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175
Price Child
135
Price Concession
165
Tour Info
Ages
4 years+
Trip Code
HD1
Trip Styles
Duration
Half day
Physicality
5/10
Group size
2-6
Destinations
About This Tour
Escape the crowds on our exclusive half-day tour, which takes in three Wet Tropics Rainforest National Parks and includes a visit to the most famous waterfall in Cairns, the Barron Falls. You’ll see stunning scenery, ranging from lush tropical rainforest to outback savannah. Visit mighty trees, swim in crystal-clear waters, and taste some tempting ice cream. Your naturalist guide will provide informative commentary.Highlights
- Scenic drive up the Kuranda Range
- Short driving tour of Kuranda village
- Visit to Barron Gorge National Park and Barron Falls lookout
- Off-road 4WD adventure on Clohesy River Road
- Rainforest walk at Clohesy Boardwalk with ancient fig trees
- Viewing of rare King Ferns
- Swim at crystal-clear Davies Creek
- Stop for local ice cream
- Wet Tropics World Heritage drive return route
- Photo stop at Henry Ross Lookout
- Off-Road ‘Soft’ Four-Wheel Driving
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.8 on Tripadvisor (1,109 Reviews)
Itinerary
Day 1: Escape The Crowds On Our Exclusive 4WD Tour
After a pick up from your accommodation, we begin our journey. Driving up the Kuranda Range and passing through the small village of Kuranda. Here we enjoy a short driving tour of the village, before continuing to the World Heritage-listed Barron Gorge National Park. This is home to the famous Barron Falls, which makes for a great photo opportunity at the stunning Wrights Lookout.
Heading further west, we detour off the bitumen and make our way onto the Clohesy River Road. This is where we begin our four-wheel drive journey. Our track winds through rainforest and over some of the mountains of the Great Dividing Range. We’ll view ancient King Ferns before stopping at Clohesy Boardwalk, where your guide will interpret the rainforest surrounds and introduce you to the giant strangler fig tree, which is hundreds of years old.
After leaving the Clohesy River area, our next stop is Davies Creek, where you have the opportunity to take a swim in the crystal-clear waters. It’s always refreshing. Then, a short stop to try some local ice cream.
Finally, as our tour concludes, we head back towards Cairns via the Wet Tropics World Heritage drive on the Kuranda Range. We stop at the breathtaking Henry Ross lookout, before arriving in Cairns, where you are returned to your accommodation.
Inclusions
- Off-Road ‘Soft’ Four-Wheel Driving through rainforest creeks, in an air-conditioned, late-model 4WD vehicle.
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Cairns
- Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD transport
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
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FAQ
What fitness level is required?
This experience requires only a basic level of fitness, with limited walking involved.
What time do you normally start and finish the tour?
- Morning Tour: 7 am until 12 pm
- Afternoon Tour: 1 pm until 6 pm
What to do I need to bring?
- Swimmers & towel, if you wish to swim at Davies Creek (subject to conditions on the day)
- Lightweight clothing (shorts & t-shirts are fine)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat & sunscreen
- Cash for additional purchases
- Bottle of water, which can be topped up throughout the tour
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we cater for most dietary requirements if you notify us when you complete your online check-in.
Can you bring a walker or wheelchair on tour?
Unfortunately, we can’t accept wheelchairs and walkers as we do not have space to store them on the bus.
What rainforest do we visit?
Kuranda, Barron Gorge National Park, Davies Creek
Do you pick up from all hotels?
Pickups are included if you are staying in the Cairns CBD.
Do you pick up from Northern Beaches and Port Douglas?
This tour does not operate from Port Douglas or Northern Beaches – but you are welcome to self-drive to the Smithfield Skyrail Terminal, and we can pick up from there. There is plenty of free parking available.
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 is your cancellation policy?
Click here to view the booking terms and conditions.
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.
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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.