from local experts

What's Included

  • 8-nights’ luxury accommodation in Cairns, Cooktown, Thala Beach, the Daintree and aboard the Spirit of Queensland
  • 2-day guided tour of Cooktown and the surrounding area
  • Daily scheduled guided tours at Thala Beach and Daintree Eco Lodge
  • Daintree River Cruise (sunrise or sunset)
  • Meals: 8 x breakfast, 4 x lunch 3 x dinner
  • All transport
  • All national park passes

Itinerary

Day 1 Brisbane – Embark on Queensland’s ultimate overnight rail journey
Spirit of Queensland
Dinner
Day 2 Arrive into Cairns, the modern and vibrant capital of Tropical North Queensland
Riley, Cairns
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Cooktown – Drive the Bloomfield Track and retrace the steps of Captain Cook to Grassy Hill
Sovereign Resort, Cooktown
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Cooktown & Thala Beach – Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the First Fleet
Thala Beach
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Thala Beach – Discover a kaleidoscope of natural wonders
Thala Beach
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 - 8 Daintree Ecolodge – Immerse yourself in the ancient heart of the rainforest
Daintree Ecolodge
Daily Breakfast, 1x Lunch
Day 9 Farewell, Tropical North Queensland
None
Breakfast

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Dates & Prices

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat departure on request. Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available. Surcharge applies to festival/holiday season.

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How To Get There

The starting point is Roma Street Station, Brisbane

The finish point is Cairns Airport

Weather & Climate

The Far North Queensland region has a diversity of climates based on distance from the coast and elevation  but is generally hot and humid with a distinct wet season (December–March) and dry season (April–November). The current average annual temperature is 24°C. The December to February average temperature is 27°C; for July to August, the average is 20°C.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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