Great Barrier Reef Cultural Tours & Trip Packages

Great Barrier Reef Cultural Tours & Trips

46 Great Barrier Reef trips. Tours from 35 tour companies. 33 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Independent Journey Down Under
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Australian Safari with Fiji
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, Tasmania

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Independent Australian Explorer with Fiji
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Independent Australian Explorer
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Ultimate South Pacific with the Legendary Ghan Train
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Adelaide, Alice Springs, Auckland, Cairns, Christchurch, Darwin, Great Barrier Reef, Hobart, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Tasmania, Waitomo

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Independent Australian & New Zealand Explorer
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Auckland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Waitomo

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This tour has amazing sites, good hotels in great locations, great pace BUT the tour director that was assigned to be with our small group added nothing to the experience. He did not give us any info, tell us about what we were seeing, give us any info at all. The only time he talked was to tell us when the next bathroom break would be. Apparently this is common for Globus to use retirees starting another chapter. Our guide was 76 and had no energy. Travel with Gate 1 or Intreped.... guides can make or break a tour."

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Highlights of Australia (Dec–Mar)
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2.9/5 Average
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Blue Lagoon, Brisbane, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

  • Snorkel with sea turtles and over 1,500 species of fish in the Great Barrier Reef
  • Pet a koala and hop with a kangaroo at Sydney’s Wildlife World
  • Soak up the sun—our winter is Australia’s summer
  • Cruise the Whitsunday Islands aboard a catamaran
  • Shop Surfers Paradise beachfront night markets
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Great experience and had a great group to travel with. Our guide, Angela, was AMAZING. Our hotel in cusco wasn't my favorite, the beds were very uncomfortable and the walls were thin, but otherwise I enjoyed the entire trip. Prepare for altitude sickness as best as you can, non of the remedies you buy online help, if you're going to get it, you're just going to get it. Homeopathic didn't help me, and Angela said it won't. Don't miss out on this wonder of the world though. Best experience of my life"

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Highlights of Australia (Apr–Sept)
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2.9/5 Average
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney

Highlights

  • Snorkel with sea turtles and over 1,500 species of fish in the Great Barrier Reef
  • Pet a koala and hop with a kangaroo at Sydney’s Wildlife World
  • Learn to surf at Manly Beach
  • Cruise the Whitsunday Islands aboard a catamaran
  • Shop Surfers Paradise beachfront night markets
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Great experience and had a great group to travel with. Our guide, Angela, was AMAZING. Our hotel in cusco wasn't my favorite, the beds were very uncomfortable and the walls were thin, but otherwise I enjoyed the entire trip. Prepare for altitude sickness as best as you can, non of the remedies you buy online help, if you're going to get it, you're just going to get it. Homeopathic didn't help me, and Angela said it won't. Don't miss out on this wonder of the world though. Best experience of my life"

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Great Barrier Reef Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
33  Reviews
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Joan Ferguson

Dec 2022

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Contrasts of Australia

Fun, exciting experiences that did show many contrasts of Australia.

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Mark Gonzalez

Oct 2022

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Contrasts of Australia

Great value for the money!

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Rita Petrizzi

Oct 2022

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Contrasts of Australia

The timing and tours we went on were perfect.

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Charisse Major

Oct 2022

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Contrasts of Australia

The hotels were great, coaches were all comfortable, and the itinerary was perfect. It was a nice blend of doing things on our own and doing things with the group. W...

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Kevin Waddell

Mar 2023

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Australian Highlights

Great selection of hotels in great locations.

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Great Barrier Reef Tour Selection Trips

  • The Great Barrier Reef is under threat. Listen to your guides and be respectful of the environment - don't litter, and do your best to leave the reefs as undisturbed as possible.
  • Boat trips among the reef are usually an all day affair - and waters can be choppy. If you get seasick easily, bring a lot of crystalized ginger to eat and/or Dramamine to help. 
  • If you've never snorkeled before, it can be difficult to get the hang of. Your guide and fellow travel companions are sure to have plenty of tips to help you learn quickly. 

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