Cairns Small Group Tours &amp; Trips

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Alice Springs, Cairns, Darwin, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Tasmania

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary Ghan Train & Fiji

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4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Darwin, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Tasmania, Waitomo

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

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31 days From$13,249

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Down Under Discovery

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4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Waitomo

Highlights

Auckland: Sightseeing; dinner atop Sky Tower
Waitomo: Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Rotorua: Enjoy a Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner; visit Te Puia, the Agrodome, and Rainbow Springs; behind the-scenes visit at the Kiwi Encounter
Mount cook: Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park; visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
Queenstown: Visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound; cruise on Lake Wakatipu; dinner & farm demonstration at Walter Peak High Country Farm

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

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20 days From$7,189

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Australian Safari with Fiji

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4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Tasmania

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

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24 days From$9,069

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Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary Ghan Train

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Darwin, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Tasmania, Waitomo

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

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28 days From$12,279

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16 Day Australian Odyssey

By Gate 1 Travel

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3.7/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Adelaide, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

Sail to the Low Isles and spend a relaxing day exploring the Great Barrier Reef Embark on a hike near the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) View many of Sydney's highlights, including the famous Opera House and the Rocks Visit the Cleland Wildlife Park, home to some of Australia's emblematic inhabitants Explore the renowned Barossa Valley with its famed wineries and enjoy tastings Take a walking tour of Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania and learn about its history Tour Port Arthur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former penal settlement Experience the dramatic landscapes of Bruny Island, Tasmania's hidden gem Discover Melbourne's food scene with a walking tour

Themes

50 plus

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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16 days From$6,579

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New Years in Australia & New Zealand

By Go Ahead Tours

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4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Melbourne, Queenstown, Sydney

Highlights

Joining in on one of the southern hemisphere’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations
Melbourne and Sydney’s sparkle and sophistication
The underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef
Intriguing Aboriginal and Maori culture
Iconic Ayers Rock

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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22 days

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Exploring Australia & New Zealand

By Odysseys Unlimited

none

5/5 Excellent

50 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Sydney, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Highlights

Ride aboard Vintage Kuranda steam train and Skyrail gondolas
Great Barrier Reef excursion
Aboriginal “Dreamtime” experience
Sunset at Ayers Rock
Sydney touring and Harbour cruise

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We just finished our Tanzanian Adventure tour to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was a dream come true trip! On safari, our guide Augustine, was stellar, and our driver, Meshak was wonderful! The lodges on safari were wonderful, food excellent. The Breezes resort on Zanzibar was lovely and the Indian Ocean is sooooo warm! Thank you, Odyssey, for delivering on all counts!"

By Real New Zealand Tours

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22 days From$7,984

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Tropical Reef and Rainforest Tour

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.9/5 Excellent

40 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Why we love them

They are dedicated to providing personalized, authentic, and sustainable travel experiences that showcase the best of their country.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Cairns

Highlights

All inclusive tour package prepared by New Zealand based specialists so you sit back and relax
An exciting itinerary will be customised to suit you - let us help plan and perfect your dream vacation
We offer self-drive trips (rental car) we arrange all your accomodations, activities, attractions (you select) we book your car (fun, freedom, independence, flexibility) you set the pace each day or, select a private driver trip (fully guided) or, escorted coach tours (daily commentary). Either way, you will have an awesome time we promise!

Themes

Birding, Cultural, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Geoff helped my wife and I to put together an itinerary that customized to our particular interests and preferences. At the outset he asked us where we'd like to go and, after a small number of iterations, together we were able able to craft an itinerary that met our budget, touched on much of the places we wanted, and did not have us staying at a different resort each night. Before leaving for our trip we were given our itinerary and confirmation #'s/vouchers/contact #'s for all of our activities and hotels captured in an easy-to-use app that made it extremely easy to transition to the next point of our journey. He and his assistant were quick to respond to any questions we had along the way as well. Overall, we had a great stay and highly endorse Geoff and RealNZ for anyone planning a bespoke trip to NZ."

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Australia’s Outback to New Zealand’s South Island - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Alice Springs, Cairns, Christchurch, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Highlights

Witness Ayers Rock at sunset while you sip champagne.
Take in the sights during a delightful dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour.
Dine with a Kiwi family in their home.
Overnight in the majestic Mt. Cook National Park.
Take a guided tour of the Sydney Opera House – an architectural wonder.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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East Coast Australia Adventure

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Brisbane, Cairns, Daintree, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Sydney

Highlights

Witness the expansive and iconic Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure and see colourful corals and tropical fish as you swim with turtles off the Daintree coast.
Take a 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Ride across sand dunes and vast golden beaches in search of the iconic outback creature – the dingo.
Visit Daintree Rainforest – the oldest rainforest in the world – and Cape Tribulation on a stunning day that ticks off two UNESCO World Heritage areas (nature lovers rejoice!).
Soak up the beachside vibes of Byron Bay with a free day in this surfer’s haven. Go for a dip in the ocean, take a kayaking tour, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a quirky café.
Embark on a full-day tour of the Whitsundays, where you’ll head out on a bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, go snorkelling among giant tropical fish and corals and then relax on the 7 km stretch of Whitehaven Beach as the sun descends.

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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New Zealand & Australia in 19 days - Land of the Long White Cloud & Eastern Oz - SUPERIOR

By Exoticca

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Auckland, Bar, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney

Highlights

Auckland
Queenstown
Rotorua
Cairns
Melbourne

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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The Complete South Pacific - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Adelaide, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Hobart, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Wellington

Highlights

At sunset, enjoy a champagne toast while gazing at Uluru.
Taste world-class wines during a private tour of Chateau Tanunda in the Barossa Valley.
Learn about the endangered Tasmanian Devil and the conservation efforts aimed at its survival.
See koalas in their natural setting during a stop at a koala conservation center.
Explore the Great Barrier Reef from a high-speed catamaran and choose from a collection of included activities.

Themes

Cultural

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Great look at locations in both countries

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

Well planned and we saw so many beautiful places in both countries.

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

It was good. The hotels were good, But, for reasons noted above, the purchase was only good.

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Highlights of Australia and New Zealand

The hotels were exquisite! However, I would have preferred to save some money by staying in 4 star rather than 5 star hotels and transporting my own luggage. The i...