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Read through our Frequently asked questions to see if we can answer your query but if your question isn’t here or you have more questions, feel free to phone us.

How to book a tour? Expand

Choose your date and tour. Send us an email and we’ll get back to you ASAP or give us a call. Please make sure your details are correct and check your email spam folder. We are more than happy to discuss or answer any of your questions. We’ll send you an invoice and from there you can choose additional tours and make full payment.

Will we have time to visit local landmarks? Expand

Yes absolutely, we’ve planned in great detail the best spots to visit.

Shower, Toilet & Laundry Facilities? Expand

We’ve carefully planned so that every night there are toilet and shower or fresh water safe swimming and relaxing soak.

Laundry facilities are available most nights, please bring some spare change.

National Parks fee's & permits? Expand

Yes, we have got you covered, all planned, pre booked and paid! For tag a longs we need to register your Car & Trailer and display the Permits on your vehicles for rangers to see.

National Parks fee's & permits? Expand

Yes, we have got you covered, all planned, pre booked and paid! For tag a longs we need to register your Car & Trailer and display the Permits on your vehicles for rangers to see.

First Aid? Expand

Be assured both guides are fully First Aid Certified, First aid kit’s available in all our vehicles. We also carry a Satellite phone for emergencies, we can give you our number incase families need to contact in an emergency.

We also carry a Defib in the Main Vehicle.

Do you cater for food intolerances? Expand

Please contact us to discuss catering options.  Some of our meals will be provided by cafes and restaurants so we cant 100% guarantee for food allergies.  We can cater for some intolerances and please let us know if theres a particular food that you dislike and we can certainly try our best to cater.

Can we do extra tours in the Cape? Expand

Yes, you have a few extra tours available in The Cape. In Seisia or Punsand Bay you can do Scenic Helicopter Flights or the 3 Island Tour & then in Weipa there are options for additional tours eg. Eco Tours, Mine tours or full/ half day fishing charters.

We can arrange your Eco Tours, Mine Tours & 3 Island Tours for you. All other tour options we ask that you arrange yourself.

Do you offer special group packages? Expand

Yes we kind of do! We can tailor a package to suit you however as our 12 day tours are set up to 2-3 years in advance it could be a bit tricky! Bird Watchers, Family tours, boys tours, bucks parties, fishing tours… just ask!  We always get asked a-lot about Flora & Fauna tours... During our normal 12 day tour you will see and great variety of species. Our guides have good knowledge and interest of flora & birds.  We also carry some local books for you to read during down time.

Is There Camping Every Night? Expand

Yes, our tour is camping every night. If you are traveling with us as a Ride Along you will get a very lavish bed set up for you in an RV5 Oz Tent, with a Queen Euro Bed & a mattress topper for that add layer of comfort.  You also have a rechargeable fan & torch provided to use.

There are options for you to book cabin/ ensuite accommodation, at a few spots along the way if you want a break from the tent. Cabin accommodation is at your own additional cost. Just let us know if you would like to book cabin accommodation & we can let you know the dates you will need to book. There is no reduced cost for our tour if you choose to stay in accommodation.

What do you Provide for a Ride Along Passenger? Expand

We provide everything for our Ride Along Passengers.

All Tents, Beds, Bedding, Towels, Swim Towels, Camp Chairs & Camping equipment.

All you need to bring is your medium sized duffle bag with your clothes, toiletries & medications.

COVID Questions? Expand

Are your Tour Guides fully vaccinated? Yes they are.

Do your Ride a Long passengers and Tag a Long need to be vaccinated?  Yes, unless they have a certified medical exemption.

In QLD it is mandatory to be fully vaccinated to eat at cafes/ dining/ all tourist venues.  As we are a tourist operator you will need to be fully vaccinated.  Please make sure you have all the appropriate vaccination/ medicare records with you, its your responsibility to have correct border passes if required.

Can a Tag A Long Bring a pet? Expand

No.  As we will be staying at National Parks animals are not permitted.

Don't have any 4WD experience? Expand

That’s ok be assured you having 2 experienced guides to help, advise and offer support.  Some 4WD there are easier tracks/ routes to take.

Can I book Accomodation rooms instead of Camping? Expand

Yes you can! Some guests do this especially when we stay at Weipa and Punsand Bay for 2 nights.

We can give you a list of our Itinerary and you are free to Book your own accomodation at your expense. Note; There are limited places, variety of rooms and limited availabilities.  You must book well in advance.

Catering? Expand

Please read through the Catering page found under Tours Info for details on meals provided. The Itinerary also has details of when those meals are supplied. If you have a food allergy or intolerance please check that FAQ tab.

How many Kilometers per day? Expand

This changes everyday throughout the tour but we try to not exceed 300km so we have plenty of time to explore.

Alcohol Restrictions & Smoking? Expand

At stops there will be plenty of time for smokers. There are limitations on carrying alcohol per person, we like to support local watering holes along the way, so there’s plenty of time of enjoy a glass or a can after the travel is done.  We provide an esky for drinks for small amounts.  If you are a wine drinker we suggest to bring a Cast instead of glass bottles.

Mobile Phone Coverage? Expand

There is limited to no phone coverage throughout The Cape. We carry Satellite phones for emergencies/ breakdowns.  We can give you this number so you may wish to give it to an emergency contact incase they need to contact you.

As a rough guide we have limited times of phone service everyday except Day 5 after mid morning to Day 7, then its back to very limited.  This is only Telstra (Optus & other providers has basically no service at all the whole trip)

Wi fi is available at some destinations where there is no phone service.

Travel Insurance? Expand

We highly recommend you purchase your own travel insurance.  Please contact Dominic at Australian Tours & Cruises at their Cairns office.

Please see our T & C’s for all the info on cancellations.

Are we Certified & Insured? Expand

Yes we are fully insured, certified and a registered business.

All guides are;

Current First Aid Qualified.

Have current QLD Blue Card (Working with children check)

Full Open Commercial Driving Licence.

Tour Operator National Park Permitted.

What to wear? Expand

The Cape is mostly Hot, Dry and Sunny. We recommend long sleeves, full hat, enclosed shoes. Bring your swimmers as there are a few great fresh water holes to soak in.

What do you offer that the others dont? Expand

Lots actually! Your tour guides Dale & Max are the owner operators and your guides! Having lived, worked and played here for many years combined. You'll enjoy the best home style meals, local knowledge, mechanical knowledge, 4WD skills and support for your piece of mind! We run a lead vehicle & a tail vehicle for our tours. We are a local family business.

We have limited ride a long and tag a long numbers so that we can provide a smaller more intimate group setting to better cater for you.

What happens if my car breaks down? Expand

These things happen and thats ok thats what makes the Cape so challenging sometimes!  We will do our best to help you! Knowing the local business’s to source parts & our tour guides mechanical knowledge we will try our best to get you driving again! Please also read through our terms & conditions.

If I'm a Ride Along Passenger, How Much Luggage Can I Have? Expand

If you are a Ride Along Passenger you can have 1 x Medium sized duffle bag. We can not fit hard bodied suitcases at all.

Bag size estimation - 65cm Long: 35cm Wide: 30cm High and limited to 10kg. You may also have a small handbag/ hiking bag for water bottle/ phones/ cameras/ ect.  Passengers are limited to 3 per vehicle where the back middle seat is free so its more comfortable for all.

Don't forget we supply all linen, towels, camping chair, pillows, bedding, tents, tent light and rechargeable fan. Also all eating equipment.  You may choose to bring snacks but theres plenty of food available to eat where indicated and also to purchase from camp grounds or fuel stations along the way.  You may bring alcohol or beverages please read the terms for alcohol restrictions tab.

We have rechargeable station facilities in our vehicles, at night either at powered sites or by generator.

Please ask if unsure if you needed to bring additional bags.

Please leave all valuables at home.

How Many People do you take in a Vehicle? Expand

We want you to be comfortable during your trip, so we only like to allow for 3 Ride Along Passengers per vehicle.  You can move around and share the front seat.

In some cases if a family would like to be in the same vehicle we can cater for 4 seats per vehicle.

Can I recharge my devices? Expand

Yes we have rechargeable facilities in both vehicles to charge phones etc. whilst driving.  When we set up camp we also have charging stations available in our trailer.  We connect to power sites at Caravan Parks & if no power we run a generator.  Tents have rechargeable fans and lights.

Where can I leave my Caravan? Expand

For either Ride A Long or Tag A Long Clients that need to store their van in Cairns or Mareeba whilst on tour.

We recommend in Mareeba the Rodeo Grounds or the Tropical Caravan Park, we can pick you up and drop off from here.

Cairns;  We prefer City/ North Cairns Locations to drop and pick off.

Previous guests with Caravans recommend and have stayed at Lake Placid Rainforest Retreat. They have a variety of accomodation options and secure caravan storage.

What do Tag Alongs have to bring? Expand

Under the vehicle check list there are vehicle requirements and recommendations listed.

In addition you will have to bring all your own cups, utensils and plates, bowls, Fridges/ esky's/ ice and any beverages and snacks you require.

We supply meals where indicated as per our Itinerary. All camp fee's and ferries whilst on tour are booked and pre paid by us except before and after the tour.  You may book and pay for room accomodation where available your self if you didn't want to camp every night.. Add on tours during the tour must be booked and paid by your self.

You must supply all your own bedding, tents, linen & towels.  Spare water, fuels, oils and spare parts.

 

 

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Travelling alone through Queensland, I decided to experience Cape York. I was reluctant to risk it alone, so a tag-along tour sounded like a good idea. Dale suggested I could ride-along in their vehicle, which made a lot more sense!

The trip was well organised, the like-minded company was great, and the adventure memorable. Everyone was very well looked after and the facilities certainly adequate. I was sorry to see the trip end!

Tony

The ride-along option was perfect for me, to be able to enjoy the scenery, go to beautiful out-of-the-way places and camp without any hassles.

The vehicles were comfortable and obviously suited for the sometimes rough terrain. The tents and bedding were quite luxurious -- much more comfortable than I'd expected, and the trailer was a work of art -- so well thought out and practical.

Dale and Bones were terrific. They were thoughtful, helpful, efficient, and very patient. They managed to appear relaxed while ensuring that the tour ran smoothly. When difficulties arose Dale always had a Plan B (and maybe even C & D) and things got sorted without any fuss.

Dale took us to places I would otherwise have missed seeing, and his love of the Cape was infectious. His stories about camping with family and friends made the whole experience very special.

Sue

Dear Cape York Guided Tours

Thank You for giving us lifetime memories of our trip to the Cape York Peninsula.  We had an absolutely fabulous experience with both Dale and Max looking after us and treating us with the best that Cape York had to offer.

We wish all of you the very best in your venture.

Fantastic way to see Cape York.  Some great company and amazing places to see.  A true camp experience without the hassle of setting up camp! Not to mention the delicious food to go with it.  Would recommend to anyone looking to enjoy the full CYGT Adventure.

Joe (Google review) 

We chose the Ride Along 12 day Cape York Tour as we are inexperienced at 4 wheel driving and the old telegraph track would be beyond us.  Dale & Max live and breathe the Cape and shared their knowledge and experiences with us.

The trip was well organised and the camp oven meals were delicious and varied.  We would highly recommend this guided tour to anyone who has doubts of conquering the Cape by themselves. 

Laurelle & Brian Mossop (Google Review)

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