A full-day guided tour of the ancient Daintree and Cape Tribulation, departing daily from Cairns, the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas.
Days
- 11 hours
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Small group, max 19
Start / finish
- Cairns / Cairns
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Air-conditioned coach with a guide, from Cairns, the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas
Meals
- Morning refreshments; picnic lunch on the lunch option, or bring your own
Route
Included experiences
- Daintree River — crocodile spotting cruise
- Daintree rainforest — guided boardwalk walk
- Cape Tribulation Beach — lunch
- Mossman Gorge — swim
- Rex Lookout — coastal views
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 72 reviews
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AI summary of 72 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides' extensive knowledge of the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge, along with their infectious enthusiasm and engaging storytelling, which they say brings the region's wildlife, history and ecology to life. The tour's value for money, well-organised schedule and the variety of activities—including rainforest walks, a river cruise where crocodile sightings are common, a swim in Mossman Gorge and visits to scenic lookouts—stand out most often as highlights. The main caveat is that the tour involves an early start and substantial driving time, though most travellers note that the stops are interesting and well-planned enough that the day passes quickly, and some mention that certain stops can feel slightly rushed when fitting three major sights into a full day.
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A lovely day taking in the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Thornton Beach. We were lucky enough to spot four crocodiles and a wild cassowary, and it was an unforgettable day.
Amador put real effort into making the tour cosy and fun, so it felt like a road trip with friends. It wouldn't have been the same without him.
A lovely day exploring north of Cairns with Marc, who was a relaxed guide. Some stops were short to fit everything in, but we saw crocs, wandered beaches, walked the rainforest, swam in a gorge and had local ice cream, so it's ideal if you're short on time.
A brilliant day. Our guide Amador was knowledgeable and a top bloke, and we learnt plenty about the ancient history of the region.
A great tour and good value. Amador went above and beyond, and looked after a passenger who needed a bit of extra care with real kindness.
A great day, and Marc was the best guide we've had from start to finish, knowledgeable and inspiring all day.
