Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Rainforest Tour from Cairns
Venture off-the-beaten-track and explore the UNESCO-listed wilderness of Australia’s tropical north on this full-day tour from Cairns. Journey along the Captain Cook Highway; take a guided hike through the Mossman Gorge and cool off with a dip in the Mossman River. After lunch (included), look out for crocodiles on a scenic cruise down the Daintree River, then continue to Cape Tribulation to trek through the Daintree Rainforest and enjoy magnificent views over the Great Barrier Reef. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people for a personalized experience.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day tour to Cape Tribulation from Cairns
- ✓Entrance fees and lunch included
- ✓Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- ✓Small-group tour limited to 14 people ensures a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Travel along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, with a stop at Rex Lookout for sweeping views over the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range.
- ✓Enjoy a short stop in the seaside town of Port Douglas, including a brief orientation before continuing to Mossman Gorge.
- ✓Take a shuttle into the Daintree National Park for a guided rainforest walk among ancient trees, granite boulders, and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a morning tea and, if conditions allow, a refreshing swim in the Mossman River.
- ✓Continue north through sugarcane fields to enjoy a restaurant lunch featuring local produce in a relaxed rainforest setting.
- ✓After lunch, join a guided river cruise and spot native wildlife, including crocodiles, birds, and other river species.
- ✓Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry into the world’s oldest living rainforest.
- ✓Explore the Cape Tribulation region where rainforest meets reef, with a guided walk through one of the most biodiverse areas of the Daintree.
- ✓A stop at the Alexandra Lookout is an opportunity to look back over the coastal road just traveled and take in the breathtaking views over the Daintree River mouth, Snapper Island and Low Isles.
- ✓Stopping along the way at one of the Daintree Ice Cream Shops for afternoon tea. Here you will have the opportunity to sample locally made ice-cream featuring seasonal fruits of the tropics (at own expense).
What's included
- ✓National Park entry fees
- ✓Free pick up from all Cairns CBD & Northern Beaches Accommodation
- ✓Experienced tour guides with intimate knowledge of the local area
- ✓Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
- ✓Luxury recent model Mercedes Sprinter bus
- ✓Daintree River wildlife cruise
- ✓Aussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
- ✓Morning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
What's not included
- ✓Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
This tour operates daily with pickups from Cairns (from 7am), Palm Cove (from 7:45AM) & Port Douglas (from 8:35AM). The "starting time" is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be on the tour vehicle. Please be ready & waiting for your pickup 5 minutes before your advised pickup time. 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 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 Please be ready at your designated pick-up location at the scheduled time. We kindly ask all guests to allow 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 pick-up location.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, Rainforest Tour from Cairns
Venture off-the-beaten-track and explore the UNESCO-listed wilderness of Australia’s tropical north on this full-day tour from Cairns. Journey along the Captain Cook Highway; take a guided hike through the Mossman Gorge and cool off with a dip in the Mossman River. After lunch (included), look out for crocodiles on a scenic cruise down the Daintree River, then continue to Cape Tribulation to trek through the Daintree Rainforest and enjoy magnificent views over the Great Barrier Reef. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people for a personalized experience.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day tour to Cape Tribulation from Cairns
- ✓Entrance fees and lunch included
- ✓Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- ✓Small-group tour limited to 14 people ensures a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Travel along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, with a stop at Rex Lookout for sweeping views over the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range.
- ✓Enjoy a short stop in the seaside town of Port Douglas, including a brief orientation before continuing to Mossman Gorge.
- ✓Take a shuttle into the Daintree National Park for a guided rainforest walk among ancient trees, granite boulders, and crystal-clear waters. Enjoy a morning tea and, if conditions allow, a refreshing swim in the Mossman River.
- ✓Continue north through sugarcane fields to enjoy a restaurant lunch featuring local produce in a relaxed rainforest setting.
- ✓After lunch, join a guided river cruise and spot native wildlife, including crocodiles, birds, and other river species.
- ✓Cross the Daintree River by cable ferry into the world’s oldest living rainforest.
- ✓Explore the Cape Tribulation region where rainforest meets reef, with a guided walk through one of the most biodiverse areas of the Daintree.
- ✓A stop at the Alexandra Lookout is an opportunity to look back over the coastal road just traveled and take in the breathtaking views over the Daintree River mouth, Snapper Island and Low Isles.
- ✓Stopping along the way at one of the Daintree Ice Cream Shops for afternoon tea. Here you will have the opportunity to sample locally made ice-cream featuring seasonal fruits of the tropics (at own expense).
What's included
- ✓National Park entry fees
- ✓Free pick up from all Cairns CBD & Northern Beaches Accommodation
- ✓Experienced tour guides with intimate knowledge of the local area
- ✓Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
- ✓Luxury recent model Mercedes Sprinter bus
- ✓Daintree River wildlife cruise
- ✓Aussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
- ✓Morning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
What's not included
- ✓Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
This tour operates daily with pickups from Cairns (from 7am), Palm Cove (from 7:45AM) & Port Douglas (from 8:35AM). The "starting time" is NOT the same as the pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be on the tour vehicle. Please be ready & waiting for your pickup 5 minutes before your advised pickup time. 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 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 Please be ready at your designated pick-up location at the scheduled time. We kindly ask all guests to allow 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 pick-up location.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.