Enjoy a full day tour from Port Douglas combining an unforgettable hot air ballooning experience with an afternoon of exploring the underwater wonders of the outer Great Barrier Reef.
There is no better way to start the day than by taking off in a graceful hot air balloon over Cairns with a peaceful ride over the picturesque Atherton Tablelands. From this unique vantage point it is easy to see why tropical North Queensland is the hot air ballooning capital of the world! This ultimate scenic experience is an absolute must-do activity and also includes transport to and from your accommodation in Port Douglas. Enjoy drifting over the hills and watch the sun rise before floating back down to earth to be transferred to your next adventure for the day!
Your next portion of the combo tour from Port Douglas is a day out on the Great Barrier Reef. You will be transferred to meet the reef cruise taking you to visit a reef activity platform out on the Great Barrier, from here you can snorkel, swim and explore to your hearts content! Even if you donโt want to swim there is plenty to see and do โ you can even explore the underwater realm via the underwater observatory check out the fish on a semi-submersible reef viewing tour! The reef cruise includes morning and afternoon tea and a buffet lunch, use of snorkel gear, and an eco-reef talk!
There are a wide variety of optional activities to partake in when you are out on the reef such as underwater scooters, scenic helicopter flights, scuba diving and guided snorkel tours or you can simply relax and enjoy the reef surrounds.
Inclusions
Hot Air Ballooning
- 30 minute Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Hotel pick up
- Expert interpretive commentary
Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise to the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Hot and cold buffet lunch
- Use of snorkelling equipment
- Buoyancy vests
- Reef education presentation
- Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater observatory
- Eco reef talk with marine naturalist in underwater observatory
Exclusions
Hot Air Ballooning
- Breakfast
- A $30 per person Aviation Insurance Levy is not included and is payable on the day of the balloon flight
Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- A $6.50 per person Environmental Management Charge is not included and is payable on the day of the cruise
- Scuba Diving or Scenic Helicopter Flights out on the reef (payable on the day of the tour)
- Hotel drop off
Highlights
Hot Air Ballooning
- Fun and unique sensation of a Hot Air Balloon ride
- Fly gently over the Atherton Tablelands
- Enjoy the picturesque landscape at dawn
- Breathe in the wide-open spaces
Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- Experience the beauty of the exciting Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Spacious activity platform moored at the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Air-conditioned semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
- Underwater observatory
- Snorkel and dive amongst beautiful coral gardens and colourful marine life
- Relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch with seafood
Time
- Tours depart daily at approximately 4.30am and return at approximately 5.15pm
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Vessel subject to change without notice
