Daintree Rainforest Tour: Explore Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation

Discover the globally recognized Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation guided by a professional nature expert. Journey in a specially tailored vehicle with a small group of maximum 14 people for a more intimate experience.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Captain Cook Highway - Embark on a journey north along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, pausing at Rex Lookout to admire the views over Trinity Beach and the majestic mountains of the Great Dividing Range.
  • Port Douglas - The next destination is the charming seaside village of Port Douglas for a brief town tour before proceeding…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch and hot drinks (coffee/tea)
  • Experienced driver/guide
  • National Park entry fees
  • Daintree River wildlife cruise
  • Air-conditioned transport
What's Not Included
  • Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks
Additional Information
  • Minimum age to travel is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
  • Small group of no more than 14 participants
Location
Captain Cook Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Naomi_h
Sep 26, 2025
A little bit extra - Troy was a champion, the guy to have! Lots of local knowledge and a real passion for the Australian bush and rainforest.
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Q6033otbenw
Sep 11, 2025
Amazing trip with a passionate guide - We loved this trip through the rainforests with Scotty. We could tell how passionate he was and the several hours spent driving were happily filled with interesting facts and stories - both about the landscape around us and also his own wealth of experience with it. He was happy to answer all questions and would always elaborate. We felt that we had a very passionate guide and would definitely recommend this to anyone.
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Kristin_l
Sep 4, 2025
A little bit of everything! - As mentioned in the description, this tour is quite a long one! But, if you are keen on seeing a bit of everything Cairns and the surrounding region has to offer, then this is a great way to do it! Mario was my tour guide and was so knowledgeable on the area. He made sure we stayed on schedule and did a fantastic job pointing out the wildlife along the way. Our group was fortunate enough to spot 2 cassowaries and their babies, which was one of my highlights as well as the beach at Cape Tribulation! My recommendation is to be sure to bring a refillable water bottle and some snacks to stay energized! All in all, I'd highly recommend this tour if you want to check two national parks off your list while in Cairns and are up for a jam packed experience! Thank you again to Mario!
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Natascha_r
Sep 4, 2025
Amazing Day - This tour was a great way to see a what the area has to offer. Mossman Gorge with tea made for a good morning adventure. Lunch was delicious. Driving through the rainforest with the stop at Cape Tribulation was such a cool experience. We were lucky enough to see two Cassowaries with babies. Our guide Mario really made the day! I highly recommend this tour if you want to pack as much is possible on one day.
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Pilar_z
Sep 2, 2025
Incredible experience - Incredible experience guided by Jim, a fantastic, funny and enthusiastic guide. Unforgetable Landscapes, forest and beaches.
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Katlynn_v
Aug 27, 2025
Long, but fun filled day! - We had a lovely time during our tour with Scotty- the amount of knowledge he has of plants, animals, and all things rainforest was truly incredible. Keep in mind this is a very long day, covering a lot of territory, with a lot of stops on and off the bus. If 11-12 hours of that doesn’t sound like fun to you, then pick a different tour. I will also mention if your expectations are to spend hours. at each location, this also won’t happen and you should pick a different tour. This is a good way to see a lot of different places for small snippets of time. That said, we were prepared for this therefore everything met our expectations and the views/day truly exceeded them. The lunch was delicious (you get options of chicken, fish, steak, some game animals, or vegetarian- and also some tropical fruits with a short presentation about them at the restaurant). We were able to see a few crocodiles on our Daintree River Cruise and a couple interesting insects during our walk through the forest near Cape Tribulation. We also enjoyed a brief dip at Mossman Gorge (the water was cold but swimming possible if that’s your thing). We were picked up and dropped off on time and truly enjoyed it. I would recommend packing some snacks or a small sandwich with you as lunch happens early in the day and besides an ice cream stop there are quite a few hours you may get a little hungry. Overall great day exploring Daintree area and Scotty was an amazing guide!
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Dk007_10
Aug 18, 2025
Spectacular trip. - Full 12 hours tour from Cairns hotel pick up to drop off, jam-packed with sights and stops. Great leg stretching opportunities, Jeremy will astound you with his encyclopaedic knowledge of nature and culture. Allow him to keep the pace moving, to fit in an astonishing range of stops and visits. A swim is optional and most skipped it in August, but the Daintree River cruise is a major highlight. You won't be disappointed. The logistics are managed with perfection. Thanks Jeremy.
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Tony
Aug 25, 2025
Enjoyable Experience and amazing scenery - Good comfortable transport for a long & enjoyable day. Bus driver was knowledgeable but spoke about his own experiences rather than focusing on the tour and places we were visiting
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Kristina_r
Aug 18, 2025
Power washing meant no wildlife? - The day we happened to go the bridge to the rainforest was closed and being power washed. America had no chance of seeing wildlife. The views were nice at the stops. It was a pleasant day and for everyone else who comes you get to walk on a clean bridge. If you see wildlife send me pics because I didn’t see any.
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Dilvo_p
Aug 16, 2025
Long day expect to be rushed thought to keep up the pace to meet itinerary. - It gets rushed due to the tight schedule and trying to squeeze in too much in a very long day. Not enough time to stop and appreciate the environment, views and locations. If running behind schedule will be further pushed to pick up pace. We knew it would be a long day but assumed from reading the itinerary we would have enough time to take it all in. This isn’t the case or reality. Also driving like you stole it isn’t impressive.
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).