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Tour Info
Ages
4 years+
Trip Code
CT1C
Trip Styles
Duration
1 day
Physicality
5/10
Group size
6-16
Destinations
About This Tour
This premium full-day tour includes the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Port Douglas. It encompasses the best bits of lush tropical rainforest, cascading rivers, and the iconic Cape Tribulation beach, the only place on earth where two natural World Heritage-listed sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest, exist side by side. This tour offers great value, including a Daintree River Cruise, morning tea, and a quality restaurant lunch. If you’re looking for a Daintree tour from Port Douglas or Cairns, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll travel with a small group in a comfortable, air-conditioned, late-model vehicle. This tour operates daily, with pick-ups available from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas.Highlights
- Scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive with a stop at Rex Lookout
- Visit to Port Douglas and Flagstaff Hill (time dependent) overlooking Four Mile Beach
- Refreshments and a guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge with an optional swim
- Restaurant lunch with a choice of meals
- One-hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
- Cable ferry crossing into the Daintree Rainforest
- Panoramic views from Alexandra Lookout
- Guided botanical rainforest walk
- Cape Tribulation visit and views from Kulki Lookout
- Stop at Daintree Ice Cream Company for tropical ice cream (optional)
- Multilingual Audio App: Download the app via the App Store or Google Play to listen along in your preferred language and enjoy extra insights throughout the experience. Available in English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and more.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.8 on Tripadvisor (1,109 Reviews)
Your Day At a Glance
Itinerary
Day 1: Journey With Us to the Oldest Rainforest on Earth
This premium full-day tour has pick-ups in Cairns, the northern beaches and Port Douglas. Where you begin your journey will slightly impact the itinerary. For those being collected in Cairns and the beaches, the day begins with a trip along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive to Port Douglas. The road hugs the mountainside, and we stop at Rex Lookout to enjoy stunning views of the Coral Sea.
From here, we cruise to Port Douglas, picking up any extra guests and stopping at Flagstaff Hill, which overlooks 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 enjoy a quality restaurant lunch, with a variety of meals available, before boarding a boat for a 1-hour cruise on the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and other local wildlife.
Driving on to the Daintree River Cable Crossing, it’s a short ride over and into the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Alexandra Lookout offers panoramic views over the Daintree Delta, the river, and out to the Coral Sea. We then wander beneath the ancient rainforest trees on a guided botanical walk, learning more about the biodiversity of the amazing ecosystem. 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 pausing at a local Daintree Ice-Cream Company, where you can purchase locally made tropical ice-cream (at your own expense).
If your return destination is Port Douglas, we’ll get you into town around 5.30pm. Cairns and the northern beaches a little later. One amazing day in our very own, natural paradise.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop off in Cairns or the Northern Beaches
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Morning Tea & Lunch (choice of meals at lunch)
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- 1-hour Daintree River Cruise
- Daintree River Cable Crossing
- Small-group touring
Tour Map
FAQ
What level of fitness required?
Only a basic level of fitness is required for our Daintree tour, and all the walks are short and completely manageable for most people.
At Mossman Gorge and in the Daintree Rainforest, the guided walks are along well-maintained, easy boardwalks with handrails and take around 20–30 minutes each, depending on the weather and the pace of the group. We always walk at a relaxed speed with plenty of stops so everyone can soak in the surroundings, listen to the guide’s commentary, and take photos along the way. Participation in the walks is optional – if you’d prefer to skip any section, you’re very welcome to relax and rejoin the group afterwards.
What time do you normally start and finish the tour?
This tour operates daily with pickups from Cairns (from 7am), Palm Cove (from 7:45am) & Port Douglas (from 8:30 am).
The “starting time” is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be on the tour vehicle.
- Cairns Pickups: Please be ready at your designated pick-up point at the scheduled time. As we service multiple pick-ups in the Cairns CBD, we kindly ask guests to allow for a 15-minute pick-up window. If your guide is not there right at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry – they are on their way. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- Northern Beaches / Port Douglas Pickups: Please be ready at your designated pick-up location at the scheduled time. We kindly ask all guests to allow for a 15-minute pick-up window, as travel times to the Northern Beaches/ Port Douglas from Cairns can vary depending on traffic and daily conditions. If your guide does not arrive exactly at the scheduled time, there’s no need to worry — they are on their way. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please contact us if you cannot find your pickup location.
What do I need to bring?
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- Swimmers & towel, if you wish to swim at Mossman Gorge (subject to conditions on the day)
- Lightweight clothing (shorts & t-shirts are fine)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat & sunscreen
- Cash/Credit Card for purchase at a local Daintree Ice-Cream Factory
- Bottle of water, which can be topped up throughout the tour
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What are the lunch options, and do you cater for dietary requirements?
Lunch is served at a local restaurant and includes a selection of freshly prepared meals and tropical fruits. Some of the lunch options to choose from are Barramundi, Kangaroo Loin, Chicken breast with Mango Salsa, Rib Filet Steak, Pasta, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please notify us when you complete your online check-in.
Can you bring a walker or wheelchair on tour?
Unfortunately, we can’t accept wheelchairs as we do not have wheelchair lifts.
Passengers with mobility issues need to be comfortable getting in and out of the tour bus vehicle.
What is the highest altitude reached on the Daintree tour?
The highest point reached on our Daintree tour is Alexandra Lookout, which sits at 561 metres above sea level. This elevation is considered low and is generally safe for guests who are diving the Great Barrier Reef before or after the tour. As always, we recommend following the advice of your dive operator regarding surface intervals, but the altitude reached on this tour is well within safe limits.
What if it rains?
Our Daintree tour operates year-round. As a tropical rainforest, rainfall is a natural part of the Daintree environment and can occur at any time of year, with higher chances during the wet season. Rain often enhances the experience, bringing the rainforest to life with flowing creeks, waterfalls, and vibrant greenery. Tours will only be cancelled in the event of a severe weather warning or if conditions are deemed unsafe, in which case we will notify you as soon as possible and advise you of the next steps.
Our experienced local guides closely monitor weather and road conditions and will adjust the itinerary if needed.
Please rest assured that safety is always our top priority. You’ll be travelling in a modern, premium Mercedes Sprinter, designed for maximum comfort and stability, and all activities are carefully selected with varying weather conditions in mind. Our guides are also very mindful of families and young travellers and are more than happy to move at a relaxed pace where needed.
If you have any specific concerns or would like to discuss anything further, please don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re here to help.
Do you supply booster seats?
Yes, we supply booster seats for children, included in the child/infant price. Please note your child’s age and if they require a booster seat in the comments box when you complete the online check-in for your tour.
* In Queensland, children under 7 years old must be secured in an approved, properly fastened, and adjusted Australian Standard (AS/NZS 1754) child restraint, with specific requirements based on age. Children aged 4 to 7 years require a forward-facing restraint or booster seat.
What type of vehicles do you use and are the vehicles air-conditioned?
Yes, absolutely – we use custom built Mercedes Sprinter 14 seaters and they have high velocity rear air conditioning systems.
Can we swim?
Yes, there is an opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge (subject to conditions on the day) so bring your swimmers and a towel. You can change at The Mossman Gorge Visitor Centre.
What is your cancellation policy?
Click here to view the booking terms & conditions.
Reviews
Reviews
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Reviews
Overall Rating 4.8 (1332): Google 4.8 (196), Tripadvisor 4.8 (1136)
on Tripadvisor
Great places to visit
The itinerary and our driver were great. We visited some beautiful places and learned a lot along the way. We really enjoyed morning tea, lunch, and some local ice cream. The option to swim in Mossman Gorge, or relax and take photos from the lookout, was the best part of the trip.
on Tripadvisor
GREAT DAY BLOODY AWESOME.
Love the communication with our guide Caston.awesome driving skills reminds me off my own driving and doesn't muck around👌everything on this tour was a lifetime experience and loved everything throughout the day.
on Tripadvisor
Great day
Enjoyed the day. Carsten was an excellent guide.
on Tripadvisor
Ecology at its best
Had a great day with our guide Mario. He was knowlegable and informative throughout, taking every effort to ensure we all had a good time. His instructions for different drops and collections during the day were clear and concise to ensure the day went smoothly. The food stops included morning tea, a full lunch, and a visit to a fruit farm for quality ice cream! Mario kept us informed during the journey pointing out landmarks, plant species, and local and geological history. All in all an easy and enjoyable day leaving us all well educated on the oldest rainforest in the world.
on Google
A very nice tour, beautiful places and nature. A guide very knowledgeable and kind
on Tripadvisor
Great day to Cape Tribulation
Excellent day out Great way to get an experience of the beaches and rainforest Our guide Ron was highly knowledgeable and informative
on Tripadvisor
Great tour for all ages!
Fantastic experience, our guide had great knowledge and provided facts, insights and jokes that kept us enlightened throughout the day. The jungle walk, the river boat cruise and the swim were the highlights!
on Tripadvisor
Daintree and Cape Tribulation
Wonderful well rounded experience. Our guide Steve was knowledgeable and entertaining.
on Tripadvisor
Daintree
Lovely day, for guide Steve was great, very knowledgeable, funny, attentive to his passengers needs. The day was long however we certainly covered alot of ground and sights.
on Google
Our trip was a great experience. Our guide Darren was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a great day
on Tripadvisor
Cairns trip
Steve was great! Very knowledgeable and just the right amount of energy. We appreciated his professionalism, keeping the tour on track.
on Tripadvisor
Consigliato
Massima puntualità nel prelievo e per gli spostamenti. La nostra guida è stata impeccabile. Peccato solo aver pagato così tanto ed non aver visto nemmeno un coccodrillo.
on Google
Great tour, would highly recommend any tour with Carsten. He was amazing.
on Google
Wij hebben de Daintree and Cape Tribulation premium tour gedaan. Alles top georganiseerd. De spots die we bezochten waren supermooi, lunch was top, krokodillen cruise was ontzettend gaaf. Je zit in totaal wel wat veel in de bus, maar dat is onvermijdelijk om de verschillende spots te kunnen zien. Maar de verschillende etappes zijn ook weer niet enorm lang en je rijdt bovendien door een mooi en afwisselend landschap. Het is dus heel goed te doen. Tot slot: de gids was ontzettend sympathiek en enthousiast.
on Google
Great guides, vehicles and day out. Day trips are ideal to see a highlight reel of all notable sites.
on Tripadvisor
A day trip to Daintree Rainforest
Had a wonderful day with Carsten! The trip was very well organized, and what made it even more enjoyable was our guide and driver, who was incredibly fun, friendly, and entertaining. There was never a dull moment throughout the journey. Thank you, Carsten, for such a memorable and enjoyable experience!
on Tripadvisor
Great tour!
From beginning to end, the tour was great. But the star of the show was Carsten. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, funny, and engaging. We felt lucky that he was guiding us!
on Tripadvisor
Excellent Day Tour
The day was exceptional. From the drive along the coast to the drive through the rainforest. We enjoyed all the scenic stops for picture taking. Karsten our guide did a great job sharing information about all the sights. We enjoyed the riverboat ride and were able to see several large crocodiles. Lunch was great. We tried the barramundi and kangaroo loin. Both dishes were very good as well as the tropical fruit served with our meals. I would highly recommend this day tour.
on Tripadvisor
Highly recommended
Our guide Stev was absolutely fantastic. He went above and beyond. The trip was more than what we expected. Thank you!
on Tripadvisor
Daintree tour
The tour was fantastic. Steve was an amazing tour guide, and he really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great tour. His knowledge of the area is truly impressive, and I had a very enjoyable trip. Thank you Steve!
on Tripadvisor
A truly PREMIUM full day tour, it fulfills everything agreed upon.
My guide-driver was Pierre. Passionate about the jungle, he gave us a lot of information about animals and birds of the oldest jungle on the planet. He was efficient, fast, and safe in his responses. Punctual pickup at my hotel, and everything went according to what was agreed. At lunch there were several options to choose from, fish, chicken, kangaroo, vegetarian. The tour lasted 11:45 hours, just as it is pre-established in the conditions. Highly recommended. The weather, which does not depend on the agency, was rainy at times, but that is nature. Thank you Pierre.
on Google
Great tours and guides!! I did a few of their tours in Cairns. Totally impressed with their knowledge and organisation of the tours.
on Google
Tour guide Sean was great, favourite part of the drive were his dad jokes at red lights. Lunch at the Daintree Cafe was beautiful, it was a highlight of the experience to taste the local fruit.
on Tripadvisor
Great day out
Excellent day out, Ron was excellent. Wholly recommend.