Cairns: Cape Tribulation & Daintree Rainforest Premium Tour

Discover the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, and Mossman Gorge on a full-day tour from Cairns, ideal for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

This premium full-day tour includes a scenic drive, rainforest walks, a river cruise, and local dining experiences. Pickup is available from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas.

Begin with a drive along the Great Barrier Reef Drive or a brief stop in Port Douglas with views over 4 Mile Beach from Flagstaff Hill. Continue along the coast, stopping at Rex Lookout for views over the Coral Sea.

At Mossman Gorge, enjoy morning tea with scones, jam, cream, and tea or coffee. Then join a guided walk through ancient rainforest, with an opportunity to swim in the clear waters of the Mossman River.

Lunch is served at a local restaurant with options including Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, and vegetarian dishes.

Afterwards, take a one-hour Daintree River cruise to spot crocodiles and native wildlife. Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry into the ancient rainforest, visit Alexandra Lookout for panoramic views, and join a guided botanical walk beneath the canopy.

At Cape Tribulation, see where rainforest meets reef from Kulki Lookout. On the return trip, stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company to purchase tropical ice cream (not included) before returning to your pickup location in the late afternoon.

Highlights

• Explore Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, and Mossman Gorge
• Swim in crystal-clear waters at Mossman Gorge rainforest
• Daintree River cruise to spot crocodiles and native wildlife
• Visit Cape Tribulation where rainforest meets the reef
• Morning tea and lunch at a local restaurant

Includes

• Free pickup from Cairns CBD and Northern Beaches accommodation
• Travel in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter with spacious seating and panoramic windows
• Small-group experience (maximum 14 guests) with expert local guides
• Morning tea with pastries, coffee, and tea
• Restaurant lunch with choice of Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or vegetarian options
• Tropical fruit tasting of fresh local seasonal produce
• One-hour Daintree River cruise and cable ferry crossing
• Guided Mossman Gorge walk with optional swim
• Visit to Port Douglas Flagstaff Hill lookout
• Scenic stops at Alexandra Lookout and Cape Tribulation Beach
• Guided botanical walk in the Daintree Rainforest
• All national park fees and permits included
• Multilingual audio guide available via mobile app

Excludes

• Ice cream from the Daintree Ice Cream Company (optional purchase)

Important Information

• Tour operates daily with free pickups from Cairns (from 7am), Palm Cove (from 7:50am), and Port Douglas (from 8:35am)
• Starting time differs from pickup time; confirmed pickup details are sent by email after booking
• Tour duration is approximately 12 hours; bus travel totals about 3 hours one-way from Cairns to Cape Tribulation with stops
• Group size maximum is 16 guests, traveling in air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter
• Tour is unsuitable for infants aged 0-3 years

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, sun protection, and insect repellent. The tour is best enjoyed in dry weather. Book in advance to secure your place.