Cairns and Lizard Island Australian Escapade

Upon arrival in Cairns, you'll be greeted by your driver for a private transfer to The Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns in a Deluxe Seaview Room. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

Experience a day in Cairns with the ultimate Kuranda adventure, including the Skyrail Diamond View and Scenic Rail Gold Class Tour. Begin with a private tour of the famous 'Village in the Rainforest,' customized by a local expert. Enjoy luxury sedan transfers and priority boarding for both the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Diamond View and the Kuranda Scenic Rail Gold Class Journeys. Savor lunch on the 'Dragon Deck' at a local restaurant in the heart of the vibrant Kuranda Markets. Afterwards, join a knowledgeable local guide for a personalized exploration of Kuranda Village.  At the conclusion of your tour, you will return to your Cairns hotel.  (B)

You will be privately transferred from your Cairns hotel to the airport, where you will board a flight to Lizard Island. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the luxurious Lizard Island Resort where you will check-into your Oceanview Plunge Pool Villa.  Within a National Park and surrounded by Australian wildlife, Lizard Island offers relaxation, beaches, and superior service. Your all-inclusive resort is located on the Great Barrier Reef, certain to offer memories to last a lifetime!  This evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner at your resort.  (D)

After Breakfast, immerse yourself in the wonders of the Inner Great Barrier Reef during an expert guided half-day small group snorkel tour. Enjoy morning tea refreshments as you embark on this unforgettable underwater adventure. Explore stunning sites like MacGillvray Reef or North Direction, and marvel at the vibrant marine life.  Return to the resort for Seaview lunch followed by a leisurely afternoon on the island. (B,L,D)

Enjoy Breakfast this morning before experiencing a day of pure relaxation at Lizard Island Resort.  Enjoy complimentary use of motorized dinghies to explore the pristine waters. Delight in a morning or afternoon picnic on a secluded beach, or take advantage of unlimited stand-up paddle boards and clear-view sea kayaks to fully immerse yourself in the stunning marine environment. For the entire duration of your stay, snorkel gear is available, inviting you to discover the vibrant underwater world at your leisure. This evening, enjoy dinner in one of the resort's restaurants. (B,L,D)

Start your day with breakfast at the resort before spending a free day on Lizard Island indulging in resort activities or embarking on an optional tour experience. Consider experiencing the majestic Green Sea Turtles at Casuarina Beach or Watson's Bay, take a guided tour in a glass bottom Kayak, or perhaps take a guided walk to the stunning Blue Lagoon led by a naturalist. Consider dining at Salt Water Restaurant tonight, with its stunning 180-degree ocean views of Lizard Island. (B,L,D)

Breakfast is at the hotel before you are picked up from Lizard Island Resort and transferred to the airport to continue onto your next destination. (B)