A small-group full day in the world's oldest rainforest: swim in Mossman Gorge, cruise the Daintree River, walk beneath ancient trees and see Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef.
Days
- Full day
Age
- 4 and over
Group size
- Small group, max 10
Start / finish
- Cairns / Cairns
- Port Douglas around 5:30pm, Cairns a little later
Return
- Port Douglas around 5:30pm, Cairns a little later
Transport
- Air-conditioned small-group vehicle with a guide, pick-up from Cairns, the Northern Beaches or Port Douglas
Meals
- Morning tea and restaurant lunch
Route
Included experiences
- Mossman Gorge — guided rainforest walk and optional swim
- Daintree River — 1 hour cruise looking for crocodiles
- Alexandra Lookout — views over the Daintree Delta
- Daintree rainforest — guided botanical walk
- Cape Tribulation — Kulki Lookout
- Daintree Ice-Cream Company — stop for tropical ice cream
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Reviews
5.0
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AI summary of 40 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides' extensive knowledge of the Daintree rainforest, its wildlife, plants, history and Aboriginal culture, combined with their engaging storytelling and friendly demeanour throughout the long day. The most frequently mentioned highlights are encounters with crocodiles on the river cruise, swimming or visiting Mossman Gorge, sightings of cassowaries, the tropical fruit tasting, and the local homemade ice cream stop, alongside the spectacular rainforest scenery and well-organised itinerary that covers multiple locations. The most common caveat is the considerable amount of time spent in the vehicle, though travellers note that the scenic drive and informative commentary help offset this, with a few mentioning that Cape Tribulation felt comparatively brief or that some locations benefit from better weather conditions or higher water levels.
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We did the premium Daintree and Cape Tribulation day. It was very well organised, the spots were beautiful, lunch was excellent and the crocodile cruise was a real treat. There is a fair bit of bus time, but the legs are short and the scenery is lovely, and our guide was warm and enthusiastic.
Sean was a great guide, and his dad jokes at the red lights were my favourite part of the drive. Lunch in the Daintree was beautiful, and tasting the local fruit was a highlight.
A great day around Cape Tribulation and the Daintree with Jimmy, who was knowledgeable and friendly and pointed out the islands, plants and wildlife. The river cruise was good and we spotted some crocs, even if the weather didn't help.
A very full day seeing the Daintree's plants and wildlife. Well worth doing if you are in the area.
Thanks to Anthony for saving the day with the organising, and to Ron for a beautiful tour of the Daintree.
Mario took a group of seniors from our tour on the Daintree day and they loved him. He was courteous, informative and a very safe, considerate driver.
