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Adult Specialty Groups
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Custom Tours on Your Terms.
For groups who don't want the 'cookie-cutter' set itineraries offered by large companies, we welcome you. Let us introduce you to the extraordinary ecosystems, rare wildlife and two UNESCO World Heritage sites that await in our back yard, on your terms.
Big Kids Welcome.
Small World Journeys offers special group travel experiences for educational groups of all kinds, not just kids. However, the sheer beauty of this region tends to bring out a childlike awe and wonderment in us all.
Don't be surprised once you've flown across the rainforest canopy on a jungle zip line, slid down a natural rock waterslide, or swam with the turtles at The Great Barrier Reef, that you find you're not quite the serious grownup you were when you arrived.
Experts in the Field.
For specialty groups, we employ a diverse group of field experts. These naturalists, birders, ethnobiologists, marine biologists, authors, and indigenous guides are chosen for their knowledge, resourcefulness and flexibility.
At the same time, their approach is distinctly Australian: casual, direct, and spiced with humour. They are just as comfortable "in the bush" as they are having cocktails, mixing on-site lectures with informal chats over dinner.
We can craft your trip around the following activities or your special requests:
Birdwatching
We bring birding enthusiasts, an expert guide, and magnificent natural scenery together.
Focusing on spotting the 12 endemic species to the Wet Tropics of Australia, your birdwatching trip will take you to high-altitude rainforest, outback savanna lands, extraordinary marshlands and lowlands rainforest.
SCUBA Diving The Outer Great Barrier Reef
Look no further than the outer Great Barrier Reef for superb biodiversity and a mosiac of marine life.
As one of the premier dive destinations in the world, The Great Barrier Reef has also attracted a host of dive boats from which to choose, from budget to full luxury. Let us recommend our favourites, and ensure you are well-catered for both before and after your diving.
Wildlife Spotting Trips 
Supporting some of the greatest biodiversity and endemism on the planet, Australia is a treasure trove for wildlife enthusiasts.
With a noted zoologist and field guide author, you will discover both diurnal and nocturnal species that you will see nowhere else.
Photography Tours
Where better to reinvigorate your passion for photography in the natural world than in the magical mountains, rainforests and reefs of northern Australia?
Led by a professional wildlife photographer, your trip will expose you to new techniques and skills - whether a beginner or experienced photographer.
Garden Tours
Join us for a sample of enchanting gardens, iconic sites and gourmet delights.
We'll include behind-the-scenes visits to celebrated public gardens, as well as private ethno-botanical and permaculture gardens.
In addition, tropical garden gates are open only to your group, and we'll connect you with local Australians who love and appreciate the creation and maintenance of gardens as much as you do.
Hiking and "Bushwalking"
At 135 million years old, the rainforests of this region are magical places for walking. The Cairns region also hosts a wide spectrum of environments - from the cool highlands to the red-rock outback - ripe for exploration.
Join us on a series of enchanting day hikes or multi-day backcountry hikes that access little-seen wilderness areas, waterfalls, and jungled-draped canyons. We supply the tents, backcountry cooking equipment and the marshmallows!
Other Specialty Trips
Don't see it here? Ask us! We have designed trips for teachers, veterinary students, community service-oriented groups and more.
Customised to your dates, preferred activities and budget, our trips will suit even the fussiest of travellers.
Environmentally & Socially Conscious Trips.
We are proud to say that we are a carbon-neutral company--rare in the travel industry, but most certainly appreciated by your group. Small World Journeys pays to offset the carbon emissions that result from all of our office activities and our trips.
Through Sustainable Travel International (STI), our emissions are calculated and offset by our financial support of sustainability projects around the world, all of which are in the Climate Care™ portfolio. We also make financial and in-kind donations to local conservation and indigenous community groups. For more information on our responsible tourism practices, see Why We're Eco
Interested, But Don't Know Where to Start?
Even if you don't see your group's interest above, chances are we can make it happen. Our trips are hand-crafted for those who cannot find exactly what they want from the inflexible set itineraries of large tour operators.
Call or email to see what we can offer your group!
Pricing Your Trip
Prices vary depending on the size of a group, level of accommodation, type of activities, and how many of our guides you need on your trip.
Specify a Budget You're Comfortable With.
can tell us a per day amount you'd like to work within, or a total trip budget. We will then create an itinerary quote based on what you'd like to do, and we'll tell your options within that budget.
Choose Your Accommodation Style.
Choices for accommodation include budget options (hostels and camping), mid-range (basic hotels, holiday units and B&B's) and higher end (upscale hotels and lodges). Email us with your request.
No Trip Too Short and No Budget Too Small.
We have arranged 3 day trips as well as month-long journeys. We have also catered to groups who are on a very tight budget as well as those looking for more creature comforts.
Pick Your Dates. Visit Year-Round.
Cairns is a tropical destination and therefore outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round. We can arrange your trip on any dates you wish. In our winter (June-August), days are mild with little rainfall and nights are cool. In our summer (December-February), days are hot and nights are warm. This is the best season for waterfalls and wildlife viewing.
Want itinerary ideas?
Then check out our Small Group Travel. WIth a maximum of 10 guests, our Explorer and Adventurer trips are set itineraries that give your group a fantastic sample of what Cairns has to offer. Includes 4-star accommodation, meals in upscale restaurants and a professional local guide throughout.
