Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic Lunch
About this tour
For a once in a lifetime experience, combine your scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own piece of paradise. Feel the thrill of flying over the picturesque coral-studded sea before landing on Vlasoff Cay (ex Cairns) - a pristine sand cay in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on the pure white sand, beach comb for treasures, lay in the shallow crystal waters or snorkel straight off the cay and discover the magic of the underwater world. The experience is complete with a gourmet picnic hamper, sparkling wine and snorkelling equipment.
Highlights
- ✓25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- ✓Picnic basket including gourmet food and beverages
- ✓Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- ✓Snorkeling equipment
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
Itinerary
Stop 1
We recommend you are checked in 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Check-in will close 30 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check in after this time. Failure to adhere to check-in times, may result in you missing your flight and forfeiting the fare paid. You'll then board the helicopter to travel to Vlasoff Cay
Stop 2
Fly over the magnificent Great Barrier Reef before landing on Vlasoff Cay.
Stop 3
Spend approx. 2 hours at Vlasoff Cay. Relax on the pure white sand, beach comb for treasures, lay in the shallow crystal waters or snorkel straight off the cay and discover the magic of the underwater world.
Stop 4
On your return journey, enjoy admiring the views of the reef before heading back to Cairns.
Included
- ✓ 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- ✓ Picnic basket including gourmet food and beverages
- ✓ Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- ✓ Snorkeling equipment
- ✓ Surcharges on fuel
- ✓ 2-hours on secluded Vlasoff Cay
- ✓ Picnic blanket, beach umbrella and beach chairs
- ✓ Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
Not included
- ✕ Accommodation transfers
From
$867.85 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- ↩️ Free cancellation available
- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
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Helicopter tours in Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is the gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, two of Australia's most iconic landscapes sitting almost next to each other, which is what makes it one of the few places where a single helicopter flight can take in coral reef, rainforest canopy, and waterfalls in one trip.
When's the best time to fly?
The dry season (May to October) brings the clearest skies and calmest water for reef visibility. The wet season (November to April) is hotter and more humid with a higher chance of tropical storms, which can ground flights with little notice.
What should I bring?
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection year round, plus polarized sunglasses if you want the reef's colors to show clearly through the water.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cairns have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
Compare tours in Cairns, Queensland
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Helicopter Tour: Reef Island Snorkeling and Gourmet Picnic LunchThis tour | Duration varies | 4.4 (24) | Yes | From $867.85 | |
| 10 minute City Scenic Flight | 10 min | 5.0 (13) | N/A | From $135.1 | View → |
| 60 minute Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight | 1 hr | 5.0 (9) | N/A | From $628.31 | View → |
| 30 minute Rainforest Scenic Flight | 30 min | 5.0 (3) | N/A | From $331.67 | View → |
From
$867.85 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- ↩️ Free cancellation available
- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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