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Fraser Island Full-Day Safari Tour from Hervey Bay

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From £81.61
Location: Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia
3.5star based on 2 reviews

Tranquil rainforest, coloured sands and pristine waters, this eco-friendly full day tour takes you on a journey visiting the highlights of the magnificent World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, in Queensland, Australia, whilst travelling with experienced guides in the comfort of air-conditioned 4WD coaches.

Inclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop off
Local guide
Buffet lunch and afternoon tea
Tea and coffee
National Park fees
Travel in air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Conducted in English

Travel across the Great Sandy Straits via the “Fraser Dawn” in air-conditioned purpose built 4WD coaches featuring luxury seats and panoramic windows whilst enjoying comprehensive information on the cultural history, early development and flora and fauna of the Island.

Marvel at the majestic formations of the Coloured Sands, swim in the pristine waters of Lake Garawongera and take a walk along the boardwalk at beautiful Eli Creek. Enjoy a tranquil stroll through Yidney Rainforest amidst towering Satinays and Kauri Pines and inspect the rusting hull of the Maheno Shipwreck.

Enjoy an all you can eat buffet lunch of ham, chicken and a variety of freshly made chef’s selection of salads. (Vegetarian option is available. Please request at time of booking).

Discover the beauty of the world’s largest sand island in comfort and style. Admire Fraser Island’s untamed wilderness, unique flora and fauna, and if you’re fortunate, spot a native dingo.

This tour guarantees visitors a genuine ecotourism experience that has been audited under Ecotourism Australia’s world-leading ECO Certification program under Advanced Ecotourism.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Hervey Bay hotels
Departure Time: 8:25am – Important: Between July 7 and September 1, 2009 tour will depart at 8:10am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 6:00pm

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This was a good day trip. It gave the flavour of the island and we had an informative guide. A more detailed trip would probably have taken longer than the day.

Reviewed by: Oliver S, United Kingdom

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2-Day Fraser Island 4WD Wilderness Safari Tour from Hervey…

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From £143.20
Location: Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

Explore the World Heritage listed Fraser Island on this 2-Day Camping Safari from Hervey Bay. Travel by air-conditioned 4WD and enjoy two days of touring, swim the clear lakes and explore the rainforest on guided walks.

Inclusions:

4WD touring
Hotel pickup and drop off
National Park fees
Overnight accommodation twin/double share in permanent tent accommodation
Commentary on flora and fauna
Lunch and dinner on Day 1
Breakfast and lunch on Day 2
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Conducted in English

Join this great safari to Fraser Island. You’ll be picked up from your centrally located Hervey Bay hotel and travel to Fraser Island.

Stay overnight in spacious tent village in a well-appointed safari tent featuring queen singles beds.

On tour you will enjoy quality prepared meals including a picnic lunch at Central Station. Expert commentary on the flora, fauna and history of the Island, guided walks through ancient rainforest including a walk along Wanggoolba Creek to Pine Valley, a visit to Lake Birrabeen and ample opportunity to swim in the islands crystal clear lakes.

Visit Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Coloured Sands and Indian Head whilst travelling in a purpose built air-conditioned 4WD tour coach that seats a maximum of 24 passengers ensuring all guests enjoy a comfortable journey.

This tour guarantees visitors a genuine ecotourism experience that has been audited under Ecotourism Australia’s world-leading ECO Certification program under Advanced Ecotourism.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from your selected Hervey Bay hotel
Departure Time: 8:25am – Important: Between July 7 and September 1, 2009 tour will depart at 8:10am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately at 5:30pm on Day 2

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Cairns Airport Arrival Transfer

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From £5.04
Location: Cairns, Australia
3.5star based on 95 reviews

Welcome to Cairns Airport. Don’t arrive and wonder what to do next and how to get to your hotel – book now and let a pre scheduled airport transfer take all that worry away for you! Operated with regular transfers from Cairns Airport to most Cairns city hotels, Northern Beaches hotels, Port Douglas hotels and Silky Oaks Lodge.

Inclusions:

Instant Confirmation
Airport transfer
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour conducted in English

Transfer from Cairns Domestic or International Airport to your chosen Tropical North Queensland Hotel in Cairns, Port Douglas, Northern Beaches or Silky Oaks Lodge. When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your full hotel name and address details. Once your transfer is confirmed you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

It’s that easy!

Hotel Drop Off Includes:

To Cairns City hotels
To Cairns South hotels including All Season Cairns Gateway, Cairns Reef Apartments and Motel, Cairns Tropical Gardens Motel, Cairns Villa and Cairns Sunland Leisure Park and Palm Royale Cairns
To Port Douglas hotels
To Northern Beaches hotels (Trinity Beach, Palm Cove and Ellis Beach)
To Silky Oaks Lodge (Mossman)

Note: Transfers are not available to Cape Tribulation, Mission Beach or the Woree area.

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns Airport
Departure Time: Your chosen time (transfers operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). The departure time is dependent on your flight arrival with a maximum waiting time of 15 minutes.

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Really lucky because we were the only passengers to Port Douglas that afternoon. The driver was very friendly and informative. The scenery on the journey alone made it worthwhile.

Reviewed by: David C, United Kingdom

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Michaelmas Cay Dive and Snorkel Cruise from Cairns

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From £95.20
Location: Cairns, Australia
3star based on 2 reviews

Spend the day on Michaelmas Cay, a small sand island on the outer Great Barrier Reef. You’ll cruise from Cairns aboard a luxury catamaran, see the reef’s brilliant coral and marine life from a semi-submersible submarine, try scuba diving or go on a snorkelling tour. Lunch at the cay is a superb hot and cold buffet, including seafood, and champagne is served on your return to Cairns.

Highlights

Cruise from Cairns to Michaelmas Cay
Semi-submersible tour
Use of flotation vests
Use of snorkel equipment
Buffet lunch
Morning tea
Afternoon tea
Glass of Champagne
Hotel pickup and drop off
Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour conducted in English

This full-day excursion from Cairns is ideal for nature lovers. Michaelmas Cay is a protected sanctuary for 27,000 migratory seabirds, and one of the most important nesting sites in the Southern Hemisphere. The surrounding Outer Reef is a breathtaking garden of exotic marine life, magnificent coral and giant clams. There are more varieties of fish here than in the entire Atlantic Ocean. The Cay is a protected seabird sanctuary playing host to over 20,000 migratory seabirds, one of the most important nesting sights in the Southern Hemisphere.

The tour includes semi-submersible coral-viewing tours for those who want to see the underwater world without getting wet. If you would like to dive the Great Barrier Reef, introductory dives for novices and certified dives for experienced divers are also available.

Returning to Cairns at the end of a relaxing day exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the staff will provide musical entertainment as you sip on a complimentary glass of Australian sparkling wine.

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns and northern beaches hotels
Departure Time: 8:30am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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I went alone and didn’t snorkel but still had a great relaxing time! Met some great and interesting people.

Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia

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Cairns Minjin Jungle Swing

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From £34.76
Location: Cairns, Australia
3.5star based on 2 reviews

Fly through the rainforest near Cairns on an exciting and unique ride. The Minjin Jungle Swing is a fun way to experience the thrill of soaring through the air, without the extreme heights of bungy jumping and skydiving. Fly solo, as a duo, or a group of three!

Highlights

Minjin Jungle Swing
Minjin swing photos (set of two)
Hotel pickup and drop off
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Legend has it that the Minjin used to roam the hill-slopes in the lean body of a mountain devil, a vicious cat-like creature. Today it roars in the shape of the Minjin Jungle Swing, at speeds of up to 100 kph (62mph)! One, two or three people at a time can face the challenge of the Minjin – and legend has it, that anyone who enjoys the experience of the Minjin will live a charmed life!

Please note: Minimum height (for Minjin) is 120 centimetres (4 feet).

The Minjin Legend…

1892 – Stan McGregor, a local bullock driver, was forging a trail from Smithfield to Kuranda during the monsoon rains when he became stranded on a peak now known as Saddle Mountain. He was near death when he was found by a local Aboriginal tribe and nurtured back to health. Despite their warning of the dangers involved Stan left the tribe and forged on towards Kuranda never to be seen again.

1927 – A local timber cutter was felling timber on the high peaks behind Smithfield when he discovered a hideous sight, an old saddle with a scrambled message carved roughly into the leather wedged high in a rainforest tree: The message read “Something is here. Something is stalking me”. There was also a strange paw-like symbol alongside the words.

1962 – A surveyor, working in the misty rainforest peaks behind Smithfield came across remains that he believed to be bullock bones and leather harnesses, scattered underneath a rocky ledge. Not far from this evil lair, he noticed a panther like animal stalking him from the slopes above. He quickly made it to a trail that lead to a waterfall where he dived into the water and made it to safety. Since that day all attempts to find evidence of this illusive creature have failed.

1992 – While cutting trails in the Smithfield hills, Glen Jacobs, president of the local mountain bike club, discovered a strange Sabre-toothed skull, which he believed to belong to the conspicuous legend. Aboriginal legend talks about a Sabre-toothed rainforest cat named the Minjin, which means “mountain devil”.

2000 – AJ Hackett unearths the legend of the MINJIN and with it the symbol derived from the strange paw-like print found in 1927. The Minjin has returned to Saddle Mountain, the evil karma however has run its course and is gone forever. The Minjin sits at the bottom of Saddle Mountain and screams at speeds similar to that of a mountain cat!

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns hotels
Departure Time: Open: 10:00am – 5:00pm. Hotel pickup is available at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

Return Details: Complimentary return transfers to your Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation depart the Bungy site 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm and 5.00pm. Please be at the designated pick-up point 10 minutes early.

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Fantastic experience but the initial drop before the swing kicks in wasn’t expected!!!

Reviewed by: Jason B, United Kingdom

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Cairns Bungy Jump and Minjin Jungle Swing

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From £85.13
Location: Cairns, Australia

Face your fears in Cairns on the ultimate day of adrenalin fuelled adventure. Combine a heart-stopping bungy jump with a ride on the unique Minjin Jungle Swing.

Highlights

Minjin Jungle Swing
Bungy jump
Bungy certificate of participation
Set of Minjin swing photos
Official jump t-shirt
Hotel pickup and drop off
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

The tower location dominates the pristine jungle with it’s powerful presence. The 50 meter high Cairns Bungy Tower is situated 15 kilometres north of Cairns and is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest with panoramic views out to The Great Barrier Reef. For over 10 years this tower of power has been the ultimate altar on which to sacrifice one’s fear. Hundreds of thousands of people from just about every nation on earth have made the pilgrimage to this Bungy Mecca.

People jump for all sorts of reasons, to be able to say I DID IT, to wear the shirt or to impress the babes. All noble reasons, but the best reason to jump is still to face your FEARS, to do BATTLE with your MIND. To push yourself past the sweaty palms and the pit in your stomach to accomplish something you never dreamed you could do. So come on out, show us where your PERSONAL FEAR BARRIER is and we will help you break through to the other side!

The Minjin Jungle Swing

Legend has it that the Minjin used to roam the hill-slopes in the lean body of a mountain devil, a vicious cat-like creature. Today it roars in the shape of the Jungle Swing, at speeds of up to 100 kph (62mph)! One, two or three people at a time can face the challenge of the Minjin – and legend further has it, that anyone who enjoys the experience of the Minjin will live a charmed life.

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns hotels
Departure Time: 10:00am
Return Details: Complimentary return transfers to your Cairns or Northern Beaches accommodation depart the Bungy site 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm and 5.00pm

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Cairns Tropical Zoo Morning Tour including Breakfast

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From £26.19
Location: Cairns or Palm Cove, Australia
3.5star based on 5 reviews

Treat yourself to a morning at Cairns Tropical Zoo and enjoy a fully cooked breakfast at the Koala Cafe. The animals enjoy their breakfast in the beside the cafe as you enjoy yours on the deck, overlooking a lake with water-birds, turtles, dragons, pelicans and ducks. Entrance ticket and an interactive morning wildlife program included.

Transfer to Cairns Tropical Zoo and enjoy breakfast at the Koala Cafe. The cafe overlooks a lake where water-birds, turtles, dragons, pelicans and ducks cruise. Surrounding trees abound with native birds and butterflies – a delightful setting and great start to anyone’s day.

During breakfast the wildlife keeper will chat about, and introduce, some of the interesting animals. This is an informal presentation just for you. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions. Then enjoy the rest of the morning “wildlife breakfasts” and presentations.

Breakfast is on the deck of the Koala Cafe, and includes:

Choice of fruit juice, fresh fruit salad, choice of cereals
Fully Aussie Cooked Breakfast

Delicious Belgian Waffles with fruit, ice cream and Tablelands fresh cream
Tea and coffee, Toast and spreads

During Breakfast one of our wildlife keeper will be on the deck with a Koala and a Python. Great opportunity to get close to both these animals and to talk with the keeper about anything wild!

After breakfast join the half day program that includes:

9:15 – Nepalese Red Pandas – a critically endangered exotic species
9:45 – Snake show featuring the Inland Taipan
10:15 – Amazing Free Flight Bird Show
10:45 – Koala and wombat presentation
11:00 – Cuddle a Koala photo opportunity (additional cost)
11:30 – Giant Saltwater Crocodile Show

There is time to hand feed the huge mob of tame kangaroos and visit our other wildlife – cassowaries, dingoes, monkeys, birds, reptiles and more.

Highlights

Entrance fee to Cairns Tropical Zoo
All shows and wildlife keeper presentations
Cooked breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Tour conducted in English

Schedule

Departure Point: Centrally located Cairns or Palm Cove hotel. Self Drive option commences at Cairns Tropical Zoo.

Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Wowowow!! As I like Koalas so much, it’s really a great chance for me to touch and understand more the nature of Koala, very interactive. Interesting! After the breakfast, I can go to other areas to see other animals.

Reviewed by: Leung Y, Hong Kong

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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure Half-Day Tour

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From £39.29
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches or Palm Cove area, Australia
3star based on 5 reviews

Take a half day tour at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland.

Highlights

Entry to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Crocodile Feeding Show
Boat cruise
Snake Show
Hotel pickup and drop off
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Conducted in English

You will receive a unique eco experience on the lagoon cruise through the ecologically significant Melaleuca wetlands; the domain of the Estuarine (Saltwater) Crocodile. Explore the rest of the park with its abundance of wildlife including water birds, turtles, wallabies and cassowaries.

See the notorious “Head Shake” and “Death Roll” of a huge crocodile at the Crocodile Attack Show and the opportunity to hold a crocodile or a snake for a photo (own expense).

Discover the world’s most venomous snakes at the Snake Show before the return transfer to your accommodation.

For those of you that may fancy a bite to eat, Hartley’s has a licensed restaurant, Lilies. It specializes in regional delicacies including crocodile meat, and is ideally situated overlooking Hartley’s Lagoon.

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a great day out for the whole family.

Please note: This tour also gives you the opportunity to take a tour of the Crocodile Farm. This will provide insight into the operation of the Crocodile Farm. Learn how farming contributes to the conservation of wild crocodiles and their habitat.

Schedule

Departure Point: Cairns or Northern Beaches hotels
Departure Time: 12.30pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:15pm

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We did a half day, which was really worth doing. There was a lot to see: a great crocodile attack show, snake show, animal feeding, and more. There were huge crocodiles there, and also other animals to see like koalas, cassowaries, snakes, and lizards.

Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom

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Cairns Flames of the Forest Dining Experience

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From £75.05
Location: Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia
3.5star based on 17 reviews

Feel your senses ignite when you take a walk through the world’s oldest rainforest to wine, dine and be entertained by candlelight in the Flames of the Forest near Port Douglas. You’ll feel the wonder of this legendary place, hear the music and storytelling of an Aboriginal cultural performance, and experience the spellbinding candlelit drama of the enchanted rainforest. This is a magical and memorable way to visit the rainforest!

Highlights

Enjoy a romantic night including dinner
Romantic experience, perfect for couples
Free drinks included
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Conducted in English

Inclusions:
6-course candlelit dining experience (Thursday & Friday)

Hotel pickup and drop off
Pre-dinner drinks and Hors d’oeuvres
6-course banquet with premium wines and soft drink
Aboriginal cultural performance

3-course rainforest experience (Friday)

Hotel pickup and drop off
3-course set dinner including premium wines and soft drink

Your evening in the rainforest begins with a walk along a flame-lit trail beneath the forest canopy to a secluded clearing, where you’ll be welcomed with sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres. You’ll then be introduced to the vibrant Aboriginal culture that stretches back more than 40 thousand years.

Then it’s time to relax under a marquee canopy lit by hundreds of candles, accompanied by the sound of a mountain river trickling past, while you dine on a three-course tropical banquet accompanied by Australian wines and beer. The evening unfolds with ancient tales told by firelight from the Aboriginal Dreamtime. After dessert, enjoy local Daintree tea and Tablelands coffee, explore the river surrounds or simply sit back and let the sound of the rainforest tell its own story.

By enjoying the Flames of the Forest, you will have contributed to preserving local habitats, helping to ensure that these soul-nurturing rainforests will last another million years!

Flames of the Forest 6-course Banquet Dining Experience (Thursday and Friday):

Enjoy a romantic 6-course banquet dining experience in a candle lit forest setting under a silk lined marquee with crystal chandeliers. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and served champagne and hors d’oeuvres on arrival. After your gourmet 6-course banquet featuring local produce including premium wines you’ll be entertained with an Aboriginal cultural performance featuring didgeridoo, storytelling and song.

Flames of the Forest 3-course Rainforest Dining Experience (Saturday):

You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the beautiful breathtaking rainforest setting, dine on a set 3-course menu including premium wines.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas hotels
Departure Time:

Cairns – from 6:10pm
Palm Cove – from 6:45pm
Port Douglas – from 6:50pm

You will arrive at Flames of the Forest at approximately 7:30pm

Return Details: Returns to original departure point. Departure from the Flames in the Forest is at approximately 10:30pm.

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The food was marvellous with a great deal of variety featuring dishes that included local specialties. The storytelling by the aborigine was riveting and engaging. But the absolutely most wonderful part was the setting. The rainforest with your way lit by candles, the dining area lit by only candles, the silence of the rainforest except for the sounds of rainforest all around you. It was magical, we would do it again and again and everyone who goes to Northern Queensland should experience this.

Reviewed by: Robin P, United States of America

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Private Helicopter Tour: Great Barrier Reef Island Snorkelling and…

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From £151.05
Location: Cairns, Northern Beaches and Palm Cove, Australia
4star based on 4 reviews

Take a scenic helicopter tour from Cairns and spend the morning relaxing on far-flung Vlasoff Cay, surrounded by the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. You will land on this remote coral sand island with all the supplies you’ll need for your two-hour island retreat: a gourmet picnic hamper including champagne and nibbles, picnic blanket, beach umbrella, deck chairs and snorkelling equipment. What more could you wish for!

Highlights

Enjoy fantastic aerial views – 30-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef
Romantic experience, perfect for couples
Snorkelling gear included
Lunch included
2-hours on secluded Vlasoff Cay
Picnic basket including gourmet food and beverages
Beach umbrella and beach chairs
Australia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Tour conducted in English

Scenic helicopter flights from Cairns take you over the stunning Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. You’ll have unforgettable views of the Great Barrier Reef’s coral and marine life, plus the gorgeous tropical coastline and islands of Far North Queensland. While enjoying the incredible views of the reef, you’ll take some of the most spectacular photos imaginable.

You’ll then have two hours to relax, read a book, swim in the crystal-clear waters, snorkel, bask in the sun, snack on your gourmet picnic supplies and sip champagne. And as you soak up the magic of this idyllic world, you’ll be equipped with life’s little comforts, like a picnic blanket, beach umbrella and deck chairs.

Schedule

Departure Point: General Aviation at the Cairns Airport
Departure Time: 8:00am
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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We had a fantastic time on this trip and would definitely recommend it. Our pilot was excellent, really interesting and good fun and helped make the trip even more special. Please pass on our thanks! The food was also excellent and loads of it. Sitting drinking champagne at 10am on a deserted sand island surrounded by sea was a perfect way to spend my boyfriend’s birthday!

Reviewed by: Emma T, United Kingdom

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