A full Daintree day from Port Douglas: a morning River Drift on the Mossman River, then a traditional Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony and a guided walk at Mossman Gorge in the afternoon.
Days
- 9 hours
Age
- 5+
Group size
- Small group, 2 to 12
Start / finish
- Port Douglas / Port Douglas
- Your accommodation
Return
- Your accommodation
Transport
- Mini-coach transfers from Port Douglas and Mossman, river sled, and the Mossman Gorge Eco-Shuttle
Meals
- Lunch and snacks
Route
Included experiences
- Mossman River — interpretive walk upstream and River Drift on a sled
- Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre — Kuku Yalanji smoking ceremony
- Daintree National Park — guided 1.5 hour rainforest walk
- Mossman Gorge — swim in the gorge
- Rainforest wildlife — turtles, water dragons and platypus
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the guides' knowledge and passion, particularly their expertise in rainforest ecology, wildlife and Aboriginal culture, alongside their attentiveness and friendliness towards guests of varying ages and abilities. The river drift through Mossman Gorge stands out most prominently across reviews, with visitors highlighting the clarity of the water, the peaceful experience of floating through the rainforest canopy, and the inclusion of activities such as swimming and snorkelling with turtles. The most common caveat is that the rainforest walk involves a challenging terrain with roots and rocks, and walking upstream against the current requires physical effort, making the tour demanding for those with limited fitness or mobility, though reviewers note it remains manageable for anyone in reasonable health.
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“Great well-organized excursion, boating and hiking!”
Tia collected us on time from our Port Douglas hotel and was friendly and helpful, even helping me into my water shoes. Rafting down the river was unforgettable, lunch was good, and we got a small backpack and extra water. The walk after was tough for me at almost 70, with roots and rocks, so it would help to suggest bringing walking poles. The free photos were lovely.
“Great experience in Port Douglas - Mossman”
We loved floating and exploring through the forest. The opening ceremony was wonderful, with thanks to the young man who shared his culture, Guy was funny and knowledgeable, and lunch and snacks were nice.
“Excellent day out”
A fantastic, unique day with a friendly, knowledgeable guide, and it gave us helpful background for our other rainforest outings.
“One of the top days of our Cairns/PD trip”
We came for the reef and were swept away by the rainforest. The gorge and the river float were a highlight of our time in Australia, with great guides. An active day but fine for anyone reasonably fit who likes water. The water was cool, crystal clear and gently flowing, and the free photos meant no risking our phones.
“Big Fun! Must do!”
Swimming, hiking, lunch and a super fun river float over small, gentle rapids that are fine for moderate swimmers. After lunch there were two refreshing swims on the hike, one by a little waterfall. Bridget's laughter and care on the float added so much to the day.
