Find your Light: Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure

Find your Light: Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure

Trip Type:

Australia | 7 Days | 1 - 19 People

Starts From:

NZD 5,480.00 /Person

Start your New Year right, immersing yourself in Queensland’s natural beauty with the one and only Lucinda Light. Take a week off and embark on an ...

Find your Light: Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure

Start your New Year right, immersing yourself in Queensland’s natural beauty with the one and only Lucinda Light. Take a week off and embark on an exclusive seven-day trip hosted by the star of Married at First Sight Australia – Lucinda is also a former Intrepid trip leader, so you know you’re in safe hands! With morning meditations and yoga sessions led by Lucinda herself, you’ll uncover the beauty of the ancient Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. In Cairns, you’ll have dinner with Lucinda, take guided First Nations walks, visit waterfalls and learn about bat rehabilitation. Then, explore the Mareeba Wetlands as the sun goes down, swim in Mossman Gorge, walk and hike through the rainforest and spot wildlife. If it’s your New Year's resolution to focus on wellness and adventure for 2025, then this is the trip for you! Add Lucinda-led sunrise sand play, gratitude journalling and earthing walks, and you’ll definitely be on the path to finding your Light.

Itinerary

Welcome to Cairns! Or Gimuy, in the language of the Traditional Owners of the land on which Cairns is now located – this is the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest! Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet Lucinda, your trip leader and your fellow travellers. If you arrive early, you might like to check out the Cairns Botanical Gardens or simply wander the waterfront promenade, popping into any of the local bars or shops that take your fancy. After your meeting, there’ll be a group welcome dinner, where Lucinda will give a special introduction to the adventure ahead.

Rise early for a meditation session led by Lucinda on the Cairns Esplanade. After breakfast, you’ll head out on a First Nations-guided eco-tour of Mandingal Bay. The Traditional Owners of this land will teach you about Country, where mountains are home to rainforests and vast wetlands are home to local birdlife. Walk to Hills Creek, where the sea meets the fresh water and attend a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Then, join your guide on a rainforest trail and learn about ancient Aboriginal traditions, customs and artefacts as you listen to the sounds of nature. After, you have a free afternoon in Cairns to grab some lunch, head to a local art gallery, explore the aquarium or just soak up some sun on the promenade.

Join Lucinda for a morning somatic session, enjoy breakfast and then drive to Kuranda, at the top of a mountain. You’ll have some time to explore the rainforest town and its surroundings. Maybe check out the famous Kuranda Markets with Lucinda and find an optional tarot reading, reiki healing or a massage. After, head to nearby Barron Falls and walk to the lookout for the best views. Continue to Mareeba, where you’ll take a leader-led orientation walk. This afternoon, visit the Tolga Bat Hospital – Australia’s largest bat rehabilitation facility. You’ll learn about the facility's research, advocacy and community education and make some new upside-down friends. Tonight, head to the Mareeba Wetlands for an exciting wildlife spotting experience at sunset, hosted by Forever Wild – an organisation that creates community and nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. After dark, head back to your accommodation for an included group dinner.

Start the day with a morning mindfulness session with Lucinda, then maybe head out bright and early for a unique optional birdwatching experience in the wetlands – the best time to witness the local birdlife in their natural habitat! After, enjoy some breakfast and head to Mossman Gorge for a refreshing morning swim and nature walk. Later, you’ll continue to not one, but two UNESCO World Heritage areas – Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. Head off on another nature walk and immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the rainforest during a guided earthing session and soul walk with Lucinda. Daintree is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world! Pick Lucinda’s brain as you walk through this gorgeous area, breathing in the fresh air of the forest. This afternoon, continue exploring the area or kick back and relax at your accommodation.

After your morning yoga session with Lucinda, head out on an early tour of the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll swim with turtles and snorkel off the Daintree Coast, visiting two different snorkel locations. Is there a better way to spend a morning? The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach, swim, take a hike or just find a good spot to sit and people-watch. This is a nature-lovers paradise, so there are plenty of activities and laidback options to choose from.

Start the day with a Lucinda-led meditation session and a visit to Kulki Lookout, where you can stroll along the boardwalk for some iconic views of Cape Tribulation and steep, rainforest-covered slopes that meet the sandy beaches below. Next, head to Madja boardwalk for a scenic circuit that takes you through dense lowland forests and mangrove-lined creeks. Then, visit Mason’s Swimming Hole for a gorgeous tropical swim among lush flora and friendly fish and turtles, where you'll have time to have lunch. Return to the Daintree Rainforest, and once you’ve checked into your eco-lodge accommodation, join Lucinda for an immersive talk on emotional intelligence and wellness. The rest of the day is then yours to spend how you wish.

Spend your final morning with Lucinda, being guided through a morning meditation, then reflect on your experiences during a gratitude journalling session. You’ll then continue to Cairns via the idyllic Palm Cove. When you arrive back in Cairns, your trip will come to an end at around 3 pm. If you want to extend your stay and explore Cairns further, just speak to your booking agent.

Trip Inclusions

Meals
6 Breakfast(s), , 2 Dinner(s)

Transport
Private vehicle , Boat

Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Eco Lodge (1 night)

Included Activities

Cairns - Welcome dinner with Lucinda Light
Daily - Morning yoga, somatic or meditation session with Lucinda Light
Cairns - Beach yoga with Lucinda Light
Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour
Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital
Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience
Daintree National Park - Earthing session and soul walk with Lucinda Light
Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge
Daintree National Park - Nature Walk
Cape Tribulation - Sunrise sand play, mandalas and movement with Lucinda Light
Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
Daintree - Emotional intelligence and wellness discussion with Lucinda Light
Daintree National Park - Madja boardwalk
Cape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole
Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout
Daintree - Gratitude journaling with Lucinda Light

Trip Highlights

Take part in special daily mindfulness sessions hosted by Lucinda Light that will rejuvenate your spirit – all alongside the beautiful tropical scenery of North Queensland.
Start your trip with a welcome dinner with Lucinda and your like-minded small group, getting to know each other and the week ahead.
Visit the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on a stunning day that ticks off two UNESCO World Heritage areas! Here, you’ll discuss emotional intelligence and wellness with Lucinda, after a morning session at the Cape with sunrise sand play, mandalas and movement.
Spend a night in a comfortable eco-lodge in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest – the oldest and most ancient rainforest in the world – and practice mindfulness, surrounded by the sounds of birds and trees.
Witness the expansive and iconic Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure, where you can see the colourful corals and tropical fish as you swim with turtles off the Daintree coast.

Trip Notes

There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing. Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Price: NZD 5,480.00

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Provided by

Intrepid Travel

Reference Code:
LLPZSD

Trip Location

Trip Starts:
Cairns, Australia

Trip Finishes:
Cairns, Australia

Countries Visited:
Australia

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Destination Details

Australia | 7 Days | 1 - 19 People

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