Daintree and Cape Tribulation Tour from Cairns

Highlights

  • Cruise deep into the Daintree Rainforest to see crocodiles, birds, and snakes

  • Access to a private nature reserve for a traditional Aussie barbecue lunch

  • In-depth commentary from a guide on the local ecosystem

  • Round-trip transport from your port for seamless travel

Summary

A coach picks you up, allowing you to relax, knowing the day’s transportation and activities are set. Arrive at the Mossman Gorge Centre for a guided walk through one of the world's oldest rainforests. Then, transfer to a riverboat on the Daintree River to go deep into the rain forest, learning about the diverse habitat and surrounding ancient ecosystem. Your guide points out crocodiles, tree snakes, and exotic birds that call the area home. Then it's time for a traditional Aussie barbecue lunch at a private rainforest reserve before heading to Cape Tribulation for a guided walk between the rain forest and the Coral Sea. Stop for refreshments at the Daintree Ice Cream Company before traveling to lookout points in the Alexandra Range. You return to your original departure point by coach at the tour’s end.

Tour info

Duration
12 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Experience the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation with the added benefit of a guide's in-depth commentary on this full-day tour from Cairns. Learn more about the area's history, environment, flora, and fauna than you would on your own. Get access to a private rainforest retreat for a traditional Aussie barbecue lunch and embark on a cruise down the Daintree River. All activities are planned ahead, making this a stress-free experience.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Travel in comfort in a custom-built vehicle

  • Professional driver guide

  • Driver guided walk in Mossman Gorge

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • 1 hr Daintree River Cruise

  • Barbecue lunch at Noah's Creek

  • Walk on Cape Tribulation beach

  • Exotic fruit ice cream at The Daintree Ice Cream Company

  • Alexandra Lookout

  • Daintree Ferry crossing

  • Live commentary on board

  • Audio commentary available for German, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin

  • Entry/Admission - Mossman Gorge

  • Entry/Admission - Daintree

  • Entry/Admission - Daintree National Park

  • Entry/Admission - Diwan

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

  • Port pickup and drop-off

  • NO pickup from Machans Beach, Holloways Beach and Yorkeys Knob.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Down Under Tours - Day Tours

About operator:

Down Under Tours is Tropical North Queensland’s leading day tour operator. We are blessed to have two World Heritage listed areas on our doorstep; the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Our comprehensive day tour program encompasses the most popular destinations of Kuranda, Cape Tribulation & Daintree, taking in this amazing World Heritage listed area. Our driver/guides and Hostesses are passionate about our destination, and love to share their knowledge and experience with you. All tours are operated in our superior fleet and are designed to ensure maximum comfort and safety, with features including panoramic side windows to enable exceptional viewing.

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