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Cairns Helicopter Tours - Horseriding & Half Day Great Barrier Reef Tour
Duration: Full Day Tour
Departs: Cairns 8.00am
Returns: Cairns 4.45pm


Following your horseriding adventure you will be transferred by coach and dropped off at the helicopter departure lounge located at the Cairns General Aviation Terminal. After introductions and a briefing you will take to the air for a spectacular 25 minute helicopter flight over the magical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Sweep over coral gardens and sand cays, and see marine life from high above, before landing on an Outer Barrier Reef helipad where you will be met by your vessel's friendly crew where you will be transferred to board the MV Evolution!
Your half day cruise will include 2 hours on the Great Barrier Reef! Enjoy an Aussie BBQ lunch, a guided snorkelling tour and coral viewing from the vessel's new semi submersible submarine! Scuba diving, for both the novice (Introductory Diving) and experienced diver (Certified Diving) alike, is also available as an optional extra.
At the end of a fun filled day, enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Cairns with live entertainment and a complimentary glass of wine. Arrive into Cairns at approximately 5.00pm before being transferred to accommodation at the end of your fun filled day!
Tour Includes
- Morning horse ride with riding gear & instruction
- Morning tea on arrival at Balzing Saddles
- Stunning scenic helicopter flight over Great Barrier Reef tp join up with MV Evolution (25 minutes flight time)
- Two hours free time on the Great Barrier Reef onboard MV Evolution
- Guided Snorkelling tour with snorkel equipment with floatation devices
- Delicious BBQ lunch with prawns, fish, steak & vegetarian options with fresh salads and tropical fruits
- Return cruise with complimentary glass of wine or beer & live entertainment
- Return coach tranfers from Cairns City & Cairns Northern Beaches accommodation
Rates - Valid 01st of April 2019 to the 31st of March 2020
- AU$605.00 per person (includes AU$20.00 Government Reef Tax & Fuel Levy)
Important Booking Notes: When booking your Half Day Horseriding & Fly & Cruise Half Day Outer Barrier Reef Tour, please indicate the following:
- If any Optional Activities are required in the 'Comments Box' of the Booking Form. E.g. Certified Diving or Pre Booked Semi Submersible Submarine Tours.
- Please advise us of any special dietary requirements
- Please advise of all participant's estimated individual weights in the Booking Form's 'Comments Box' in lbs or kgs (we can do the conversion) as passenger weights must be advised prior to travel as a condition of carriage.
- Semi Submersible Submarine upgrade AU$10.00 per person - Pre Booked
- Certified Dive (Includes all Dive Equipment) AU$70.00
Due to Aviation Weight Restrictions a client’s body and luggage weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10%, the right is reserved to charge a 100% cancellation fee. Maximum Passenger Weight condtions may apply.
Child’s Rate Policy
One (1) infant under their 3rd birthday may travel free of charge if seated on a guardian’s lap. A maximum of one infant per helicopter may travel as per CASA regulations. Children 3 years and above pay full fare.
Insurance
The helicopter operator carries full insurance including Public Liability Insurance of $50,000,000.00.
Minimum and maximum passenger numbers
Minimum passenger numbers may apply. Groups larger than 6 passengers may require private charter. Please liaise with Cairns Visitor Centre at time of booking.
Fuel Surcharge
With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to the ticket price. In such cases any charge will be collected on departure.
Cancellation Policy
Booking Deposit Non Refundable. Cancellations made 48 to 24 hours prior to the flying will be incurr a 50% cancellation fee. Flights cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel will incurr a 100% cancellation fee. Travel insurance is recommended.
Conditions of Carriage
The tour operator will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expense or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service, howsoever caused. The tour operator works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for other operator's acts or omissions whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by these operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage.
Semi Submersible Submarine Tours are subject to weather conditions. Certified Divers should bring C Cards or Diver's Log Book as evidence of qualification