5-Day Guided Indigenous Kuku Yalanji Glamping Tour

Highlights

• Embark on a 5-day guided tour from Cairns to Cooktown with transfers
• Join a traditional smoking ceremony and learn about saltwater customs
• Explore Mossman Gorge, Whyanbeel, and Rocky Point with a local guide
• Stay in glamping tents and participate in artifact making or weaving
• Visit Roaring Meg Falls and other culturally significant sites

Description

Day 1: Cairns to Port Douglas Begin your journey with a transfer from Cairns and a warm welcome from a Traditional Owner. Experience a traditional smoking ceremony before embarking on an afternoon sunset cruise to get to know your fellow travelers. Night 1 is at a hotel in Port Douglas. Day 2: Port Douglas to Yindilli on Buru Country Start your day with breakfast on Cooya Beach before learning about the saltwater customs of the Kuku Yalanji people. Visit Mossman Gorge, Whyanbeel stone tool making ground, and Rocky Point to see remnants of fish traps. Enjoy lunch in Daintree Village before crossing the Daintree River. In the afternoon, explore the Lower Daintree, head north of Cape Tribulation to Wujal Wujal, and make your way up the Creb Track to Yindilli Glamping Retreat and Campground. Day 3: Yindilli Spend the day at Yindilli on Burunku Aboriginal Land and join CJ on a rainforest and stories walk. Visit Roaring Meg Falls and other culturally significant sites. Stay in glamping tents and participate in artifact making or weaving practices. Enjoy free time to relax or swim in the local creek and make traditional damper. Day 4: Yindilli to Cooktown Depart Yindilli in the afternoon and head north to Cooktown. See culturally significant sites along the way, including the Black Mountain lookout. Enjoy a BBQ dinner on the waterfront in Cooktown. Day 5: Cooktown to Port Douglas Spend the morning in Cooktown learning about the history of colonisation. Travel back through Western Kuku Yalanji Country, passing through Lakeland and returning to Port Douglas by approximately 5:00 PM.

Includes

Transfer from Cairns to Port Douglas Traditional smoking ceremony Sunset cruise Breakfast on Cooya Beach Visit to Mossman Gorge Visit to Whyanbeel stone tool making ground Visit to Rocky Point Lunch in Daintree Village Crossing the Daintree River Exploration of Lower Daintree Visit to Wujal Wujal Creb Track to Yindilli Glamping Retreat Rainforest and stories walk Visit to Roaring Meg Falls Artifact making or weaving practices BBQ dinner on the waterfront in Cooktown History tour in Cooktown All meals included Day 2-5

Excludes

Personal expenses Travel insurance Dinner on night 1

Important Information

• Be prepared for outdoor activities Bring swimwear for swimming opportunities Insect repellent is recommended due to the rainforest environment

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund