Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across the world's coral reefs

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around the world's coral reefs for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

Search by location

📍

CategoryDurationRatingPrice (AUD)

6 tours in Great Barrier ReefClear filters

Sort by:

4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef

★ 5.0 (28)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

4-Day PADI Open Water Dive Course - Learn to Dive on the Great Barrier Reef

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over four days based in Cairns, starting with pool sessions and classroom theory before advancing to four dives on the outer Great Barrier Reef. Small groups of up to eight divers train with experienced instructors, culminating in real dives on Australia's most iconic reef aboard the catamaran Evolution. Hotel transfers and meals on reef days are included, giving you a complete entry-level diving qualification recognized worldwide.

Snorkeling Tour at the Great Barrier Reef of Belize

This 90-minute snorkeling trip shuttles you to one of Belize's premier coral reef sites, where you'll explore vibrant underwater formations and tropical fish. Departures run every 90 minutes throughout the day, so you can slip this into your itinerary without hassle. The tour accommodates beginners and experienced snorkelers alike, with all gear provided and competitive pricing that beats other island operators.

Mountain Bike Tour - Cairns

Pedal through Smithfield, Australia's original mountain-bike park, on a 4-hour guided ride through Tropical North Queensland rainforest. Navigate over 60 kilometers of color-coded trails that carve through vine-draped jungle, ford pristine streams, and climb ridges offering views across the Great Barrier Reef. Your guide handles route selection while you focus on technical descents and the raw landscape.

Wunyami Cultural Tour on Green Island's Eco Adventure

This seven-hour island excursion combines indigenous storytelling with reef exploration on Green Island, accessible via 45-minute catamaran from Cairns. Indigenous guides share ancestral connections to the land and ocean, weaving together cultural narratives and Great Barrier Reef ecology. You'll have freedom to move at your own pace—choosing between snorkeling gear or a glass-bottom boat to view marine life, then exploring the island independently. The tour supports indigenous employment and cultural continuity while offering visitors genuine perspectives on Green Island's heritage.

Cassowary Coast Goondoi Culture Tour

This 8-hour guided tour from Cairns ventures into the wet tropics rainforest with Goondoi Culture Tours, an Ecotourism Australia-certified operator. Led by guides with deep knowledge of local history, ecology, and Indigenous heritage, the day explores the landscape and cultural traditions of Australia's first peoples. You'll travel in a modern 11-seat van, with afternoon tea and refreshments included. The experience prioritizes conservation and sustainable tourism practices that benefit the local community and Great Barrier Reef region.

Tomb of the Pharaohs and Cairns Aquarium Combo

Combine two distinct attractions in central Cairns over 2–3 hours: a walk through replicated Egyptian tombs filled with hieroglyphic detail and museum-quality artifacts, followed by the Cairns Aquarium's 16,000-specimen collection from the Great Barrier Reef and regional waters. Both venues sit within easy walking distance, making this pairing ideal for families wanting to toggle between ancient history and living coral-reef ecosystems in a single outing.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom USD $72

Some tours listed with Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Prices and availability confirmed at checkout.