An afternoon half day from Port Douglas with a wildlife cruise on the Daintree River and a guided rainforest walk and swim at Mossman Gorge, in a small group of no more than 16.
Days
- Half day, afternoon, about 4.5 hours
Age
- 3 years and over
Group size
- Small group, max 16
Start / finish
- Port Douglas / Port Douglas
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Pick-up from your Port Douglas accommodation, Daintree River cruise boat
Meals
- A wine, beer or soft drink and a snack, chilled water
Route
Included experiences
- Daintree River — wildlife cruise looking for crocodiles and birds
- Mossman Gorge — guided 500 metre rainforest walk
- Mossman River — swim when conditions allow
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 15 reviews
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AI summary of 15 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly guides, the comfortable air-conditioned bus, and the inclusion of refreshments on the crocodile cruise. The tour's two main highlights are the river cruise, where visitors typically sight multiple crocodiles, and the walk and swim at Mossman Gorge in the rainforest. The half-day format is appreciated for efficiently covering key attractions without requiring a full-day commitment. The most common caveat is that crocodile sightings can vary, with some visitors spotting numerous specimens whilst others report fewer sightings, though this does not significantly detract from the overall experience.
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“A touch of the Daintree and Mossman Gorge half day tour from…”
Peer was friendly and full of information, and with just 16 of us in a comfortable air-conditioned bus it felt relaxed. The crocodile cruise was great but Mossman Gorge was my highlight. Tip: wear your bathers under your clothes if you plan to swim. A lovely afternoon.
“Memorable experience”
My family had an incredible time on the river with Peer. The boat was smooth and we saw plenty of crocs, and he taught my kids a lot about the rainforest and local Aboriginal history. He even took photos for us.
“Successful Croc Cruise”
We saw several crocs on the cruise, then had a lovely walk in the forest with our guide, Erin I think, who grew up locally. The only downside was the gift shop being closed when we got back.
“Great half day tour!”
Really enjoyed it, with great commentary and an excellent river swim. Peer knew the area and wildlife well.
“Brilliant”
We safely saw crocs in the wild, plus the beautiful river and swimming hole, with Cam a very likeable guide. Being a half day it's a great use of holiday time, and a drink and snack are included.
“Unbeatable day out”
Cam's passion for the region's human and natural history was infectious, and my partner learnt more about Indigenous connection to country than at school. The river cruise delivered crocs up close and rare birds, and the short walk to swim at Mossman Gorge, with catfish at our feet and the Golden Penda in flower, was magical.
