Is it possible to stay at the hotel in Cairns an extra night following the 9 day boutique trip to Daintree? Do you know how far the hotel accommodation is from Cairns Airport?

Yes it is possible for us to book an additional night for you at the hotel we use in Cairns. The airport in Cairns is very close to the city, so it is about 10-15 minutes drive. I usually jump in a taxi or Uber but the hotel can also arrange a shuttle transfer for you if you like

Could you recommend the best airline for this trip from either LONDON or Madrid

Unfortunately we don't work with airlines or airfares so I am unable to recommend an airline that flies into Brisbane and out of Cairns. I would suggest taking a look at Skyscanner to get an idea of what airlines may do this or contact a travel agent who specialises in airfares. You can also fly in and out of the same city and use domestic airlines within Australia - are three main airlines are Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

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We can't give out specific information due to data protection but the age range on this tour is currently 30-70's

Tour includes K'gari? Website doesn't mention K'gari. This tour "Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest - 10 Day Boutique Comfort Tour" operated by Via Travel Australia says it visits K'gari on your website, but the tour doesn't go there on the operator's website. Things that are on your site that are missing from the operator's itinerary: K'gari, Hunter Valley, Conservation Wildlife Park visit, Gumpayffr, actually pretty much everything. Are the things under "Additional Services" just things that happen in around the tour area and not relevant to the trip? There are many things there that I don't see on the operator's itinerary.

K'gari and some of the other sights are visited on our Sydney to Brisbane 8 day tour not on this sector of the tour. This 8 day Sydney to Brisbane tour combines with this 10 day tour to create a 17 day comprehensive tour of the east coast from to Sydney. If you are looking to travel soon, take a look at the amazing saving for our Oct 2024 departures (we are unlikely to repeat a discount like this!)

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Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest with Islands & Reef Trips - 9 Day Boutique Tour

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From Brisbane to Daintree National Park

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The tour was amazing!! Given us a lot of history of the Australian East Coast, its flora and fauna as well as the local culinary aspects.
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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Brisbane
Brisbane
Start point
21 Lambert Street, Kangaroo Point Queensland 4169, Australia (The Point Hotel Brisbane - 4 Star)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (The Point Hotel Brisbane - 4 Star)
Optional Activities
- Welcome group dinner at a local restaurant
- Orientation walk through city highlights
Day 2
Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Mantra Club Croc Resort)
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
Optional Activities
- Waterfront stroll
- Relax at Airlie Beach Lagoon
- Explore town cafés and boutiques
Landmarks
Airlie Beach Lagoon
Day 3
Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach - Whitsunday Islands
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch included)
Accommodation
Resort (Mantra Club Croc Resort)
Included Activities
- Fast boat cruise through Whitsunday Islands with Red Cat Adventures (Thundercat)
- Visit Whitehaven Beach
- Hill Inlet lookout views
- Snorkeling at fringing reefs
Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout
Day 4
Airlie Beach to Mission Beach
Airlie Beach to Mission Beach
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Mission Beach Resort)
Optional Activities
- Beach walk at Mission Beach
- Wildlife spotting (cassowaries and other native animals)
Landmarks
Mission Beach
Day 5
Mission Beach to Cairns via Atherton Tablelands
Mission Beach to Cairns via Atherton Tablelands
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Flynn Hotel Cairns - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Atherton Tablelands
- Plunge waterfall swimming experience
- Lake Eacham visit
- Curtain Fig Tree visit
Landmarks
Lake Eacham
Curtain Fig Tree
Day 6
Cairns - Great Barrier Reef
Cairns - Great Barrier Reef
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch onboard)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Flynn Hotel Cairns - 4 Star)
Included Activities
- Full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise on Ocean Freedom
- Snorkeling over coral gardens
- Glass-bottom boat tour
Optional Activities
- Introductory scuba diving
- Certified scuba diving
Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef
Day 7
Cairns to Kuranda to Port Douglas
Cairns to Kuranda to Port Douglas
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Resort (Paradise Links Resort)
Included Activities
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over Wet Tropics rainforest
Optional Activities
- Explore Kuranda markets
- Kuranda artisan shops
Landmarks
Kuranda
Wet Tropics Rainforest
Day 8
Port Douglas - Mossman Gorge & First Nations Experience
Port Douglas - Mossman Gorge & First Nations Experience
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch included during First Nations experience)
Accommodation
Resort (Paradise Links Resort)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Mossman Gorge rainforest
- Immersive First Nations experience with Kuku Yalanji Traditional Owners
Landmarks
Mossman Gorge
Daintree National Park
Day 9
Port Douglas - Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise
Port Douglas - Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise
End point
Cairns, Queensland, Australia (Cairns Airport or Crystalbrook Flynn, 68/72 Abbott St, Cairns)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Daintree Rainforest
- Visit Cape Tribulation
- Eco-friendly river cruise with wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Cape Tribulation

Landmarks
Airlie Beach Lagoon

Landmarks
Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout

Landmarks
Mission Beach

Landmarks
Lake Eacham
Curtain Fig Tree

Landmarks
Great Barrier Reef

Landmarks
Kuranda
Wet Tropics Rainforest

Landmarks
Mossman Gorge
Daintree National Park

Landmarks
Daintree Rainforest
Cape Tribulation

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

The Point Hotel Brisbane - 4 Star
Hotel 4*
day 1
Mantra Club Croc Resort
Resort
Days 2, 3
Mission Beach Resort
Resort
day 4
Flynn Hotel Cairns - 4 Star
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6
Paradise Links Resort
Resort
Days 7, 8

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Rating: 4.8 (55 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.7
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.2
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
4.8

Hanne5.0•February 2026
The tour was amazing!! Jason, our guide was superb. Given us a lot of history of the Australian East Coast , its...
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Traveled in January 2026
Reply from: Via Travel Australia
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience on the tour. Jason will be especially pleased to know how much you appreciated his knowledge and guidance-he’s truly passionate about sharing the history, flora, fauna, and culinary highlights of the Australian East Coast. We’re also glad that the small group size helped make your journey more personal and enjoyable. It means a lot to us that you found all nine days to be a joy. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
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James4.0•February 2025
Some of the hotels could have been better for the price paid, also instead of spending a day traveling by road a...
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Bente5.0•August 2024
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Super organized trip, we saw so many beautiful places and the accommodations were great too!
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Reply from: Via Travel Australia
Hi Bente! Thanks for your review and so glad that you love our beautiful east coast of Australia. Also great to hear that you enjoyed the accommodations, we want to make sure that our travellers enjoy a great sell at the end of a fun day exploring. Thanks again! Stu & Team Via Travel Australia
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Renate5.0•August 2024
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The itinerary was perfect, the tour guide was extremely competent, reliable, helpful and friendly, and the entire...
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Reply from: Via Travel Australia
Hi Renate! Thanks for your review and comments about your east coast Australia tour, your amazing guide and our organisation behind the seens! This makes our operations team do a little happy dance! (They work extremely hard behind the scenes.... but not often mention in a review : D Thanks again and we hope to have you on board another trip in the future! Stu & Team Via Travel Australia
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Yves4.0•July 2024
Very good overview of what Queensland can offer, spectacular views, great tour’s guide that definitely know a lot...
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Traveled in July 2024
Reply from: Via Travel Australia
Hi Yves, Thanks for the review of the tours and your guide and the tour! Sorry to hear that you weren't happy with some of the hotels. To help us improve the tour, if you don't mind, please write to us & let us know which hotels you didn't think were so good, plus any comments to help us address any issues, we would appreciate it. Thanks again and have a great weekend Stu & Team Via Travel Australia
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Julie4.0•March 2024
I throughly enjoyed my tour from Brisbane to Cairns. The group was mixed ages and all were great company. The tour...
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Traveled in February 2024

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Fiona
Asked on June 30th, 2025
Is it possible to stay at the hotel in Cairns an extra night following the 9 day boutique trip to Daintree? Do you know how far the hotel accommodation is from Cairns Airport?
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- Via Travel AustraliaOperator•Written July 2025
  Yes it is possible for us to book an additional night for you at the hotel we use in Cairns. The airport in Cairns is very close to the city, so it is about 10-15 minutes drive. I usually jump in a taxi or Uber but the hotel can also arrange a shuttle transfer for you if you like
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Sylvia
Asked on May 22nd, 2025
Could you recommend the best airline for this trip from either LONDON or Madrid
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- Via Travel AustraliaOperator•Written May 2025
  Unfortunately we don't work with airlines or airfares so I am unable to recommend an airline that flies into Brisbane and out of Cairns. I would suggest taking a look at Skyscanner to get an idea of what airlines may do this or contact a travel agent who specialises in airfares. You can also fly in and out of the same city and use domestic airlines within Australia - are three main airlines are Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar.
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Craig
Asked on October 30th, 2024
Could you share the demographic details for this departure date?
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- Via Travel AustraliaOperator•Written October 2024
  We can't give out specific information due to data protection but the age range on this tour is currently 30-70's
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Janet
Asked on September 5th, 2024
Tour includes K'gari? Website doesn't mention K'gari. This tour "Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest - 10 Day Boutique Comfort Tour" operated by Via Travel Australia says it visits K'gari on your website, but the tour doesn't go there on the operator's website. Things that are on your site that are missing from the operator's itinerary: K'gari, Hunter Valley, Conservation Wildlife Park visit, Gumpayffr, actually pretty much everything. Are the things under "Additional Services" just things that happen in around the tour area and not relevant to the trip? There are many things there that I don't see on the operator's itinerary.
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- Via Travel AustraliaOperator•Written September 2024
  K'gari and some of the other sights are visited on our Sydney to Brisbane 8 day tour not on this sector of the tour. This 8 day Sydney to Brisbane tour combines with this 10 day tour to create a 17 day comprehensive tour of the east coast from to Sydney. If you are looking to travel soon, take a look at the amazing saving for our Oct 2024 departures (we are unlikely to repeat a discount like this!)

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