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Back Country Bliss Adventures
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Indicative Rate* $95.00 to $250.00 Tour Only

07 4099 3677
sales@backcountryblissadventures.com.au
www.backcountryblissadventures.com.au

Description

Eco-adventure guiding company based in magnificent Port Douglas, offering mountain biking, sea kayaking, river snorkelling, bush walking, Jungle surfing Daintree day, four wheel drive tours to Cape Tribulation, Tablelands, Cooktown and more. Their adventure guides create unique journeys to suit your holiday and budget requirements, with beautiful rainforest and reef locations, exceptional equipment and highest safety standards, to ensure you get the most from your holiday adventures.

Combine activities, such as sea kayak and river drift snorkel, or mountain bike and white water rafting for a great Far North Queensland adventure. Back Country Bliss Adventures recommends partaking in a cultural tour with an indigenous guide some time during your stay. Their strong environmental philosophies and desire to educate and protect the natural world are second to none. Staff hope that you too will share this experience and appreciate the value in protecting this wonderful part of the planet well into the future!

Property Details

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Checkin Desk
  • Crewed charter
  • Guide
  • Public Transport
  • Waiting Area

Activities

  • Animal Watching
  • Astronomy
  • Cruise
  • Cycle
  • Flying Fox
  • Kayaking
  • Lessons/Tutorials
  • Mountain Biking
  • Off Road Driving
  • Quad Bike Riding
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming
  • Walking
  • White Water Rafting

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome. Some tours are not suitable for children under eight years of age, please contact the operator for further information.

Disabled:
With prior notice some tours may be amended to accommodate guests with special needs. Please contact the operator for further information.

Cancellation Information:
Due to nature, or any other unforeseen circumstances, Back Country Bliss Adventures may have to cancel a tour. A full refund will be offered in this situation if the tour cannot be rescheduled.
If the passenger cancels a tour within 24 hours, a 100 per cent cancellation policy applies.

Further Details:
Combine two or more of Back Country Bliss Adventures exciting activities to create the ultimate adventure day! Mountain biking, hiking to the top of a spectacular waterfall, enjoy a tropical picnic lunch, and relax. Then head to the sensational rainforest river where your Drift Snorkel Adventure begins!

How To Get There:
All tours depart from Port Douglas.
Transfers can be arranged at an additional price from Cairns and Northern Beaches. Self drivers can meet at the Rainforest Habitat, Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas.

Tariff Information:
Tour rates include all equipment. Please check with Back Country Bliss Adventures during the summer (monsoonal) months if program is running. Tour costs include all permits and fees.


Back Country Bliss Adventures Tours


River Drift Snorkelling

Back Country Bliss Adventures

Experience the magic of the rainforest from above and below the water! Imagine entering a rainforest that is millions of years old - the crystal clear, healing waters cascading down the river giving life to the rainforest plants and animals.

Allow the gentle waters to guide you through the Rainforest on this unique half-day journey, floating effortlessly down the river, being an observer of the flourishing aquatic life, rainforest butterflies and water birds of the area. This is one of the most unique things you will ever do!

Tour Information


3 hours
Yes.
Pick-up is available from Rainforest Habitat, Sunday Markets or Guests Accommodation.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00am - 1:00pm
10:00am - 1:00pm

Tour Departs From

  • Port Douglas Accommodation

Tour Travels To

  • Daintree Rainforest

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$95.00$95.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Mountain Biking Half Day

Back Country Bliss Adventures

Half Day Mountain Biking. Ride on one of the top 10 Mountain bike trails in Australia! Rainforest rides tailor made to suit your experience, ability and desired ride. Expert Mountain bike instructors will guide you through ancient rainforest, Eucalypt scrub, Savannah land and more! All equipment provided, with a tropical fruit platter presented on completion of your ride and the chance to cool off in a beautiful safe swimming hole.

Tour Information


5 hours
Yes.
Pick-up available from Port Douglas and surrounding areas.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm

Tour Departs From

  • Port Douglas Accommodation

Tour Travels To

  • Daintree Rainforest

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$110.00$110.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Sea Kayaking Half Day

Back Country Bliss Adventures

Visit one of Tropical North Queensland's most unspoilt and uncrowded coastal environments via fun and safe sit-on-top sea kayaks, out of Port Douglas. This reef and island area is home to a vast array of wild life, from very inquisitive sea turtles that speedily follow you through the water, to various fish directly underneath and mighty white-breasted sea-eagles riding the thermals above. If you are truly lucky whilst sea kayaking in the Coral Sea around Port Douglas then you may even see a Dugong feeding on the sea grass below!

Tour Information


4 hours
Yes.
Courtesy pick-up from Port Douglas and surrounding areas. Bus and private transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
Other times can be accommodated upon request.

Tour Departs From

  • Back Country Bliss Adventures

Tour Travels To

  • Great Barrier Reef

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$110.00$110.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Sea Kayaking Snapper Island

Back Country Bliss Adventures

Lying off the mouth of the Daintree River in Tropical North Queensland, Snapper Island is one of only a few islands in this area accessible from the mainland by sea kayaks. The journey begins soon with a beautiful scenic drive past sugar cane fields, coastal beaches and the mighty Daintree River.

After a safety briefing and instruction, a mildly challenging paddle awaits to take you to the island. You land on one of many idyllic beaches for a tropical lunch before beginning to explore the island coast line and aquatic wonderland, stopping in at another beautiful white sand, sun drenched beach for more relaxation. Before heading back to the mainland whilst navigating around the island, setting sail if there is ample trade wind, and coasting home.

Tour Information


8 hours
Yes.
Courtesy pick-up from Port Douglas and surrounding areas. Bus and private transfers from Cairns and Northern Beaches can be arranged.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm
8:30am - 4:30pm

Tour Departs From

  • Cape Kimberley

Tour Travels To

  • Snapper Island

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$210.00$210.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Daintree Adventure Day Including Jungle Surfing


Come with them as they experience the oldest continuous rainforest on the planet from above and beyond!

Picking up in Port Douglas, you travel by ferry over the Daintree River up to Cape Tribulation Beach, via beautiful rainforest boardwalks. You then Jungle Surf through the canopy of this ancient rainforest area before indulging in a picnic lunch at a beautiful tropical beach (watch out for coconuts)! After lunch it's sweet ice-cream from the tropical fruit ice-cream factory and onto Alexandra Range lookout to admire the view over the Daintree River and Coral Sea. Finally a wildlife crocodile spotting boat cruise on the Daintree River and back to Port Douglas, with the option of a refreshing river swim on the way... by far a very cool day.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

  • Port Douglas

Tour Travels To

  • Daintree River
  • Cape Tribulation Beach

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$250.00$250.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Bush Walking Half Day


With breathtaking scenery and rainforest canopies, delicious snacks and tropical fruits, great little half-day walks are through ancient rainforest even older than the Amazon!

Just a short drive from Port Douglas this is a great option for those who have done the reef and would like to stretch the legs a little with some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of Port Douglas and the crowds of Cape Tribulation. Their fully qualified Bushwalking guides will also give informative commentary about the local area highlighting history, bush foods, flora and fauna.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

  • Port Douglas

Tour Travels To

  • Spring Creek, Black Mountain

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$110.00$110.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Bush Walking Full Day


With breathtaking scenery and rainforest canopies, delicious snacks and tropical fruits, great full day walks are through ancient rainforest even older than the Amazon! All walks are tailor made to the guests hiking requirements.

Just a short drive from Port Douglas, this is a great option for those who have done the reef and would like to stretch the legs a little with some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of Port Douglas and the crowds of Cape Tribulation.

Their fully qualified bushwalking guides will also give informative commentary about the local area highlighting history, bush foods, flora and fauna. For a more challenging day, request Black Mountain and Twin Bridges hiking trails.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

  • Port Douglas

Tour Travels To

  • Black Mountain

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$220.00$220.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Mountain Biking Full Day


Full Day Mountain Biking - ride on one of the top 10 Mountain bike trails in Australia! Rainforest rides tailor made to suit your experience, ability and desired ride. Expert Mountain bike instructors will guide you through ancient rainforest, Eucalypt scrub, Savannah land and more! All equipment provided, picnic lunch, snacks and a tropical fruit platter presented on completion of your ride and the chance to cool off in a beautiful safe swimming hole.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

  • Port Douglas

Tour Travels To

  • Black Mountain

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$210.00$210.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




Cape Tribulation


Travel in their safe and comfortable four wheel drive through the oldest continuous rainforest on the planet. Taste tropical fruit icecream and walk along wide open beaches, look for wild Cassowary's and crocodiles from the safety of their vehicle or River boat cruise. This is surely a journey not to be missed!

All snacks and drinks are provided. Cultural tours are also available upon request (highly recommended).

Pick up and return direct to your accommodation in the Port Douglas area.

Tour Information


8 hours
Yes.
Courtesy pick up from Port Douglas accommodation. Cairns and Northern Beaches trasnfers available on

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 7:00am - 4:30pm
7:00am - 4:30pm
7:00am - 4:30pm
7:00am - 4:30pm
7:00am - 4:30pm
7:00am - 4:30pm
7:00am - 4:30pm

Tour Departs From

  • Hotel Accommodation

Tour Travels To

  • Cape Tribulation

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$175.00$175.00Tour Only
Derived from 1 person rate.




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