Daintree Rainforest Premium Day Tour: Exploration of Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation
4.7
665 Ratings
Cairns North

Discover the globally recognized Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation guided by a professional nature expert. Journey in a specially tailored vehicle with a small group of maximum 14 people for a more intimate experience.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Captain Cook Highway - Continue the journey north along one of the most picturesque coastal drives in the world, stopping at Rex Lookout for views over Trinity Beach and back towards the mountains of the Great Dividing Range.

  • Port Douglas - The next stop is the small seaside village of Port Douglas for short town tour before heading to Mossman Gorge on the southern edge of the Daintree World Heritage area. Here you’ll enjoy morning tea in the New Mossman Gorge Centre.

  • Mossman Gorge - Enjoy a morning tea of freshly baked damper (scones) served with Local Jams, Coffee & Tea. Board a shuttle bus accompanied by your Naturalist or Eco/World Heritage accredited guide and head up to the national park for a guided walk in dense tropical rainforest. Enjoy the views over the huge granite boulders and crystal clear waters of the Mossman River. If time and weather permits you will be able to refreshing swim.

  • Daintree Teahouse Restaurant - Heading further north and passing the sugar cane fields of North Queensland, stop for delicious lunch at the Daintree Tea House, the longest-established restaurant in the Daintree area that serves local produce of the highest standards.

  • Daintree River - After lunch, join a small and personalized cruise on the Daintree River. If you are lucky enough, you may even spot the elusive crocodile.

  • Daintree Region - Shortly after, arrive at the Daintree River and board the cable ferry to cross this mighty river. The journey home gives you time to relax and reflect on your day before you are returned to your accommodation.

  • Cape Tribulation Beach - Continue further north, stopping at Marrdja or Jindalbe Boardwalk for a guided walk in one of the most bio-diverse areas in the Daintree Rainforest. From here, head to Cape Tribulation where two World Heritage areas meet – the Rainforest of the Daintree National Park and the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Daintree Ice Cream Company - Leaving Cape Tribulation Beach, venture south back toward The Daintree River, stopping along the way at one of the Daintree Ice Cream Shops for afternoon tea. Here you will have the opportunity to sample locally made ice-cream featuring seasonal fruits of the tropics (at own expense).

  • Mount Alexandra Lookout - Continuing north along winding and picturesque road toward Cape Tribulation. Along the way you’ll see even more wonders of the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. A stop at the Alexandra Lookout is an opportunity to look back over the coastal road just traveled and take in the breathtaking views over the Daintree River mouth, Snapper Island and Low Isles.

What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees included
  • Expert driver/guide accommodation
  • Lunch provided
  • Scenic cruise on Daintree River
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • Daintree Ice Cream (at own expense)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
  • Small group of no more than 14 participants
Location
Captain Cook Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Simon
Apr 18, 2024
Fantastic day - Fantastic day and highly recommend. Our guide could not have done anymore for us. We were in a group of 16 in total and didn’t feel just a number. We enjoyed a fantastic lunch and learned so much en route to each of the locations
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Robertoemilio
Mar 30, 2024
Good time in a rainy day. - Very good experience, very good driver, route, mini bus, unfortunately it was raining and the cape Tribulation access was closed.
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299simone
Mar 24, 2024
Great family holiday! - We spent a week in Port Douglas and had an amazing family holiday. We stayed at "By The Sea" which was right next to Four Mile Beach and still close handy to the main street of Port Douglas. Day trips to Mossman Gorge, Hartleys Crocodile Farm and a day of snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef were highlights! Do yourself and your family a favour and spend a week in an amazing part of Australia
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Alan_w
Mar 23, 2024
Highly recommended - Our guide was wonderful. He was personable,well informed And made it both fun and interesting. We had a great view o forest, couldn't go to cape due to heavy storms washing out the roads.
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Gil_s
Mar 12, 2024
Lawrence the tour guide... - Lawrence the tour guide did an excellent job. The cookies story was priceless. Lunch was delicious as well as Betty’s ice cream.
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Jas_p
Apr 28, 2024
Rent a Car instead - Too much time on bus picking up people from Palm Cove And Port Douglas. Nothing was that interesting. 12 hour day with 9 hours on the bus. Better to rent a car and do it on your own.
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Williamli1428rq
Apr 23, 2024
Beautiful day! - Beautiful tour of amazing australian landscapes and nature, James is the best tour guide if had in years at discovery tours. Laughing the whole trip, walking encyclopaedia, energetic!
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Elizabeth
Mar 25, 2024
Rain in the rainforest - Hats off to our tour guide Carsten, who really tried his best to make a great day out of a very rainy one. We visited in March from Cairns and we woke up to TORRENTIAL downpour. I called the operator number and they confirmed we were still a go. We were promptly picked up and the morning was relatively smooth. The viewpoints were a bit tough because of the rain. The morning tea was lovely. Unfortunately, the crocodile ride was cancelled because the boat captain could not get to the tour spot. Plus the river was super high and super fast so probably would not have been safe … also lots of silt in the water so no crocodiles would have been visible anyways. The roads were under a lot of construction. There were many lights to direct traffic one way at a time because the roads were reduced to one lane. This is all because of a recent cyclone in December 2023. Lunch was very nice. The cultural center was the best part. The gents were able to organize a lesson / sharing from a local Elder to help compensate for all the weather caused mishaps - which was very considerate. I was personally really enthusiastic about swimming in the gorge based on other reviews but again with the rain and river rising and fast water - it was just not safe. Now the reason I have four stars was because of the price. Recognizing the weather mishaps were absolutely not within the control of the company, I really tried to think about the tour if it had had perfect weather and what not. Even if everything had been perfect. It is a tour that is definitely on the higher side. Now what is worth the price tag … well, if everything had been perfect with lots of sunshine and crocodiles and swimming in the gorge … maybe. So for others. Just be mindful that the itinerary is based on a perfect weather day and after all - you are in the rainforest ! This is not to take away from again - our very kind host Carsten, he really worked hard and always had a big smile on his face - which really helped with the rain and the mud haha Thank you !
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Seema_k
Mar 19, 2024
Mossmon Gorge was... - Mossmon Gorge was excellent. But hardly had much time. Just an hour to walk, experience the Indegenous performance and the souvenir store . I wish they don’t do the market in the morning. Total waste of time! We could spend that half hour more at mossmon Gorge.
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Albert_y
Mar 14, 2024
A road trip for who just want to be there - I recently took a tour that, unfortunately, did not meet my expectations, and I feel it necessary to share my experience for future travelers considering this option. The majority of our tour was spent on the road or in restaurants, with many noteworthy sites merely pointed out from a distance or discussed while passing by. This approach provided limited engagement with the locations we visited. Unlike another group from the same company that was given guided exploration opportunities, our group was often left to wander independently. The lack of structured walks and informative accompaniment significantly detracted from the experience, leaving us to figure out things on our own. Most concerning was a dangerous incident involving a boy and his father who nearly drowned while swimming in the Daintree Rainforest's river, an activity that was promoted as safe. Alarmingly, the guide was absent when this critical situation unfolded, raising serious questions about the tour's safety measures and oversight. Given these experiences, I cannot recommend this tour to those seeking a fulfilling, relaxed, and immersive travel experience. The lack of guided exploration, safety concerns, and the overall structure of the tour fell short of providing a memorable and enjoyable journey.
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