A small group day from Cairns to the oldest rainforest in the world, rich in Aboriginal culture: spot a crocodile on the Daintree River, swim at Mossman Gorge and enjoy the northern sights of Port Douglas and the coast.
Days
- 9 hours
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Small group, max 11
Start / finish
- Cairns / Cairns
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Mini-coach with hotel pick-up from Cairns and the Northern Beaches
Meals
- Morning tea and a-la-carte lunch
Route
Included experiences
- Port Douglas — Flagstaff Hill Lookout over Four Mile Beach
- Daintree River — 1 hour crocodile-spotting cruise
- Mossman Gorge — guided rainforest walk and a swim
- Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre — Kuku Yalanji art gallery
- Mayi Cafe — lunch
- Rex's Lookout — Coral Sea views
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Reviews
5.0
Based on 39 reviews
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AI summary of 39 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the guides for their extensive knowledge of the rainforest, wildlife and Indigenous culture, as well as their friendly, passionate and engaging approach to sharing this information. The small group size stands out most often, with reviewers highlighting how it allows for a personalised experience, flexibility to adjust the itinerary, and time to explore without feeling rushed, as well as enabling meaningful interactions between guides and visitors. The tour's components—the Daintree River crocodile cruise, rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge, swimming in the river and the homemade food provided—are consistently mentioned as highlights. The most common caveat is minor: a few reviewers note the long travel time to reach the destinations, though most frame this neutrally or positively as time spent learning from the guide.
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“An Unforgettable Daintree Experience!”
One of the highlights of my trip. Simon and Steven were friendly and knowledgeable, sharing stories of the rainforest, wildlife and Aboriginal culture. Mossman Gorge was my favourite, and they pointed out so much I'd have missed.
“Fantastic time”
Simon is friendly and knowledgeable, loves what he does, and cares deeply about the environment and Indigenous culture. A fantastic day, and the small group works well.
“Awesome tour”
Simon shared his knowledge of this amazing part of Australia with my family, and it was one of the best days of our holiday.
“Beautiful Rainforest”
A beautiful experience. Simon knows the history, plants and animals of the rainforest and his explanations made the day.
“A great day out!!”
Karlos was a great, approachable guide full of knowledge, and the day felt relaxed even on a schedule. The homemade cake before the hour-long crocodile cruise on the Daintree River was a lovely touch, and we learned so much about the rainforest and Mossman Gorge.
“Fantastic day!”
Our family of seven, including two young kids, saw many crocodiles on the Daintree River and swam in Mossman Gorge. Simon explained the vegetation and Indigenous stories in an engaging way and adjusted the timing to suit us.
