Pick up from local Port Douglas accommodation, meet your friendly guide for the day! Commentary starts right away!
Mossman Gorge –Explore the ancient forest and see crystal clear waters over giant boulders. Great photo opportunity!
Cross the famous Daintree River by Cable Ferry
Entering the rich and diverse ecosystems of the wet tropics.
Destination Cape Tribulation –The only places where two World Heritage destinations meet. Enjoy a short stroll onto Cape Tribulation beach where the rainforest meets the reef.
Morning Tea with fresh tropical fruit, cakes, Daintree Tea or freshly plunged coffee.
Guided Rainforest Walks –Enjoy personalised guided walks in the Marrdja or Dubuji or Jindalba. Embrace the rich diversity of this unique area with our local, knowledgeable guides and learn about the wonderful flora & fauna of the Daintree rainforest.
Cruise the Cooper Creek –Join the only tour boat permitted in the Cape Tribulation Section of Daintree National Park on a mangrove discovery tour in search of the estuarine crocodile.
Lunch –Relax and enjoy a delicious, gourmet lunch at Heritage Lodge, a hidden rainforest retreat overlooking the sparkling blue Cooper Creek. Please advise on dietary requirements
Daintree Ice-cream Company –Visit the Daintree Ice-cream Company, a delightful tropical fruit orchard and tropical garden. Watch the butterflies enjoy the tropical garden and perhaps you may even be lucky enough to see a Cassowary.
Alexandra Lookout –Enjoy panoramic views from the ‘top of the Daintree’. Sweeping views across the Daintree River, Snapper Island and Port Douglas.
Return to Port Douglas approximately 4.30 pm
Daintree Tour from Port Douglas
Adult from $239 Child (7-14yrs) $215 not suitable for under 7yrs
Depart daily from Port Douglas only at 7.30am – 4.30pm
Discover the ancient Daintree Rainforest in style. Enjoy guided interpretive walks, a gourmet lunch and a wildlife cruise on Cooper Creek to spot crocodiles and birdlife. Friendly local guides who will share the stories, culture and ecology that make this World Heritage-listed rainforest so extraordinary.
Itinerary 7.30am – 4.30pm
Inclusions
- Visit the Daintree National Park
- Mossman Gorge, Alexandra Lookout & Cape Tribulation
- Daintree River ferry
- Stunning beaches
- Guided rainforest walks
- 1-hour crocodile & wildlife spotting
- Insect repellent, umbrella & onboard library
- FREE return transfers from Port Douglas accommodation
What to bring
- Lightweight clothing (Shorts & T-Shirts are fine)
- Comfortable flat-soled walking shoes
- Hat & Sunscreen
- Water bottle
Suitability /Season dates and prices
Please be advised this tour is not suitable for children under 7 or passengers using walking frames, sticks or with poor mobility
PEAK SEASON DATES
- 5th April – 24th April 2025
- 5th July – 10th October 2025
- 20th December 2025 – 18th January 2026
OFF PEAK SEASON DATES
- 1st April – 4th April 2025
- 25th April – 4th July 2025
- 11th October – 19th December 2025
- 19th January until 31st March 2026
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Our passionate Cairns tour guides are storytellers, historians, and nature enthusiasts. With deep local knowledge, they bring the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cairns’ tropical heritage to life, ensuring an unforgettable and educational experience.














