This eco-accredited tour promises an unforgettable journey through some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive along the Captain Cook Highway, heading north to the Mossman Gorge Centre. Enjoy a delightful morning tea before boarding a shuttle bus into the heart of Mossman Gorge. Here, a guided walk will reveal the pristine waters and ancient rainforest that make this area so special. The next stop is the Daintree River Cruise Centre, where a one-hour river cruise offers a chance to spot saltwater crocodiles and a variety of wildlife. Lunch is served in a picturesque rainforest setting, followed by a visit to Cape Tribulation beach where you can learn of the intriguing history.
As the journey continues south, a stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company provides a refreshing treat, with fruit ice cream made from exotic fruits grown on-site. The final highlight of the day is Alexandra Lookout, offering panoramic views across the rainforest canopy to the Daintree River mouth and Coral Sea. Relax on the return trip, enjoying GPS-activated commentary available in six languages, ensuring a rich and informative experience.
From $310 
1 Day 
Pick-up from Cairns or Port Douglas.
Head to Mossman Gorge Centre.
Enjoy morning tea and driver guided walk in the rainforest.
Hop on a Daintree River Wildlife Cruise to spot incredible wildlife including birds, tree snakes, unique plants and of course the crocodile.
Have a delicious tropical lunch in the Rainforest.
Explore Cape Tribulation beach.
Pit stop at Daintree Ice Cream company – delicious fruit ice cream included.
See the incredible views at Alexandra Lookout.
Return Transfers to Cairns or Port Douglas between 6 and 7pm.
Cairns or Port Douglas.
Down Under Tours Terms & Conditions:
Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:
Cancellations within 1 Day of the start date incur a 25.00% fee.
No, this tour does not include swimming. We recommend cooling off whilst snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef instead.
This Daintree & Cape Tribulation tour has been certified as an Advanced Ecotourism experience. It is included as one of Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism products that operate with minimal impact on the environment and provide opportunities to learn about the environment with operators who are committed to achieving best practice, using resources wisely, contributing to conserving the environment and helping local communities.
No public bus service operates from Cairns to Port Douglas. There are shuttle services that operate from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas accommodation.
The Wet Tropics Rainforests are one of the world’s most bio-diverse regions with many unique creatures such as Tree Kangaroo’s, Cassowaries and Forest Dragons. Whilst wildlife is often spotted on tour, if seeing Australian animals is your primary objective, we recommend visiting Hartley’s Adventures instead.
There is no better place than the rainforest to have an authentic Aboriginal experience. See here for our favourite tours that include Aboriginal experiences.
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