Absolute wonderful day! A scenic train ride followed by a fantastic view of the rainforest via a gondola ride. From there we took a 25 minute helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef. It's the best way to truly get an appreciation of the reef. The helicopter landed on a pontoon and we were taken to the ferry allowing us time for lunch and snorkelling, approximately two hours before heading back to land. _br/_ Canadian travellers
Review by: miguel j, October 2017
Kuranda was very nice. The helicopter ride, a waste unless you get front seats, you barely see anything and they do not tell you that._br/_ The Great Barrier reef is average at best
Review by: LINDA K D, March 2017
SPECTACULAR!!
Review by: Tracy L, March 2017
This was one of the best days I have ever had traveling! I was worried that it was too much in one day, but it didn't feel like that at all. Looking back on it, I would definitely have spent more time in Kuranda, we were worried we wouldn't get down the skyrail in time, but that didn't take near as long as I thought. Also, once you get on the boat on the reef, I rushed through snorkeling to also do the submarine, but they ended up adding another group towards the end, so I could have taken more time and still fit both in. Everyone was really professional and the people I were with was great. Didn't feel weird being a solo traveler at all and doing this trip. I fully recommend it if you don't have a lot of time in Cairns. I was happy to have the next day to just lay by the pool and relax.
Review by: hollyinmaui, March 2017
This was our best day !Helicoptering over the Great Barrier Reef! Only hitch was mechanical trouble on helicopter made us late to the big boat and prevented us from snorkeling in the Reef which was a real disappointment - as a consolation they took us on the submarine .
Review by: Linda W, March 2017
I wish I had two days so I could have spent some more time in Kuranda but this tour was sensory overload. Absolutely amazing! The guides made sure I didn't miss anything. First is the ride on the Kuranda Scenic Railway - great old train with history and beautiful scenery with a couple of stops for pictures through the rain forest up the mountain. Kuranda is very interesting town at top. Then, you are riding down the mountain in a gondola over a canopy of the rain forest trees looking out to the city of Cairns and the ocean. Once you arrive on ground, the guide whisks you away to the heliport where you board a helicopter and fly over the Great Barrier Reef, which is breathtaking. You land on a helipad in the ocean and a large boat picks you up. You can snorkel, scuba dive or go in the semi-submersible. I took the submersible and we went downstairs and sat on benches with individual windows to look out on the sea life and the reef. You are at eye level and the colors and variety outstanding. On the way back you are treated to a very good lunch we had steak and fish and one of the crew is a singer/guitar player. The realization of all that you have seen that day is sensory overload in the best possible way. They give free rides to/from your hotel. I stayed with a family so they made arrangements for my journey to the train station and from the port. This is a must tour, worth every penny!
Review by: ted m, February 2017
Well this had to be one of the best experiences of our entire 6 week trip. We had a great time and learned a lot about the area. I did manage to get in one dive aboard the boat at the end of the afternoon as well. This was really well organized with very little wasted time. Well worth the money in my opinion.
Review by: Lawrence I, January 2017
Loved the train, the skyrail and magnificent views!! great helicopter tour and amazing landing on the small dock!! The snorkeling part was ok - very crowded in the area where we were limited to snorkel. Also, lunch wasn't very good. But still thrilled that we got to do all in one day!!
Review by: cynthiabrown1, November 2016
The tour certainly lived up to my expectations! Every step of the trip flowed smoothly and efficiently. I would have liked a little more time snorkeling on the reef, but the day was already packed so that was OK.
Review by: Karen M, November 2016
This was the most wonderful day, well worth the cost.
Review by: rachel.hoy, September 2016
it was a busy and long day but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Hastings Reef was incredible and the Helicopter out was stunning. I will say that this is a great trip if you only have a day but if you have a little longer I would do Kuranda as a seperate day trip. You don't really have the time to explore with only around 30mins before you have to leave for the sky rail.
Review by: Dorla H, July 2016
Australia is wondrous Cairns is especially green and lush my first helicopter a memorable experience flying over the Great Barrier Reef was on my bucket list this definitely exceeds expectations all I cAn say is book your flight I don't want to spoil it awesome experience with an exceptional captain. Living large!
Review by: Kitty S, June 2016
Awesome tour, got to see Cairns in a day! Loved it
Review by: Sandra R, April 2016
Amazing!!!_br/_ The helicopter tour of the reef was incredible---great way to see the massiveness of the reef and capture on video! Also, enjoyed the cruise back with sub to see marine life. Definitely fulfilled a couple of bucket lists
Review by: Meghan, April 2016
We pretty much enjoyed the Kuranda scenic railway, not as much on skyrail, not as much on heliride in fact as most reefs are dying, you wont see much color. Though, it was still exciting since it was our first time flying on a helicopter. The cruise was pretty rush. If you do take semi-submersible boat ride then you probably wont have time for snorkeling/diving. Basically we kinda rush through the whole trip except the first 2stops. Despite all these, overall was good. A package that well worth the money considering there was a 30mins heliride, lunch on cruisepretty late, we were starved till 2pm. If you wanna do all these stuffs in 1day then YES. Do bare in mind that it'll be quite rush and remember to bring along some snacks. Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip!
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