Day Trips

From Cairns/ Port Douglas: Full Day Tour of Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation with Lunch & River Cruise

Name: From Cairns/ Port Douglas: Full Day Tour of Daintree, Mossman Gorge & Cape Tribulation with Lunch & River Cruise
Start: 2026-07-22T07:00:00
End: 2026-07-22T19:00:00
Location: Cape Tribulation

Duration

12 hrs

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

Explore the only place on Earth where two natural World Heritage sites coexist next to each other - the oldest surviving tropical rainforest, Daintree, and the world’s greatest living tropical reef, the Great Barrier Reef.

Explore the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on a guided full-day tour with rainforest, river, and coastal highlights.

Relax with air-conditioned round-trip transfers from Cairns or Port Douglas and expert local commentary.

Walk through Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation rainforest tracks with expert insights into tropical ecosystems.

Enjoy a wildlife spotting river cruise plus panoramic views from Alexandra Lookout and Cape Tribulation.

Day tour of Mossman Gorge, Alexandra Lookout & Cape Tribulation

Round-trip hotel transfers from Port Douglas or Cairns (as per option selected)

Small group of 20 guests

Expert commentary by local driver-guide

Guided rainforest walk

Daintree river ferry

1-hour crocodile & wildlife spotting river cruise

Tropical lunch at Heritage Lodge

Access to the Daintree Ice Cream Company

Morning tea at Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

TOTAL DURATION8 hours - 11 hours 30 minutes
Start point
2 starting points available
1. Mossman Gorge
Arrive at Mossman Gorge and enjoy morning tea before boarding a short shuttle into the gorge. Your local driver‑guide leads a guided rainforest walk through ancient tropical forest, sharing insights into the flora, fauna, and cultural significance of this World Heritage rainforest.
Passes By
Daintree River
2. Heritage Lodge
3. Cape Tribulation
4. Daintree Ice Cream Company
5. 3. Alexandra Range Lookout
End point
2 ending points available
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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See the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on a full-day guided tour with expert local guides.

Getting started

Your experience includes a fully guided full-day tour to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, with round-trip hotel transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas. Meet your expert local driver-guide at your pickup point, travel in comfortable air-conditioned transport, and enjoy informative commentary throughout the journey.

What to expect

Daintree River wildlife cruise: Cruise along the Daintree River to spot crocodiles, birds, and native wildlife, guided by experienced local operators who share insights into the river’s unique ecosystem.

Mossman Gorge & rainforest walks: Explore Mossman Gorge on a guided rainforest walk, discovering ancient tropical rainforest landscapes, clear streams, and unique flora and fauna.

Cape Tribulation & rainforest exploration: Visit Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef, with stops at Alexandra Lookout and guided walks through pristine rainforest environments.

Rainforest lunch & tropical ice cream: Enjoy a tropical lunch surrounded by rainforest scenery at Heritage Lodge, followed by a visit to the Daintree Ice Cream Company to sample locally made tropical fruit ice cream.

What to bring

Bring water bottles, camera, & snacks.

What’s not allowed

This experience is not suitable for guests below 4 years of age.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

This experience is not recommended for passengers using walking frames, sticks or with poor mobility.

Additional information

Please note a medium level of mobility is required as the coach has several steps and passengers will board/disembark multiple times. The guided walks at Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation Beach are both considered easy grade and under 1 kilometre return in distance.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Pick-up Point

This ticket includes pick-ups and drop-offs from Cairns and Northern Beaches.

Please specify your pick-up location at the time of booking.

Please arrive at the pick-up point 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled time to avoid delays.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.