Tropical Bliss – 3 Day Experience by Hot Getaways
Tropical Bliss
- Hot Getaways signature 3-day adventure Tropical Bliss
- Experience reef, rainforest and waterfalls
- Operated by local experts Down Under Tours, Discovery Tours and GBR Tours
- Flexible schedule – no accommodation included
- Small-group touring and personalised service
- Eco-accredited and family-friendly
- Perfect introduction to Tropical North Queensland.
About Tropical Bliss
Discover the true essence of Tropical North Queensland where rainforest meets reef and waterfalls tumble through lush green valleys.
Our Tropical Bliss 3-day experience brings together three of the region’s most loved tours, carefully selected to showcase the best of the tropics.
Operated by local experts, this flexible package lets you explore by day and relax where you choose by night no accommodation is included, so you can stay your way.
First Day – Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge
Operated by Down Under Tours
Step into the ancient beauty of the Daintree Rainforest the oldest living rainforest on Earth.
Cruise the Daintree River in search of crocodiles, take a guided walk through the Mossman Gorge, and stand where two World Heritage sites meet at Cape Tribulation.
This multilingual tour is ideal for visitors from around the world who want to explore with comfort, knowledge and care.
Second Day – Tablelands, Waterfalls and Paronella Park
Operated by Discovery Tours
Venture into the highlands to discover rainforest-clad waterfalls, crater lakes and charming country towns.
Swim at the famous Millaa Millaa Falls, wander through Lake Barrine and fall in love with the fairy-tale beauty of Paronella Park.
With small groups, friendly guides and local insight, you’ll experience the heart of the Atherton Tablelands in a way few others do.
Tropical Bliss Third Day – Great Barrier Reef with Reef Experience
Operated by GBR Tours (Hot Getaways)
Spend an unforgettable day on the Great Barrier Reef aboard Reef Experience, the region’s favourite all-inclusive reef tour.
Snorkel or dive at two outer reef locations bursting with marine life, enjoy breakfast, BBQ lunch and a friendly marine biologist presentation.
Operated by our team at GBR Tours we’ll make sure your reef day is filled with laughter, learning and tropical sunshine.
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Summary for Tropical Bliss
The Tropical Bliss 3-day experience is your perfect introduction to the beauty, wonder and warmth of Tropical North Queensland.
From the ancient Daintree Rainforest to the dreamy waterfalls of the Tablelands and the dazzling coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef this is where adventure meets paradise.
Created by Hot Getaways, in partnership with local experts, it’s a celebration of everything that makes this region so special. 🌿🐠✨
Highlights
Tour Highlights
- Three full-day tours showcasing reef, rainforest and waterfalls
- Operated by trusted local companies who love what they do
- Cruise the Daintree River and explore Cape Tribulation
- Swim at Millaa Millaa Falls and visit Paronella Park
- Snorkel or dive on the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- Flexible, eco-conscious and family-friendly
- No accommodation included — choose your perfect Cairns stay
Itinerary
First Day : Cape Tribulation Itinerary
- 06:45 – Hotel Pickups start
- Mossman Gorge Centre – Morning Tea and guided rainforest walk
- Daintree River Cruise and wildlife spotting
- BBQ lunch
- Cape Tribulation Beach
- Daintree Ice Cream Company and exotic icecream
- Alexandra Lookout
- 18:30 – Return to your Cairns City accommodation
Second Day : Great Barrier Reef Itinerary
- 07:30 – Board Reef Experience vessel at the Marlin Jetty, Cairns
- 08:00 – Departure Marlin Jetty for the trip to the Outer Great Barrier Reef
- BBQ Bacon and Egg Rolls
- Next, a detailed scuba diving and snorkelling briefing. Along the way, there will also be a marine biologist presentation.
- 09:30 – Arrive at our first spectacular reef site, snorkel and dive with thousands of vivid tropical fish, giant clams, plus more
- 12:30 – Lunch
- 13:00 – Cruise to our second location
- 15:00 – Depart the Great Barrier Reef
- 15:30 – Glass of wine, tropical fruits, cheese and biscuits
- 16:30 – Arrive back in Cairns
Third D: Forest, falls and Paronella Park Itinerary
- 07:15 – Hotel Pickups start
- Departure from Cairns to the amazing Atherton Tablelands.
- Visit Beautiful Lake Barrine Crater Lake National Park
- Travel through great beef, dairy, sugar cane and other diverse farming areas and small villages.
- The next stop is The Curtain Fig Tree, a fantastic feat of nature reaching 45+ metres up into the tropical rainforest canopy.
Plenty of time for photographs of the 600-800-year-old epiphyte. - Millaa Millaa Falls – shower under the waterfall and swim
- Next, enjoy a delicious a la carte lunch.
- Paronella Park is the next destination with a 45 minute guided tour.
- Then visit Babinda Boulders in the Wooroonooran National Park.
- Babinda Boulders walk and a refreshing swim.
- 18:00 – After that, drop off to accommodation.
Included
What’s Included
- Three full-day guided tours
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Cairns city area)
- National park and reef levies
- Delicious daily lunches
- All snorkelling gear and equipment
Optional Extras
Optional Extras
- Introductory or certified scuba dives
- Souvenir photos and videos
- Local tastings and refreshments
What to bring
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and swimwear
- Reef-safe sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
- Towel, water bottle and camera
- Your sense of adventure!
How to get there
All these tours will pick you up from your Cairns City accommodation.
Important Information
Cape Tribulation Adventure
This Cape Tribulation tour operates with a GPS activated Audio Commentary system. This system is completely portable and wireless and is GPS triggered.
You can bring along your headsets or purchase some on the day at an extra cost.
Languages include Japanese, German, French, Italian, Chinese and Spanish.
Important Information for Scuba Diving
We have a passion for showing you Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, so please make sure you understand the scuba diving laws.
Queensland, Australia, has the strictest scuba diving rules globally and the safest scuba diving record.
The Queensland Government Code of Practice regulates us and comply with all rules, including medical as is the law.
Flying after Scuba Diving
For a single no-decompression scuba dive, you should not fly or go to altitude for at least 18 hours after a scuba dive.
You should not fly for 24 hours after your last dive for multiple dives.
If Skydiving or Hot Air Ballooning, you must wait 24 hours after your dive.
We recommend waiting a minimum of 24 hours whenever possible.
To avoid disappointment on your day of travel, we strongly recommend that all of our passengers complete our dive medical questionnaire.
Some medical conditions, age and medications may prevent you from scuba diving.
Our mission is to provide our passengers with the very best Great Barrier Reef experience.
















Lucinda
5All you need to explore whilst visiting Cairns, we have been able to full fill our bucket list. It is great that everything is organised and that you get picked up and dropped off from your accommodation. Everything has been taken care off!