Private Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Day Tour

5.0
(28 reviews)
Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit Daintree National Park and its natural attractions such as Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Discover the lush landscapes of what is most likely the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth, check out the town of Port Douglas, take a ferry ride across the Daintree River, and more.

What's Included

Aussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Morning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
Bottled water
National Park fees
Experienced tour guides with intimate knowledge of the local area
Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
Transport by private vehicle
Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all Hotels from Cairns, Holloways
Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove, Thala Beach, Port Douglas. Please contact us if you cannot find your pick up location

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • Cairns (Pass by)

    After a pick up from your accommodation, we begin our journey.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    This iconic lookout offers spectacular 360-degree views of Four Mile Beach, the Coral Sea, and the Daintree Rainforest.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

    Mossman Gorge, located on the southern edge of Daintree National Park, part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy morning tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre. Then hop aboard a shuttle bus accompanied by your naturalist guide, and head into the national park for a guided walk in the dense tropical rainforest. Admire views over the granite boulders and clear waters of the Mossman River, and if time and weather permit, you can take a swim.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Daintree Region

    Continue north through sugarcane fields to enjoy a restaurant lunch featuring local produce in a relaxed rainforest setting.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    After lunch, join a guided 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and other local wildlife!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Daintree Region (Pass by)

    Shortly after at the Daintree River and board the cable ferry to cross this mighty river

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mount Alexandra Lookout

    Alexandra lookout provides panoramic views over the Daintree delta, river and out to the Coral Sea.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Cape Tribulation Beach

    Cape Tribulation is where the rainforest meets the reef and you can take it all in from the Kulki Lookout. This is the most northern point of our day tour adventure, so from here we begin the journey home

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Daintree Ice Cream Company 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).

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    For those being collected in Cairns and the beaches, the day begins with a trip along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive, to Port Douglas. The road hugs the mountain side and we stop at Rex Lookout to enjoy stunning views of the Coral Sea. From here, we cruise to Port Douglas, picking up any extra guests and stopping at Flagstaff Hill which overlooks 4 Mile Beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cairns (Pass by)

    The tour finishes and we drop you off at your accommodation.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Discovery Tours Australia

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Eco Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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