Find your Light: Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
Find your Light: Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
7 Days Starting and ending in Cairns, Australia
Visiting: Cairns, Kuranda, Mareeba, Mossman Gorge, Daintree, Cape Tribulation, Great Barrier Reef, Palm Cove
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 19
Age range:
15-99
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Tour Overview
Embark on a rejuvenating journey with the "Find your Light: Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure" in Australia. This immersive experience, led by mindfulness expert Lucinda Light, combines the natural beauty of North Queensland with daily mindfulness sessions. Begin your adventure with a welcome dinner in Cairns, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Engage in sunrise sand play, mandalas, and movement, and enjoy a soul walk amidst the ancient rainforest. Discover the vibrant marine life of the Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure. Stay in a comfortable eco-lodge, and participate in discussions on emotional intelligence and wellness. With activities like yoga, meditation, and gratitude journaling, this tour promises a holistic retreat in the heart of nature.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Cairns! Or Gimuy, in the language of the Traditional Owners of the land on which Cairns is now located – this is the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest! Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet Lucinda, your trip leader and your fellow travellers. If you arrive early, you might like to check out the Cairns Botanical Gardens or simply wander the waterfront promenade, popping into any of the local bars or shops that take your fancy. After your meeting, there’ll be a group welcome dinner, where Lucinda will give a special introduction to the adventure ahead.
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Day 2: Mandingal Bay / Cairns
Location: Cairns
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise early for a meditation session led by Lucinda on the Cairns Esplanade. After breakfast, you’ll head out on a First Nations-guided eco-tour of Mandingal Bay. The Traditional Owners of this land will teach you about Country, where mountains are home to rainforests and vast wetlands are home to local birdlife. Walk to Hills Creek, where the sea meets the fresh water and attend a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Then, join your guide on a rainforest trail and learn about ancient Aboriginal traditions, customs and artefacts as you listen to the sounds of nature. After, you have a free afternoon in Cairns to grab some lunch, head to a local art gallery, explore the aquarium or just soak up some sun on the promenade.
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Day 3: Kuranda - Mareeba
Location: Kuranda, Mareeba
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join Lucinda for a morning somatic session, enjoy breakfast and then drive to Kuranda, at the top of a mountain. You’ll have some time to explore the rainforest town and its surroundings. Maybe check out the famous Kuranda Markets with Lucinda and find an optional tarot reading, reiki healing or a massage. After, head to nearby Barron Falls and walk to the lookout for the best views. Continue to Mareeba, where you’ll take a leader-led orientation walk. This afternoon, visit the Tolga Bat Hospital – Australia’s largest bat rehabilitation facility. You’ll learn about the facility's research, advocacy and community education and make some new upside-down friends. Tonight, head to the Mareeba Wetlands for an exciting wildlife spotting experience at sunset, hosted by Forever Wild – an organisation that creates community and nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. After dark, head back to your accommodation for an included group dinner.
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Day 4: Mareeba - Mossman Gorge - Daintree - Cape Tribulation
Location: Mareeba, Mossman Gorge, Daintree, Cape Tribulation
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with a morning mindfulness session with Lucinda, then maybe head out bright and early for a unique optional birdwatching experience in the wetlands – the best time to witness the local birdlife in their natural habitat! After, enjoy some breakfast and head to Mossman Gorge for a refreshing morning swim and nature walk. Later, you’ll continue to not one, but two UNESCO World Heritage areas – Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. Head off on another nature walk and immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the rainforest during a guided earthing session and soul walk with Lucinda. Daintree is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world! Pick Lucinda’s brain as you walk through this gorgeous area, breathing in the fresh air of the forest. This afternoon, continue exploring the area or kick back and relax at your accommodation.
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Day 5: Great Barrier Reef - Cape Tribulation
Location: Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation
Accommodation Name: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After your morning yoga session with Lucinda, head out on an early tour of the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll swim with turtles and snorkel off the Daintree Coast, visiting two different snorkel locations. Is there a better way to spend a morning? The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach, swim, take a hike or just find a good spot to sit and people-watch. This is a nature-lovers paradise, so there are plenty of activities and laidback options to choose from.
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Day 6: Cape Tribulation - Daintree
Location: Cape Tribulation, Daintree
Accommodation Name: Eco Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start the day with a Lucinda-led meditation session and a visit to Kulki Lookout, where you can stroll along the boardwalk for some iconic views of Cape Tribulation and steep, rainforest-covered slopes that meet the sandy beaches below. Next, head to Madja boardwalk for a scenic circuit that takes you through dense lowland forests and mangrove-lined creeks. Then, visit Mason’s Swimming Hole for a gorgeous tropical swim among lush flora and friendly fish and turtles, where you'll have time to have lunch. Return to the Daintree Rainforest, and once you’ve checked into your eco-lodge accommodation, join Lucinda for an immersive talk on emotional intelligence and wellness. The rest of the day is then yours to spend how you wish.
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Day 7: Daintree - Cairns
Location: Daintree, Palm Cove, Cairns
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend your final morning with Lucinda, being guided through a morning meditation, then reflect on your experiences during a gratitude journalling session. You’ll then continue to Cairns via the idyllic Palm Cove. When you arrive back in Cairns, your trip will come to an end at around 3 pm. If you want to extend your stay and explore Cairns further, just speak to your booking agent.
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What's Included
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Cairns - Welcome dinner with Lucinda Light
Enjoy a welcome dinner with Lucinda Light in Cairns.
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Daily - Morning yoga, somatic or meditation session with Lucinda Light
Participate in daily morning yoga, somatic, or meditation sessions with Lucinda Light.
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Cairns - Beach yoga with Lucinda Light
Experience beach yoga sessions with Lucinda Light in Cairns.
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Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour
Join a First Nations-guided eco-tour of Mandingal Bay in Cairns.
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Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital
Visit the Tolga Bat Hospital in the Atherton Tablelands.
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Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
Explore the Kuranda Markets in Kuranda.
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Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
Visit the Din Din Barron Falls lookout in Barron Gorge National Park.
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Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience
Enjoy a sunset wildlife experience at Mareeba Wetlands hosted by Forever Wild.
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Daintree National Park - Earthing session and soul walk with Lucinda Light
Participate in an earthing session and soul walk with Lucinda Light in Daintree National Park.
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Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge
Visit Mossman Gorge in Daintree National Park.
What's Not Included
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Accommodation on the last day
Accommodation is not included on the last day of the tour.
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Optional activities
Optional activities such as the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in a private vehicle and enjoy a boat ride as part of the tour's transportation, ensuring a comfortable and scenic journey through the beautiful landscapes of North Queensland.
Accommodation
Throughout the trip, accommodation may vary, but expect a comfortable eco-lodge in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, surrounded by nature's sounds. Alternative arrangements may be made if preferred accommodations are unavailable, ensuring a similar standard of comfort.
Important Information
- START & END TIMES
- The trip starts in Cairns with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival back in Cairns on Day 7 at around 3 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
- SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
- A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of mindfulness activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes daily mindfulness sessions with Lucinda Light, such as morning yoga, somatic or meditation sessions, sunrise sand play, mandalas and movement, and gratitude journaling.
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Will there be opportunities to learn about local culture during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a First Nations-guided eco-tour of Mandingal Bay, where you will learn about the local Aboriginal traditions, customs, and artefacts.
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What kind of wildlife experiences can I expect on this tour?
You will visit the Tolga Bat Hospital, participate in a sunset wildlife experience at Mareeba Wetlands, and have the opportunity to snorkel with turtles at the Great Barrier Reef.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
The tour includes a stay in a comfortable eco-lodge in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, as well as other accommodations that may vary but will be of a similar standard.
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Are there any unique natural sites included in the itinerary?
Yes, the tour visits two UNESCO World Heritage areas: the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. You will also explore the Great Barrier Reef and Mossman Gorge.
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What kind of activities are available at Cape Tribulation?
At Cape Tribulation, you can participate in sunrise sand play, mandalas and movement with Lucinda Light, snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef, and visit Mason’s Swimming Hole and Kulki Lookout.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
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