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1 Day Daintree – Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour
Adult $269|Aust Pensioner $259
Child $209 (4-14yrs only)
not suitable for children under 4yrs
Departs Daily 7.00am
Discover the Daintree Rainforest in Comfort – Small Group Touring (Max 14 Guests)
Travel along the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef Drive to explore Mossman Gorge, enjoy a restaurant lunch at the Daintree Tea House, 1 hour cruise on the Daintree River and visit Cape Tribulation Beach—where the rainforest meets the sea. With scenic stops at Rex Lookout, Flagstaff Hill Port Douglas, and a sweet treat option at the Daintree Ice Cream Company, this full-day tour offers an immersive nature experience in air-conditioned comfort. A full day exploring our spectacular natural backyard.
Small group touring of 14 passengers
Tour departs Cairns, Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas
This full-day tour for those being picked up in Cairns and the beaches begins with a trip along the scenic coastal Great Barrier Reef Drive to Port Douglas. The road hugs the mountain side, and we stop at Rex Lookout to enjoy stunning views of the Coral Sea. From here, we continue to Port Douglas, picking up any extra guests and stopping at Flagstaff Hill, which overlooks the famous 4 Mile Beach.
The next stop is Mossman Gorge, where we refresh with local tea, coffee or a cold drink, before exploring this secluded gorge and rainforest paradise. The cool, clear waters of Mossman River tumble through and over giant granite boulders. We’ll take a guided walk, and you have the opportunity for a swim, should you wish to do so.
We then continue north to the Daintree Tea House and enjoy a quality restaurant lunch, with a choice of meals available, before stepping aboard to take a 1-hour cruise on the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and other local wildlife.
Cape Tribulation is where the rainforest meets the reef, and you can take it all in from the Kulki Lookout .This is the most northern point of our day tour adventure, so from here, we begin the journey home, but not before a quick stop at the Daintree Ice-Cream Company, where you can purchase locally made tropical ice cream (at your own expense)
Our small group Rainforest tours are conducted in comfortable, air-conditioned, late-model vehicles, ensuring a pleasant journey throughout. Don’t forget to pack your swimming gear for an opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the natural beauty of your own paradise.
Inclusions
- Full Interpretation and commentary by naturalist guides.
- Port Douglas. Flagstaff Hill lookout with views over 4 Mile Beach.
- Mossman Gorge. Guided walk and swim in the cool waters of Mossman River.
- Morning Tea & Lunch. Choice of meals at lunch.
- Daintree River Cruise. 1-hour cruise.
- Daintree River Cable Crossing. Both ways.
- Alexandra Lookout. Amazing photo opportunity.
- Daintree Rainforest. Oldest surviving tropical rainforest on earth.
- Botanical Walk. Through the Daintree Rainforest.
- Cape Tribulation Beach and Lookout. Where reef meets the rainforest
- Daintree Ice Cream (at your own expense)
What to bring
- Swimmers & Towel if you wish to Swim at Mossman Gorge (subject to time & conditions on the day)
- Lightweight clothing (Shorts & T-Shirts are fine)
- Insect repellant
- Comfortable flat-soled walking shoes
- Hat & Sunscreen
- Cash for The Daintree Ice Cream
- Water Bottle (can top up throughout the day)
Know before you travel
7 days prior to departure, or immediately after booking for any bookings made within 7 days of departure you will receive an email with a personalised link
This will be able you to view your booking and tour information
Add/update dietary requirements & their pick up location
Complete your online check-in
Complete and sign mandatory travel waivers
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For over 30 years, Cairns Discovery Tours has been proudly locally owned and operated. Established in 1995, we’ve shared the tropical beauty of Far North Queensland travellers from around the world. Based in Cairns, we offer authentic tour experiences backed by genuine local knowledge and long standing connections to the region.
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