Happy Tours Esplanade

Happy Tours Esplanade
A Esplanade 93
4870, Cairns
(02) 5633 1149

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

We understand that from the minute you set off on your journey, there is a whirlwind of excitement and emotion. Heaps of highs, a few lows, but most importantly; a completely new chapter in your life, filled to the brim with breathtaking experiences and countless opportunities.

Here at Happy Tours we want to help take the stress out of this and help you every step of the way, having our expert travel agents plan your dream holiday.

We can’t wait to share our tips, experiences, knowledge and passion for travel with you. In a nutshell, we sell every trip you could possibly want in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and South East Asia.

Our job is to make sure that your trip is 100% tailored to you, so let’s get that bucket-list growing!

Our comment from TraTraTravel about Happy Tours Esplanade:

Happy Tours Esplanade is renowned for its exceptional customer service and knowledgeable staff, making it a top choice for travelers in Australia. Many users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the team's dedication to helping customers plan their trips, whether it's a last-minute getaway or a well-thought-out itinerary. Leslie, Simon, and Rhianna have been specifically praised for their friendly and professional assistance, providing valuable travel tips and securing great deals for a variety of adventures, including trips to the Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island.

Visitors appreciate the fair pricing and the extensive range of options available for their journeys, making it easy for everyone to find something that suits their needs. Staff members like Hannah and Ginger have garnered accolades for their patience and ability to handle customer inquiries with care, ensuring that each individual gets the tailored support they require.

While many customers have enjoyed their experiences, there have been a few negative remarks regarding booking issues and refund processes. Some users encountered challenges with cancellations and delays in refunds, which slightly tarnished their overall perception of the agency.

Overall, Happy Tours Esplanade stands out for its commitment to customer satisfaction, as evidenced by the majority of glowing reviews. The agency is highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the beautiful East Coast of Australia.

Happy Tours Esplanade: Reviews

4.7/5 (59 Reviews)
Lena Hirsch Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Leslie helped me plan my East Coast trip, so I didn't have to worry about anything anymore. She was able to answer all my questions directly. The agency is really great and the prices are fair. :)

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Joran VdW Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Leslie was an amazing help in sorting me out with my last minute planning. She gave me some really great travel tips and suggestions, as well as getting her colleague to come help me get one of the last few available campervans. I'm normally someone who likes to do all my planning myself, but I definitely don't regret getting some help this time. Would absolutely recommend!

Gurman Chauhan Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great job and great service

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Emma Cane Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Rihanna saved the day for us after our tour with another provider was cancelled the night before and had everything sorted for a new trip in 20 minutes. As far as I'm concerned it's awesome service, great prices. We had a fabulous last day in the end. Thank you!

David Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best Service in Town, Ingo is a blast!!

Alex Parr Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had to book a last minute trip with Simon with some friends who visited town, no hassle and great service we all had the best day out!!! These guys are awesome!!! 5***!!!

Julie Bulman Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Blair was exemplary when assisting with my request for a reef trip this morning. He did his best to get me an excellent price and to include all my requirements. He was friendly and professional. What a star ✨

Elaine Lin Published on Google 2 years ago

Positive experience: There aren't many good options for lunch in the afternoon. The staff here are very friendly. Today, I ordered grilled salmon pizza based on the staff's recommendation. There are three different sizes of plates to choose from. Before ordering, you can try their special Badu. The smallest one is cut into 4 slices. The crust is very crispy and the flavor is just right. Sitting here enjoying the scenery is very pleasant!

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Brook Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rhianna was an absolute legend. She talked me through all of the different options and was so helpful and kind! So happy I booked with this tour company.

Charlotte Berry Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kyle and Rhiannia were amazing today helping us with the best deals for multiple trips we wanted to book! Can’t wait now :))

Laura Inglis Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hannah and Aaron were super friendly and knowledgeable. Glad we popped in.

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marcelo natiello Published on Google 3 years ago

Negative experience: I booked 2 excursions, one spectacular to the Frankland Islands, the other to Cape Tribulation was canceled due to lack of people, I opted for a refund, I am still waiting for it to be credited to my account.

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Rebecca Ramos Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Booked all my tours with Aaron, he was very qualified and helpful with showing me different adventures and I was able to get some good deals. Would definitely recommend if you are doing any tours on the east coast!

Elliot Labell Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service! Caroline Was extremely patient and helpful for my specific situation. I can’t thank her enough for book my trip in cairns an unforgettable experience.

joy Gilbert Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Definitely a recommendation! Due to circumstances, I could not do my tour. Liam did everything he could to find an alternative.

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Janine Denney-Mazzilli Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lewis helped me and 5 of my friends book a tour to Kuranda!! He’s awesome

Anouk Verhagen Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: thank you for all the help and special thank you for klaudia

Chris Marian Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff that helped us book 3 different tours and took a lot of time to explain everything to us and answer all of our questions. They also helped us out with a little deal for buying 3 tours at once.

Olly K. Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks Peter Mitchell for providing such a great customer service, being very friendly and gave me the best deals. My family trip was very enjoyable. Highly recommended him and Happy Travels if you are looking for liable travel agency that willing to work far beyond than your satisfaction. Well done, mate.

Zoe Robbins Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ginger at Northern Greenhouse was amazing in helping me dive! Lauren was also A+ in getting me to Kuranda. Thanks for answering all my questions and finding the best dive experience for me

Courtney Dobbins Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jil was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Not only was she extremely knowledgable, - but she was friendly and made booking tours fun. Her advice was spot on and helped to make our special Mother/Daughter vacation even more fabulous.

Amelia Lloyd Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just booked a reef trip at this store and it was AMAZING!!! Loved my experience!! Thanks guys :)

Hannah Klose Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience thank you so much Simon for organising everything as well as the discount!! It was also a great way to experience the beautiful sights of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef! Thanks again Simon!!

Alessandra Cirino Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience and thank you Ginger for finding the perfect solution for me and my friends!

Jordan Hilton Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just want to thank the guy that helped me plan my whole trip down the east coast. I believe his name is Simon. I came over here from the NZ starting in Cairns and was just going to wing it. But I am really happy that I stopped in and saw him and now I have my time in Australia with adventures, transfers and accom all planned out. Thanks mate

Hollie Brown Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Was Highly Recommended By A Friend To Book Trips With Simon. We Went Not Really Knowing What We Were Looking For. Simon Took A Lot Of Time And Showed Us All The Trips We Could Go To - He Wasn't Pushy At All And Let Us Decide Which Ones Were For Us. We Felt So Comfortable We Ended Up Booking 3 Trips. All Of Them Were Amazing! 10/10

Andrew Garcia Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Came here for a great deal and was not disappointed! Thanks to Hannah who found us an amazing reef trip for my family and I, it wasn't easy as we left it last minute but we all had a really great day and got a very good deal. Picking up our campervan tomorrow that we also booked here to head down the east coast and all very excited. thanks again! Highly recommend

Tom Fowler Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Booked literally all my travel plans through these guys, well... Lucy was a star!

George Clarke Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Happy tours worked great for me! Just finished booking my East Coast trip with Hannah and she couldnt have made it simpler!! The customer service was 2nd to none ive had, and Ive booked with other travel agents such as peter pans but this was by far the best experience and value for money.

ArtyG * Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ha a great time here at Northern Greenhouse Backpackers. Julio was the most amazing employee at the location. She set up the perfect trips for my friends and I. Wouldn’t have had a better time without her. And to top she’s absolutely gorgeous.

Andrew M Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Simon from Happy Tours enough! Me and 2 others were pretty disorganised since we hadn't known each other long and hadn't made a definite plan yet, but he got things sorted and provided various options and had really great knowledge about the areas we were heading. Definitely feel more comfortable about my trip after heading here!

Anne Le Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super helpful and friendly. Made my plans for the next 15 day's! Absolut nice stuff! I arrived without any plan's. After talking to Ginger i had a lot!

Dana B Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have had the most amazing experience with Happy Tours- specifically the office in Northern Greenhouse hostel and with Hailey. She booked me the most amazing tours, gave me incredible advice and tips, helped me and gave me 1-1 attention answering all my questions for HOURS. I would highly highly recommend using this agency and find Hailey cause she’s phenomenal :)

Alborz M Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had with Lucie helping me plan the east coast

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Elliot Mills Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Booked a few trips through this place. Lucy was incredibly helpful and enthusiastic helping us find the best trips. Great customer service and prices

Joost Krekels Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ginger !! The best travel agent out there! She helped me out with everything I needed to know. Next to that she is very open hearted and ready to help anyone that stops by. Definitely consider going to Happy Tours and ask for Hailey Ginger!

Max Miskelly Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Visited Happy Tours in Northern Greenhouse. Hayley made a great itinerary for me and my friends to travel the east coast and couldn’t help more to find the perfect excursions for us! Prices were extremely fair and the trips weee unmissable fun!

Faisal Barnawi Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was in cairns for 9 days. My holidays got heaps better after booking through Happy Tours Northern Greenhouse. I am super thankful to the lovely Ginger, she helped me with planning activities for each day, with great deals. Definitely I recommend this agent for anyone who is a fomo ( fear of missing out) like me.

韓國女生Judy Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: i recommend here!! super kind and friendly. the price is very reasonable ! come over here to get good tour

CAIRNS MASSAGE Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks Peter Mitchell for providing such a great customer service, being very friendly and gave me the best deals. My family trip was very enjoyable. Highly recommended him and Happy Travels if you are looking for liable travel agency that willing to work far beyond than your satisfaction. Well done, mate.

Monique Rebecca Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Hannah at Happy Tours!! She's helped me so much and really understood my needs and what I wanted! So grateful I met her!!! 10/10

James Feeney Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Originally went past this place and didnt think it would save me any money as i normally book these things myself. But Ryan went the extra mile to get me an amazing price for our trip to The Whitsundays and Fraser Island. We had a great time on both trips and felt it was money well spent. Ryan will sort you out with a good deal and he genuinly wants to just give you a good holiday experience. I respect that and so I give these guys a 10/10.

Violetta Bertino Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff, they helped us through everything and gave us super useful advice. I would recommend them 100%

Marie Buckley Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend anyone who wants to book any trips to check this place out. My boyfriend and I came in here to book our East Coast and also to go the the Great Barrier Reef which was alsolutely amazing and all at a very reasonable price too! Lucy is an absolute star who booked everything for us. She helped us out so much with everything we needed to know and advised us on all the cool places to see ane we are loving it so far!! Thank you Lucy :)

Monika Antczak Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Happy Tours and especially GINGER - my best personal trip advisor and first guide on the East Cost of amazing Australia! Professional, enthusiastic and super customer oriented, one of the best experiences I have ever had with travel agency. Can not wait to start my journey with you!

תומר אהרוני Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I came to Cairns to the Northern Greenhouse and met Ginger. It was so nice right from the beginning. She explained about everything and after checking another agency, they had the best price as well. Afterwards, she also helped me with my TFN and other things as I struggle with English. Thank you Ginger XOXOX

kaela mazzucco Published on Google 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Simon from Happy Tours is brilliant!! He assisted myself and a friend in booking a day on the reef snorkelling and diving tour. Definitely the BEST discount in Cairns. Such a lovely person very professional and knows his stuff! highly recommend visiting him even if its just for a chat about other travels.

Elaine Rhodes Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Luce was fab, has no idea what we were doing before we came and she sorted us out!

James the Freeze Published on Google 7 years ago

Negative experience: I was recommended to book my Great Barrier Reef tour through this agency by the hostel I was staying at, they also gave me a voucher for a 5% discount. They sold me an expensive tour, I'd found cheaper ones online but I figured I'd rather go through a trusted organization. I gave them the discount voucher and they mumbled something about how they couldn't take it for this tour, not really explaining why. The tour was mediocre and not worth the higher price. I later walked by the agency again and noticed on their blackboard that they did have tours for the price I found online. I find this quite shady and I would not recommend booking with them. Two stars because, apart from the part where she ripped me off, the girl who helped me was really friendly. Probably how she pulled it off.

Happy Tours Esplanade

Hi there James,We're sorry you were not satisfied with the service received. Can you email us to let us know further details? Many Thanks

Linda Damico Published on Google 7 years ago

Negative experience: Spoke to a French lady, asked for advice on tours to do. Didn’t make a transaction on the spot as our family were trying to familiarise ourselves with what to do in Cairns (first time here). We said thank you, however the rude woman said “whatever” as we walked out of the store to discuss. Disgusting “service” and a bad start to our holiday. Do not recommend.

Mairi Macdonald Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hayley at Happy Tours couldn’t have given us better customer service. We weren’t sure which trip to the reef would be best for us due to the number of different options available, but Hayley was super friendly and patient, and went above and beyond to make sure we got the right trip for us. After such a good day on the reef and a positive experience with Happy Tours, we returned to book a trip down Australia’s East Coast with Hayley, which she made so much easier than we anticipated. Would highly recommend. Thanks again Hayley! :)

Daniela Rabinovich Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just booked skydive and they were totally helpfull, I was a little scared about it but they tooked the time to explain and show me everything. Employers there are very nice and kind Cheers!!!

Mikael Mulavassilis Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: My girlfriend and I was in Cairns in January. Simon at happy tours was so good, really helpful and friendly. Adviced us on the best trips, he really made our trip in Oz memeorable!

A13X Rymer Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Simon arranged exactly what we wanted at a fab price, we had an amazing couple of days, couldn't have asked for any more except an extra couple of days

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Gla Lac Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome ! I made à mystake with the day of my booking do it was l'y apologise and one day before not so much possibility to find à compensation but Simon took Time to try to do something for me. I made à really good day un the rain forest and Saw waterfalls it was verry good. Thanks because if he didn't gave me a solution i could probably left cairns and did nothing. And it's verry good to talk with a sell Man who just whant to find what IS the best activiti for you. I recomande this compagnie and definitly the services of Simon in cairns esplanade waterfront.

Shawn Rousseau Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Efficient and friendly staff, we had a lot of questions and all of them were answered, they know their stuff. I recommend booking with Marianne, she was great, and she's fluent in English/French. We initially found her through Facebook

Adam Lynch Published on Google 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: last week i came into Happy Tours to book a trip and i can certainly say they live up to their name. i was greeted with a smile on arrival , i explained i wanted to dive but was slightly nervous, they reassured me i would have a great trip and put me on a boat suitable for first time divers. i had a great day and made lots of new friends! Massive thanks to you guys! ill certainly be back!

Li Linden Published on Google 8 years ago

Negative experience: Everyone should look at this. The staff there only care about the money in ur pocket, no matter what else happens after u paid the bill! If u ask for some customer services after u paid the trip, they just let u wait until no other new customer comes.That is absolutely the worst experience in my life!!!

Happy Tours Esplanade

G'day Lee,**UPDATE** Hi Monica, We have looked through our records and cannot find your order. If you could email us, we'll get back to you and fix things up. Thanks. ---------We're sorry you feel our service is unsatisfactory. If you could email us a detailed review to let us know what happened, we will try and rectify any issues. Please email us at [email protected] & Happy Travels.

Monica Zhai Published on Google 8 years ago

Negative experience: Everyone should look at this. I booked a full day fishing trip from this agency. The supply company just notice me the cancellation at 7pm the night before the travel day. As there're no any other trips available, the staff told me they can do the full refund, but not at that moment, they need to wait their manager to do this money back. However, when the manager comes on the next day, he said he can only do 80% refund because of the policy and system charge. What a ridiculous service! That is absolutely the worst experience in my life!!!

Happy Tours Esplanade

**UPDATE**Hi Monica,We have looked through our records and cannot find your order. If you could email us, we'll get back to you and fix things up.Thanks.-----Hi there Monica,We're sorry you are not satisfied with our service.All feedback is taken seriously. If you could email us with a detailed review at [email protected] we will get back to you and try and rectify any issues we can.Safe & happy travels.

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