Cairns’ Best Private Day Tours
We are a Cairns-based, locally owned private tour company with over 13 years of experience providing Cairns tours and airport transfers. As a family-run business, we treat every passenger like part of our own family, delivering 5-star Cairns tour experiences without the 5-star price.
We specialise in reliable, private, Cairns Airport transfers and small group Cairns tours, providing comfortable, direct transport between Cairns Airport, Cairns hotels, Mission Beach, the Atherton Tablelands, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, the Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation. Our private services mean no additional pickups during your journey, giving you a smooth and personalised travel experience. We also provide door-to-door Cairns airport transfers.
Our tours are led by local Cairns tour guides who know the region inside and out, offering authentic local itineraries and customised tour packages. Discover unique local farms, cafés, restaurants, and regional producers, while experiencing the best of Far North Queensland’s landscapes and culture.
We also offer unforgettable day and night wildlife experiences, giving you the opportunity to see the incredible wildlife of the Daintree Rainforest and surrounding Cairns region.
Private Cairns Tours & Airport Transfers by Local Guides
Wondering what to do in Cairns without a car? Our private tours make it easy to explore the region with a knowledgeable local guide. Whether you’re travelling with family, as a couple, or in a small group, we can show you the best of Tropical North Queensland.
Based in Cairns, a major hub of Tropical North Queensland, our tours showcase destinations of outstanding natural beauty. From the vibrant, diverse tropical fish and coral species of the Great Barrier Reef to the outback and beyond, we do it all.
Proudly offering a range of tour destinations and tour packages to suit all interests and budgets, our premium private tour service will take care of you and leave no detail unattended.
With our many years of experience, our first-class professional tour service will ensure that your tour adventure is everything you could have wished for.
Don’t forget about Tablelands Tours & Transfers airport shuttle transfer service as a safe reliable door-to-door alternative from the airport to your hotel. We service Cairns, the Cairns Northern Beaches, the Daintree Rainforest, the Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas, and as far away as Mission Beach.
Cairns Airport Transfers
We provide direct, door-to-door Cairns Airport transfers between Cairns Airport and accommodation throughout Cairns, the Northern Beaches, the Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas, the Daintree Rainforest, and Mission Beach. Whatever the request and whatever the time - we will be there when we say so.
Why Are Our Cairns Private Transfers rated 5 stars?
Comfortable modern vehicles for up to 10 passengers (including luggage) for a single transfer price.
COVID-safe items such as hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes are provided, and the vehicle is sanitized before we travel.
Reliable pickup times with real-time ETA updates. We are also available 24/7, day or night.
No hidden fees - luggage, airport parking and travel time are all inclusive in quoted transfer prices.
Direct transport with no additional pickups. If you live on the Atherton Tablelands, north or south of Cairns, you no longer have to rely on the expense and inconvenience of two or three different types of transport just to catch a plane. We collect you on time, at your door, with a friendly accredited driver who will load your bags and transfer you directly to your airport check-in point.
Alternatively, you can be greeted inside the Cairns Airport terminal, assisted with your luggage, then directly transferred to your destination the minute you are ready. Just you and your travel party, no waiting around! Door-to-door service to hotels, apartments, and private residences.
Upon request we are able to provide infant baby and booster seats (you must request this upon booking).
We take all the stress and frustration out of travelling with children. All items are packed safely and securely and then you and the family are on the way, arriving to your destination stress free.
Whether you are arriving on a holiday, cruise, or business trip, we ensure your transfer is smooth, safe, and stress-free.
Note - There is a 10 percent surcharge applying to Sundays, Public Holidays (Queensland) and pick ups between 10pm to 6am, as this offsets the higher wage costs for these periods.
Important Notice: Airport Transfer Pricing
Due to recent global events affecting fuel and transport costs, we have temporarily removed advertised transfer prices from our website.
Transport costs are currently changing too quickly for fixed pricing.
Please call us directly to discuss your airport transfer requirements.
Small Group Cairns Tours to Iconic Locations
Our private and small-group Cairns tours take you beyond the usual tourist stops to discover the best of Tropical North Queensland. Experience Far North Queensland with an expert local tour guide.
Popular destinations include:
Atherton Tablelands waterfall tours
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation tours
Great Barrier Reef and rainforest packages
Port Douglas coastal tours
Historic Herberton Village experiences
Our tours showcase waterfalls, ancient rainforest, crater lakes, wildlife habitats, and scenic mountain landscapes, all guided by locals who know the region inside out.
Why Are Our Cairns Private Tours rated 5 stars?
We use comfortable, certified safe, modern vehicles, combining both air-conditioned style and comfort, and the best close up visibility for everyone onboard.
A maximum of only 10 passengers in your private tour party means you can tour in comfort and style for a single capped tour price.
All tours are fully insured, and run in accordance to licensed agreements with Queensland National Parks and Queensland tour operator permits
Our private tours take you to the areas you want to see, as well as areas that are off the beaten track, only known to locals. We provide our customers with the “real deal”.
We are a small, family tour business, with expertise in not only local wildlife encounters, but also local, factual knowledge of this pristine World Heritage Listed area. Expect to be treated like the best members of our own family - it truly is a VIP experience without the VIP price tag!
Note - Our Small Group Tours are ideal for Cairns cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion experience. Our dedicated family of experienced tour guides can assist with designing a private tour, to suit your individual requirements. Do you have a particular interest? Or do you just like the idea of escaping the crowds and having your own guide escort you? We can help.
Contact us today by booking direct and save on expensive agent fees.
“Darrin was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastically passing his knowledge on to us. He definitely went the extra mile to make sure the trip was a success.”
— TripAdvisor
Our 3 Most Popular Cairns Day Tours
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BOOK DIRECT WITH TABLELANDS TOURS TO AVOID SCAMMERS AND SAVE ON TOUR AGENT FEES .
$1,795/all-day tour
$1,295 - exclusive private couples only tour package
Private Australian Heritage Tour
This insightful and scenic day tour from Cairns is the perfect “all-weather” activity. We can customise your day into a fun, educational family tour or cater to elderly groups with a seniors tour.
In partnership with the award-winning Herberton Historic Village, our tour travels through some of the world’s most scenic and transient landscapes, providing you with many photo stops along the way. You will discover many hidden truths about the rich local Indigenous heritage, as well as the historical timber, railway, mining, and dairy industries of the early pioneers.
NOTE - All entry fees and attractions are at your own cost. Morning tea and lunch are also available for you to purchase on tour, made daily with local fresh ingredients. Hotel pickups and drop-offs, along with chilled bottled water are all included. Capped price; we can accommodate from 3-10 passengers.
$1,595/all-day tour
$1,195 - exclusive private couples only tour package
Private Waterfall Tour
Our most popular private tour from Cairns!
Immerse yourself into this refreshing and unforgettable scenic day tour of the famous Atherton Tablelands. Enjoy swimming under waterfalls, or just dip your big toe into the cool mountain fresh water. Visit the stunning Crater Lakes. Gaze in awe at remnants of ancient forests. See unique wildlife such as the rare Southern Cassowary, Duck-Billed Platypus, and the Lumhloltz Tree Kangaroo. Be treated to personalised service in the best cafes amidst world-heritage listed Mount National Parks.
Note - Hotel pickup and drop-off, morning tea, lunch, and chilled bottled water are all included in the price of your tour. 3-10 passengers.
$4,195/2 day tour package*
*(initial payment covers 3 people. Additional guests can be added for $1,050/person)
$2,095 - exclusive private couples only tour package (2 days)
Private Reef and Rainforest Tour
(Two Day Package, Two World Heritage Areas)
Day 1 of this sensational tour features travel by catamaran or schooner to several island and outer reef destinations, boasting some of the most fantastic coral reef displays within the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem, with one of the only family operated reef charters left in Cairns.
Day 2 involves a relaxed trip to the Atherton Tablelands rainforests and dairy country, where you will visit giant spectacular centuries-old timbers within the serene Crater Lakes, and the twin Kauri pines (estimated to be ~1,100 years old). We also stop at choice waterfalls, lookouts and family owned dairies along the way.
Note -All entry fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, Devonshire morning teas and delicious seafood lunches are supplied and included in the price of your tour, as well as chilled bottled water. 3-6 passengers.
