Day Trips from Cairns
Compare 166 day trips from Cairns, with prices from €9. Top rated: 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight (5.0★). Free cancellation on most bookings.
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Peter_D·2024-08-30·
★ 5.0
Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour
Would thoroughly recommend
The Ocean Freedom crew were so welcoming and friendly. A special shoutout to Anna how helped me with my introduction scuba dive; she was amazing, a consummate professional!
PhilipZ18·2024-08-29·
★ 5.0
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive
A Great Afternoon of moderate adventure
Very well organised. Guides were very good at their craft. Briefing was well done. Equipment in very good condition. A really great afternoon on the Barron river
MovinToTheCountry·2024-08-29·
★ 5.0
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour
Superb day out
Superb day. Our guide, Gavin, was excellent, so friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend! We couldn't pick a highlight as everything was so good!
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for day trips from Cairns?
Plan on €77 to €224 per adult, which covers half of the 166 options on this page. The cheapest is the Skip the Line: Cairns Museum Admission Ticket at €9.
Are there tours in languages other than English?
English is the most common, offered by 147 experiences, followed by German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and French. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Do day trips from Cairns have free cancellation?
Almost all do. 92% of the options on this page can be cancelled for a full refund, and each experience page shows the exact deadline.
Do any experiences include pickup from my hotel?
59 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
How long do day trips from Cairns last?
Most last about 5 hours. 46 options take 2 hours or less, and the longest lasts 16 days.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
84% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Which option has the best reviews?
The 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight is rated 5.0 from 66 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
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