Private Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Day Tour

5.0
(25 reviews)

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

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
Lunch
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified

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)
  • 1

    After pickup from your Cairns hotel by your private guide, your day tour begins by heading north along Captain Cook Highway, passing through the beach suburb of Palm Cove. Continue your journey north along Great Barrier Reef Drive, one of the most picturesque coastal drives in the world, Your next stop is the small seaside town of Port Douglas, where you'll have a short tour before heading to Mossman Gorge. 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. Heading further north and passing by the sugarcane fields of Mossman, stop for lunch before joining a small cruise on the Daintree River. Back on land, continue north along a picturesque road toward Cape Tribulation. A stop at the Alexandra Lookout and stop for icecream before we board the cable ferry across the Daintree. Return to your accommodation.

    1 hour Admission ticket 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
  • 2

    A look at the beautiful Northern Beach of Cairns

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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
  • 4

    Situated in the rainforest by the banks of the Daintree River enjoy a quality restaurant lunch, with a choice of meals available served with exotic tropical fruit selection.Local Tea & Coffee included. Tropical fruit presentation by our host, Richard.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    step aboard the boat to take a 1-hour cruise on the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and other local wildlife.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 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

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

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 Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Eco Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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